It can automatically download and install Microsoft Windows software updates through the Internet.
Many reasons can cause this issue.
The following content explains some solutions to get this tab restored.
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Here is how it’s possible for you to do it.
Step 2: When prompted by the UAC window, press theYesbutton to continue.
You should wait patiently for it to be completed.
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If you received the Cant find the necessary file.
hey peek if you have permission issue notification, dont worry, there are some solutions.
Method 2: Re-register the prefs App
This Windows Update tab exists in the prefs app.

So, you are supposed to re-register the prefs app to see if this issue can be fixed.
Here are the steps.
Step 1: Right-press theStartbutton and chooseWindows PowerShell (Admin).
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If you hide a prefs page, you will not be able to see or access it.
If you enable this feature, you will discover the Windows Update tab is missing from configs.
To fix it, it’s crucial that you deactivate the block of parameters Page Visibility.
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Step 1: TypeEdit group policyin the Windows search box and pressEnter.
Step 2: Double-click onComputer Configuration>Administrative Templates>Control Panel.
Step 3: In the right pane, right-click onSettings Page Visibilityto chooseEdit.
Step 4: In the top left corner, hit theDisabledoption.
Step 5: Finally, click onApply>OK.
Likewise, you will find the Windows Update tab is missing from parameters if you hide it.
Refer to the operations below to show it.
Step 2: Double-click onShow only specified Control Panel items.
Step 3: Change the toggle fromNot ConfiguredtoEnabled.
Step 4: hit theShowbutton and add the items that you want to show in Control Panel.
it’s possible for you to deal with it now.
Hope it can be restored.