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How to properly reactivate Windows Update and uninstall the agent

Published: November 3, 2025 - 6:16 PM
by Arni
Hello,
I would like to know the procedure for reactivating Windows Update and uninstalling the WAPT agent, please.
I tried the package you suggested for enabling WU, "enable-windows-update," as well as the scripts from the official WAPT documentation, but nothing works.
I want to be sure I'm following the correct procedure to do things properly while waiting for the full integration of my network.
I am currently on an enterprise license.
Thank you and have a good day.

Re: How to properly reactivate Windows Update and uninstall the agent

Published: November 4, 2025 - 12:40 PM
by sfonteneau
Good morning

After installing the "enable-windows-update" package in wapt-get.ini, you should see:

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[waptwua]
enabled=False
If this is not the case, it means that a configuration package installed on the machine is forcing the reactivation of waptwua

Re: How to properly reactivate Windows Update and uninstall the agent

Published: November 4, 2025 - 3:57 PM
by Arni
Hello,

Yes, it does correctly set the value to false:
[waptwua]
enabled=false.

This was already the case during my first attempt.
However, I have persistent policies that are blocking the process. They must be related to the wapt configuration because Windows Update management isn't handled on our end (no AD GPO...), the users manage it themselves.

I do have these policies applied:

AllowMUUpdateService
AllowUpdateService
SetDisableUXWUAccess
AllowAutoUpdate
UpdateServiceUrl.

I hope this is clear enough.
Thank you

Re: How to properly reactivate Windows Update and uninstall the agent

Published: November 4, 2025 - 4:40 PM
by Arni
Hello again,

This was resolved by installing the "enable-windows-update" package > Removing the client PC from the domain > Rejoining the domain > Update is accessible again.

Have a good day.