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Temporarily disable WSUS to install App Compatibility FOD in Server 2019
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appcompat.ps1
# Get current WSUS setting
$existingValue = (Get-ItemProperty -Path 'HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU' -Name UseWUServer).UseWUServer
# Disable WSUS
Set-ItemProperty -Path 'HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU' -Name UseWUServer -Value 0
# Restart WSUS
Restart-Service wuauserv
# Install the pack
Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name ServerCore.AppCompatibility~~~~0.0.1.0
# Set WSUS back to original setting (probably 1)
Set-ItemProperty -Path 'HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU' -Name UseWUServer -Value $existingValue
# Restart WSUS
Restart-Service wuauserv
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