[SOLVED] Windows Server 2012 update problems...

Warning: This script was written specifically for this user, for use on that particular machine. Do not run this script on another machine.
  1. Download the attachment fixlist.txt and save it to your desktop.
  2. Right-click on FRST64.exe and select "Run as administrator".
  3. Press the Fix button.
  4. The tool will now process fixlist.txt.
    Note: This may take some time to complete. Please be patient.
  5. If for some reason the tool needs a restart, please make sure you let the system restart normally. After that let the tool complete its run.
  6. When finished, a log called Fixlog.txt will appear in the same directory the tool is run from.
  7. Attach the logfile Fixlog.txt to your next reply.
 

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Restart the computer.
Check Windows Update again and report the result.
If it fails, copy the file C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\cbs.log to your desktop.
Zip the copied file and attach the zipped cbs.log to your next reply.
 
Step 1:
WARNING! The following fix is specific to the user's system in this thread only. No one else should follow these instructions, as it could damage your system.
  • Download
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    SFCFix and move the executable to your desktop.
  • Download the attachment SFCFix.zip and save it on your desktop.
  • Save any work you have open, and close all programs.
  • Drag the SFCFix.zip file over the SFCFix.exe executable and release it.
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  • SFCFix will launch, let it complete.
  • Once done, a file will appear on your desktop, called SFCFix.txt.
  • Open the file, then copy and paste its content in your next reply.

Step 2:
Restart the computer.
Check Windows Update again and report the result.
If it fails, copy the file C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\cbs.log to your desktop.
Zip the copied file and attach the zipped cbs.log to your next reply.
 

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Your fix came in earlier than I could restart and retry update.
Funny, the oldest rollup installed successfully without your fix; I'm restarting the server now.
 
2022-09 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows Server 2012 for x64-based Systems (KB5017370)
Installation date: ‎26-‎11-‎2023 22:47
Installation status: Succeeded

This was BEFORE your fix and after restart!

Do you still want me to apply your fix, before I proceed trying to install all other rollups?
 
Do you still want me to apply your fix, before I proceed trying to install all other rollups?
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Yes please.
 
After restart, tried to apply all pending updates; old rollups and IE11 update KB4492872.

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...so I guess that went initially WELL!

However, it took the server 5+ hours to get to this screen.
Now I'm afraid that the restart of the server will take ages as well. Should I be worried?
 
Best to install updates one at a time. For now, go ahead and restart.
After the restart check Windows Update again and report the result.
 
Just checked; the update-process last night took almost 6 hours.
In that same time a CBS-log was created of 1,8Gbyte, containing 7,7million lines. :eek::eek:

Luckily, I didn't see big warning-signals.
Just wanted to be sure that the -pending- restart will not take 4-6 hours...

Going to restart now.
 
In that same time a CBS-log was created of 1,8Gbyte, containing 7,7million lines.
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Probably due to the pending updates, nothing to worry about.

Just wanted to be sure that the -pending- restart will not take 4-6 hours...
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Not much we can do about that, besides installing 1 update at a time.

Fingers crossed...
 
Server came up quite well; it's now 18:27 CET so reboot took just a little longer than normally.

Checked eventlog and services; everything came up again without any worrying warnings.

Now "Checking for Updates" again...
 
AAAaaaaahhhh....and only the daily Defender-update came up.
So I guess my little 2012 Server is healthy again!
I am super-happy!


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Dear PeterJ,
Beloved compatriot,

I am surprised about the speed and dedication in which you've been helping me with my problems.
Problems, I could not solve by myself anymore...

I'm left with only two questions;
1. Could you please tell me what went wrong and/or what you actually repaired?
2. I definately want to make a donation. Please tell me what would be reasonable by your standards.

Bye,
John
 
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