# Reset Windows Update

> Removes Windows Update policy registry settings and restarts the Windows Update service so Windows defaults apply again.

Source: https://docs.capaone.com/capaone/application-manager/powerbricks/reset-windows-update/  
Product: CapaOne — a separate CapaSystems product; do not apply this page to any other.

Removes Windows Update policy registry settings and restarts the Windows Update service so Windows defaults apply again.

## Parameters

This PowerBrick doesn't take any parameters.

## Details

- **Category:** System
- **Brick ID:** `Windows-Update-Reset`

## Raw JSON definition

**JSON**

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```