Knowledge Base for Windows

Description/Problem:
Everybody who is using Microsoft Windows operating system knows what it means patching. Microsoft preparing every month new set of security patches related to MS Windows, Office and Internet Explorer. The best way how to perform patching is using Windows Update utility. What we can do if the system is not connected to the internet? We can use the offline DVD ISO image with monthly patches. The size of this image is often above 1 GB and that’s the problem if you need distribute this data around several systems. The next option is related to the 3rd party utilities which are able prepare list of missing patches, distribute patches to target systems and perform easy and fast installation of released patches. If you need this kind of tools then you can try the Windows Offline Update. It’s not the best one, but it’s easy, flexible and ready also for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7.

Solution:
WSUS Offline Update.Net

Description/Problem:
Windows Update Service is really helpful tool but sometimes presents many different error codes. We found the list of these codes which can help you to solve some major problems with WSUS. The list is really long!

Solution:

List of Windows Update Error Codes

Description/Problem:
Several days ago I had a problem to remove (un-install) Windows Internal Database related to WSUS Service & SharePoint Service on one server. On the Internet exist lot of discussions about this topic but only some of them are really helpful. I prefer this way…

Solution:

• Open Add/Remove Programs and check that Windows Internal Database is listed there
  • Try remove Windows Internal Database via standard way, click to the button Uninstall
• If Windows Internal Database is not listed in Add/Remove Programs try one of these commands (TechNET.com):
  • On 32-bit platforms: “msiexec /x {CEB5780F-1A70-44A9-850F-DE6C4F6AA8FB} callerid=ocsetup.exe”
  • On 64-bit platforms: “msiexec /x {BDD79957-5801-4A2D-B09E-852E7FA64D01} callerid=ocsetup.exe”
• If standard un-installation process failed with unexpected error you can continue with these steps:
  • Delete registry key: “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Update Services”
  • Import from the file registry temporary settings (listed below) and then try un-install Windows Internal Database again

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
 
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Update Services\Server\Setup]
"WmsdeInstalled"=dword:00000000
"InstallType"=dword:00000001
"Version"=dword:00000003
"wYukonInstalled"=dword:00000000
"SqlServerName"=hex(2):25,00,63,00,6f,00,6d,00,70,00,75,00,74,00,65,00,72,00,\
6e,00,61,00,6d,00,65,00,25,00,5c,00,4d,00,49,00,43,00,52,00,4f,00,53,00,4f,\
00,46,00,54,00,23,00,23,00,53,00,53,00,45,00,45,00,00,00
"SqlAuthenticationMode"="WindowsAuthentication"
"SqlDatabaseName"="SUSDB"
"SqlUserName"=""
"SqlEncryptedPassword"=""
"ContentDir"="X:\\WSUS"

Description/Problem:
Next month, next patches, next security patching for Windows server and after system reboot small issue with logon to the domain. Ups! This article describes how to solve issue when you are unable to logon to domain after a Windows Update.

Solution:
Windows IT Pro.com

Description/Problem:
Short overview how to move the Windows Internal Database to a different drive as C:. This can be helpful for you when you need move to another drive database of WSUS Server or something else.

Solution:
Windows Live

Description/Problem:
On February 12, 2008 Microsoft will release the Windows Internet Explorer 7 Installation and Availability update to Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) marked as an Update Rollup package. Windows Internet Explorer 7 Installation and Availability Update is a complete installation package that will upgrade machines running Internet Explorer 6 to Windows Internet Explorer 7.

Solution:
KB946202

Description/Problem:
This article describes how to solve issue when the Update Root Certificates component is installed, and the computer cannot connect to the Windows Update site, you will receive these errors (such as Event ID 8 with source Crypt32).

Solution:
JSI FAQ.com

Description/Problem:
This article describes known issues affecting Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) 3.0 and includes recommendations and requirements for installing the application.

Solution:
TechNET.com