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Failed to sign package; error was: 2147942403

Resolve error 2147942403 during publishing by understanding its cause and applying the right fix.

2147942403
Cory Mathis
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View Applicability Rules and Troubleshoot Detection States for Third-Party Updates

Viewing the applicability rules of a third-party update can help determine why an update does not appear in software center or install within SCCM.

Cory Mathis
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How to Clean Up Third-Party Updates from the WSUS UpdateServicesPackages Folder

The UpdateServicesPackages folder is a WSUS folder used to stage third-party updates. The folder can get large, but it can be cleaned up.

Cory Mathis
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How to Deploy the WSUS Signing Certificate for Third-Party Software Updates

Get step-by-step instructions on deploying the WSUS signing certificate so updates install without warnings.

Code Sign WSUS Certificate
Cory Mathis
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How to Move the WSUS Content Folder to a New Location

You can move the WSUSContent folder to a new drive or network share when you need to change the location or free up space on the WSUS server.

Adam Cook
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Update Publishing Fails When Proxy is in Use, and Timestamping is Enabled

Publishing fails with a proxy? Learn how to configure proxy settings for reliable update downloads and publishing.

Failed to Sign Package Proxy Timestamp
Cory Mathis
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Failed to set Subscriptions on the WSUS Server. Error:(-2147467259)Unspecified error

Clear WSUS subscription error _2147467259 and restore successful sync of update classifications and categories.

Cory Mathis
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Right-Click Options Available for Updates and Applications

Save time in Patch My PC with right-click actions for updates and apps. Learnwhat’s possible and speed up your workflows today.

Customization Right-Click
Ben Whitmore
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Troubleshooting License Activation Issues (Invalid License ID.)

License activation errors? Learn how to fix common issues like invalid codes, expired keys, or connectivity problems.

Cory Mathis
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Troubleshooting SMTP Email Sending When Using Patch My PC

License activation errors? Learn how to fix common issues like invalid codes, expired keys, or connectivity problems.

Email SMTP
Cory Mathis