Automatic Updates detection frequency

Supported OS tags: Windows2000, Windows7, Windows8, WindowsServer2003, WindowsServer2008, WindowsServer2012, WindowsVista, WindowsXP

Specifies the hours that Windows will use to determine how long to wait before checking for available updates. The exact wait time is a sum of the specific value and a random variant of 0-4 hours. If the status is set to Enabled, Windows will check for available updates at the specified interval. If the status is set to Disabled or Not Configured, Windows will check for available updates at the default interval of 22 hours. Note: The "Specify intranet Microsoft update service location" setting must be enabled for this policy to have effect. Note: If the "Configure Automatic Updates" policy is disabled, this policy has no effect. Note: This policy is not supported on Windows RT. Setting this policy will not have any effect on Windows RT PCs.

• Computer
  Allow signed updates from an intranet Microsoft update service location

  At least Windows Server 2003 operating systems or Windows XP Professional with SP1, excluding Windows RT
• Computer
  Do not connect to any Windows Update Internet locations

  At least Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1
• Computer
  Enable client-side targeting

  At least Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1 or Windows 2000 Service Pack 3, excluding Windows RT
• User
  Remove access to use all Windows Update features

  At least Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1 or At least Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 through Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 with most current service pack. Not supported on Windows 10 and above.
• Computer
  Specify intranet Microsoft update service location

  At least Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1 or Windows 2000 Service Pack 3, excluding Windows RT
• Computer
  Specify source service for specific classes of Windows Updates

  At least Windows Server 2022, or Windows 10 Version 2004​