> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.patchmypc.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.patchmypc.com/patch-my-pc-cloud/troubleshoot/deployments/these-settings-are-locked-after-deployment-to-prevent-installation-issues-message-in-cloud.md).

# "These settings are locked after deployment to prevent installation issues" message in Cloud

*Applies to: Patch My PC Cloud*

### SYMPTOMS

I am trying to edit a Patch My PC (PMPC) Cloud deployment, but when I view its properties, options such as **Language** are greyed out and I see the message:

**These settings are locked after deployment to prevent installation issues. Create a new deployment to apply different settings**

<figure><img src="https://3773699522-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MX7dvS0r_4fc0AikgJS%2Fuploads%2FWnnRp1rbON5BMqvwSOjW%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=99de0ab7-e2b3-4cd4-ae28-9a20591b9c5b" alt="&#x22;These settings are locked after deployment to prevent installation issues. Create a new deployment to apply different settings&#x22;"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### CAUSE

As detailed in [Edit a Deployment](/patch-my-pc-cloud/deployments/manage-deployments/edit.md), if when you edit an existing deployment several variants of the app are available, we prevent you from changing any settings that could lead to issues such as different installer variants of the same app being installed on devices with the currently deployed one already installed.

### RESOLUTION

If you need to change the settings for an existing deployment, you can:

* [Create a new deployment](/patch-my-pc-cloud/deployments/deploy-app.md) with the required settings if you want to keep the existing deployment.
* [Delete the existing deployment](/patch-my-pc-cloud/deployments/manage-deployments/delete.md) and [create a new one](/patch-my-pc-cloud/deployments/deploy-app.md) with the required settings if you don't want to keep the existing deployment/modify it.


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters:

```
GET https://docs.patchmypc.com/patch-my-pc-cloud/troubleshoot/deployments/these-settings-are-locked-after-deployment-to-prevent-installation-issues-message-in-cloud.md?ask=<question>&goal=<user_goal>
```

`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case.

The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.