How to Configure Windows Server Update Settings with SConfig
Applies to: Windows Server 2019, 2022 and 2025.
SConfig controls update behaviour on an individual server, but domain Group Policy, WSUS or another platform may override local settings.
Work from console access or a tested recovery path. Changes to remote access, licensing or domain membership can lock out administrators if prerequisites are wrong. Managed Windows VPS options are available at networkmanager.info.
Prerequisites
- Identify the governing patch policy.
- Agree on maintenance and restart windows.
- Verify backups and application recovery.
- Use console access.
Step-by-step procedure
Step 1: Launch SConfig
Open the supported console tool.
SConfigStep 2: Review current behaviour
Select update settings and record the current value.
Step 3: Choose the approved option
Set manual or automatic behaviour to match policy rather than bypassing WSUS or Group Policy.
Step 4: Run a controlled scan
Use the download and install option during maintenance.
Step 5: Check domain policy
Generate a computer-policy result report.
New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path C:\Temp -Force
gpresult /h C:\Temp\gpresult.htmlVerification
Review applied computer policy and current build after restart.
gpresult /r /scope computer
Get-ComputerInfo | Select WindowsProductName,OsBuildNumber,OsLastBootUpTimeRollback
Return the SConfig choice to the recorded value. Correct domain policy in its governing GPO instead of forcing a local exception.
Version and operational notes
SConfig supports all three releases, while menu layout and auto-launch behaviour vary.
Official references
For managed deployment and support, visit https://networkmanager.info/.
