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Tim Hunter
Jan 08, 2020Steel Contributor
Windows Update Failing
I have 8 Virtual Machines all running Windows Server 2016 Standard and all are setup with a Windows Update Group Policy to run on a specific night and time. However, I have one server that continues ...
Akshay_Mane
Jan 09, 2020Iron Contributor
If you’re technically savvy, you can try the steps below :
1. Click Start and start typing on your keyboard for "services.msc"
2. In your search results "services.msc" should show up. Open it with a click.
3. A new windows will open containing all Windows services on your system.
2. In your search results "services.msc" should show up. Open it with a click.
3. A new windows will open containing all Windows services on your system.
4.Search for "Windows Update"
5. Right-click the "Windows Update" and then click Stop.
We will now clean the Windows Update temporary cache folder:
1. Hold your windows-key pressed and hit "R" key simultanous.
2. A small new windows will appear.
3. Type %windir%\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore in this new window and click OK.
4. This will open Windows Explorer on the correct location.
5. Delete all contents of this folder. (Hint: Use Ctrl + A to select all files and folders)
2. A small new windows will appear.
3. Type %windir%\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore in this new window and click OK.
4. This will open Windows Explorer on the correct location.
5. Delete all contents of this folder. (Hint: Use Ctrl + A to select all files and folders)
Now we will start the Windows Update Service again:
1. Switch back to the windows Services.
2. Locate Windows Update.
3. Right-click on it and choose Start.
2. Locate Windows Update.
3. Right-click on it and choose Start.
If the problem still persists i would recommend you to switch to latest windows server 2019.
Hope this helps
HotCakeX
Jan 13, 2020MVP
Spoiler
Akshay_Mane wrote:If the problem still persists i would recommend you to switch to latest windows server 2019.
The official Microsoft website link for Windows Server 2019 is this:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-windows-server-2019
Not that 3rd party link in your comment.