Troubleshoot and Fix Windows Problems

Troubleshoot and Fix Windows Problems

Introduction

I have encountered various Windows problems and had to troubleshoot them while working as a system administrator dealing with Active Directory, Print server, and Level 1 support for end-user laptops. Some fixes are worth noting down because they are uncommon or only some discovered solutions on the Internet ready does work. This post will continue to grow as part of my working journey.

Topic Windows Update
SourceMicrosoft Windows 10 Pro > Check for updates
Error*Some settings are managed by your organization
Your device is missing important security and quality fixes.
SolutionRun Registry Editor (regedit) as administrator
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate
Name: UseWUServer Data: 0 (Hexadecimal)
RemarkThis is to bypass WUServer located in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate
Redirect users laptop to get updates from Microsoft instead and and no restart is required.
Topic Resultant Set of Policy
SourceMicrosoft Windows 10 Pro > Check for updates
Error*Some settings are managed by your organization
Your device is missing important security and quality fixes.
SolutionOpen cmd as administrator
Run rsop
Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update
Check GPO Name e.g. Client WSUS
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Go to Active Directory server: Group Policy Management > Navigate to Group Policy Objectives
Locate e.g. Client WSUS and right-click to Edit
Computer Configuration > Policies > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update > Specify intranet Microsoft update service location
RemarkThis is useful if the local Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) server needs to be updated.
TopicCannot obtain DNS server address automatically
SourceNetwork Connections > Adaptor > Properties > Internet Protocol Version (TCP/IPv4)
ErrorThis site can’t be reached
www.google.com’s DNS address could not be found.
Solution1Disable proxy: Start > Internet Options > Connections tab > LAN settings > Uncheck Proxy server
Run cmd as administrator and type:
netsh winstock reset
netsh int ip reset

Reset Network: Start > Settings > Network & Internet > Status > Click Network reset > Reset Now
1. https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/i-cannot-set-my-network-to-obtain-dns-server/27d2767a-0223-46dd-ae35-9110d0eb9682
RemarkA bizarre case whereby every new connection (SSIDs) on a laptop will have static DNS configured. Set Obtain DNS server address automatically resolves this issue but end-users may not have admin rights to do it.
TopicWindows Update Error, Code: 0x80080005
SourceMicrosoft Windows 10 Pro
ErrorYour device is missing important security and quality fixes.
There where some problems installing updates…contact support for information, this may help: (0x80080005)
Solution1Download and Run Windows 10 Update Assistant
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=799445
1. https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/windows-update-error-code-0x80080005/f18d43bc-6753-4024-8e4c-607ad4ce58e2
RemarkTried meddling with Registry Editor, Services, Policy and above notepad Wufix.bat but none worked. Windows 10 Update Assistant took 20 – 40 minutes to install and apply updates. After restart, the Windows Update worked again!
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