Server 2012 R2 servers in same domain can install updates using same GPO.Īnother, near-identical domain I manage that has identical GPO settings (except for WSUS server address) is able to install updates without issues. Re-prompt for restart with scheduled installations: Enabled, 30 Turn on recommended updates via Automatic Updates: Enabled Remove access to use all Windows Update features: DisabledĪllow non-administrators to receive update notifications: DisabledĪllow Automatic Updates immediate installation: Disabled

Although this client is receiving updates from the WSUS server, users should be able to manually install downloaded updates. No matter if a user or admin logs on to the machine the Windows Update Install now button is always grayed out. Specify intranet Microsoft update service location: Enabled, first two blanks set to domain's WSUS server, third blank left emptyĪutomatic Updates detection frequency: Enabled, 2 One of our Windows 10 clients wasn’t able to install downloaded Windows updates from the WSUS server. All Server 2016 systems show updates available, but have the 'Install Now' button (under Settings->Windows Update) greyed out.Īt top of Updates window, in red letters it says 'Some settings are managed by your organization.' Just under greyed-out button, says 'This option is managed by your organization.'ĭo not display 'Install Updates and Shut Down' option in Shut Down Windows dialog box: Disabledĭo not adjust default option to 'Install Updates and Shut Down' in Shut Down Windows dialog box: EnabledĬonfigure Automatic Updates: Enabled, 3, 0, 3:00, Install updates for other Microsoft products (that last only checked during troubleshooting this issue) Trying to install pending Windows Updates on systems in a domain.

Windows update greyed out