Windows Update PowerShell Scripts

A set of clean, automated PowerShell scripts for managing and applying Windows Updates using the PSWindowsUpdate module.

Supports three distinct update profiles depending on your hardware and driver policy:

1. All Updates – Full update (OS, software, drivers, and firmware/BIOS).
2. Drivers, No Firmware – OS updates and hardware drivers (GPU, network, audio, chipset), but skips firmware/BIOS updates.
3. No Drivers or Firmware – Standard OS patches and software updates only.

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Quick Start (One-Liners)

Run PowerShell as Administrator:

1. Install ALL Updates (OS + Drivers + Firmware)

.\Update-WindowsSystem.ps1 -Mode All -AutoReboot

(Or use the shortcut: .\Update-All.ps1 -AutoReboot)

2. Install ALL Updates + Drivers (Excluding Firmware/BIOS)

.\Update-WindowsSystem.ps1 -Mode DriversNoFirmware

(Or use the shortcut: .\Update-DriversNoFirmware.ps1)

3. Install OS Updates ONLY (No Drivers, No Firmware)

.\Update-WindowsSystem.ps1 -Mode NoDriversOrFirmware

(Or use the shortcut: .\Update-NoDriversOrFirmware.ps1)

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Standalone Raw PowerShell Commands

If you prefer running direct PowerShell commands without cloning this repository:

# Prerequisites (Run once in elevated PowerShell)
Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope Process -Force
Install-Module -Name PSWindowsUpdate -Force -Confirm:$false
Import-Module PSWindowsUpdate

# Option A: Install ALL (OS + Drivers + Firmware)
Install-WindowsUpdate -MicrosoftUpdate -AcceptAll -AutoReboot

# Option B: Install Drivers, Skip Firmware
Install-WindowsUpdate -MicrosoftUpdate -NotTitle "*Firmware*", "*BIOS*" -AcceptAll -AutoReboot

# Option C: Install OS Updates Only (No Drivers, No Firmware)
Install-WindowsUpdate -NotCategory "Drivers" -NotTitle "*Firmware*", "*BIOS*" -AcceptAll -AutoReboot

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Parameter Reference (Update-WindowsSystem.ps1)

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
-Mode	String	'All'	Update profile: All, DriversNoFirmware, or NoDriversOrFirmware.
-AutoReboot	Switch	False	Automatically reboots the machine if required by an update.
-ScanOnly	Switch	False	Only checks and prints pending updates matching the mode without installing them.

Previewing Updates (Dry Run)

To check what updates are available without installing:

.\Update-WindowsSystem.ps1 -Mode DriversNoFirmware -ScanOnly

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Requirements & Troubleshooting

• PowerShell 5.1+ or PowerShell 7+
• Administrator Rights: Must be run from an elevated PowerShell prompt.
• Execution Policy: If prompted that scripts are disabled on your system, run:

  Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser -Force

• NuGet Provider Prompt: The script automatically attempts to install NuGet if missing. If manually prompted, enter Y.

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License

MIT License. See LICENSE for details.