Windows Update cannot currently check for updates [Full Fix]

• Windows Update cannot always check for updates due to various problems. We investigated most of them and we’re ready to show you the quickest fixes.
• You may edit your registry and double-check that all necessary services are running.
• Microsoft is doing its best to prevent and solve similar problems. Visit our Windows Update Troubleshooting section if waiting isn’t your thing.
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Serious issues with Windows Update can sometimes occur, even if you’re expecting the best when a new version becomes available.

Many users reported Windows Update cannot currently check for updates because you must first restart the computer so that a previous installation can be completed message on their PC.

This message can be quite problematic, and in today’s article, we’ll show you how to fix it.

How can I fix Windows Update cannot check for updates ?

1. Edit your registry

1. Press Windows Key + R and enter regedit. Press Enter or click OK.
   
2. When Registry Editor opens, navigate to ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionWindowsUpdateAuto Update in the left pane. Now right-click Auto Update key and choose Export from the menu.
   
3. Enter the desired file name, choose a save location, and click the Save button. In case anything goes wrong after modifying the registry, you can always run this file in order to restore it.
   
4. Expand the Auto Update key in the left pane and search for the RebootRequired key. If this key is available, right-click it and choose Delete from the menu. When the confirmation dialog appears, click Yes.

According to users, sometimes the Windows Update cannot currently check for updates message can appear due to problems with your registry.

Windows creates RebootRequired key when Windows Update starts, and once the update process is finished, this key is removed.

Unfortunately, sometimes issues with Windows Update can occur, and the key won’t get deleted by Windows. However, you can fix the problem simply by removing that key manually.

After making these changes, restart your PC and the problem should be resolved.

2. Make sure that your date and time are correct

1. Right-click the clock icon on your Taskbar. Choose Adjust date/time option from the menu.
   
2. Now locate Set time automatically option and turn it off. Wait for a few moments and enable this feature back on again.
   

If you’re getting Windows Update cannot currently check for updates message, the problem might be your date and time.

If your date or time isn’t correct, you might not be able to check for updates. However, you can easily fix this problem by readjusting your date and time. To do that, just follow the above steps.

After doing that, check if the problem is still there. If you want, you can also use the Change button to manually adjust your date and time.

3. Make sure that the necessary services are running

1. Press Windows Key + R and enter services.msc. Now press Enter or click OK.
   
2. When the Services window opens, locate Background Intelligent Transfer Service and double-click it to open its properties.
   
3. Set Startup type to Automatic (Delayed Start) and click Apply and OK to save changes.
   
4. Now double-click Windows Update service and change its Startup type to Automatic (Delayed Start).
   
5. After doing that, try to start both the Background Intelligent Transfer Service and Windows Update service.

According to users, you can experience Windows Update cannot currently check for updates message because the necessary services aren’t running.

To fix this problem, it’s advised to start BITS and Windows Update services manually. After doing that, the problem should be completely resolved and everything should start working again.

Windows update cannot currently check for updates

• If your Windows update cannot currently check for newer versions, there is a problem with the update service.
• The simplest way to fix this is by installing third-party software dedicated to repairing your OS.
• Using our quick method to make changes to your group policy will also help with the problem.
• Modify your Registry by following the steps below to fix Windows Update issues.

If you get the Windows update can’t check for updates because settings on this pc are controlled by administrator message, it is usually because you don’t have the necessary privileges to perform a Windows Update.

Although this seems like a big problem, you should be able to fix it using one of our solutions.

Sometimes Windows Update won’t be able to download certain updates. This can happen for various reasons, and speaking of issues, here are some common problems that users reported:

• Windows Update cannot currently check for updates because the service is not running – This problem can occur if the necessary services aren’t running, but you can enable them right from the Services window.
• Windows Update administrator permission – This issue can sometimes appear due to your group policy settings, but you can just modify the settings to fix the problem.
• Windows Update cannot currently check for updates because you must first restart – Sometimes this problem can appear if there’s an issue with Windows Update components. Simply restart these components and check if that solves the issue.

How to fix Windows Update cannot currently check for updates?

1. Use Restoro
2. Make changes to the Group Policy
3. Modify your registry
4. Check if the necessary services are running
5. Run Windows Update troubleshooter
6. Reset Windows Update components
7. Create a new administrator account

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2. Make changes to the Group Policy

1. Press Windows Key + R and enter gpedit.msc. Now press Enter or click OK.
   
2. In the left pane, navigate to the following paths: Computer ConfigurationAdminstrative TemplatesWindowsComponetsWindows UpdateUser ConfigurationAdminstrative TemplatesWindows ComponetsWindows Update
3. make sure that non-administrators can access them.
4. After making the changes, close the Group Policy editor.

According to users, sometimes your settings can interfere with Windows Update, and cause Windows Update cannot currently check for updates.

To fix the problem, it’s advised to change your group policy settings. This is quite simple to do, and you can do it by following the aforementioned steps.

If everything is in order, you should be able to download updates once again.

Note: Several users claim that they fixed the problem simply by settings certain services to Not Configured. To do that, follow these steps:

1. Open Group Policy Editor.
2. In the let pane, go to: Computer ConfigurationAdministrative TemplatesWindows ComponentsWindows Update
3. In the right pane, make sure that all policies are set to Not configured. If a certain policy isn’t set to Not configured, simply double-click it and change its state. Do so for all available policies.
   
4. In the left pane, navigate to: Computer ConfigurationAdministrative TemplatesSystemInternet Communication ManagementInternet Communication settings
5. In the right pane, locate Turn off access to all Windows Update features and make sure that it’s set to Not configured.
   
6. Now go back to the same path from Step 2. In the right pane, double-click Configure Automatic Updates.
7. Choose Enabled from the menu. Now set Configure automatic updating to 5 – Allow local admin to choose setting and click Apply and OK. Several users reported that you can also keep this policy Not Configured, so you can skip this step if you want.
   
8. Lastly, check Remove access to use all Windows Update features policy, and make sure that it’s set to Not configured. If not, change it accordingly.

After doing that, the problem with Windows Update should be completely resolved and everything will start working again.

3. Modify your registry

1. Press Windows Key + R and enter regedit. Now press Enter or click OK.
   
2. In the left pane, navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindowsWindowsUpdate key
3. Right-click the Windows Update key and choose Export.
   
4. Enter the desired file name, choose a save location, and click the Save button.
   
5. After doing that, right-click the Windows Update key and choose Delete. Click Yes to confirm.

After removing this key, try to run Windows Update once again and check if the problem is still there.

Sometimes this problem can occur due to your registry and its settings.

If you’re getting Windows Update cannot currently check for updates message, you might be able to solve this problem simply by removing a single key from your registry.

If any new issues occur after removing the Windows Update key, be sure to run the file that you created in Step 4 to restore your registry to the original state.

Note: Users also reported that you might be able to fix this problem simply by modifying a single DWORD. To do that, just follow these steps:

1. Open Registry Editor.
2. In the left pane, navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesExplorer
3. If you see NoWindowsUpdate value in the right pane, set it to 0.

After doing that, you should be able to perform Windows Update once again.

4. Check if the necessary services are running

1. Press Windows Key + R and enter services.msc. Now press Enter or click OK.
   
2. When the Services window opens, you need to locate Background Intelligent Transfer Service and double-click it to open its properties.
   
3. When the Properties window opens, click the Start button to start the service. Now click Apply and OK to save changes.
   
4. Now locate Windows Update service and make sure that it’s running.
   

After both of these services are running, check if the problem with Windows Update is still there.

In order for Windows Update to work, you need to have certain services enabled.

If you’re getting Windows Update cannot currently check for updates error, it’s advised to check your services and make sure that the required services are working properly.

5. Run Windows Update troubleshooter

1. Open the Settings app. To do that quickly, you just have to press Windows Key + I shortcut.
2. The Settings app will now appear. Go to the Update & Security section.
   
3. Pick Troubleshoot from the menu on the left. Now you just have to select Windows Update from the list and click the Run the troubleshooter button.
   
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the troubleshooter.

After the troubleshooter is finished, check if the problem is still there. This isn’t the most reliable solution, but several users claim that it works, so be sure to try it out.

According to users, if you’re getting Windows Update cannot currently check for updates error, you might be able to fix the problem simply by running a Windows Update troubleshooter.

Windows comes with various built-in troubleshooters that can fix various issues, and if you have problems with Windows Update, you can fix them easily.

6. Reset Windows Update components

1. Open Command Prompt as administrator. You can do that by pressing Windows Key + X and choosing Command Prompt (Admin). You can also use PowerShell (Admin) as an alternative.
   
2. When Command Prompt opens, run the following commands:

net stop wuauserv

net stop cryptSvc

net stop bits

net stop msiserver

Ren C:WindowsSoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

Ren C:WindowsSystem32catroot2 Catroot2.old

net start wuauserv

net start cryptSvc

net start bits

net start msiserver

After running these commands, the problem with Windows Update should be resolved.

Another cause for Windows Update cannot currently check for updates error can be Windows Update components.

Sometimes certain files or services can interfere with Windows Update and that can cause this problem to appear.

Running all these commands manually can be a bit tedious, but you can always create Windows Update Reset script and run all these commands automatically.

7. Create a new administrator account

1. Open the Settings app and go to the Accounts section.
   
2. Select Family & other people from the left pane. Click Add someone else to this PC button.
   
3. Pick I don’t have this person’s sign-in information.
   
4. Now choose Add a user without a Microsoft account.
   
5. Enter the desired username and click Next.
   

According to users, sometimes Windows Update cannot currently check for updates message can appear if you don’t have the administrative privileges.

However, you should be able to fix that by creating a new administrative account. You can do that by following the steps above.

Now you’ll have a new account ready. However, this account doesn’t have administrative privileges, but we can change that by doing the following:

1. Go to Settings app>Accounts > Family & other people.
2. Locate the account you want to change, select it, and choose the Change account type.
   
3. Set Account type to Administrator and click OK.
   

After creating a new user account, switch to it and check if the problem is still there.

Windows Update cannot currently check for updates messages can be problematic, but we hope you managed to solve this problem using one of our solutions.

Make sure you give us any kind of feedback regarding the subject in the comment section below.