Windows 11 Upgrade
Error: Your organization manages updates on this PC
The "Your organization manages updates on this PC" message in the Windows 11 PC Health Check typically appears when the system detects that update management is controlled by an external organization, even on a personal device. This can occur due to several reasons, including the presence of a linked work or school account, administrative policies set via Group Policy, or specific registry configurations related to Windows Update.
To resolve the issue, first check if a work or school account is linked to your PC. Navigate to Settings > Accounts > Access work or school, and disconnect any such accounts.
This is a common fix, especially if you previously used a school email or organizational account.
If the issue persists, it may be due to Group Policy settings. As an administrator, you can reset these by opening the Local Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc), navigating to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > All Settings, and setting all enabled or disabled policies to "Not Configured".
Repeat this process for Computer Configuration as well.
Alternatively, you can reset all Group Policy settings to default.
Another potential cause is the presence of specific registry keys that indicate the PC is managed by an organization. The PC Health Check tool checks the registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate to detect if an intranet Windows Update Server (WSUS) is configured.
If this key exists, or if cached policy data is present in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UpdatePolicy\GPCache, deleting these entries may resolve the message.
The specific commands are:
reg delete HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate /f reg delete HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UpdatePolicy\GPCache\CacheSet001\WindowsUpdate /f reg delete HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UpdatePolicy\GPCache\CacheSet002\WindowsUpdate /f
After making these changes, restart your computer and re-run the PC Health Check app.
Additionally, ensure you are running the test from an administrator account, as the message can appear if the current account lacks full administrative privileges.
If you have made changes to the Registry or Group Policy, be cautious, as incorrect modifications can affect system stability
ref:
- https://windowsreport.com/your-organization-manages-updates-windows-11/
- https://www.thewindowsclub.com/your-organization-manages-updates-on-this-pc-windows
- https://www.ubackup.com/windows-11/your-organization-manages-updates-on-this-PC-windows-11.html
- https://www.reddit.com/r/WindowsHelp/comments/o7bly1/windows_11_update_check_says_your_organization/
- https://www.tenforums.com/installation-upgrade/217606-ms-pc-healthcheck-says-your-organization-manages-updates-pc.html
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/4005217/ms-pc-health-check-tells-me-your-organization-mana
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reg delete HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate /f
reg delete HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UpdatePolicy\GPCache\CacheSet001\WindowsUpdate /f
reg delete HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UpdatePolicy\GPCache\CacheSet002\WindowsUpdate /f
and then run PCHealthCheck.exe again
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