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Leo 20 Reputation points
2026-02-17T16:28:47.5333333+00:00

Been like this a little while why am I just not allowed to update

Thanks,

Leo

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  1. Pauli O 15,030 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-02-18T03:40:55.39+00:00

    Your insider settings show only Stop getting preview builds line, but Choose insider setting and Windows insider account lines are missing. That indicated corrupted insider settimgs which prevent updates. To fix this delete WindowsSelfHost key from registry.

    Open regedit
    Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsSelfHost
    Right click WindowsSelfHost -key and select delete
    Restart and relink your device back to insider progtam.

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  1. Johnny55 4,700 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-02-17T19:48:12.4633333+00:00

    Hello Leo,

    If the troubleshooter does not help, please try the following in an elevated command prompt:

    net stop wuauserv

    net stop bits

    Delete the entire SoftwareDistribution folder

    Reboot Device

    In an elevated command prompt:

    net start wuauserv

    net start bits

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  2. CrazyKats 14,805 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-02-17T16:37:04.7966667+00:00

    Hi Leo,

    Is your device fully Windows 11 compatible?

    Run this and post a screen shot (without personal info)

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/how-to-use-the-pc-health-check-app-9c8abd9b-03ba-4e67-81ef-36f37caa7844

    Have you run Windows Update Troubleshooter?

    You could also try this:

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