Debugging: Generate a Windows Update Log

Windows Update logs are essential for diagnosing and troubleshooting update-related problems. By converting ETL files into a readable log format, you can get detailed insights into the update process and identify issues more effectively.

Procedure

1. Generate the Windows Update Log File:
   • Use the Get-WindowsUpdateLog cmdlet in PowerShell to merge the Windows Update ETL files into a single log file.
2. Locate the Generated Log File:
   • The Get-WindowsUpdateLog cmdlet creates a log file on your desktop.

PowerShell Command

Here is the PowerShell command to generate and merge Windows Update log files:

Get-WindowsUpdateLog

Resources

For more information, refer to the official Microsoft documentation:

• Get-WindowsUpdateLog (WindowsUpdate) | Microsoft Docs