Windows Store Admin privileges

Chris Tomacelli 0 Reputation points
2026-07-30T16:32:21.0866667+00:00

I am trying to disable automatic updates for my games in Windows Store. I only see one option to delay automatic updates with several options. When I try to update this, I'm told I need Admin privileges, but I'm the only user on this computer and I am shown as the admin.

How do I disable the automatic updates for games - they update and I lose all my game progress sometimes forever/sometimes for a few days if the game support decides to give me back my stuff.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Microsoft Store
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  1. IGYQ 21,945 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-07-30T17:21:35.3366667+00:00

    Hi!

    Welcome to the Microsoft Q&A forum.

    Can you provide me a screenshot of the message that says you need an admin privileges so I can track down what is happening. Also, does this happen all the time that this message appears?

    Game updates themselves normally should not erase your saved progress. Let's discuss first the issue above and move along once done to lessen the confusion.

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