Windows Update will not update automatically although its to update when new update is available ,it will only update when I manually check.
If this is on your new Windows 11 machine, I have noticed this behaviour too when Windows is recently installed.
Probably sounds silly but what I usually do is keep manually updating, going through the reboots etc until there are no more updates coming up, this seems to fix it.
Are you using any sort of antivirus/security software other than what comes with Windows (Defender)? Sometimes these can cause issues with updates.
Probably sounds silly but what I usually do is keep manually updating, going through the reboots etc until there are no more updates coming up, this seems to fix it.
Are you using any sort of antivirus/security software other than what comes with Windows (Defender)? Sometimes these can cause issues with updates.
A new update now rolling out gives users the option to skip the update process when setting up a new Windows 11 PC.
That could be the reason.
I will continue to manually update it and wait to see if it will correct itself.
When Windows Update only works when you manually check, it usually means an underlying network setting, a background service configuring, or a corrupted update cache is preventing the automatic trigger from running.
Try these:
1. Turn Off "Metered Connection"
2. Verify Background Services
3. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter
4. Clear the Update Cache (If It's Stuck)
Try these:
1. Turn Off "Metered Connection"
2. Verify Background Services
3. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter
4. Clear the Update Cache (If It's Stuck)
I will try and let you know the result.
Windows Update doesn’t always install an update as soon as it’s released; some updates roll out gradually, and Windows schedules checks rather than running them constantly. If it keeps happening, check that updates aren’t paused and note the last successful update date and your Windows version. That’ll help narrow down whether it’s just timing or a persistent issue.
