Datto RMM: What registry values enable or disable Windows Automatic Updates?

Question

What registry values enable or disable Windows Automatic Updates?

Environment

• Datto RMM
• Microsoft Windows

Answer

The NoAutoUpdate value of the registry key HKEY\LOCAL\MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU configures Windows Update to automatically download and install new updates.

To disable Windows Automatic Updates, set the Value data of NoAutoUpdate to 1. To enable them, set it to 0.

Additional Resources

• How to configure automatic updates by using Group Policy or registry settings (external link)