Windows Update Restored v3.1 no longer works after scanning for updates on Windows Update Restored v4
Article published: 04/19/2024

Summary
When you scan for updates on Windows Update Restored v4, ActiveX controls for the website are loaded and registry entries are added to your system, preventing you to scan for updates with Windows Update Restored v3.1.

Notes
This is not a permanent fix, and you will run into this issue every single time you check for updates on Windows Update Restored v4.

Instructions
Follow these instructions to get back the ability to check for updates on the Windows Update Restored v3.1 website:

  1. Open "regedit.exe"
  2. Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\ActiveX Compatibility
  3. Delete {CEBC955E-58AF-11D2-A30A-00A0C903492B}
  4. Open Windows Update Restored v3.1 to scan for updates.

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