Fix: Get the Latest Updates as Soon as They’re Available is Missing

If you’re running a Dev channel Windows 11 build, this is normal

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Published onNovember 6, 2023

published onNovember 6, 2023

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If theGet the latest updates as soon as they’re availableoption is missing or grayed out, you are probably running a Dev channel Windows 11 version, which is normal.

For others, the problem appeared after installing the KB5026446 (22621.1778) update. Here’s what you can do to get back the Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available option.

How do I get back the Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available option?

Before starting any of the solutions below, make sure that you check for the latest Windows 11 updates and install them.

1. Use ViVeTool

After the reboot, if you go to Settings>Windows Update, you should see the Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available option back below the Check for updates button.

This solution worked in the WR labs tests, but it’s possible that after a restart, the function will disappear again, so rerun the ViVeTool command to reenable it.

2. Enable the function from the Registry

Enabling the Continuous Innovation option will also enable the Get the latest updates as soon as they’re an available feature. However, this solution didn’t work for all the users. If it’s ineffective, return to the Registry and delete the IsContinuousInnovationOptedIn value or set it to 0 to disable it.

3. Reinstall Windows 11

As we explained at the beginning of the article, if you’re running a Windows 11 Dev channel version, you won’t be able to see the Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available option.

The best solution in this case would be toinstall a fresh copy of Windows 11and not join the Dev Insider channel this time.

Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available is greyed out

That means you are not running a Windows 11 insider build, but you’re facing a bug from one of the latest security updates you installed.

To fix the problem, try uninstalling the latest update or updates. Here’s how to do that:

After uninstalling the update, you can go to the Microsoft Update Catalog page and reinstall that update manually and see if that makes a change.

Other tips to fix the Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available problem

To sum up our guide, you can restore the Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available by using ViVeTool open-source software, by changing the settings in the Registry, or by reinstalling Windows 11.

However, first, check for any new updates and install them because the latest Windows 11 versions don’t display this issue.

If theCheck for updates button is missing, this guide will provide step-by-step instructions to fix it immediately.

For any other questions or solutions, don’t hesitate to access the comments section below.

Fix: Get the Latest Updates as Soon as They’re Available is Missing#

How do I get back the Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available option?#

1. Use ViVeTool#

2. Enable the function from the Registry#

3. Reinstall Windows 11#

Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available is greyed out#

Other tips to fix the Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available problem#