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
Source	Microsoft Windows 10 Pro > Check for updates
Error	*Some settings are managed by your organization Your device is missing important security and quality fixes.
Solution	Run Registry Editor (regedit) as administrator Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate Name: UseWUServer Data: 0 (Hexadecimal)
Remark	This 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
Source	Microsoft Windows 10 Pro > Check for updates
Error	*Some settings are managed by your organization Your device is missing important security and quality fixes.
Solution	Open cmd as administrator Run rsop Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update Check GPO Name e.g. Client WSUS | 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
Remark	This is useful if the local Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) server needs to be updated.

Topic	Cannot obtain DNS server address automatically
Source	Network Connections > Adaptor > Properties > Internet Protocol Version (TCP/IPv4)
Error	This site can’t be reached www.google.com’s DNS address could not be found.
Solution1	Disable 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
Remark	A 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.

Topic	Windows Update Error, Code: 0x80080005
Source	Microsoft Windows 10 Pro
Error	Your device is missing important security and quality fixes. There where some problems installing updates…contact support for information, this may help: (0x80080005)
Solution1	Download 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
Remark	Tried 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!