My challenge today was to run a windows updates on an outdated
Windows XP laptop; the easier option is to type 'Windows updates'
in Bing, a windows default search engine using Internet Explorer.
However the result was inconclusive and random links to different
Microsoft Windows sites.
I found the whole experience shocking and time wasting. I could have use any alternative search engines without any problem and still get a better outcome.
Hoping you enjoy using these windows commands in your day to day working life.
Using Wupdmgr Command works on all Windows Except "Windows 7" and above:
The windows command switch will bring out the windows updates webpage and then you can then select either Express (Recommended) or Custom (Advanced) Installation. This is the easiest command option to remember.
This command switch would
Auto downloads all critical updates and
installs them.
Using update WUAUCLT Command Line on all Windows - XP/7/W2K/W2K3/W2K8:
To restart the update service on the client, which can be done manually by stopping and restarting the service through the above command line.
To force quick update from the windows server especially in an enterprise environment where you have your own Windows Server Updates Services (WSUS) setup use:
The detectnow switch will force a relatively immediate query to the WSUS server to see if there are any updates that are needed. If there are, the yellow shield will appear in the system tray. This is very quick within 20-30 seconds.
The ReportNow switch will force the client to send updated status to the WSUS server. It may take a minute or two for the server to reconcile and display the updated status.
- %systemroot%\WindowsUpdate.log
The log file is just a text file and viewable in Notepad. If the server you’re trying to connect to is faulty or group policy server then the trace will be in there.
To force the system to check for any patches that may apply or a patch that won't be applicable until another software is installed:
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