What is BatchPatch?
BatchPatch provides a streamlined solution for managing Windows updates across entire networks, eliminating the need for manual intervention on individual machines. It allows users to initiate download and installation processes on numerous remote computers at once, whether they are standalone, in workgroups, or domain members. The tool supports various update filters, including classification groupings like Critical Updates and Security Updates, and can integrate with WSUS servers or function as a WSUS alternative using Windows Update or Microsoft Update.
Beyond patch management, BatchPatch facilitates remote software deployment, script execution, service control, and system monitoring. It features integrated job queues for sequential task execution, advanced multi-host sequencing options, and a built-in task scheduler. The application requires no remote agent installation and operates through a simple console interface, making it accessible for IT professionals responsible for networks ranging from 50 to over 1000 computers.
Features
- Remote Windows Update Management: Initiate download and installation of updates on multiple remote computers simultaneously from one console
- Software Deployment: Deploy standalone patches, MSIs, scripts, and third-party updates like Adobe or Java to remote hosts
- Remote Script Execution: Execute custom scripts locally or remotely for configuration changes and information retrieval
- Integrated Job Queues: Create sequential actions for tasks like pre/post-reboot scripts or multiple patch cycles
- Advanced Multi-Host Sequencing: Handle complex update and reboot tasks with dependencies across numerous computers
Use Cases
- Automating monthly Windows update installations across a corporate network
- Deploying security patches to computers without internet access using offline mode
- Remotely installing third-party software updates like Adobe Reader or Java
- Executing custom scripts to retrieve system inventory information from multiple hosts
- Scheduling automated reboots and update cycles for servers during maintenance windows
FAQs
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What operating systems are supported by BatchPatch?
BatchPatch console runs on Windows 10, 11, 2012/2012R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025, with target systems supporting the same operating systems. -
Does BatchPatch require installation on target computers?
No remote agent installation is required; you simply launch the EXE on the BatchPatch computer to start patching remote hosts. -
Can BatchPatch work with computers that don't have internet access?
Yes, BatchPatch offers 'Offline Mode' to apply Windows Updates security updates to computers without internet access. -
What are the system requirements for using BatchPatch?
You need .NET Framework 4.6.2 on the BatchPatch computer, local administrator access on target hosts, and proper firewall settings allowing Remote Administration and File and Printer Sharing. -
How does BatchPatch handle software deployment?
BatchPatch allows remote deployment of various file types including .msi, .msp, .msu, .exe, .reg, .vbs, and .cmd to multiple computers simultaneously.
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