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WSUS Catalog import failures
We are currently working on a known issue with importing updates on WSUS 5.0 (Windows Server 2016) from the Microsoft Update Catalog, which fails with the following error: “This update cannot be...
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Improving Dual Scan on 1607
As mentioned in Demystifying "Dual Scan", configuring a combination of policies on Windows 10 1607 can result in those clients automatically [and unexpectedly] scanning against Windows Update, as well...
View ArticleMicrosoft .NET Framework 4.7 coming to WSUS
(this post contributed by the .NET team) Hi WSUS Admins, The Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7 will be made available via Windows Server Update Services for Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10...
View ArticleComing next week: “Demystifying Dual Scan”
Hello everyone: it’s been a while since our last broadcast. We’re nearly finished compiling all the details needed to publish a post that ideally clears up the confusion around Dual Scan, offers hope...
View ArticleMicrosoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 coming to WSUS
Hi WSUS Admins, The Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 will be made available via Windows Server Update Services for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 platforms on 26 January 2016 and this blog...
View ArticleComing next week: “Demystifying Dual Scan”
Hello everyone: it’s been a while since our last broadcast. We’re nearly finished compiling all the details needed to publish a post that ideally clears up the confusion around Dual Scan, offers hope...
View ArticleMicrosoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 coming to WSUS
Hi WSUS Admins, The Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 will be made available via Windows Server Update Services for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 platforms on 26 January 2016 and this blog...
View ArticleComing next week: “Demystifying Dual Scan”
Hello everyone: it’s been a while since our last broadcast. We’re nearly finished compiling all the details needed to publish a post that ideally clears up the confusion around Dual Scan, offers hope...
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Demystifying “Dual Scan”
How Dual Scan came to be With the combination of Windows Update for Business and Windows as a Service, we effectively created a new paradigm for update management, one that does not require...
View ArticleSteps to resolve error 0xc1800118
(Alternative title: “Help, I followed the steps provided earlier and I’m still seeing failures!” This applies to anyone who missed KB 3159706 when it was offered as a hotfix to Windows Server 2012/R2,...
View ArticleUpdate on WSUS 3.0 SP2 End of Life
As you may have seen, there has been an update to the extended support lifecycle for WSUS 3.0 SP2 (WSUS 3.2). We received feedback that ending this product’s life in July 2017 would cause a...
View ArticleThe long-term fix for KB3148812 issues
A new update is available for Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2. This update requires manual steps in order to complete the installation. While the KB itself covers those steps, this post provides...
View ArticleWhat you need to know about KB3148812, Part Two
Here are the facts: KB3148812 requires some manual steps to complete its installation Failure to perform these steps leads to two issues: loss of WSUS console and client scans against WSUS Performing...
View ArticleKnown Issues with KB3148812
UPDATE: A newer post regarding KB3148812 is published at http://blogs.technet.com/b/wsus/archive/2016/04/22/what-you-need-to-know-about-kb3148812-part-two.aspx. Hi WSUS admins, just a quick post to let...
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Office 365 Client Updates via WSUS
Many of you have already seen the announcement that Configuration Manager can now be set up to sync Office 365 ProPlus updates directly. This scenario is a direct response to requests for control of...
View ArticleHow to delete upgrades in WSUS
(Alternative title: "Help, I synched Upgrades before installing the patch!" This applies to anyone who missed KB 3095113 when it was offered as a hotfix, and subsequently enabled synching of Upgrades...
View ArticleFor those on WSUS 3.0 SP2 (or SBS 2011)
As indicated in a previous post, we are making changes to WSUS 4.0 and later that will provide a smoother Windows 10 servicing experience. Because WSUS 3.0 SP2 is already in extended support...
View ArticleMicrosoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 coming to WSUS
Hi WSUS Admins, The Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 will be made available via Windows Server Update Services for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 platforms on 26 January 2016 and this blog...
View ArticleImportant update for WSUS 4.0 (KB 3095113)
Most of you know that we released the Windows 10 1511 feature upgrade, which is the first in-place upgrade for Windows 10, to WSUS in December 2015. To fully enable this deployment scenario, we...
View ArticleMicrosoft .NET Framework 4.5.2 availability via WSUS
Hi WSUS Admins, The Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2 will be made available via Windows Server Update Services on 13 January 2015 . You can learn more about .NET Framework 4.5.2 here. Useful information...
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