Windows 10: Cannot re-enable Windows Update Service Access is denied

Discus and support Cannot re-enable Windows Update Service Access is denied in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I turned off windows update, not with a program i remember turning it off from services or something, the suggestion was something i read from... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Jessica_415, Apr 26, 2025 at 9:07 AM.

  1. JESSICA_415
    Jessica_415 Win User

    Cannot re-enable Windows Update Service Access is denied


    I turned off windows update, not with a program i remember turning it off from services or something, the suggestion was something i read from Microsoft answers too.. but now i cant turn it back on.. services said access denied..I tried troubleshooting but it said no problems found,Right now im trying to download windows 10 again...

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    Jessica_415, Apr 26, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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  2. GENERICUSER404
    GenericUser404 Win User

    Cannot re-enable Windows Update Service (Access is denied)

    For a while I have had the windows update service disabled, as it sometimes caused issues with programs (and it was just annoying). However I have been using some Microsoft store apps and I need windows update to be enabled to download them.

    I have tried Running the windows update troubleshooter, however it doesn't detect any issues

    Opening services and manually enabling the service doesn't work either - When I attempt to enable the service an "Access is denied" message is shown. Is there a way to get around this?

    I used a program to disable the updates, however resetting it doesn't fix the issue.

    Any suggestions would be appreciated!
     
    GenericUser404, Apr 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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  3. RAMESH SRINIVASAN
    Ramesh Srinivasan Win User
    Windows Update is disabled, Access is denied when trying to enable in properties.

    • Click "Change".
    • In the “Select Users or Groups” dialog, type administrators and click OK.
    • Click "Replace owner on subcontainers and objects", and then click Apply. Don’t close the dialog yet.
    • Select each permission entry and click Remove.
    • Click Apply.
    • Click "Enable inheritance"
    • Click Apply.
    • Click OK.
    Post a screenshot.

    See also: Windows Update Service “Access is Denied” When Changing Startup Type
     
    Ramesh Srinivasan, Apr 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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  4. AUNG ZAYAR OO
    Aung Zayar Oo Win User

    Cannot re-enable Windows Update Service Access is denied

    Access is denied when enabling window update services

    I want to download a new app from my window store.

    But it doesn't install so I searched and I found that this problem gonna be fine if I enable window update services.

    But while I enable this services it's not ok.

    Always while I pressing apply button, it always say 'Access is denied'.

    I run this services as administrator.

    Pls help me guys.


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    Aung Zayar Oo, Apr 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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