Security Compliance

Slow Microsoft update downloads from the WSUS server

Resolve extended download times with Microsoft Updates from WSUS.

First published date

10/18/2018 7:48 PM

Last published date

10/18/2018 7:48 PM

Overview

When your system connects to the WSUS server to download Microsoft updates, the process requires an extended amount of time.

Product section

Patch Manager

Resolution

Check your system resources.
Check your WAN speed.
Make sure your NIC is not overworked.

If these procedures do not solve the problem, contact Microsoft Support for assistance.

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Disclaimer: Please note, any content posted herein is provided as a suggestion or recommendation to you for your internal use. This is not part of the SolarWinds software or documentation that you purchased from SolarWinds, and the information set forth herein may come from third parties. Your organization should internally review and assess to what extent, if any, such custom scripts or recommendations will be incorporated into your environment. You elect to use third-party content at your own risk, and you will be solely responsible for the incorporation of the same if any.