Endpoint Management

How to Temporary Check for Updates using Microsoft Update

Last modified 3/9/2021

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This guide provides a temporary workaround to let a device get Windows Updates from Microsoft Update online.

Guide

  1. Adjust the following registry key - HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU\UseWUServer = 0

    PowerShell CMD
    Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" -Name "UseWUServer" -Value 0

  2. Stop the Windows Update Service - wuauserv

    Net stop wuauserv
  3. Open the Settings App, and search for Check for Updates.
  4. Select Check for updates.
  5. Any missing updates should now appear.