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I am experiencing an issue during the initial configuration of a new WSUS server.

Environment: OS: Windows Server 2022 WSUS: Newly installed Update source: Microsoft Update Proxy: Not used Network: TCP 80/443 access to Microsoft Update is allowed WSUS content directory: D:\WSUS IIS content access test: anonymousCheckFile.txt is…

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asked 2026-07-02T01:24:55.92+00:00
길희 한 0 Reputation points
accepted 2026-07-02T05:43:20.89+00:00
길희 한 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Security patches entitlement with Microsoft products that are in Extended support

do I get all available Security patches with Microsoft products that are in Extended support, eg Windows 2016, or are they restricted to a certain severity level

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asked 2026-07-02T02:12:30.75+00:00
Lisa Morgan 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-02T02:38:13.54+00:00
Harry Phan 24,075 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Windows Server 202X - Unable to update Windows Boot Manager with the Windows UEFI CA 2023 Certificate

Hello, I am trying to update Windows Server 2022/2025 Boot Manager files, with the newer Windows UEFI CA 2023 Certificates. Issue Despite the Secure Boot servicing state machine reporting completion... The system Boot Manager (bootmgfw.efi) remains…

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asked 2026-06-26T19:14:54.57+00:00
AgostinhoCarvalho 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-02T02:19:09.0666667+00:00
Brian Huynh 3,305 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
4 answers

WSUS synchronisation issue

Hello, I try to build a new WSUS server today and it's not working during the step "Connect to upstram server". I'm using Microsoft Update and the wizzard is stucked here since more than 30 min... When I go to the logs on the…

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asked 2026-05-13T15:44:04.91+00:00
matteu31 512 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-02T00:35:41.2566667+00:00
김 윤수 0 Reputation points
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I want to enforce Entra authentication for servers.

I want to enforce entta authentication for servers in our environment and I found a GPO and I test it worked fine but the thing is it required min OS version windows 11 24H2 which is equivalent to server 2025. Is their any way by which we can achieve the…

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asked 2026-07-01T05:12:32.44+00:00
Nitish kumar 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-01T07:19:44.0333333+00:00
HLBui 8,450 Reputation points Independent Advisor
3 answers

Windows Server 2025 Standard - WSUS - Synchronisation failing

I set up a Windows 2025 Server standard and set up Windows Server Update Services following the recommended documentation. When running through the configuration wizard it just hangs indefinitely . I stopped the synchronization and skipped the wizard and…

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asked 2026-06-17T10:42:57.4366667+00:00
Steven Mannaerts 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-30T11:29:29.35+00:00
Paul Boerefijn 1 Reputation point
3 answers

WSUS initial configuration fails with SqlException 50000 invalid update identity

Subject: WSUS initial configuration fails with SqlException 50000 invalid update identity We are experiencing a WSUS initial configuration/synchronization issue on Windows Server 2022 Standard, version 21H2, OS build 20348.5256. During the WSUS…

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asked 2026-06-15T08:40:15.2533333+00:00
재웅 최 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-30T06:44:45.9533333+00:00
재웅 최 0 Reputation points
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When I install KB5066586 to Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 17763 , it returns 2147942423

system language is Germany ErrorMessage in EventViewer is : System → EventData UpdateTitle: “Sicherheitsupdate für Windows (KB5066586)” ErrorCode: 2147942423 ErrorString: Datenfehler (CRC - Prüfung) CommandLine: “C:\Windows\system32\wusa.exe” …

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asked 2026-06-26T07:59:34.21+00:00
Fiona 145 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-29T08:39:56.2433333+00:00
Chen Tran 11,300 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Windows Server 2016 Windows Updates Failing

Tried resetting Software Dist folder, check Registry size limit, dism\sfc but none works. ============================== From the log: 2026-06-24 08:35:11, Error CSI 000000b2 (F) Failed to create key {provider=NULL, handle=0, name=…

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asked 2026-06-26T16:32:30.3+00:00
Glenn Suboc 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-29T01:02:41.27+00:00
Brian Huynh 3,305 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Downgrade to window server 2022 from Window server 2025

I have PC with official license Window server 2025. I want to downgrade to Window server 2022. Pls help me how to do? Thanks! [Moved from Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation]

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asked 2026-06-24T02:43:07.5233333+00:00
Tien Bui / OEP-VN 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-06-24T07:53:59.2633333+00:00
Brian Huynh 3,305 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
4 answers

Mise à jour via WSUS

bonjour, Sur certains serveurs windows 2025 la configuration de WSUS bien que correcte ne fonctionne pas. Les serveurs font leur mises à jour directement sur internet sans passer par le serveur WSUS. cordialement

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asked 2026-06-04T13:16:30.1766667+00:00
Christelle Beunel 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-22T13:37:15.1166667+00:00
Christelle Beunel 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Windows Logs Forwarding - Error code is 2150859027 -HTTP server that does not support the WS-Management protocol

Hello. I'm setting up Event Log Forwarding on Windows 11. This is a new server designed for log collection. The "Sourcew computer initialized" model is selected. I've configured log forwarding before and haven't encountered this issue. The…

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asked 2026-06-01T17:18:48.66+00:00
Mountain Pond 1,716 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-20T04:37:50.1233333+00:00
VPHAN 38,270 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Windows Update Error 0x80073712 on 4 of my Windows Server 2025 PC's

I upgraded 60 servers in my environment from Windows Server 2022 to Windows Server 2025 back in March. Four of those servers have given Windows Update Error 0x80073712 on each monthly security update ever since. I have tried running all of the…

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asked 2026-06-17T21:27:04.12+00:00
Justin Matthews 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-18T16:38:28.58+00:00
Justin Matthews 0 Reputation points
1 answer

WIN10 Security Update, KB5094127 isn't patching correctly

I am running WIN10 LTSC and WIN10 Server (Server 2022) and both show the same finding after scanning for vulnerabilities. After running the KB5094127 update, scans of my clients show that the ntoskrnl.exe has not been patched to 10.0.19041.7418.…

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asked 2026-06-14T21:03:09.78+00:00
Eric Shockley 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-18T04:01:14.8666667+00:00
Ashok Mohan 5 Reputation points
2 answers

windows update crashed server 2019

windows update crashed server 2019, how to mitigate and recover

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asked 2026-04-17T15:32:58.3366667+00:00
Bayou Shrimp 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-14T12:48:46.1366667+00:00
Chris Calverley 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Server Backup is installed but is not visible, there is no service

We got a new windows server 2025. We installed ist an the feature windows server backup, but we cant start it or edit the service. what are we doing wrong. we dont want to install new. Please help us Moved from System Center Service Manager

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asked 2026-01-21T19:07:06.5933333+00:00
Mikel Manzke 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-12T19:36:08.3366667+00:00
DES 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Windows update standalone installer the update is not applicable to your computer

Good Morning I am trying to install a patch on a Windows Server 2012 R2, and it throws me the error: Windows Update Standalone Installer the update is not applicable to your computer. I have tried installing other patches and it gives me the same error.…

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asked 2026-05-29T15:15:57.0533333+00:00
Wilmer Ramos 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-06-12T18:19:56.13+00:00
Darrell Gorter 2,991 Reputation points
2 answers

Windows Server 2022 KB5087545 fails with 0x80073701 due to missing pl-PL ServerStandard language pack component

Hello, I have a Windows Server 2022 Standard server where the 2026-05 Cumulative Update fails. System: OS: Windows Server 2022 Standard Build before update: 10.0.20348.3453 Target update: KB5087545 Target package:…

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asked 2026-05-27T12:22:14.5366667+00:00
BZ 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-08T08:19:56.9033333+00:00
BZ 0 Reputation points
2 answers

KB5022661 for Windows Server 2008 R2 where to download?

Good Day I am looking for kb5022661 to apply to my Windows Server 2008 R2 server. i can't seem to find it on the Microsoft Update Catalog i am trying to update the anti-virus on that server and the newest version requires Trusted Signing i already have…

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asked 2026-05-26T13:54:22.7933333+00:00
Aaron Rousch 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-26T16:58:52.8633333+00:00
Aaron Rousch 0 Reputation points
3 answers

2026-05 Cumulative Update for Windows Server 2016 for x64-based Systems (KB5087537) - Error 0x800705aa

Windows Server 2016 Standard update Issues: • 2026-05 Cumulative Update for Windows Server 2016 for x64-based Systems (KB5087537) - Error 0x800705aa

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asked 2026-05-25T09:02:14.81+00:00
WHLIEW 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-26T10:58:42.1933333+00:00
WHLIEW 0 Reputation points