Hello All,

I just joined a company and almost immediately the IT team went on leave am the only IT Engineer available on site no handing over note.

Here are the issue presently facing.

1.Unable to deploy Window update  services software on Server 2012 r2 which runs AD and some other Roles and is offline.

2. Printer services is showing up error below

hr = 0x80070005

and

error code '0x800708ca

3.Also i notice all the printer connected on the LAN about 10 of them are now showing offline most users can't print again.

Unable to also do remote desktop on some servers after troubleshooting severally

4.Finally, what is best practiced to download and install Windows update on servers that are not browsing.

Please, I need help from the expect.

Hi all,

something wrong with updates, some computers doesn't get updates. For example windows 7 workstation cannot get updates from Windows server 2016 wsus server "Windows is up to date", however when i check update history, last update is installed in 9/23/2017. 

2018-11-16 13:35:53:567 1100 148c Misc WARNING: WinHttp: SendRequestToServerForFileInformation failed with 0x801901f4

2018-11-16 13:35:53:567 1100 148c Misc WARNING: WinHttp: ShouldFileBeDownloaded failed with 0x801901f4

2018-11-16 13:35:53:567 1100 148c Misc WARNING: Library download error. Error 0x801901f4. Will retry. Retry Counter:0

2018-11-16 13:35:53:583 1100 148c Misc WARNING: WinHttp: SendRequestToServerForFileInformation failed with 0x801901f4

2018-11-16 13:35:53:583 1100 148c Misc WARNING: WinHttp: ShouldFileBeDownloaded failed with 0x801901f4

2018-11-16 13:35:53:583 1100 148c Misc WARNING: Library download error. Error 0x801901f4. Will retry. Retry Counter:1

2018-11-16 13:35:53:598 1100 148c Misc WARNING: WinHttp: SendRequestToServerForFileInformation failed with 0x801901f4

2018-11-16 13:35:53:598 1100 148c Misc WARNING: WinHttp: ShouldFileBeDownloaded failed with 0x801901f4

2018-11-16 13:35:53:598 1100 148c Misc WARNING: Library download error. Error 0x801901f4. Will retry. Retry Counter:2

2018-11-16 13:35:53:614 1100 148c Misc WARNING: WinHttp: SendRequestToServerForFileInformation failed with 0x801901f4

2018-11-16 13:35:53:614 1100 148c Misc WARNING: WinHttp: ShouldFileBeDownloaded failed with 0x801901f4

2018-11-16 13:35:53:614 1100 148c Agent WARNING: Fail to download eula file http://abc-wsus.abc.ge:8530/Content/75/9AF6F48971795D34861F1895F1FD5155B3717875.txt with error 0x8024401f

Okay, on my 5th and final server with WSUS, where I "thought" I just needed to add the Win7SP1 folders for the WSUS3Setup.cab files. Not this one. I guess there's always got to be a devil child among the problem children.

This is an SBS2011 server with WSUS. I uninstalled WSUS a few weeks ago and am now reinstalling it. On this server, and this server only, I can't reinstall. Note that I'm doing the installation from the download package, not from the Server Manager. (Same results both ways). I'm getting the following error message in the WSUSSetup.log file.

2016-06-16 20:28:00  Error     MWUSSetup          InstallWsus: MWUS Installation Failed (Error 0x80070643: Fatal error during installation.)
2016-06-16 20:28:00  Error     MWUSSetup          CInstallDriver::PerformSetup: WSUS installation failed (Error 0x80070643: Fatal error during installation.)
2016-06-16 20:28:00  Error     MWUSSetup          CSetupDriver::LaunchSetup: Setup failed (Error 0x80070643: Fatal error during installation.)
2016-06-16 20:28:04  Error     MWUSSetup          DoInstall: Wsus setup failed (Error 0x80070643: Fatal error during installation.)

Further details are provided in the WSUSSetupmsi_160616_2026.log file.

MSI (s) (8C:E0) [20:27:39:394]: Product: Windows Server Update Services 3.0 SP2 -- Error 1722. There is a problem with this Windows Installer package. A program run as part of the setup did not finish as expected. Contact your support personnel or package vendor.  Action PERF_COUNTER_INST, location: C:\Program Files\Update Services\Setup\HideConsoleApp.exe, command: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v4.6.1055\InstallUtil.exe /LogFile="C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Local\Temp\WSUSCa_160616_2025.log" /ShowCallStack /WsusInstall /CategoryMessageFile="C:\Program Files\Update Services\Common\EventCategories.dll " "C:\Program Files\Update Services\Setup\bin\Microsoft.UpdateServices.Setup.CustomActions.dll "

Error 1722. There is a problem with this Windows Installer package. A program run as part of the setup did not finish as expected. Contact your support personnel or package vendor.  Action PERF_COUNTER_INST, location: C:\Program Files\Update Services\Setup\HideConsoleApp.exe, command: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v4.6.1055\InstallUtil.exe /LogFile="C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Local\Temp\WSUSCa_160616_2025.log" /ShowCallStack /WsusInstall /CategoryMessageFile="C:\Program Files\Update Services\Common\EventCategories.dll" "C:\Program Files\Update Services\Setup\bin\Microsoft.UpdateServices.Setup.CustomActions.dll "
MSI (s) (8C:E0) [20:27:41:377]: User policy value 'DisableRollback' is 0
MSI (s) (8C:E0) [20:27:41:377]: Machine policy value 'DisableRollback' is 0
Action ended 20:27:41: InstallFinalize. Return value 3.

I don't know how to deal with this, since after the error a rollback occurs, and the referenced files and folders are removed. Any takers on this? If you need the entire log, let me know. It's a biggie and I'll have to break it up into 2-3 posts. I'm stumped.

 -Carl

Hi,

we have an issue with Windows Server 2016 computers related to Windows Updates.

We use WSUS. 99% of our servers will be updated NOT automatically, but manually. Updates will be downloaded automatically and an administror decide to install or not install these updates.

Now we have following issue on Windows Server 2016 computers:

If the administrator chekcs updates, then the updates will be downloaded and updates will be INSTALLED AUTOMATICALLY! That is fatal.

This issue is new (since December 2017).

What is the reason for that, and the solution?

Best Regards

Birdal

Hi

My environment consist of 1 primary upstream server located in the USA and 3 downstream servers located in Europe. I am not familiar with the process of deploying language packs. I know I need to enable them for download on my upstream server and then on the download servers that they are applicable.

What exactly does enabling language pack do? Am I correct in stating that patches will be downloaded in the language(Italian) of the pack selected. Or is language pack just one patch in the language specified?

Also if I approve the patch in (Italian) will it only install on applicable computers(that our in Italian or to all computers including the ones in English?

Anth

Hi,

I'm using WSUS server (2016) to install windows patches. I'm facing bit strange issue and PFB details.

Issue-  Aug2018 (KB4343887 & KB43438814) patch is not getting installed in few (16 out of 50)  windows 2016 standard edition servers. All these servers are in same network. Last patch success is June cumulative patch on these servers

• Patch getting detected in clients and installing 100%. While rebooting sever, its undoing the patches.
• I've tried to install manually and same issue. I've disabled local windows firewall and disabled Antivirus alsoe. still no luck.
• I've deregister and re-register the patch server & renamed SoftwareDistribution folder also. Still no luck.
• I've made  bits,cryptsvc,trustedinstaller services automatic and no luck.

We have done the patching in 3 slots. Slot-1 -- 10 server (100% Success), Slot-2 -- 15 servers (1 server failed) and slot-3 on Aug 30th -- 25 servers (16 failed).

I've attached error screenshots.  Please assist me to resolve the issue. Is it failing because any dependent (MAY18 patch is already installed in that sevrers) patch missing or on AUG 30th new patch got release, due to this..?

Error Code From logs: Installation Failure: Windows Failed to install the following update with Error 0x800F0922

Host - Server2012R2 Datacenter

Client - Server2012R Standard

my Hyper -V systems are not downloading WSUS updates. I "see' them but immediately get error 80244019.

I need to get current. I am recovering from ransomware attack and need to rebuild the SharePoint & SQL Hyper-v systems. They are up but I need to apply WSUS updates to get them current.

I reset catroot2 but still fail on download. 

Physical servers taker the downloads as well as Win10 clients.

Thanks

John Lenz

Good day

I'm running Windows server 2008 r2 platform and recently installed the WSUS role in a server that does not have active directory, I have a server which runs as a domain controller now I need to know where should i implement the group policy because I don't see group policy management in the actual WSUS server.

Do i need to implement the group policy for WSUS in that domain controller?

Regards

CHUMA MABINDLA

Hey all, I had to add some .ADM files to my GPM in order to fix a problem with Outlook 2013. Now the problem has been fixed but I've run into a snag -- I have computers that aren't being entered into WSUS. I checked Options > Computers and "Use the Update Services console" is selected. While it says that any new computers "...will automatically be placed in the Unassigned Computers group" that's not happening. I was going to change it to "Use Group Policy or registry settings on computers" but my WSUS settings aren't reachable. I can find them under the settings tab for the policy but they are listed as "Extra Registry Settings." Right under that there's a note that says "Display names for some settings cannot be found. You might be able to resolve this issue by updating the .ADM files used by Group Policy Management." I'm hesitant to do that because I don't want the Outlook issue returning (<-- management-mandated fix). Would updating the .ADM files fix my WSUS issue and leave the Outlook issue fixed too? If not any ideas, suggestions, or recommendations on how I can do both?

Thanks,

Joe B

I 've writen a powershell script that approve all security and critical update between to dates with Approve-wsusUpdate cmdlet witch is include on PS4 and WSUS 2012R2.

But there is no place in y script where I decide to accept the EULA if it's present.

Is it necessary to force EULA validation or not with last WSUS cmdlets?

If yes how to do this.

Thanks for your Help.

Hey All 

I am trying to sort out some WUSUS GPO policy issues. Here is what i am trying to achieve 

1. Auto Download and install updates that do not require a reboot. 

2. Reminder users for x days that some updates requiring a reboot are pending. Let say every 2 hours. 

3. No Automatic reboot if user is logged in.

4. After x amount of days of reminding the user to restart or schedule the restart if it has not been scheduled i want the computer to auto restart it self even if the user was logged in. 

Our clients are on various level of windows 10 as updates here have never been pushed to the point of reminders and automatic restarts and downloads so i am trying to get this all cleaned up now. 

I have configured and trialled various options and as of now have a fair bit configured but cant quite get it to work 100% 

Here is what i have 

WSUS - Notebooks10 - TEST

Policy Setting Comment 
Allow Automatic Updates immediate installation: Enabled 
Allow non-administrators to receive update notifications: Enabled 
Allow updates to be downloaded automatically over metered connections: Disabled 
Automatic Updates detection frequency: Enabled 
Check for updates at the following interval (hours): 2 

Configure Automatic Updates: Enabled 
Configure automatic updating: 4 - Auto download and schedule the install 
The following settings are only required and applicable if 4 is selected. 
Install during automatic maintenance Disabled 
Scheduled install day: 0 - Every day 
Scheduled install time: 12:00 
If you have selected “4 – Auto download and schedule the install” for your scheduled install day and specified a schedule, you also have the option to limit updating to a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly occurrence, using the options below: 
Every week Disabled 
First week of the month Disabled 
Second week of the month Disabled 
Third week of the month Disabled 
Fourth week of the month Disabled 

Install updates for other Microsoft products Enabled 

Policy Setting Comment 
Configure auto-restart reminder notifications for updates Enabled 
Specify the period for auto-restart reminder notifications: 
Period (min): 60 

Policy Setting Comment 
Configure auto-restart required notification for updates Enabled 
Specify the method by which the auto-restart required notification is dismissed: 
Method: 2 - User Action 

Policy Setting Comment 
Configure auto-restart warning notifications schedule for updates Enabled 
Specify the period for auto-restart warning reminder notifications: 
Reminder (hours): 2 
Specify the period for auto-restart immiment warning notifications: 
Warning (mins): 30 

Policy Setting Comment 
Delay Restart for scheduled installations Enabled 
Wait the following period before 
proceeding with a scheduled 
restart (minutes): 30 

Policy Setting Comment 
Do not adjust default option to 'Install Updates and Shut Down' in Shut Down Windows dialog box Disabled 
Do not display 'Install Updates and Shut Down' option in Shut Down Windows dialog box Disabled 
Enable client-side targeting Enabled 
Target group name for this computer NOTEBOOKS10 

Policy Setting Comment 
Enabling Windows Update Power Management to automatically wake up the system to install scheduled updates Enabled 
Re-prompt for restart with scheduled installations Enabled 
Wait the following period before 
prompting again with a scheduled 
restart (minutes): 60 

Policy Setting Comment 
Reschedule Automatic Updates scheduled installations Enabled 
Wait after system 
startup (minutes): 30 

Policy Setting Comment 
Specify Engaged restart transition and notification schedule for updates Enabled 
Specify the timing before transitioning from Auto-restart to Engaged restart (pending user schedule): 
Transition (days): 2 
Specify snooze for Engaged restart reminder notifications: 
Snooze (days): 3 
Specify the deadline before a pending restart will automatically be executed outside of active hours: 
Deadline (days): 5 

Policy Setting Comment 
Specify intranet Microsoft update service location Enabled 
Set the intranet update service for detecting updates: *link here 
Set the intranet statistics server: link here 
Set the alternate download server: 

Download files with no Url in the metadata if alternate download server is set. Disabled 

Policy Setting Comment 
Turn on recommended updates via Automatic Updates Enabled

Some users have reports seeing an update reminder but only once, and no option to schedule a restart, They have also advised that they PC has restarted it self without warning. 

I am aware that i have allowed this. But i only want this to occur after a significant amount or warning and user selecting to pend the update. After a few days of the user pending and ignoring restart requests then the auto restart apply 

Any Help?

Hi,

I have a message when I want to see my updates :

Error: connection error
An error occurred while attempting to connect to the WSUS server. This problem can occur for a variety of reasons.Check the connection with the server.Contact your network administrator if the problem persists.

Click Reset Server Node to reestablish the connection to the server.

Thanks for helps.

Regards,

Nathalie. 

Dear Microsoft Server Support Team,

KB4462923install failed in "Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard" operation system, open Event Viewer, find error message: Installation Failure: Windows failed to install the following update with error 0x80070020: 2018-10 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems (KB4462923).  [Event ID: 20]

1. Why KB4462923 install failed ?  

2. How to fix this issue ?   

Hello,

I am facing issues with October and November Security Monthly Updates.

The updates are reverting at 94% or sometimes 96%. 

The error code I am getting is 80070422. Error details from Windows Update Log:

I have already installed KB3177467. Still doesn't work. Tried all other troubleshooting steps with no success.

Please find the Windowsupdates.log and CBS logs here:

https://1drv.ms/f/s!AsGLe0aBawYWaisLxWvlLk9697w

Any help will be appreciated.

Regards,

MMK

Hello Guys,

i'm really not in the mood for any more problems about W10 and WSUS but here am i.

I recently found out  that if you have set the "defer feature updates" on a client an also activate "Do not connect to any Windows Update Internet locations" your W10 WU Client bricks. Okay so it works a couple of weeks and now i have a new problem. When i activate the GPO that a client changes the update behaviour and the Target Group the WU client bricks again. I do this cause i need the client in a first ring set up on which it gets the newly approved updates as a testclient first. How is it possibile that w2k8r2, w2k12r2 and w2k16 works without any problem and with w10 everything is messed up.

Hopefully i messed this up ..

Best regards and thank you

Michele

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WSUS Server:

KBs installed WSUS 4.0

W2k12r2

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Client:

Winver: Version 1607 - OS Build 14393.2485  Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB

GPO Settings for Win Updates:

miki

Hello Friends,

I have WSUS server into Windows server 2016. We have multiple sites(Europe\US\Asia) computers reporting to single wsus server

Some of the Windows 7 client machines are showing not yet reported status.

I have tried lots of troubleshooting like renaming software distribution folder, susid deletion, various time ran wuauclt /detectnow and wuauclt /reportnow but still not resolved my issue.

If someone has any idea please help me.

Amit Kumar

Amit Kumar

Standard problem with WSUS Cleanup Wizard timing out without removing any unnecessary updates. SBS2K8. WSUS 3. 6000+ unnecessary updates awaiting approval. Huge database. Unresponsive SQL server. Lot of people have this problem:
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/9724778f-c1a0-4d24-82e4-8b2d054257d6/wsus-hangs-on-cleanup-wizard-for-unused-updates-then-disconnects-from-console?forum=winserverwsus

Drives are regularly defragged in the background. Not gonna shut down the server and have down time just to fix this.

Tried the reindexing script from
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd939795(WS.10).aspx
, (don't copy the command line, it has weird characters in it, just type it in manually.) and it completes but it didn't improve anything.

Found this:
http://wsus.codeplex.com/releases/view/17612
and it also times out.

Found this comment:
For anyone who is getting Timeout Expired with obsolete updates. I have a solution! Use server name : "
\\.\pipe\MSSQL$MICROSOFT##SSEE\sql\query
" to connect with SQL managment studio. Once connected manually run "
exec spGetObsoleteUpdatesToCleanup
". This will return a list of obsolete ID's. For each one run "
exec spDeleteUpdate @localUpdateID=000000
", where 000000 is the ID. For myself I found the first ID in the list took a full 37 minutes to delete and then after that I could run the cleanup through the GUI as per usual.

by jjdacl on Apr 23 at 12:55 PM 

Found that you actually need to do:
USE SUSDB
GO
exec spGetObsoleteUpdatesToCleanup

And to connect in the first place, I had to hit Options, and select named pipe from the middle pull down. 

First delete took 6 minutes and memory has spiked up to almost 15GB in use out of 16GB physical. But the WSUS console (Update Services) still shows the same number of old updates. Failure? I don't think so: I'm running the cleanup wizard again and so far it isn't timing out... It has run over night, and has made some progress; the bar has moved perhaps 5%. 

So... My take is that the SQL server causes this problem when there is to much data, because the indexes are poorly designed (not because the indexes need to be re-indexed) causing the first query to time out, which causes the cleanup to fail. Once you get past that first deletion, and have everything loaded into memory, the cleanup tool can stay connected long enough to delete each unneeded update.

Next step will be to find a command line method, such as:
http://wsus.codeplex.com/releases/view/17612
and put it into the task scheduler like Microsoft should have done at the beginning to keep this from getting out of hand.

P.S. Lawrence Garvin, please do NOT reply to this; I have no need of your arrogance.