When SCCM deploys software updates or applications that require a reboot, it can force a restart at inconvenient times. This guide covers how to delay, cancel or suppress the SCCM client reboot using PowerShell in 2026. Check if a Reboot is Pending Cancel a Pending SCCM Reboot Clear Reboot on Multiple Machines Remotely Suppress Reboots … Read more
Windows Delivery Optimization allows Windows to share update downloads between PCs on your local network and in some cases over the internet. In enterprise environments this can cause unexpected WAN traffic and compliance concerns. This guide covers how to disable Windows Update sharing via Group Policy, registry and PowerShell in 2026. What is Windows Delivery … Read more
If your Windows computer is stuck on shutdown showing “Working on updates, don\’t turn off your PC”, “Installing Update — Please do not power off or unplug your machine”, or “Configuring Windows Updates 3 of 3 0% Completed” — you are in the right place. This is the complete fix guide covering every known cause … Read more
Common Windows Update Errors Solution 1: Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter Solution 2: Clear Windows Update Cache Solution 3: Use the System File Checker (SFC) and DISM Commands Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run the following commands: If the issue persists, run these commands: Solution 4: Reset Windows Update Components Run the following commands … Read more
Mastering Windows Update Management with Group Policy Managing Windows Updates via Group Policy (GPO) remains a cornerstone for IT admins in 2025, especially with Windows 11 24H2 and Server 2022 dominating. Whether you’re delaying feature updates, enforcing patch schedules, or integrating with Intune, this guide dives into every step, tool, and trick to keep your … Read more
Recently, after applying the October 2024 updates to a Windows Server, an issue was discovered with OpenSSH.exe. The problem occurred when attempting to start the OpenSSH service after the update. This post will explain the issue in detail and provide the solution. The Issue After applying the October 2024 update, a colleague encountered an issue … Read more
If you are trying to run Windows Update on a Windows XP machine, you may find that you are getting errors or that it gets stuck in a “Searching for updates” process. This may be that your Windows XP machine has not fully updated its own Windows Update Agent. To fix this, you should first … Read more