I'm trying to roll out the Windows 11 25H2 update to workstations in my organization, but when I attempt to approve it for a test group in WSUS, I get an error that says, "Unable to display the Microsoft Software License Terms for this update; the update will not be approved." Does anyone know what might be causing this? My WSUS is running on a Server 2016, and we haven't had issues deploying monthly updates for the last two years.
5 Answers
It sounds like you might have a corrupted WSUS database. You might want to try running 'wsusutil reset'—it surprisingly fixes this issue in many cases. It's generally safe, but make sure you back up your database just in case. Also, just a heads-up, WSUS is on borrowed time. Have you thought about that?
Here's a PowerShell script that might help you: First, set your WSUS server info and then use the 'AcceptLicenseAgreement()' method for any updates that require agreement. Just make sure to fill in your FQDN:
```powershell
[String]$WSUSServer = ""
[Boolean]$WsusUseSSL = $True
[Int32]$WsusPortNumberSSL = 8531
[void][reflection.assembly]::LoadWithPartialName("Microsoft.UpdateServices.Administration")
$wsus = [Microsoft.UpdateServices.Administration.AdminProxy]::GetUpdateServer($WsusServer, $WsusUseSSL, $WsusPortNumberSSL)
$updates = $wsus.SearchUpdates("Windows 11, Version 25H2") | Where {$_.RequiresLicenseAgreementAcceptance}
$updates | ForEach {$_.AcceptLicenseAgreement()}
```
Make sure your WSUS is on a supported OS. It's sensitive to that sort of thing. Ideally, you should consider upgrading to Windows Server 2025 or at least 2022. Plus, following best practices for installation and maintenance is crucial. If problems persist, it might be wise to look into alternatives like Intune or other patch management solutions.
Honestly, you should look for something new. WSUS has been deprecated for over a year now.
That's true, but just remember that the deprecation mainly refers to new features and product updates. WSUS is still going to distribute updates for the foreseeable future, so it still has some life left. Just keep an eye out for a good replacement as you move forward.

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