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WU_E_PT_HTTP_STATUS_DENIED
WU_E_PT_HTTP_STATUS_DENIED maps to HTTP 401: the requested resource requires authentication. Determine whether the challenge comes from WSUS, a reverse proxy, or an outbound proxy before changing credentials or policies.
What to check
- Identify the component returning the 401 by checking server and proxy logs for the request time.
- Verify that the system context used by Windows Update is allowed to access the configured service path.
- Do not rely on a browser test alone because Windows Update uses WinHTTP and may use different proxy credentials.
Microsoft: WUA networking error codes
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