Check for updates button is missing in Windows 10

Some users have reported that after updating a newer version of Windows 10, they find that the Windows Update it is missing a section at the Update and security tab – and instead, the item at the top left is Windows Defender. In this article we will look at the procedure to fix it.

Conflicts with Windows Update settings are one of the possible reasons why an option is missing in the settings of a Windows 10 device.

Find Missing Updates button in Windows 10

If Windows 10 Check for updates button is missing in the settings, you should then review the settings of the Group Policy. The solution to this problem is to disable visibility blocking on the Settings page.

Press the Windows + R keys. In the Run dialog box, type gpedit.msc and press Enter to launch the local Group Policy Editor.

Navigate to the following location:

Computer Configuration> Administrative Templates> Control Panel

Now in the right pane, double-click on the entry Visibility Page Settings edit its properties.

On the Properties page, click the radio button for disabled.

Even though it's lit Not configured, set it to Off.

Click on Apply > D & #39; agreement.

By selecting disabled, that means you want to see the settings page.

When this task is complete, follow the steps below to make another change.

In the Local Group Policy Editor, navigate to the following location:

User Configuration> Administrative Templates> Control Panel

Now in the right pane, double-click on the entry Show only the specified control panel items edit its properties.

On the property page, click the radio button for disabled.

Even though it's lit Not configured, set it to Off.

Click on Apply > D & #39; agreement.

Here, by selecting disabledyou will be able to see all the parameters.

You can now exit the Local Group Policy Editor, restart your device, and check.

PointNote: One solution is to use WUMgr to manage Windows Update.