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Get-HotFix

SafeList installed updates

Get-HotFix | sort InstalledOn -desc

Lists installed KBs — check for a specific patch or correlate trouble onset with install dates.

Examples

  • Get-HotFix -Id KB5034441Check one KB

Syntax

Get-HotFix [-Id KBnnnnnn] [-ComputerName host]

Before you run it

Read only.

Used when you see

Windows Update keeps failing
1
Identify the failing KB and history
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