https://github.com/nuri-it/winupdater

Install windows updates using PowerShell and generate a Log file which contains what updates got installed
https://github.com/nuri-it/winupdater

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Install windows updates using PowerShell and generate a Log file which contains what updates got installed

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/nuri-it/winupdater
• Owner: nuri-it
• License: gpl-3.0
• Created: 2024-01-18T16:09:35.000Z (almost 1 year ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-03-12T08:27:14.000Z (10 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-11-10T12:37:34.227Z (2 months ago)
• Language: PowerShell
• Size: 30.3 KB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# WinUpdater

WinUpdater is a PowerShell script designed to streamline the installation of Windows updates, providing you with a detailed log file of the updates that were installed.

## Features

- **Effortless Installation:** The script simplifies the process of installing Windows updates through PowerShell.

- **Detailed Log:** Generates a log file containing information about the updates that were installed.

- **Automation:** Set up a Task in Task Scheduler to automate the update installation process.

- **Reboot Handling:** The script can automatically reboot the computer if required by an update.

## Getting Started

### Prerequisites

Ensure you have PowerShell installed on your Windows system.

### Usage

1. Download the `WinUpdater.ps1` script.

2. Open PowerShell with administrator privileges.

3. Navigate to the directory where the script is located.

4. Run the script using the command:

   ```.\WinUpdater.ps1```

## Automation with Task Scheduler

- Run the following command in PowerShell as Administrator ```Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass``` 

- Extract the Code to ```C:\scripts```.

- Open Task Scheduler and click on Import ```Task```.

- Browse C:\scripts\winupdater-main and select ```WinUpdater.xml```.

- The script will run everyday at 01:00 by default.

## Log File

The Log File will be stored under ```C:\scripts\winupdater-main```

## Important Note

Make sure to review the generated log file for any potential issues or errors during the update installation.

## Contribution

Contributions are welcome! If you have any improvements or suggestions, feel free to open an issue or create a pull request.

## ToDos

Make the script install updates in remote Servers

```

Install-Module -Name PSWindowsUpdate -Force

Get-Package -Name PSWindowsUpdate

get-command -module PSWindowsUpdate

Get-WindowsUpdate

Get-WUList –ComputerName server2

Get-WindowsUpdate -AcceptAll -Install -AutoReboot

```

## License

This project is licensed under the GPL-3.0 License.

Happy updating!

#gg