Do Client PC can still look for updates through Internet even if the update source was pointing to a server?

Ernani Ancheta 35 Reputation points
2023-01-26T01:36:55.8866667+00:00

Hi Good day!

I would like to confirm if the update source was pointing to WSUS or SCCM/MECM Server, will the client pc still can search/look for updates through Microsoft/Internet?

If yes, can you point me to the GPO where we can disable this?

Thank you very much.

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  1. CherryZhang-MSFT 6,491 Reputation points
    2023-01-26T06:08:22.9266667+00:00

    Hi @Ernani Ancheta

    Yes, even though we have specified the update source, the client can still search/look for updates through Microsoft/Internet. We can stop it by deploying the GPO Do not connect to any Windows Update Internet locations.

    The link for your reference:

    Do not connect to any Windows Update Internet locations (thewindowsclub.com)

    Note: Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you understand the problem. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

    Looking forward to your feedback.

    Best regards

    Cherry


     

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