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Using BatchPatch to Rename the Windows SoftwareDistribution Folder on Target Computers

By Scott | Published: August 22, 2023

In some cases when you’re dealing with Windows Update problems on a target computer, you might find recommendations on the web that suggest to rename the Windows SoftwareDistribution folder ( C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution ) in order to reset the Windows Update components. The purpose of renaming that folder is to cause Windows to re-create it from scratch. […]

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Using BatchPatch to Update Google Chrome on Remote Computers

By Scott | Published: July 7, 2023

The process for updating Google Chrome remotely, using BatchPatch, is quick and painless. Create a BatchPatch ‘Remote Command’ by highlighting the desired target hosts and then selecting Actions > Execute remote process/command > Create/modify remote command 1 Input the remote command syntax exactly as follows: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe" /ua /installsource scheduler When you click the […]

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BatchPatch Error 1611:5. Failure

By Scott | Published: June 5, 2023

99% of the time if you see 1611:5. Failure appear in BatchPatch, it’s due to PsExec getting blocked by your anti-virus/security software. Sophos seems to be the primary culprit for when we get reports of this failure/error. To resolve this, generally you’ll just need to add an exclusion in your AV/Security app for PsExec.exe that […]

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BatchPatch Custom Email Notifications

By Scott | Published: May 2, 2023

Recently someone asked if it’s possible to configure BatchPatch to send an email notification 15 minutes before the patching maintenance begins. Here is how to do it: If you haven’t already done so, you’ll need to configure the outgoing email account details under Tools > Settings > Email Notifications Next, setup a custom email notification […]

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BatchPatch March 2023 New Release

By Scott | Published: April 3, 2023

On Friday we published a new version of BatchPatch. In addition to numerous smaller fixes and improvements (you can view them in the app under Help > Check for updates > View change log), we added more grid encryption options which are all available under File > Protection Options. For those of you using the […]

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Silently Install Patches Remotely and Automatically Reboot Many Computers

By Scott | Published: February 16, 2023

If you’re new to BatchPatch you probably arrived at this page after some web searching or maybe through a link posted by someone in an IT-related forum. Presumably you’re looking for a tool that will enable you to easily install Windows Updates as well as third-party software and patches on a group of remote computers […]

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BatchPatch Stuck Searching for Available Updates on a Windows 8.1 or 2012R2 Target

By Scott | Published: January 13, 2023

This isn’t really a BatchPatch problem per se, but it’s come up a couple of times in the past handful of months, so I want to take a moment to discuss it here today. The issue is that when you have a Windows 8.1 or 2012R2 target computer, the search for available updates seems to […]

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Remotely Execute a Script that Connects to a Third Remote Computer

By Scott | Published: December 21, 2022

PROBLEM: In BatchPatch you want to deploy a script to target computers that will connect to a third remote machine when it’s executed. That is, BatchPatch is running on computerA, your target computer where the script will run is computerB, and the script will create a connection to computerC. How do you do this in […]

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Custom Local Command to Launch Explorer Window to Target Computer C$

By Scott | Published: November 29, 2022

If you want to hard-code into your BatchPatch menu a command that will launch \\targetComputer\C$ or similar, it’s pretty simple. Here’s all you need to do: Create a local command in BatchPatch by selecting Actions > Execute local process/command > Create/modify local commands The actual command syntax to use is: cmd.exe /c start \\$computer\c$ cmd.exe […]

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Remotely Deploy Windows Updates to Multiple Computers

By Scott | Published: October 26, 2022

BatchPatch provides an easy way for you to apply Windows Updates to numerous target computers, simultaneously. The BatchPatch interface is about as intuitive and straight-forward as it gets. The process to remotely install Windows Updates involves just a few simple steps. Load a list of computer names or IP addresses into a BatchPatch grid. You […]

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