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Update Orchestrator Bouncer

Summary​

This script will attempt to "neuter" the update orchestrator solution on endpoints by renaming or removing a directory.

Manual Run​

This script does not have any parameters and can be run against any online Windows device.

Dependencies​

None. This script can be run against any Windows device.

Create Script​

Update Orchestrator Bouncer

To implement this script, please create a new "PowerShell" style script in the system.

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  • Name: Update Orchestrator Bouncer
  • Description: Will attempt to "neuter" the update orchestrator solution on endpoints by renaming or removing a directory.
  • Category: Patching

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Script​

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Paste the below PowerShell script directly into the "Script" field.

$RebootPath = 'C:\Windows\System32\Tasks\Microsoft\Windows\UpdateOrchestrator\reboot'
$BakPath = 'C:\Windows\System32\Tasks\Microsoft\Windows\UpdateOrchestrator\reboot.bak'
if (Test-Path $RebootPath) {
    if (Test-Path $BakPath) {
        Remove-Item -path $BakPath -Force -Confirm:$False
    }
    Move-Item -Path $RebootPath -Destination $BakPath -Force -Confirm:$False
    return 'Renamed the Reboot File'
}
else {
    return 'Reboot File Not Found'
}

Script Deployment​

The script is intended to run from the Update Orchestrator Bouncer monitor as the "Run Automated Task."

This script can also run manually against any Windows-based device.

Output​

  • Script log