Why window11 computers can't show on WSUS console?

Question

Currently, we are using a WSUS server to manage windows updates for all windows 10 computers. We are going to change these with new computers of windows 11. While testing on a windows 11 PC, the PC could not show on WSUS console. I have checked that the PC are using the same GPO with current windows 10 computers and using the WSUS server to update windows. Even though the PC checked the updates automatically, it still can not show on WSUS. How to fix this problem?

Answer 1

Hello It seems like you’re having trouble with Windows 11 PCs not showing up on the WSUS console. Here are some possible solutions: Registry Change: Some users have reported that changing a registry setting on the client machine can resolve this issue. The registry key is HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion. However, please note that modifying the registry can have significant impacts and should only be done with caution. WSUS Configuration: Ensure that Windows 11 is enabled in your WSUS console. You can do this by going to Options > Products and Classifications, and then under the Windows product, enable Windows 11. Group Policy Update: Make sure the Group Policy is successfully updated on each client, and that the WSUS setting is properly configured. To update the Group Policy on the client, run GPUpdate /force from a Command Prompt. WSUS Synchronization: After making the above changes, you can either wait for the scheduled synchronization or manually initiate the WSUS sync. To initiate the WSUS synchronization, in the WSUS console, right-click Synchronizations and select Synchronize Now. Troubleshooting Connection Issues: If the issue persists, it might be a connection issue between the client and the WSUS server. You can troubleshoot this by verifying that the Update Services service and the World Wide Web Publishing Service are running on the WSUS server. Also, verify that the Default website or WSUS Administration website is running on the WSUS server. Best Regards, Wesley Li

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Answer 2

This is actually by design according to Microsoft. Windows 11 and Windows 10 devices will still pick the appropriate updates for itself, so you don't have to worry about a Windows Update specifically for Windows 10 being attempted to be installed on a Windows 11 machine. WSUS Automated Maintenance is able to rename them to the proper version as shown below (Full disclosure - WAM is our product.)

Also, the Version numbers are related to the Windows Update Agent version - not the operating system version number.