Fix: Windows Update Is Disabled In Windows 10

We all know that Windows Update is important to ensure safety of our Windows 10 system. It is often recommended to install the latest updates available to you. But if you’re not able to install updates or even access the Windows Update section, then this post is for you. You might get Windows Update is disabled message in such a case, as shown in the screenshot. The error code is 0x80070422.

Recently one of my reader contacted me and asked about this issue. He tried to access Microsoft Store but couldn’t because of this error. Moreover, when he goes to Windows Update section under Settings app, then nothing is loaded. Running the Windows Update troubleshooter resolve the issue but it is back after sometime. I suggested him some of the recommendations mentioned below and that helped to resolve the problem. So in case if you’re also facing this issue, here is how you can fix it.

Check FIX 2 mentioned next, if you continue to face the problem.

FIX 2 – Using Group Policy

1. Open GPO Editor by running gpedit.msc command.

2. In the GPO Editor window, navigate here: User Configuration > Administrative  Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update

3. In the right pane, locate and double-click on Remove access to use all Windows Update Features policy setting.

4. Set the policy setting to Not configured. Click Apply followed by OK.

5. Close GPO Editor window and update GP engine by running gpupdate /force command.

Now check Windows Update and you will find that issue is no longer appearing.

That’s it!