Windows-Update-Manager-Shell

A PowerShell script that automates Windows updates - checks, downloads, and installs missing updates with progress tracking. Runs via Microsoft.Update.Session COM object.

A PowerShell and Batch solution for managing Windows updates with administrative control.

Important Deployment Note

For proper functionality:

1. Maintain all scripts in the same directory
2. Preserve the original filenames
3. Keep the file structure intact

This ensures:

• Correct inter-script dependencies
• Proper path resolution
• Seamless batch file operation

Features

• One-click menu interface (WindowsUpdateHelper.bat)
• Automated update installation with progress tracking
• Force-clear update cache with permission override
• Reboot requirement detection
• Admin privilege verification

Files

• WindowsUpdateHelper.bat - Main menu interface
• Install-Updates.ps1 - Installs available Windows updates
• Clear-UpdateCache.ps1 - Clears Windows Update cache forcefully

Usage

1. Right-click WindowsUpdateHelper.bat and select "Run as administrator"
2. Choose an option:
   • 1: Install all available updates
   • 2: Clear Windows Update cache
   • 3: Exit

Requirements

• Windows 7/8/10/11
• PowerShell 5.1+
• Administrator rights

Technical Details

• Uses Microsoft.Update.Session COM object for update management
• Implements takeown + icacls for cache clearance
• Services are automatically stopped/restarted during cache cleaning
• Shows per-update download/install progress

Notes

• System restart may be required after updates
• Cache clearing will force re-download of updates
• Always create a restore point before major updates

Alternatively run the PowerShell scripts directly as admin:

# Install updates
.\Install-Updates.ps1

# Clear cache
.\Clear-UpdateCache.ps1