Windows 10: Restore Windows Update Service

In an effort to stop the relentless lengthy downloading and subsequent failure to install of the Features Update (to 1803) I used a workaround that included stopping the windows update service in Services(local).
Attempting to download other updates using the Windows 10 Update assistant eventually leads to 'The windows update service is not in the list' 0x80074024.
I have trawled the web/Microsoft forums but cannot find how to restore the Windows update Service.
Any thoughts?


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Update service

I happy to report that problem.is still present. I suspect it has something to do with windows update service. Any further help?

 

auto restore point

Hi Bryan,

System Restore automatically creates a restore point before the following events:

• Application installation (provided the application utilizes an installer that is System Restore compliant). If the application install causes system problems, the user can restore the system to a state before the installation of the application.

• AutoUpdate installation. AutoUpdate provides an easy way for users to download critical Windows updates. After the update is downloaded, the user can install the update on the system. If the user chooses to install the update, System Restore creates a restore
  point before the installation of the update begins.

• System restore. For example, if a user accidentally chooses the wrong restore point, the user can undo the restore operation by choosing a restore point before the system restore took place. The user can then choose the correct restore point.

Hope the information helps.