WIndows Update

Procedure KB4487345 install

Installs KB4487345. UPDATE: KB4480970/KB4480960 delayed release We are approving KB4480970 (Monthly Rollup) and KB4480960 (Security only) for Windows 7/Server 2008R2 Microsoft released a patch (KB4487345) that corrects the problems with remotely access shares introduced by KB4480970/KB4480960. KB4487345 should be installed on any Windows 7 and Server 2008R2 machines affected. KB4487345 is only available from the…

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Set Windows Update Channel to Semi-Annual Targeted (Win10 only)

Script sets registry key to put the Windows 10 machine into the “Semi-Annual (Targeted)” update channel.

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Set Windows Update Channel to Semi-Annual (Win10 only)

Script sets registry key to put the Windows 10 machine into the “Semi-Annual” update channel.

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Set Windows Update Active Hours (no auto restarts)

Script prompts for Start Time and End Time in 24hr format. Sets the Active Hours in Windows 10 using registry key. Also sets a key to disable system from doing an auto restart outside those hours.

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Set Windows Update Active Hours

Script prompts for Start Time and End Time in 24hr format. Sets the Active Hours in Windows 10 using registry key. Also sets a key to allow system to auto restart outside those hours.

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Procedure KB4088776 Install (Win10 1709 Update) (March Rollup Patch For Windows 10)

Attempts to silently install kb patch for Win10 cumulative update to 1709. Script makes a few checks first. Script first will check that the patch is not already installed, that the system has the meltdown reg key and that the build number is less than 16299.248. Once these checks are verified the patch (about 700MB)…

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Procedure Windows 7 Slow Patch Scan Part 2 (KB3172605)

Installs KB3172605 that will resolve patch scan speed and accuracy inconsistencies. Part 1 can be found here.

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Procedure Windows 7 Slow Patch Scan Part 1 (KB3177467)

Installs KB3177467 that will resolve patch scan speed and accuracy inconsistencies. Stops the Windows Update Service. Delete folder C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution. Starts the service. Installs KB3177467 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3177467) Forced Reboot Part 2 can be found here.

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KB3172605 Install

This script installs the KB3172605 Windows Update on machines which do not yet have it.

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KB3020369 Install

This script installs the KB3020369 Windows Update on machines which do not yet have it.

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