When WSUS is set up, update time can be set as required; however, there may be cases when the process must be forced. An example of such a case is when WU is run for the first time.
Prior to changing settings, WU must be stopped. Open a command prompt (cmd.exe) and type the command
net stop wuauserv
Start registry editor, regedit (you are encouraged to make a backup of your registry first) and navigate to
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Auto Update
and locate and delete the following keys:
LastWaitTimeout
DetectionStartTime
NextDetectionTime
Now return to the command prompt and restart the WU by typing
net start wuauserv
and the WU process will then contact the WSUS server and look for available updates.
Alternatively, type in command prompt
Wuauclt /detectnow
That forces WU to contact the WSUS server and find whatever updates are missing, with option to install them immediately.
Prior to changing settings, WU must be stopped. Open a command prompt (cmd.exe) and type the command
net stop wuauserv
Start registry editor, regedit (you are encouraged to make a backup of your registry first) and navigate to
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Auto Update
and locate and delete the following keys:
LastWaitTimeout
DetectionStartTime
NextDetectionTime
Now return to the command prompt and restart the WU by typing
net start wuauserv
and the WU process will then contact the WSUS server and look for available updates.
Alternatively, type in command prompt
Wuauclt /detectnow
That forces WU to contact the WSUS server and find whatever updates are missing, with option to install them immediately.
