((full)) Download Repair Content And Optional Features Directly From Windows Update Instead Of Wsus -
Run gpupdate /force on the target workstations to apply the changes immediately. Alternative: Registry Configuration
The most reliable way to deploy this change across a network is through the . Open the Policy Editor: Navigate to a new or existing GPO. Run gpupdate /force on the target workstations to
Optional: Ensure "Never attempt to download payload from Windows Update" remains . Optional: Ensure "Never attempt to download payload from
While this saves disk space on your WSUS server, it means individual clients will use your external internet connection to download large features. If you are on the latest builds of
Microsoft has moved toward the Unified Update Platform (UUP), which allows WSUS to handle some of this content more naturally. If you are on the latest builds of Windows 11, you may find that this GPO is less critical than it was for Windows 10.