In the Windows environment, managing update services is crucial for maintaining system security, stability, and performance. Windows Update services ensure that your system receives the latest patches, security updates, and feature enhancements. This article will guide you on how to manage Windows Update services using CMD (Command Prompt) and PowerShell, providing practical examples and commands to help you efficiently control the update process.

Examples:

Using Command Prompt (CMD):

1. Check Windows Update Status: To check the status of the Windows Update service, you can use the sc query command.

   sc query wuauserv

2. Start Windows Update Service: To start the Windows Update service, use the net start command.

   net start wuauserv

3. Stop Windows Update Service: To stop the Windows Update service, use the net stop command.

   net stop wuauserv

4. Configure Windows Update Settings: You can use the wuauclt command to check for updates and install them.

   wuauclt /detectnow
   wuauclt /updatenow

Using PowerShell:

1. Check Windows Update Status: To check the status of the Windows Update service using PowerShell, use the Get-Service cmdlet.

   Get-Service -Name wuauserv

2. Start Windows Update Service: To start the Windows Update service, use the Start-Service cmdlet.

   Start-Service -Name wuauserv

3. Stop Windows Update Service: To stop the Windows Update service, use the Stop-Service cmdlet.

   Stop-Service -Name wuauserv

4. Install Windows Updates: To install Windows updates, you can use the Install-WindowsUpdate cmdlet from the PSWindowsUpdate module. First, you need to install the module if it's not already available.

   Install-Module -Name PSWindowsUpdate -Force
   Import-Module PSWindowsUpdate
   Get-WindowsUpdate -AcceptAll -Install -AutoReboot