How to Reset WSUS Server and clear database with out reinstall WSUS

DimitrisK CN 0 Reputation points
2024-08-22T07:21:00.3233333+00:00

I would like to clear all from my WSUS Server and Database (WID) and after to setup WSUS to download updates only for specific products we have and classifications only security-related.

We don't want to reinstall WSUS.

Thanks for help.

Microsoft Security Intune Configuration Manager Updates
Windows for business Windows Server User experience Other
Windows for business Windows Server Devices and deployment Configure application groups
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  1. AllenLiu-MSFT 49,311 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
    2024-08-22T09:07:05.8433333+00:00

    Hi, @DimitrisK CN

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Q&A forum.

    You may follow below article to recreate the SUSDB and WSUS Content folder:

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/blogs/sus/recreating-the-susdb-and-wsus-content-folder-for-a-windows-server-2012-based-wsus-computer


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