Turn off memory integrity protection to continue to update Windows 10

When you try to install or update Windows 10 with the latest Windows 10 feature update, if you receive an error – Your PC settings need to be adjusted before upgrading to the latest version of Windows 10. Disable memory integrity protection to continue“—This is a compatibility issue between specific display drivers and Windows.

The problem prompted consumers to suspend the update to Windows 10 v2004. But the good news is that there is a workaround. In this article, we will share how you can resolve this error.

Disable memory integrity protection to continue

Memory integrity is a security feature in Windows 10 that ensures that code running in the Windows kernel is designed to be secure and reliable. It ensures that malicious code does not compromise the system. Simply put, this means that if a derivative is unsigned and has not passed the trust factor, Windows will block it. In this case, the update was interrupted.

Regarding the feature update issue, Microsoft had shared that it had found that some display drivers were not compatible with Windows 10. You have two options here: Check for an updated driver or disable memory integrity. The latter is not recommended, but if you trust the pilot enough, you can continue. However, disabling this feature will also open the gateway for other pilots. It is best to hold unless you have an appropriate solution.

Update drivers for Windows 10

This is the recommended method for checking for a driver update through Windows Update or downloading it from OEM websites. Sometimes update drivers are not immediately available on the Windows server, and if they have been updated, you can find them on the manufacturer’s website. Although checking with Windows Update is simple, locating it on the OEM website can be tricky.

• Open Device Manager (WIN + X, followed by M)
• In the hardware list, expand the Graphics Cards section
• It will reveal the OEM display name as well as a version of the hardware you are using.
• Then search for the OEM website and go to their support or download page.
• Search with the same driver name and check if an update is available.
• If yes, download and install the software.

Disable memory integrity

If updating display drivers is not an option, the only solution is to turn off memory integrity so that you can upgrade to Windows 10.

• Open the Windows Security> Core isolation page
• Disable the memory integrity setting.
• You will need to restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

Enabling or disabling memory integrity or hypervisor-protected code integrity functionality can only be done by an IT administrator or computer administrator.

In either case, you will need to ask the administrator to manage this for you.