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Your browser must have Userdata Persistence setting enabled [SOLVED]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Some users need to download device drivers, and other updates, from theMicrosoft Update Catalog.
However, a few users have stated that aYourbrowsermust have the user data persistence setting enablederror message appears inInternet Explorerwhen they try to open Microsoft Update Catalog. Consequently, they can’t download from that website.
What to do if you’re unable to accessMicrosoft Update CatalogviaInternet Explorerdue to Userdata Persistence error? Obviously, start by enabling the Userdata Persistence option. This, on its own, should deal with the problem. As an alternative, try disabling Protected Mode or re-registering MicrosoftUpdateCatalogWebControl.dll.
Look for the step-by-step explanations below.
Can’t access Microsoft Update Catalog with Internet Explorer
1. Try opening the Microsoft Update Catalog with another browser
It used to the case thatMicrosoft Update Catalogrelied onInternet ExplorerActiveX controls. However, users don’t need to utilizeIEto download fromMicrosoft Update Catalogany longer.
Thus, users can download what they need from MUC with Chrome or Firefox and otherbrowsers. So, try opening theMicrosoft Update Catalogwith an alternativebrowser.
Our alternative browser of choice, which slowly grew to be the daily driver, isOpera.This browser is as expedient and reliable as one would expect, with a variety of both practical and aesthetic features.
And it certainly does work with Microsoft Update Catalog.
Some points that distinguishOperafrom the rest are built-inVPNand virus scanner, strict privacy modes that keep youanonymousonline, a news curation to avoid fake news sources, and much more.
Opera
2. Enable Userdata Persistence
The error message tells users that Userdata Persistence needs to be enabled forMicrosoft Update Catalog. Thus, enabling that option, if it’s off, usually resolves the issue.
3. Deselect theEnable Protected Modeoption
However, some users might find that the Userdata persistence option is already selected. If so, those users might also need to deselect anEnable Protected Modeoption.
4. Re-register MicrosoftUpdateCatalogWebControl.dll
Windows Server users have also confirmed they’ve resolved theYourbrowsermust have the user data persistence setting enablederrorby registering the MicrosoftUpdateCatalogWebControl.dll file in the SysWOW64 or System32 folder for 32-bit platforms.
Those are some of the resolutions that have fixed the Yourbrowsermust have the user data persistence setting enablederrorfor some users. Users who have fixed thaterrorwith other resolutions are welcome to share them below.
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