How to check required KB patches on windows machines using command line.

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How to check required KB patches on windows machines using command line. 

Environment

Release : 14.5

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You can check for Windows updates without downloading or installing them by using one of the following methods:

SCONFIG
1. Open PowerShell® and type sconfig.
2.Type 6 to open the Windows Updates menu.
3.Type a to look for all available updates or r to search for only recommended updates.
4.All available updates now display in the list.
5.Type n to close the menu without installing any updates.

PowerShell cmdlet: PSWindowsUpdate

Open PowerShell and use the following command, which requires Administrator permissions:

Install-Module -Name PSWindowsUpdate -RequiredVersion 2.1.1.2`
Confirm that you want to install the cmdlet by typing Y.

After the installation finishes, type get-windowsupdate to see a list of all available updates.