#Windows Server 2012 - Windows Update Hang or not responding

Method 1

1. Run command prompt as administrator.
2. Type " net stop wuauserv " to stop windows update services.
3. Type " cd /d %windir% "
4. Type " rd /s SoftwareDistribution "
5. Type " net start wuauserv " to start windows update services.

#GPO - To determine what policies are being applied

1. Run Command Prompt.
2. Type gpresult /r

#GPO - Manage Internet Explorer 8 with Server 2012 GPO

Symptom: Internet Explorer Maintenance is missing from Windows server 2012 Group policy management.

Solution: Manage from Windows 2008 /2008 R2 / 7

For Windows 7 (Must be join domain)

1. Go to Control Panel, programs and features, on left side, click on Turn Windows features on or off.
2. Check on Group Policy Management Tools. (Remote server Administration Tools can download from Microsoft)