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CreateDirectory failed Error when Publishing Third-Party Updates
In this video guide, we will cover an error you may encounter when trying to publish third-party software updates to WSUS. This exception happens when the WSUS UpdateServicesPackages folder...
Cory Mathis
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SCCM Update Download Error: The Thread is not in Background Processing Mode (0x80070191)
We have been seeing some instances where third-party software updates will fail to download into a deployment package when WSUS is configured to use a UNC share for the WSUS Content...
0x80070191 Background Processing
Cory Mathis
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Deep Dive Into Security Validation of Updates and Applications
We understand IT security is an extremely critical aspect of organizations.  IT Security is probably more vital to your organization than the industry on average considering you are...
Cory Mathis
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Error Code 193 When Adding Patch My PC Catalog to SCCM?
In this post, we will cover an issue you might encounter when trying to subscribe to our third-party software update catalog in Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager. When attempting...
Error Code 193
Cory Mathis
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List of Domains for Firewall Allowlist when Using Patch My PC
When updates are published using full content from our catalog, the Publisher will need to download content files from patchmypc.com and other vendor’s websites. You need to allow traffic...
Cory Mathis
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Publisher High-Level Post
Main KB Title of Article In this article, blah blah blah Topics covered in this article: Topic 1: OR Determine if You are Affected Topic2 Topic3 Topic4 Topic5 Topic6 Topic 1: OR Determine if You...
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Troubleshooting Patch My PC Application Detection
Troubleshooting Patch My PC Application Detection In this article, we will detail how to troubleshoot the scripts that are generated by the Patch My PC Publisher. These scripts are created for the...