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Forcing Windows Update Agent to Run

by z3n on Jun.11, 2009, under Tips & Hints

Problem:

How to make windows update agent (the one on tray) to run when you want?

Solution:

net stop wuauserv (not necessarly needed)

wuauclt.exe /detectnow

be patient, it might take a while for it shows up on tray and start downloading

Sources:

Microsoft KB

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1 comment for this entry:
  1. z3n

    Note: This will allow you to choose if you want or not install the anti-piracy agent, on your machine, basically you will be able to update windows using the update agent instead of `windows update page` EVEN on a pirated version if you always update by the agent, never forgetting to set `download but manually install` them.

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