Windows 10: Windows Update cannot currently check for updates because updates are controlled

If while trying to change Windows Update preferences or manually update, you have received the following message – Windows Update cannot currently check for updates because updates on this computer are controlled, then know that this error is usually encountered [...]

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Windows update cannot currently check for updates.

So I got this laptop thats running Windows 7 and has the dreaded "Windows update cannot currently check for updates" error and I have tried pretty much everything I can find on the net but still it wont start. Im pretty sure if I change a 1 to a 0 in the registry it will get it working but I cant remember where that is exactly to do that (Did it yrs ago)

If anyone could help or give ideas and links for me to try to get it to work that would be much appreciated.

I already have tried everything from this webpage > Solved: Windows update cannot currently check for updates in Windows 8, 7 or Vista - wintips.org - Windows Tips & How-tos

 

Windows update cannot currently check for updates.

You verified the Windows Update Service is running in Services.msc?

Check this out: Script Reset Windows Update Agent

I explain how to use it in my Windows OS Repair Thread (in sig). Might save you some time over a fresh install. *Toast :toast:

 

Minor suggestion for Check for updates

No, I know that. Exactly where I suggest this to be changed, please note.
Sorry for not being clear.

The Check for updates small window currently does not show what I ask to be added - program version. Please consider adding this. Many other programs have this, so I suggest for GPU-Z to have it too.