Windows will not update - some group policy problems ????

KeldSor 351 Reputation points
2021-07-23T13:15:35.65+00:00

I have a DANISH version of windows running but lately it stopped updating with af message on the screen about some group-policies !

I simply don't get ANYTHING of what is explained in the different links avaiable in that form.

The computer is in a private network with 5-7 computers all running Windows 10 automatic updating - but this one will NOT update !

How can I just RESET these group policies ... IF it's the problem ?

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  1. Teemo Tang 11,351 Reputation points
    2021-07-26T07:23:15.907+00:00

    Let’s reset windows update components on the device which has update issue.
    Right click on the start button and select Powershell (admin) or Command Prompt (admin)
    Write the next hit enter after each line.

    net stop wuauserv
    net stop cryptSvc
    net stop bits
    net stop msiserver
    Ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
    Ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old
    net start wuauserv
    net start cryptSvc
    net start bits
    net start msiserver

    After completed, restart computer and check for updates again.
    You mentioned that one device is still running version 1909, I need to say that Home, Pro, and Pro for Workstation editions of this version will end of service on May 11, 2021, you’d better upgrade Windows 10 1909 to the latest 21H1.
    Go here to download Windows Update Assistant or Media creation tool for upgrade.
    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

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  2. Kapil Arya 7,756 Reputation points MVP
    2021-07-26T07:57:14.753+00:00

    How can I just RESET these group policies ... IF it's the problem

    Hello,

    See if this guide helps you:

    https://www.kapilarya.com/reset-local-group-policy-editor-in-windows-10

    Hope this helps!

    Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.

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  3. Ravo Maminirina RABEARISOA 11 Reputation points
    2021-07-23T13:34:05.47+00:00

    Hello,
    First check the registry windows update to know where it goes HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate.
    If there is something try to delete the subkeys and values - with Windows update service stopped (make a backup first) and run gpupdate /force from cmd
    If there's nothing, you can follow this link https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/update/windows-update-resources and try to reset the agent.

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  4. KeldSor 351 Reputation points
    2021-07-23T17:29:02.147+00:00

    THX - it did help on 1 machine, but I have another one where the "group policy-warning" disappeared but now it just keeps coming back wth a message that I mis some safety- things and then I can updata again - but it just gives the same result - and I'm still at 1909-version

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