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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
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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.

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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.

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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
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Collecting Log Files to Send to Support

Email alerts not working? Here’s how to troubleshoot SMTP issues when configuring Patch My PC notifications.

Logs Support
Cory Mathis
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Advanced Configurations Using Registry Values for Publisher

Unlock advanced control by configuring Patch My PC Publisher through registry values. Here’swhat you can customize.

Cory Mathis
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Patch My PC Publisher Now Writes to the Windows Event Log

Track activity easierPatch My PC Publisher now logs key events in Windows Event Viewer for better visibility and troubleshooting.

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