This video shows how to resolve an issue that prevents you from modifying Windows 7's automatic update settings. Here are the steps:
-Click Start
-Click Run
-Type regedit and hit enter
-Browse to the following key in registry editor:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU
-Delete anything in this directory, leaving only the (Default) value.
-Close out of registry editor and you should be good to go!
Relevant article from Microsoft:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/h...