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Unexpected Automatic Windows Server Updates Despite GPO and WSUS Configurations
Hello everyone, I am experiencing a disruptive issue across a number of our Windows servers (ranging from Server 2012 to Server 2022). Despite a carefully managed WSUS implementation and GPO enfo...
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First, I would avoid disabling automatic approval of updates - it's a tedious, time-consuming job, and very prone to mistakes. Let WSUS do it - just do not configure deadlines, and manage deployments using GPO.
As usual, make sure host OS for your GPMC is still supported (2019, but I strongly recommend 2022) and fully updated. Make sure your Central Store is also up-to-date with latest ADMX (that would June, 2023).
Check your GPO settings again. Then check WSUS configuration, and Windows Update logs on servers. There should be something wrong there.
First, I would avoid disabling automatic approval of updates - it's a tedious, time-consuming job, and very prone to mistakes. Let WSUS do it - just do not configure deadlines, and manage deployments using GPO.
As usual, make sure host OS for your GPMC is still supported (2019, but I strongly recommend 2022) and fully updated. Make sure your Central Store is also up-to-date with latest ADMX (that would June, 2023).
Check your GPO settings again. Then check WSUS configuration, and Windows Update logs on servers. There should be something wrong there.