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How to avoid bloating WSUS server with hundreds of gigabytes unwanted Windows 10 update files

Hi,

We are installing a brand new Server 2019 as WSUS server.  Most of our clients computershave been deployed with Windows 10 Pro (Build 10.0.18362.30).  But occasionally there are 1803, 1809 and 1903 computers connecting too, needing to be offered full upgrades to 1909.  All are Windows 10 Pro, no S or LTS editions...

A freshly installed WSUS server come with ALL windows versions and editions checked.  Even with only the different Win 10 versions and editions checked the WSUS filestore will grow to more that 500+ gigabyte.  So, in our case we need both current updates AND upgrades from 1803, 1903, 1909 and later, which product(s) do we actually select?  Logically I would think that  the product 'Windows 10 Version 1803 and later Upgrade & Servicing drivers' would do for ALL future updates AND upgrades, but that was not the case.  And I have read in this forum that it is not a good idea to have WSUS install drivers for Win10.

So please help me which WSUS product checkboxes we need to check to properly maintain and upgrade ONLY Windows 10 Pro from 1803 and all future versions…?

Thanks a lot for help on this.

best regards Tor


Windows 2016 identified as Windows 10 in WSUS Windows 2012 R2 Server. Latest updates have been installed on the server.

Our first Windows 2016 servers are reporting to the WSUS 4.0 server as Windows 10 OS.  Is there an issue here or will the server get the correct patches?  We will be migrating to SCCM servers in the near future but for now the Windows 2016 server will need to be patched.  Is there a fix available for correct OS identification?  

Accessing the Windows Update Catalog via Powershell or C#

Hello,

Is there a way to access the update catalog using C# or Powershell?

I would like to be a able to get information regarding updates using their KB number.

Regards,

Christos

Upgrading from windows 7 to windows 10

I am trying to upgrade my computer from windows 7 to windows 10. It comes up saying that it needs my attention that i need to uninstall Microsoft Office 2010 Starter. I have looked at my programs and files and there is no Microsoft Office 2010 on this computer. I have Microsoft Office 2013 installed not 2010. This is my Business computer I want to keep my files and programs on the computer if possible. What do I need to do to be able to upgrade?

windows2008 WSUS export and import errors

The server I used was Windows  Server 2008  . When I use wsusutil.exe tool , it reports errors.

(error info: 

Export failed to export update.Please check the log file for error details.

Serious errors: The gzip stream cannot contain more than 4GB.)

I have install .net framework 4.5.

Thank you for any help.

Error while Exporting Groups and Approvals from WSUS Server 3.0 SP2 (OS 2008 R2)

We are going to install WSUS server on new Windows Server 2012 R2 server and want to Import Groups and Approvals from existing server. After the command "WsusMigrationExport.exe groupsandapprovals.xml" below error is displayed. Please guide to get out of it;

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import servers to WSUS

Hi

I can't import all servers from my AD to WSUS.

I have a firewall, I have opened ports 8530 8531 80 and 443, but that doesn't work

what have I to do please!

thanks.

Win10 version 1903 and WSUS OU with older Windows version installed

We have an AD OU and WSUS group policy at our office running Win10 ver 1803,  we have a WSUS group policy and have not approved running a newer Windows version yet beyond 1803.

Our company purchased some new laptops that have Win10 ver 1903 pre installed.  

I am afraid if I put the newer laptops that have Win10 ver 1903 pre installed in the same OU as our other WSUS pc's that only have version 1803 approved a rollback might happen or it could do something bad to the OS?  

Can someone guide me here with a recommendation or best practices for this situation?  I'm not sure we are ready to move everyone to version 1903 just yet.


ESU on WSUS

Morning all,

Wondered if someone could explain to me how WSUS works in terms of 2008 ESU.

I understand any 2008 boxes needs a new product key, but how does WSUS work in terms of pulling down the updates? Will it continue to pull down 2008 updates as normal and any machine licensed for ESU will be the only ones that actually pull down t he updates?

Just wondered if there was anything special we needed to do with WSUS?? 

Thanks in advance.

windows update ( code 800B0109)

Hello

Can you help me please !

Wsus distributes all the updates, but when i check on the servers, i find error: code 800B0109

What should i do please to be installed!

WSUS Computers - Don't see any

Hi All,

Please could someone help me.

We had to create a new WSUS Server due to the old one being decommissioned.

I created and configured the server exactly as the original settings, it is a replica downstream to our main WSUS server at our local HQ office. I had to amend one of the GPO's (Specify intranet Microsoft update service location) to point to the new server name. All other GPO's such as Client Side Targeting etc remain the same.

The issues I am facing are

  1. Unable to see any Servers or Client machines.
  2. WSUS folder is created but there does not appear to be any data in folder.

On the To Do list it states "Your WUS server currently shows that no computers are registered to receive updates."

The synchronization completes successfully. I see the updates in WSUS Services Manager but I don't see the content on the reserved HDD D:\. The folders have been created but there are no content, which I find very strange.

Please could someone help and offer advice of how I go about resolving this problem. Much appreciated for your support.

Regards.

Windows 10 1903 not downloading updates from WSUS 2016

Hello,

I have several windows 10 1903 pro that are not getting any updates from the WSUS 2016 server.

I have enable on WSUS products classifications Windows 10, version 1903 and later  and downloaded all updated related to 1903.

Windows 10 1903 appear on WSUS with 100% installed updates but they never download any update.

would appreciate any advice



Thanks in advanced.

Mickey


WSUS 2016 Error 0x8024401c with Server 2016

Hi together, 

I setup a new WSUS Server in my network. It's a Windows Server 2016 (Build 10.0.14393) with SSL setup (default ports 8530 / 8531). I have some Windows 10 clients, these are pulling updates and report to the WSUS without problems.

The other 2016 Servers are partly recognised as "Windows (Version 10.0)", some as "Windows Server 2016 Standard", but all have the problem 0x8024401c

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I already tried these solutions:

(Change IIS-Settings from WsusPool)

https://ininformationtechnologyworld.blogspot.com/2017/06/fixed-wsus-2016-error-code-0x8024401c.html

Install update kb4462928 on the WSUS-Server and one Server-Client, also without success.

I also deleted the folders DataStore and Download under "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution" on the Server-Clients.

Here is the logfile from one Server-Client trying to pull the updates:

ac2018.10.21 12:08:49.8046643 1276  3628  Shared          * START * Service startup
2018.10.21 12:08:49.8694752 1276  3628  Agent           WU client version 10.0.14393.2580
2018.10.21 12:08:49.8699083 1276  3628  Agent           SleepStudyTracker: Machine is non-AOAC. Sleep study tracker disabled.
2018.10.21 12:08:49.8700437 1276  3628  Agent           Base directory: C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution
2018.10.21 12:08:49.8713637 1276  3628  Agent           Datastore directory: C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore\DataStore.edb
2018.10.21 12:08:49.9916585 1276  3628  Shared          UpdateNetworkState Ipv6, cNetworkInterfaces = 0.
2018.10.21 12:08:49.9916924 1276  3628  Shared          UpdateNetworkState Ipv4, cNetworkInterfaces = 1.
2018.10.21 12:08:49.9923308 1276  3628  Shared          Network state: Connected
2018.10.21 12:08:50.0121931 1276  3628  Misc            LoadHistoryEventFromRegistry completed, hr = 8024000C
2018.10.21 12:08:50.0164502 1276  3628  Shared          UpdateNetworkState Ipv6, cNetworkInterfaces = 0.
2018.10.21 12:08:50.0164619 1276  3628  Shared          UpdateNetworkState Ipv4, cNetworkInterfaces = 1.
2018.10.21 12:08:50.0164744 1276  3628  Shared          Power status changed
2018.10.21 12:08:50.0195546 1276  3628  Agent               Timer: 29A863E7-8609-4D1E-B7CD-5668F857F1DB, Expires 2018-10-21 20:31:07, not idle-only, not network-only
2018.10.21 12:08:50.0206842 1276  3048  Agent           Initializing global settings cache
2018.10.21 12:08:50.0206857 1276  3048  Agent           WSUS server: https://WSUS-Server.Domain:8531
2018.10.21 12:08:50.0206863 1276  3048  Agent           WSUS status server: https://WSUS-Server.Domain:8531
2018.10.21 12:08:50.0206868 1276  3048  Agent           Alternate Download Server: https://WSUS-Server.Domain:8531
2018.10.21 12:08:50.0206872 1276  3048  Agent           Fill Empty Content Urls: No
2018.10.21 12:08:50.0206880 1276  3048  Agent           Target group: (Unassigned Computers)
2018.10.21 12:08:50.0206884 1276  3048  Agent           Windows Update access disabled: No
2018.10.21 12:08:50.0534758 1276  3628  Agent           Initializing Windows Update Agent
2018.10.21 12:08:50.0544313 1276  3628  DownloadManager Download manager restoring 0 downloads
2018.10.21 12:08:50.0560588 1276  3628  Agent           CPersistentTimeoutScheduler | GetTimer, returned hr = 0x00000000
2018.10.21 12:08:50.1400181 1276  5064  Shared          Effective power state: AC
2018.10.21 12:08:50.1400205 1276  5064  DownloadManager Power state change detected. Source now: AC
2018.10.21 12:08:50.6996254 1276  3048  Agent           * START * Queueing Finding updates [CallerId = UpdateOrchestrator  Id = 1]
2018.10.21 12:08:50.6996345 1276  3048  Agent           Added service 00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000 to sequential scan list
1601.01.01 01:00:00.0000000 1276  3048                  Unknown( 12): GUID=eb73583d-5481-33b4-202d-9bb270eddffa (No Format Information found).
2018.10.21 12:08:50.7084528 1276  5848  Agent           * END * Queueing Finding updates [CallerId = UpdateOrchestrator  Id = 1]
2018.10.21 12:08:50.7193360 1276  5848  Agent           * START * Finding updates CallerId = UpdateOrchestrator  Id = 1
2018.10.21 12:08:50.7193380 1276  5848  Agent           Online = Yes; AllowCachedResults = No; Ignore download priority = No
2018.10.21 12:08:50.7193395 1276  5848  Agent           Criteria = IsInstalled=0 and DeploymentAction='Installation' or IsPresent=1 and DeploymentAction='Uninstallation' or IsInstalled=1 and DeploymentAction='Installation' and RebootRequired=1 or IsInstalled=0 and DeploymentAction='Uninstallation' and RebootRequired=1""
2018.10.21 12:08:50.7193446 1276  5848  Agent           ServiceID = {00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000} Third party service
2018.10.21 12:08:50.7193454 1276  5848  Agent           Search Scope = {Machine}
2018.10.21 12:08:50.7193509 1276  5848  Agent           Caller SID for Applicability: S-1-5-21-1077652701-968605905-73531631-500
2018.10.21 12:08:50.7193516 1276  5848  Agent           ProcessDriverDeferrals is set
2018.10.21 12:08:50.7193520 1276  5848  Agent           RegisterService is set
2018.10.21 12:08:50.7384856 1276  5848  Misc            Got WSUS Client/Server URL: https://WSUS-Server.Domain:8531/ClientWebService/client.asmx""
2018.10.21 12:08:51.3619009 1276  5848  ProtocolTalker  ServiceId = {3DA21691-E39D-4DA6-8A4B-B43877BCB1B7}, Server URL = https://WSUS-Server.Domain:8531/ClientWebService/client.asmx
2018.10.21 12:08:51.3622009 1276  5848  ProtocolTalker  OK to reuse existing configuration
2018.10.21 12:08:51.3622447 1276  5848  ProtocolTalker  Cached cookie has expired or new PID is available
2018.10.21 12:08:51.3622806 1276  5848  Misc            Got WSUS SimpleTargeting URL: https://WSUS-Server.Domain:8531""
2018.10.21 12:08:51.3635587 1276  5848  ProtocolTalker  Initializing simple targeting cookie, clientId = 8046d91a-968b-4437-834b-5b410a1e31be, target group = <NULL>, DNS name = Client-Server.Domain
2018.10.21 12:08:51.3635607 1276  5848  ProtocolTalker    Server URL = https://WSUS-Server.Domain:8531/SimpleAuthWebService/SimpleAuth.asmx
2018.10.21 12:08:51.3656789 1276  5848  WebServices     Auto proxy settings for this web service call.
2018.10.21 12:08:51.4395235 1276  5848  WebServices     Auto proxy settings for this web service call.
2018.10.21 12:08:51.4647278 1276  5848  ProtocolTalker  PTInfo: Server requested registration
2018.10.21 12:09:52.9962885 1276  5848  WebServices     WS error: There was an error communicating with the endpoint at 'https://WSUS-Server.Domain:8531/ClientWebService/client.asmx'.
2018.10.21 12:09:52.9962914 1276  5848  WebServices     WS error: There was an error receiving the HTTP reply.
2018.10.21 12:09:52.9962925 1276  5848  WebServices     WS error: The operation did not complete within the time allotted.
2018.10.21 12:09:52.9969129 1276  5848  WebServices     WS error: The operation timed out
2018.10.21 12:09:52.9969200 1276  5848  WebServices     Web service call failed with hr = 8024401c.
2018.10.21 12:09:52.9969206 1276  5848  WebServices     Current service auth scheme=0.
2018.10.21 12:09:52.9969212 1276  5848  WebServices     Current Proxy auth scheme=0.
2018.10.21 12:09:55.0121672 1276  5848  WebServices     Auto proxy settings for this web service call.
2018.10.21 12:10:56.9790431 1276  5848  WebServices     WS error: There was an error communicating with the endpoint at 'https://WSUS-Server.Domain:8531/ClientWebService/client.asmx'.
2018.10.21 12:10:56.9790454 1276  5848  WebServices     WS error: There was an error receiving the HTTP reply.
2018.10.21 12:10:56.9790461 1276  5848  WebServices     WS error: The operation did not complete within the time allotted.
2018.10.21 12:10:56.9790473 1276  5848  WebServices     WS error: There was an error communicating with the endpoint at 'https://WSUS-Server.Domain:8531/ClientWebService/client.asmx'.
2018.10.21 12:10:56.9790482 1276  5848  WebServices     WS error: There was an error receiving the HTTP reply.
2018.10.21 12:10:56.9790494 1276  5848  WebServices     WS error: The operation did not complete within the time allotted.
2018.10.21 12:10:56.9790501 1276  5848  WebServices     WS error: The operation timed out
2018.10.21 12:10:56.9790515 1276  5848  WebServices     Web service call failed with hr = 8024401c.
2018.10.21 12:10:56.9790520 1276  5848  WebServices     Current service auth scheme=0.
2018.10.21 12:10:56.9790524 1276  5848  WebServices     Current Proxy auth scheme=0.
2018.10.21 12:10:58.9910686 1276  5848  WebServices     Auto proxy settings for this web service call.
2018.10.21 12:12:00.9766147 1276  5848  WebServices     WS error: There was an error communicating with the endpoint at 'https://WSUS-Server.Domain:8531/ClientWebService/client.asmx'.
2018.10.21 12:12:00.9766165 1276  5848  WebServices     WS error: There was an error receiving the HTTP reply.
2018.10.21 12:12:00.9766172 1276  5848  WebServices     WS error: The operation did not complete within the time allotted.
2018.10.21 12:12:00.9766186 1276  5848  WebServices     WS error: There was an error communicating with the endpoint at 'https://WSUS-Server.Domain:8531/ClientWebService/client.asmx'.
2018.10.21 12:12:00.9766194 1276  5848  WebServices     WS error: There was an error receiving the HTTP reply.
2018.10.21 12:12:00.9766204 1276  5848  WebServices     WS error: The operation did not complete within the time allotted.
2018.10.21 12:12:00.9766325 1276  5848  WebServices     WS error: There was an error communicating with the endpoint at 'https://WSUS-Server.Domain:8531/ClientWebService/client.asmx'.
2018.10.21 12:12:00.9766339 1276  5848  WebServices     WS error: There was an error receiving the HTTP reply.
2018.10.21 12:12:00.9766348 1276  5848  WebServices     WS error: The operation did not complete within the time allotted.
2018.10.21 12:12:00.9766356 1276  5848  WebServices     WS error: The operation timed out
2018.10.21 12:12:00.9766372 1276  5848  WebServices     Web service call failed with hr = 8024401c.
2018.10.21 12:12:00.9766376 1276  5848  WebServices     Current service auth scheme=0.
2018.10.21 12:12:00.9766380 1276  5848  WebServices     Current Proxy auth scheme=0.
2018.10.21 12:12:00.9766711 1276  5848  ProtocolTalker  PTError: 0x8024401c
2018.10.21 12:12:00.9766716 1276  5848  ProtocolTalker  SyncUpdates_WithRecovery failed. 0x8024401c
2018.10.21 12:12:00.9766805 1276  5848  ProtocolTalker  SyncUpdates round trips: 1
2018.10.21 12:12:00.9766810 1276  5848  ProtocolTalker  Sync of Updates 0x8024401c
2018.10.21 12:12:00.9766970 1276  5848  ProtocolTalker  SyncServerUpdatesInternal failed 0x8024401c
2018.10.21 12:12:00.9968678 1276  5848  Agent           Failed to synchronize, error = 0x8024401C
2018.10.21 12:12:01.0794962 1276  5848  Agent           Exit code = 0x8024401C
2018.10.21 12:12:01.0794982 1276  5848  Agent           * END * Finding updates CallerId = UpdateOrchestrator  Id = 1

New WSUS server unable to synchronize

Hello,

I've just spun up a new WSUS server (10.0.17763.134) on Windows Server 2019 Standard. Upon initial startup of the WSUS admin console I'm unable to synchronize, the progress bar moves along and eventually times out. I've contacted our Network Admin who has reviewed our firewall logs and determined there is two-way communication between the server and Microsoft's Update server. I've also ruled out the Windows Firewall and AV software.

It's been a few years since the last time I installed the WSUS role, any help is appreciated.

Thanks!


Hank Vare

WSUS not reporting prober revision number for Windows 10

I'm running a WSUS on a Server 2012r2 current WSUS version 6.3.9600.18838  I have a number of Windows 10 systems that report to the server that are current at build 18363.535 but the WSUS shows them as being at build 18362.449  The 2012R2 server is up to date on all it's patches.  The systems are checking in with the WSUS on a regular basis it's just that the current build isn't being shown on the WSUS.  The WSUS knows that the patch KB4530684 which I believe corresponds to that build number has been installed by the clients.  That was verified by doing a report from the WSUS.

Any ideas as to why the WSUS is reporting the incorrect version and what steps are required to fix this issue.  Is this something that will be resolved in the next patch for the server?


How to patch .NET using WSUS

In WSUS, what needs to be checked on in OPTIONS > PRODUCTS & CLASSIFICATIONS to patch all builds of .NET ?

Thanks in advance.


Ian Matthews www.urtech.ca www.commodore.ca

WSUS not reporting proper version number for Windows 10

I'm running a WSUS on a Server 2012r2 current WSUS version 6.3.9600.18838  I have a number of Windows 10 systems that report to the server that are current at build 18363.535 but the WSUS shows them as being at build 18362.449  The 2012R2 server is up to date on all it's patches.  The systems are checking in with the WSUS on a regular basis it's just that the current build isn't being shown on the WSUS.  The WSUS knows that the patch KB4530684 which I believe corresponds to that build number has been installed by the clients.  That was verified by doing a report from the WSUS.

Any ideas as to why the WSUS is reporting the incorrect version and what steps are required to fix this issue.  Is this something that will be resolved in the next patch for the server?


Unable to select option 4 in Configure Automatic Updates

Hi,

I have WSUS on Windows server 2019. I am configuring the GPO to enable auto updates. I want the auto install is scheduled to happen at 2:00 AM on the second Thursday each month. Is below the right place to configure it? What could cause the issue that I couldn't select option 4? After I select option 4 and save the change. It will change to option 2 when I come back. Image may be NSFW.
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Need help! 

Thanks in advance! 


Grace

New to Windows Update and seek advive

I am working in a small shop and my boss would like to apply WSUS to apply Windows Updates on Servers.

May I ask how Windows Update is performed ? Will any precaution be taken before the update ? Like Taking snapshot for VMware VM or Full Backup of Physical Servers ? What if the Server doesn't work properly after the Update ?

How frequent Windows Update be applied ? Monthly / Quarterly or Half Yearly ? When the update be applied ? Friday night should be good but there is Batch Job Run and SQL Server Backup. Is there any rule of thumb to estimate how long it takes for Update ?

Will all security updates are applied or only selected ones ? How can we identify which update should not be applied ? Will Windows Update be applied to all Servers in one go Or by Group ?  Is there any sequence to apply Patches like Apply to Domain Controller and then Application Servers ?

Thanks

all workstations - not yet reported

I have a new WSUS server installed (our only one). Although all workstations seem to be connecting to this server, they all are listed as "not yet reported."  This has been sitting over the past 2 weeks in the same state. I have turned my firewall off on the wsus server to ensure connectivity, although the fact that machines are listed in the WSUS console should mean they can communicate.

When I go to any workstation, I get windows update errors stating that they can't connect to the update server.

What am I missing?

Thanks in advance.

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