The main cause of the absence of the Windows Update Service from the list of Windows 10 services, is the lack (or the destruction) of the 'Windows Update' registry key (wuauserv). Restore Windows Update Service in Registry. If the problem persists, then continue below. To accomplish this task, follow the steps from this Quick Malware Scan and Removal Guide, and then try to check for updates again. Important: Before following the steps below, make sure that your computer is 100% clean from harmful programs like rootkits, malware or viruses. Scan your computer for viruses and malware. Repair Windows 10 with an in-place Upgrade. FIX Windows corruption errors with DISM & SFC tools. How to FIX: Windows Update Service Not Listed in services.msc – Error 0x80070006 or 0x80070424 in Windows 10. When the 'Windows Update' service is missing from the Services list (services.msc), the following error occurs when you try to check/install updates: 'There were some problems installing updates, but we 'll try again later' with one of the following error codes: 0x80070006, 0x80080005, or 0x80070424.

This tutorial contains step by step instructions to resolve the 'Windows Update Service is missing' issue on Windows 10.