WSUS is missing PowerShell 7.3.x - x86 Product updates?

Question

Hello,

We have deployed PowerShell 7.3.x and WSUS is downloading updates for PowerShell 7.3.x - (x64) but nothing is there for the PowerShell 7.3.x - (x86). When you go review the product categories in WSUS it only lists the x64 versions. There is no option for x86.

Is this normal/expected?

Answer 1

Hello Justin Yaple,

Yes, it's normal and expected behavior that WSUS (Windows Server Update Services) only lists updates for the x64 (64-bit) version of PowerShell when you're dealing with PowerShell 7.x. This is because PowerShell 7 is primarily developed and distributed as a 64-bit application, and the majority of systems running PowerShell 7 are likely to be 64-bit systems.

For example:

64-bit Prevalence: Most modern Windows systems, especially servers, are 64-bit. 64-bit architectures provide better performance and can handle larger memory spaces, making them more suitable for server environments.

Compatibility: PowerShell 7 is designed to be backward compatible with existing PowerShell scripts and modules. This compatibility is often better maintained in the 64-bit version, as many systems and modules have already transitioned to 64-bit.

64-bit Advantage: The 64-bit version of PowerShell 7 can take advantage of the increased memory space and performance benefits provided by 64-bit architectures.

If your environment requires the 32-bit (x86) version of PowerShell 7 for specific use cases or compatibility reasons, you might need to install it manually from the official PowerShell GitHub releases page

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