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Run regedit and clear out the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate then reboot.
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How do I remove an organization's settings?
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Joe Kloss
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My computer was previously controlled by my college and now that I have graduated and no longer have access to their facilities and resources, I am unable to update my computer as they controlled when it would update. How can I remove their settings?
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Anonymous
2021-09-21T18:44:11.913+00:00 Just checking if there's any progress or updates?
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Joe Kloss 26 Reputation points
2021-09-21T19:38:08.077+00:00 No it didn't seem to work
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Anonymous
2021-09-21T19:40:24.27+00:00 it didn't seem to work
Not much to go on. What problem are you trying to solve? Depending on the specific settings a clean installation may be the recommended solution.
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Joe Kloss 26 Reputation points
2021-09-21T19:48:14.183+00:00 I'm trying to be able to update my computer so I can download a program that I need but when I do, this is what I see.
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Anonymous
2021-09-21T19:49:47.707+00:00 Have you confirmed the key is still cleared? HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate
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Joe Kloss 26 Reputation points
2021-09-21T19:52:09.397+00:00 There's a default string with no value that I am unable to clear.
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Anonymous
2021-09-21T19:59:26.01+00:00 Ok, also check the settings here
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate
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Joe Kloss 26 Reputation points
2021-09-21T20:10:19.377+00:00 That worked, thank you
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Anonymous
2021-09-21T20:11:18.767+00:00 Glad to hear, you're welcome.
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Anonymous
2021-09-22T13:07:02.17+00:00 Just checking if there's any progress or updates?
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Rita Hu -MSFT 9,661 Reputation points2021-09-23T01:52:24.69+00:00 @Joe Kloss
Is there any help we could provide?It seems that the issue hes been resolved and the DSPatrick's solution is helpful. Please remember to accept the answer to help others who have the same issue.
Thanks for your time and have a great day :)
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Rita
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Adam J. Marshall 10,356 Reputation points MVP2021-09-21T18:42:43.053+00:00 Yep - https://www.ajtek.ca/wsus/reset-windows-update-gpo-settings/
Assuming you're talking about just the update settings.
If you're talking about other settings - you may be on intune (AAD joined), - go remove yourself from the "Access work or school" section of the "Accounts" section of the Settings app.