Can't change Windows Update setting

I "solved" this by reinstalling Windows 7. Even Microsoft Tech Support for Windows Update could not figure out how to fix this.

Right click and select properties. Can you change your security?

You should consider having a second administrator account- that way if you loose a password you will still have access to your computer. Just a warning!

Tara
Windows Outreach Team

The problem is properly solved here:
Can't change auto updates settings

I know this is about a year too late but I was having the same problem and nearly tearing my hair out ha. Finally worked it out so, just in case someone using Windows 7 is looking to solve this problem:

Open Local Group Policy Editor:
- Start Menu
- Type 'gpedit.msc' in search bar
In Left Pane of LGP Editor
- user configuration
- administrative templates
- windows components
- windows updates
In Right Pane
- right click 'Remove access to use all windows update features'
- Edit
- Enable
- Ok

Hope this helps somebody out

I have same problem, installed Win7HP and it won't let me change the Windows Update settings....

So, is my only solution to reinstall Win7 again?

Seems like Win7 should allow me to change settings somehow without reinstalling entire OS again.....

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NoelDP said:

No problem.

Windows Update - Enable or Disable Access

Forgot to mention in my post above that I tried the method in the link you post and it did not help....

Like cybernevets above, I just bit the bullet and reinstalled Win7 again and made sure to select the right option for updates....

Oh well....