Windows 10: Locked out of Microsoft updates

Discus and support Locked out of Microsoft updates in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Hi AllWhy can I not start Microsoft updates and why does it revert back to disabled ? and the computer is telling me I am not got administrator... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by DavePortelli, Aug 23, 2021.

  1. Locked out of Microsoft updates


    Hi AllWhy can I not start Microsoft updates and why does it revert back to disabled ? and the computer is telling me I am not got administrator rights.I have asked this question and read loads of articles and almost drawn a blank.However one articles suggested looking at what services are running in Task Manager.And there it was "StopUpdates10 Guard".I ended the task in task manager, then in services I disabled it and re-enabled Microsoft updates to automatic and restarted my computer.My updates are now back working.Dont know when this got onto my computer but has caused me months of not able

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    DavePortelli, Aug 23, 2021
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  2. Random lock up, in DESPERATE need of help.

    Lock ups can be caused by overheating, or sound failure.

    Make sure you update your chipset drivers for audio. Also tell me step by step of how you install your heatsink.
     
    Hybrid_theory, Aug 23, 2021
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  3. Lock screen issue

    Hi Bob,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to follow these steps:


    • Go to Settings>>Personalization>>Lock Screen.

    • In the right panel, select Picture instead of Windows Spotlight.
    Please feel free to post your queries in Microsoft Community. We will be glad to assist you accordingly.

    Thank you.
     
    Rakesh Narayanaswamy, Aug 23, 2021
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  4. Locked out of Microsoft updates

    Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


    I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
    We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
    I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
    Step 1:
    Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

    1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
    2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
    3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.
    Step 2:
    I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

    1. Go to Settings.
    2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
    3. Select add someone else on this PC.
    4. Enter a user name and hit next.
    5. Click on Finish.
    6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.
    Step 3:
    It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.
     
    hurricane51, Aug 23, 2021
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