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reset-windows-update-agent/CleanFull.ps1

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+# Script to stop update-related services, rename folders, and restart services
+
+$LogPath = "C:\Windows\Temp\WUA_Reset.log"
+$Services = @("wuauserv", "cryptSvc", "bits", "msiserver")
+$SoftwareDistribution = "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution"
+$SoftwareDistributionOld = "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution.old"
+$Catroot2 = "C:\Windows\System32\catroot2"
+$Catroot2Old = "C:\Windows\System32\catroot2.old"
+
+function Write-Log {
+    param([string]$Message)
+    $timestamp = Get-Date -Format "yyyy-MM-dd HH:mm:ss"
+    Add-Content -Path $LogPath -Value "$timestamp $Message"
+}
+
+# Stop services
+foreach ($svc in $Services) {
+    try {
+        Write-Log "Stopping service: $svc"
+        Stop-Service -Name $svc -Force -ErrorAction Stop
+    } catch {
+        Write-Log "Failed to stop service $svc: $_"
+    }
+}
+
+Start-Sleep -Seconds 3
+
+# Rename SoftwareDistribution folder
+if (Test-Path $SoftwareDistribution) {
+    try {
+        if (Test-Path $SoftwareDistributionOld) {
+            Remove-Item -Path $SoftwareDistributionOld -Recurse -Force
+            Write-Log "Removed existing $SoftwareDistributionOld"
+        }
+        Rename-Item -Path $SoftwareDistribution -NewName "SoftwareDistribution.old"
+        Write-Log "Renamed $SoftwareDistribution to $SoftwareDistributionOld"
+    } catch {
+        Write-Log "Failed to rename $SoftwareDistribution: $_"
+    }
+}
+
+# Rename catroot2 folder
+if (Test-Path $Catroot2) {
+    try {
+        if (Test-Path $Catroot2Old) {
+            Remove-Item -Path $Catroot2Old -Recurse -Force
+            Write-Log "Removed existing $Catroot2Old"
+        }
+        Rename-Item -Path $Catroot2 -NewName "catroot2.old"
+        Write-Log "Renamed $Catroot2 to $Catroot2Old"
+    } catch {
+        Write-Log "Failed to rename $Catroot2: $_"
+    }
+}
+
+Start-Sleep -Seconds 2
+
+# Start services
+foreach ($svc in $Services) {
+    try {
+        Write-Log "Starting service: $svc"
+        Start-Service -Name $svc -ErrorAction Stop
+    } catch {
+        Write-Log "Failed to start service $svc: $_"
+    }
+}
+
+Write-Log "Script completed."

reset-windows-update-agent/Cleanuplight.ps1

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+$global:LogPath = "C:\Windows\Temp\Wuauserv_Cleanup.log"
+$ServiceName = "wuauserv"
+
+function Write-Log {
+    param([string]$Message)
+    $timestamp = Get-Date -Format "yyyy-MM-dd HH:mm:ss"
+    Add-Content -Path $global:LogPath -Value "$timestamp $Message"
+	write-host $Message
+}
+
+function Clean-WUClientFolders {
+    Write-Log "Cleaning up Windows Update client folders"
+    $windir = $env:WINDIR
+    $WUDownload = Join-Path $windir "SoftwareDistribution\Download"
+    $WUDataStore = Join-Path $windir "SoftwareDistribution\Datastore"
+
+    if (Test-Path $WUDownload) {
+        try {
+            Remove-Item $WUDownload -Recurse -Force
+            Write-Log "Deleted $WUDownload"
+        } catch {
+            Write-Log ("Failed to delete $WUDownload")
+        }
+    }
+    if (Test-Path $WUDataStore) {
+        try {
+            Remove-Item $WUDataStore -Recurse -Force
+            Write-Log "Deleted $WUDataStore"
+        } catch {
+            Write-Log ("Failed to delete $WUDataStore")
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+try {
+    Write-Log "Stopping $ServiceName"
+    Stop-Service -Name $ServiceName -Force -ErrorAction Stop
+    Start-Sleep -Seconds 3
+} catch {
+    Write-Log ("Failed to stop $ServiceName")
+}
+
+Clean-WUClientFolders
+
+try {
+    Write-Log "Starting $ServiceName"
+    Start-Service -Name $ServiceName -ErrorAction Stop
+    Write-Log "$ServiceName started"
+} catch {
+    Write-Log ("Failed to start $ServiceName")
+}

reset-windows-update-agent/readme.md

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+# Reset Windows Update Components (PowerShell)
+
+Two maintained scripts to fix stuck Windows Update on Windows 10/11 and Server:
+
+- **cleanlight.ps1** — quick cache cleanup (fast, minimal).
+- **cleanFull.ps1** — full component reset (deeper, reversible).
+
+## What each script does
+- `cleanlight.ps1`
+  - Stops `wuauserv`
+  - Deletes `%WINDIR%\SoftwareDistribution\Download` and `...\Datastore`
+  - Restarts `wuauserv`
+  - Log: `C:\Windows\Temp\Wuauserv_Cleanup.log`
+
+- `cleanFull.ps1`
+  - Stops `wuauserv`, `bits`, `cryptSvc`, `msiserver`
+  - Renames `%WINDIR%\SoftwareDistribution` → `SoftwareDistribution.old`
+  - Renames `%WINDIR%\System32\catroot2` → `catroot2.old`
+  - Restarts services
+  - Log: `C:\Windows\Temp\WUA_Reset.log`
+
+> Note: Both approaches reset the **local** Windows Update history view. The first scan afterward can be longer.
+
+## Requirements
+- Run **as Administrator** on the affected device.
+- Use **64-bit** PowerShell path.
+- Close the Windows Update UI before running.
+
+## Usage
+```powershell
+# Light cleanup
+C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File C:\Scripts\cleanlight.ps1
+
+# Full reset
+C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File C:\Scripts\cleanFull.ps1
+```
+
+## After running
+- Trigger a scan: `USOClient StartScan` (Win10/11) or wait for the next schedule.
+- Optionally delete `*.old` folders after a few days if disk space matters.
+- Check logs (paths above) if issues persist; see also `C:\Windows\WindowsUpdate.log` and `C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\CBS.log`.
+
+