Some of these settings are hidden or managed by your organization

If you see the message "Some of these settings are hidden or managed by your organization" on your personal computer, it typically indicates that certain Group Policy settings or management policies are applied to your system. This can happen even if you are the sole user and administrator of the device. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue:

1. Check for Group Policy Settings: Sometimes, Group Policy settings can be applied inadvertently. You can check if any policies are set by running gpedit.msc (if available) and navigating to the relevant settings.
2. Registry Editor: You can also check the Windows Registry for specific settings that might be enforcing these restrictions. Use regedit to open the Registry Editor and navigate to the following path:
   • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows
   • Look for any keys that might be enforcing restrictions and consider modifying or deleting them (be cautious when editing the registry).
3. Local Security Policy: If your version of Windows includes the Local Security Policy editor, you can check for any restrictions there. Access it by typing secpol.msc in the Run dialog.
4. Windows Update: Ensure that your Windows is fully updated, as sometimes updates can fix underlying issues that cause these messages.
5. Reset Settings: If the issue persists, consider resetting Windows settings to their default values. This can often resolve configuration issues that lead to such messages.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, it may be helpful to consult Microsoft support for more specialized assistance.

References:

• Windows 11, version 25H2 known issues and notifications
• Windows message center
• Microsoft Entra device management FAQ
• Operating system essentials for Surface Hub
• Windows Event Viewer
• Manage settings with an MDM provider

Hi,

Please check and try the following methods below to fix this issue:

Solution 1: Go to Windows Settings > Accounts > Access Work or School Account, and check if there's any organization attached. If there is, please remove it and then try again.

Solution 2: Some users reported that they experienced the same issue and that this method solved it. Click your Start Menu, then type 'Command Prompt.' Run it as an administrator, and then copy and paste each command below, one at a time.

Note: Some commands may fail. If that happens, please continue with the next command until the last one, then restart your computer and check.

reg delete "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies" /f

reg delete "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\WindowsSelfHost" /f

reg delete "HKCU\Software\Policies" /f

reg delete "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Policies" /f

reg delete "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies" /f

reg delete "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsStore\WindowsUpdate" /f

reg delete "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\WindowsSelfHost" /f

reg delete "HKLM\Software\Policies" /f

reg delete "HKLM\Software\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Policies" /f

reg delete "HKLM\Software\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies" /f

reg delete "HKLM\Software\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsStore\WindowsUpdate" /f

Hi, it seems this step works, I dont see "Some of these settings are hidden or managed by your organization" in my settings. Fingers crossed hahaha. Thanks

Thanks for your reply. If that fails, the next step is to try System Recovery without deleting your files and apps. Click the Start menu > Settings > System > Recovery. Choose Reinstall Now under the section labeled 'Fix problems using Windows Update.' Once completed, your system will restart. Please check afterward.

Hi, it seems this step works, I dont see "Some of these settings are hidden or managed by your organization" in my settings. Fingers crossed hahaha. Thanks