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WSUS update install failure on Windows Server 2003

I am having trouble with WSUS updates installing on servers. When the updates are released an admin needs to install them. I am not experiencing and issues with the releases from WSUS to the desktops. The issue I have is that a few servers (not all) are having the installation fail. ...

asked by ITKE

  10195 pts.

WSUS schedule time

Hi All, I have installed WSUS server and it is working fine .My question is how can I force update a client ? For examble ,One of my windows xp client ,I have edited the GPO for WSUS and sheduled the time as every 7AM .Every dat the update ballon will show at 7AM on the lowest right pane of the...

View Answer   |  Oct 1 2009  10:38 AM GMT
WSUS, GPO
asked by Sumeshbnr

  1540 pts.

Can I use virtual server as a WSUS server?

Can I use virtual server as a WSUS server? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Live Chat which took place on August 27th.

View Answer   |  Sep 16 2009  9:24 PM GMT
Microsoft virtualization, WSUS, Virtual Server
asked by ITKE

  10195 pts.

WSUS GPO override of Manual Update restriction

Can the Domain Admin or Local Admin override the WSUS GPO that restricts users from manually updating their machine from the Windows Update site? We need to have our Help Desk staff either remote in or visit customer PCs and invoke a manual update from the web. We DO NOT want our customers to do...

View Answer   |  Aug 7 2009  6:52 PM GMT
WSUS 3.0, WSUS
asked by Gcmclean

  5 pts.

WSUS to call command on client prior to reboot

Is there a way tio call a command (batch file) on a client machine prior to the reboot that WSUS requires? Can this be done either on the client or host side? I have a batch file that must be run on a server prior to any (automatic) reboot attempt.

View Answer   |  Aug 3 2009  6:47 PM GMT
WSUS 3.0, WSUS
asked by Taersious

  15 pts.

wsus problems

hello i have a WSUS server installed with the wsus clients having windows XP sp3 version the wsus setting are pushed through group policy out of 600 systems 550 sre reported to the wsus but the rest shows as not reporting when i do an gpudate /force the windows update folder in the...

View Answer   |  Jul 24 2009  5:16 AM GMT
WSUS, Windows Update, Registry settings
asked by Abhijeetmn

  40 pts.

WSUS

The update server is set to automatically sync with woindows update every day at 12:15am. It is also set to automatically approve updates. I believe there may be some kind of connection issue because some of the machines, the other servers include, are reporting " This computer has not reported...

View Answer   |  Jun 2 2009  4:17 PM GMT
Window Server 2003, WSUS, IE7 mode
asked by Missey1

  40 pts.

How to Deploy Internet explore 7 over WSUS

How to Deploy Internet explore 7 over WSUS

View Answer   |  May 29 2009  8:19 PM GMT
Windows Server 2003, WSUS, IE7
asked by Missey1

  40 pts.

Track WSUS Updates

i'm using WSUS 3 to push latest windows updates to users. I usually test the updates by pushing it to myself first. Does anyone know how i can keep track of which are the latest updates i've tested so that i can push it to other users ? Thanks and regards

asked by Purin

  20 pts.

Opinion on Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)

Could you please share your opinions on using WSUS to deploy patches and updates on windows networks ? Would you recommend its use on a network of about 75 computers ? What other update/patch management solutions are you using ? Thanks, Carlos DL

asked by Carlosdl

  29540 pts.

SBS 2003 to SBS 2008 Upgrade missing Update Service Server Computer Policy

We migrated from SBS 2003 to SBS 2008, but the Update Services Server Computers Policy is missing. WSUS seems to be working, however it has updates loaded for the old SBS 2003 server. However, clicking "change the software update settings" in the console gives an error "update services group...

Answer Question   |  Jan 6 2009  4:22 PM GMT
SBS, SBS 2008, SBS 2003
asked by ITKE

  10195 pts.

WSUS 3 Unpredictable Client Update Failure Errors 0x80190193 0x80244018

This one pops up all over the web. Not sure if post XP SP3 updates as cause. WSUS 3 XP clients fail to update after a certain point. Note this is not consistent or predictable (e.g. based on service packs applied) but now affects a significant number of our systems. Same error appears in the WSUS...

View Answer   |  Oct 21 2008  11:10 PM GMT
WSUS, Windows Server Update Services, Error 0x80190193
asked by Pternz

  45 pts.

WSUS: Automatic Approvals not happening

I am using WSUS 3.0 on WS2003 Small Business and using Server Manager to control it. Although I have selected the default Automatic Approval options in the WSUS Settings, all new updates appear in the 'Update Services > Waiting for Review' list. I have to select each of them one-at-a-time and...

View Answer   |  Apr 29 2008  8:53 AM GMT
Windows server, SBS 2003, WSUS
asked by TaffTaff

  5 pts.

Can't connect to the WSUS database

I am having trouble connecting to the WSUS database. What could be causing this?

View Answer   |  Apr 9 2008  6:01 PM GMT
Windows Security, Patch management, WSUS
asked by Windows Security ATE

  160 pts.

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