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MS windows server 2012 R2 -- how to enable windows update check box from registry

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Tuesday, June 2, 2020 9:47 AM

Hello,

I am trying to enable the windows update on (windows server 2012 R2). I am unable to find the registry ( windows update check box) to automate the process from the power-shell.

I have selected install updates automatically ( recommended).

Kindly help me with the registry of windows update check. ( give me updates for other Microsoft products when I update windows).

Appreciate your support!.

Thanks

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Tuesday, June 2, 2020 11:36 AM

this may help

/en-us/windows/win32/wua_sdk/opt-in-to-microsoft-update

Don [doesn't work for MSFT, and they're probably glad about that ;]

Tuesday, June 2, 2020 2:20 PM

  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Internet Communication Management\Internet Communication
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\WindowsUpdate
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU

For details, refer following,

https://github.com/vFense/vFenseAgent-win/wiki/Registry-keys-for-configuring-Automatic-Updates-&-WSUS

Wednesday, June 3, 2020 6:26 AM

Hi umareddy0706,

Thanks for your posting.

To avoid misunderstanding, my understanding of the case is that the purpose is to enable client automatic updates through the registry.
please consider opening the registry by referring to the following path, set up according to the link below:

Registry path:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU

Reference link:/en-us/windows/deployment/update/waas-wu-settings

Please consider referring to this section of the link above - Configure automatic updates by editing the registry.

If you have any updates, please keep us in touch.

Regards,
Rita  

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020 10:13 AM

Hi Rita

thanks for your reply. 

you are referring to Windows 10 . But my question related to Windows server 2012 R2. 

As you mentioned above the registry path is not available in 2012 R2. 

Kindly take a look at 2012 R2 and revert back to me.

Thanks

Uma

Thursday, June 4, 2020 2:18 AM

Hi umareddy0706,
 
Thanks for your posting.
 
First, it is not recommended to modify the registry to set automatic updates for clients.
 
Second, this link still applies to Windows Server 2012R2 clients. 
 
However, if it is cumbersome to modify the keys and values of the registry one by one, please consider exporting the corresponding part of the Windows 10 client registry and then importing the Windows Server 2012R2 client. 

 
Note that the client registry is backed up before making changes to the registry.
 
If you have any updates, please keep us in touch.
 
Regards,
Rita

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Thursday, June 4, 2020 12:26 PM

Thanks again Rita,

The registry path for windows update in 2012 R2 is : 

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate.

As you specified the path for windows update is not available in 2012 R2. 

Registry path:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU (not available in 2012 R2)

I am automated everything except the windows update check box.

( I am unable to attach the screen shot of windows update. if you go to windows 2012 R2 server windows update GUI )

  1. we have option from drop down. ( I am able to achieve with script/registry)
  2. check box for recommends update ( I am able to achieve with script/registry)
  3. check box for windows update ( I am unable to achieve this with script/registry)

Kindly provide the solution to enable the check box for windows update. How to enable that check box without going to windows update GUI.  I wanted to enable the checkbox with script or from registry.

Appreciate your kind support!.

Thanks

Uma

Friday, June 5, 2020 9:28 AM

Hi umareddt0706,
 
Thanks for your posting.
 
Here is a link just for your reference:
/en-us/windows-server/administration/server-core/server-core-servicing
 
I will do further research on this issue. If there is a follow-up, I will contact you the first time.
 
Regards,
Rita

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020 3:09 AM

Hi umareddy0706,
 
Thanks for your time.
 
To delve into this case, please consider assisting with the following information:

  1. Is the server the core version of the server?
  2. Could you tell me if your environment is a domain environment?
  3. Where does your server get updates from? WSUS or Windows update
     
    Thank you again for your patience. 
     
    Regards,
    Rita

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Thursday, June 11, 2020 3:05 AM

Hi Ritu,

Sorry for the delay in response!.

please find the details as you requested. my answers in bold.

1. Is the server the core version of the server?

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Base 

Microsoft Windows 2012 R2 Standard edition with 64-bit architecture. [English]
2. Could you tell me if your environment is a domain environment?

**no. my server is not domain joined. After I update the windows I will do the domain join. **
3. Where does your server get updates from? WSUS or Windows update

I am using below commands.

wuauclt /detectnow
wuauclt /updatenow

I am running above commands through powershell.

Thanks

Uma
 

Friday, June 12, 2020 8:16 AM

Hi umareddy0706,
 
Thanks for your response. 
 
There's one more question you need for your assistance.
I am unable to find the registry ( windows update check box) to automate the process from the power-shell.

Is the "Windows update check box" mentioned above what it looks like in the following image?
 

My understanding is that your current need is to check for windows updates through the registry or script. Is that right?
 
Thanks for your time. Wish you have a good weekend.
 
Regards,
Rita

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020 7:32 AM

Hi umareddy0706,
 
It seems there is no update for a couple of days. May we know the current status of the problem? Is there any other assistance we can provide?
 
If you have any questions, please keep us in touch.
 
Regards,
Rita

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