WSUS Server

Question

Ive just had to reconfigure WSUS server, however when i open "Update Services" the only tree that appears is "computers", it does not give the "options" tree in order to run "configuration wizard" did i do something wrong during initial setup of WSUS server?

Answer 1

Hello,

It sounds like there might have been an issue during the initial setup of your WSUS server. Here are a few steps you can try to resolve this:

1. Check WSUS Services: Ensure that all WSUS-related services are running. You can do this by opening the Services console (services.msc) and verifying that services like "WSUS Service" and "Update Services" are running.
2. Reinstall WSUS Console: Sometimes, reinstalling the WSUS console can resolve issues. You can do this by going to Server Manager, removing the WSUS role, and then adding it back
3. Check Permissions: Ensure that the account you're using has the necessary permissions to access all WSUS features. Sometimes, insufficient permissions can cause certain options to be hidden.
4. Reset WSUS Configuration: If none of the above steps work, you might need to reset your WSUS configuration. This can be done by running the following commands in an elevated Command Prompt: wsusutil reset wsusutil postinstall

Best Regards,

Hania Lian

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Answer 2

I'd suggest a reinstall. I assume you just installed it the first time, so a reinstall should be easy to do.

https://www.ajtek.ca/wsus/how-to-remove-wsus-completely-and-reinstall-it/