Automatic Update Client Versions History

Automatic Update Client Version 5.4 is compatible with SUS, WindowsUpdate v4, WindowsUpdate v5. This version of AU Client is normally installed in Windows XP SP1, Windows Server 2000 SP# 3 and Windows Server 2003 systems.

Automatic Update Client Version 5.7 was introduced by WUS beta client. This client talks to SUS and the WUS beta.

Automatic Update Client Version 5.8 was introduced by WSUS RC client. This client talks to WSUS & SUS. WSUS RTM uses the same client.

  • WSUS 2.0 SP1 - required version = 5.8.0.2607
  • WSUS 2.0 RTM - required version = 5.8.0.2469

Hope this gave an idea of Automatic Update Client Versions History.

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Published Wednesday, June 15, 2005 8:58 PM by Mohammed Athif Khaleel
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Monday, August 01, 2005 7:26 AM by Mohammed Athif Khaleel

# re: Automatic Update Client Versions History

hello
Sunday, April 30, 2006 7:27 AM by PatchAholic...The WSUS Blog!

# Automatic Updates for Users with Local Administrative Privilege & Users without Local Administrative Privilege aka Normal Users

Automatic Updates for Users with Local Administrative Privilege & Users without Local Administrative Privilege or Normal Users
Monday, May 15, 2006 1:58 AM by PatchAholic...The WSUS Blog!

# Re-installing Windows Update Agent (WUA)

Re-installing Windows Update Agent (WUA) WindowsUpdateAgent20-x86.exe /wuforce
Wednesday, May 17, 2006 9:21 AM by PatchAholic...The WSUS Blog!

# VBScript to check if the new AU Client (WUA) is needed and installing it accordingly

VBScript to check if the new AU Client (WUA) is needed using IWindowsUpdateAgentInfo::GetInfo method instead of checking the version of the file wuaueng.dll.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006 9:26 AM by PatchAholic...The WSUS Blog!

# Re-installing Windows Update Agent (WUA)

Re-Installing Windows Update Agent (WUA)"WindowsUpdateAgent20-x86.exe /wuforce /quiet /silent"