No Available Updates, but there are 3 in the OS

[jkwi]

Hi, I ran into a server this morning that when I do a “check for updates”, batch patch reports there are no applicable updates. However if I do a check for updates on this server in Windows I see 3 for this month that say pending install. Server is Windows 2019 version 1809. Thanks.

[doug]

BatchPatch and the Windows Update Control Panel Report a Different Number of Available Updates

[jkwi]

Hi, I went through this list and I believe everything is set correctly. We are not using WSUS or SCCM, we are getting updates direct from Microsoft. We are also not using offline mode or cached mode. I have important and recommended updates checked. I feel these should fall under those categories. Here’s is what is waiting at the server when I check.

2022-11 Cumulative update KB5019966
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool KB890830
2022-11 Cumulative update for .NET KB5020685

All status of Pending Install

[doug]

Based on what you’ve said, it sounds like the results showing in the Windows control panel are simply stale. BatchPatch shows a real-time picture of what’s available. Windows doesn’t. Please refer to reason number 3 on the list at the link above, and then follow the link and instructions there. Let me know how it goes.

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