Ensure that all devices have installed the latest security updates by triggering Windows update to scan for updates, and detect if a device is reboot-pending.
Script Invoke Windows Update
- Version 1.0.0.0 – Initial release
Script Description
ADVANCED SCRIPT
Restarts Windows Update service and starts BITS service (if needed). It forces the device to scan for system updates. The script is designed for Windows 10 and 7.
Execution context and suggested scheduling
Run the script as local system. The script should be executed manually.
Parameters
| ID | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximum Delay In Seconds | Maximum random delay set to avoid virtual environment and network overload. Provide number of seconds less than 600 |
Outputs
None.
Further Information
Parameter ‘MaximumDelayInSeconds’ can be used to add random script execution delay. It should be used to spread over time number of I/O requests on server hosting virtual machines and reduce network workload.
Restrictions
- The script should not be concurrently executed on many devices which are connected to the same network.
- Windows Update execution may not be executed if user has it disabled due to Group Policy configuration.
Script Test Pending Reboot
- Version 1.0.0.0 – Initial release
Script Description
Script retrieves information if device is pending reboot and the reason. Possible causes covered are as follow:
* Computer renaming.
* Domain join.
* File rename operations.
* SCCM Agent.
* Software installation.
* Windows update.
Execution context and suggested scheduling
Run the script as local system. The script should be executed manually.
Parameters
None.
Outputs
| ID | Label | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pending Reboot | Bool | Device is reboot-pending (Yes/No) |
| 2 | Pending Reboot Reason | String | All detected reasons for reboot-pending |
Content
Remote Actions
Required Modules
Nexthink Act
Platforms
Windows
Compatibility
V6.14 and later
