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Server manager not working properly after installing WMIC
Windows server 2025 after installing WMIC the server manager not working and the message is " Online - Data retrieval failures occured" and the if I select from the menu "Manage" the option "Add Roles anf Features"…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
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2026-09-10T06:40:34.65+00:00
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Panagiotis Efrosinis
20
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-10T16:07:50.1733333+00:00
Panagiotis Efrosinis
20
Reputation points
2 answers
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KB5123099 (Server 2016 Sept 2026 LCU) fails with 0x8007065E and MSU cannot be opened by 7-Zip
I downloaded https://catalog.s.download.windowsupdate.com/c/msdownload/update/software/secu/2026/09/windows10.0-kb5123099-x64_28560cfadc1030ab60e40ddacd3683165f40bc58.msu and the file is corrupt. I cannot extract using DISM or 7zip. I also downloaded on…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
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KB5123099 – Inconsistent File Served from Single Download URL
Untitled.png I'm testing this month's Patch Tuesday update — 2026-09 Cumulative Update for Windows Server 2016 x64 (KB5123099) — and ran into something strange I can't explain. I downloaded the update from the official Microsoft Update Catalog…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
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2026-09-09T16:18:38.9233333+00:00
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ZOHO CORPORATION PRIVATE LIMITED
20
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-10T03:16:15.0866667+00:00
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Daphne Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION)
1,305
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
WSUS (Server 2022, WID) clients stop reporting status — detection/download work fine, but Last Status Report frozen for 130+ machines
Environment: WSUS on Windows Server 2022, WID database, ~600 clients (mostly Win11, few Win10). Issue: Since ~24 July 2026, 130+ clients stopped reporting status. Console shows "Last Status Reported" frozen at old dates, some show "Not yet…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
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2026-09-08T06:12:04.01+00:00
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Vijay Gupta
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-09T14:19:59.5033333+00:00
Adam J. Marshall
11,031
Reputation points MVP
3 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Issue with Windows Server 2025 taking forever to get available updates from Windows Update
Fresh install of Windows Server 2025, updated for a few months, and have had an issue with Windows Update for a few months. This is a single-server (Standard Desktop installation and licence) installation (so no WSUS) for a home office. Windows Update,…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
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2026-08-12T09:05:23.3366667+00:00
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Andrew Macaulay
181
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-08T18:07:56.3866667+00:00
Andrew Macaulay
181
Reputation points
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
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…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
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2026-06-26T19:14:54.57+00:00
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AgostinhoCarvalho
20
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-07T16:16:13.4833333+00:00
AgostinhoCarvalho
20
Reputation points
1 answer
Microsoft.NET.6.0.36 - Windows Server Hosting
Hi how do I upgrade my Microsoft.NET.6.0.36 - Windows Server Hosting? I can't find installer.
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
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2026-09-06T02:47:24.8033333+00:00
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Tungal,Frances Val,PH-Lipa,Engineering
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-06T11:06:59.7833333+00:00
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Marcin Policht
107K
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator
3 answers
0x80244007 Error When Running Win Updates (Windows Server 2022 Standard)
How do I resolve error 0x80244007? Troubleshooted did not find any issues.
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
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2026-08-31T13:33:18.73+00:00
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Saunders Kimberly
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-01T18:30:48.1966667+00:00
Adam J. Marshall
11,031
Reputation points MVP
2 answers
Client PC downloaded till 99% then it drops the patch
Hi all, My company is using wsus server 2019 , and connect via intranet to my clients, we deployed win 11 for the client side, and recently we found out client pc download july patch up until 99% and dropped , and the other thing is it took a whole day…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
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2026-08-04T09:23:40.63+00:00
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Leon Toh
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-08-30T13:35:45.2766667+00:00
Adam J. Marshall
11,031
Reputation points MVP
2 answers
Windows 2016 Server Standard updates will not complete and continually undo changes
I am attempting to update a Windows 2016 Stardard server to the latest KB5120418 and it seem to install 100% and it seem at the very last part in can not complete the update and undo the changes. I'ved updated the SSU and ran the DISM with ISO…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
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2026-08-20T21:18:51.1466667+00:00
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Craig Saunders
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-08-25T19:45:22.2266667+00:00
Craig Saunders
0
Reputation points
4 answers
Windows Server 2016 - won't update but no errors.
Hello, We have a Windows Server 2016 that is not downloading & installing the latest windows security updates. It only installs SQL updates and Antivirus updates. However, there’s no error message when running the Windows updates.
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
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2026-08-19T23:42:23.54+00:00
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Glenn Suboc
5
Reputation points
commented
2026-08-25T00:51:28.77+00:00
Glenn Suboc
5
Reputation points
2 answers
Hotpatch compliance detection and cumulative update equivalency
For Most of the devices Hotpatch updates are installing successfully from native windows update(check for update option) and the servers are current from a servicing perspective. However, compliance reporting tools identify the latest cumulative update…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
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How to add the Windows 11 25H2 update (KB5054156) into WSUS
I've been asked to add the KB that triggers Windows 11 to update to 25H2 from 24H2 to our WSUS server but based on…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
asked
2026-07-21T07:04:11.39+00:00
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Neil Atkins
1
Reputation point
answered
2026-08-21T21:34:40.8933333+00:00
Allan Solomon Mejia
8,000
Reputation points
1 answer
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Windows Server 2019 Guest VM on Server 2022 HyperV Host BSODs with CRITICAL_SERVICE_FAILED after installing KB5120238
Problem Description: A Windows Server 2019 guest virtual machine experiences a persistent CRITICAL_SERVICE_FAILED Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) immediately upon the reboot staging phase of the August 2026 Cumulative Update (KB5120238). The VM enters a boot…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
asked
2026-08-20T10:42:39.0933333+00:00
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Broadway, Scott (Entrust)
20
Reputation points
accepted
2026-08-21T08:15:11.4866667+00:00
Broadway, Scott (Entrust)
20
Reputation points
2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Windows Server's WSUS not registering computers
Hello, I have configured a WSUS server on Windows Server (2022) and configured my clients through Group Policy to use the WSUS server. The clients correctly receive the WSUS settings from the GPO (WUServer, WUStatusServer, UseWUServer, and TargetGroup…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
asked
2026-08-14T09:57:21.8666667+00:00
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Dario CORCOS
20
Reputation points
commented
2026-08-19T09:22:40.4866667+00:00
switzerland
26
Reputation points
1 answer
2 Servers with Failover Cluster and one File Share Witness down time.
Dear Team, I have two Windows Server 2016 servers configured as Domain Controllers. Both servers are also configured as nodes in a Windows Failover Cluster, and the cluster is currently operating without any issues. A Windows 10 Pro workstation is…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
asked
2026-08-14T17:43:26.4566667+00:00
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Anish Anand
0
Reputation points
edited the question
2026-08-14T20:23:49.7266667+00:00
Gérard Oomens
131.2K
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
WSUS Approval Rule
How we can enable auto approval for CU windows server only and decline the rest (.net, servicing stack etc.)
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
asked
2026-08-06T03:41:35.2366667+00:00
Handian Sudianto
7,441
Reputation points
accepted
2026-08-13T23:24:07.79+00:00
Handian Sudianto
7,441
Reputation points
1 answer
Server 2016 fails to install Cumulative Update!
Hi Everyone, need help fixing a server 2016 that will not install commutative update.. The server have more than 300GB space. have try the following windows update troubleshooting DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth with error 14 Rename or…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
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WSUS Connection
I build WSUS on workgroup to serve update to workgroup server. I configure the group policy from one workgroup server to connect to the WSUS but the server not detected on WSUS. I try open http://wsus:8530 from browser then the browser is asking the…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
asked
2026-08-07T00:53:57.35+00:00
Handian Sudianto
7,441
Reputation points
answered
2026-08-10T14:22:14.2633333+00:00
Adam J. Marshall
11,031
Reputation points MVP
2 answers
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…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles
asked
2026-06-17T21:27:04.12+00:00
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Justin Matthews
0
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edited an answer
2026-08-07T15:20:25.4866667+00:00
Justin Matthews
0
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