How to Fix Windows Security’s “This Setting is Managed by Your Administrator” Error
Some users have reported they can’t set Windows Security options because of an error that says, “This setting is managed by your administrator.” Those users see that error message just above options within theVirus & threat protectionandApp & browser tabsof that app. Consequently, they can’t turn on important Windows Security settings there that are grayed out and disabled.
That issue has little to do with admin rights. Many users who encounter the issue are already utilizing Windows administrator accounts. This is how you can fix the “setting is managed by your administrator” error in Windows 11.
1. Check for and Install Available Windows 11 Updates
Although not the most likely potential solution, some users have said installing available Windows 11 updates helped them resolve this error. Patchers for Windows 11 usually address Windows bugs reported by users.
If you’re not sure how to do this, visithow to install Windows 11 updatesfor a step-by-step guide.
2. Reset the Windows Security and Settings Apps
Users who’ve fixed the “setting is managed by your administrator” error have confirmed resetting the Windows Security and Settings apps can work. Resetting those apps will clear their data. You can reset Windows Security via Settings, as outlined in ourhow to reset apps on Windowsguide.
To reset Settings, you must open the Start menu and right-click the app’s shortcut. SelectApp settingsto bring up some troubleshooting options for it. Then select theResettroubleshooting option for the app.
3. Uninstall Third-Party Antivirus Software
Some third-party antivirus utilities can disable Windows Security features they effectively replace. If you’ve installed an overlapping third-party antivirus product, uninstalling it may resolve Windows Security’s administrator error. Uninstall antivirus software with a method within our guide onhow to remove Windows programsto see if that resolves the issue.
Should this solution work, the issue will likely reoccur if you reinstall the same third-party antivirus virus software. Then you would have to choose between using the third-party antivirus utility or Windows Security.
4. Edit the Registry
Many users have been able to fix the Windows Security administrator error by applying this confirmed registry solution. This registry tweak involves modifying a DWORD value, but you don’t need to delete any key. To apply this potential resolution, edit the registry like this:
5. Set Group Policy’s Real-time Protection Settings to “Not Configured”
A possibility for Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise users to consider is that Group Policy Editor could be blocking changes to Windows Security settings. If you can open Group Policy Editor on your PC, check real-time protection policy settings aren’t enabled there. This is how you can set real-time protection settings to not configured in Group Policy Editor:
6. Reinstall Windows Security
it’s possible to’t reinstall Windows Security by uninstalling that app via Settings and downloading it from Microsoft Store. However, you can run a more general PowerShell command that reinstalls all apps pre-installed with Windows 11. Try reinstalling Windows Security with that command as follows:
7. Reinstall Windows 11 With the Media Creation Tool
Reinstalling Windows 11 by downloading an ISO with Media Creation Tool is a drastic potential solution. However, users have confirmed updating Windows 11 in such a way works for fixing this error. Furthermore, you’re able to select to preserve apps and files when reinstalling. This is how to reinstall Windows 11:
Change Windows Security’s Settings Again
Those are the most widely cited ways to fix the “setting is managed by your administrator” error in Windows 11. So, applying those potential resolutions will probably resolve the “setting is managed by your administrator” issue on your PC. Then you’ll be able to set all the options within Windows Security as required.
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