WUProxy Microsoft Update
WARNING: This manipulation doesn't work under Windows 2000 !
This page explains how to enable Microsoft Update.
Configuring Microsoft Update to work under Windows Vista
Windows Vista is the easiest Windows version you can have to configure Microsoft Update.
You only need to go to Windows Update, open the Microsoft Update link, and Accept the Terms of Service.
Configuring Microsoft Update to work under Windows XP
- Go find the tool mu_optin.vbs at the root of your proxy (tool only available in the WU-Release). Place it on the target machine.
- On the target machine, ensure that automatic updates are enabled else you won't be able to use wuauclt.
- With a command prompt, run the command cscript followed by the path of the utility. (I placed it at the root:
cscript C:\mu_optin.vbs)
- Now, you must run the command
wuauclt /detectnowand wait a bit. You can check the logs to wait until the installation is done.
- At this point, Microsoft Update is ready to be used. You can access it through https://fe2.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/
The Microsoft Update components should also be installed. You can disable again Automatic Updates if you want to.
Image of Microsoft Update through the client UI:
Image of Microsoft Update through the website:
