BatchPatch Error: -102 is one of the most common errors that users experience. In general, it indicates that the target computer had some type of problem connecting to the update server, which can be either your local WSUS (Windows Server Update Services) server or Microsoft’s public Windows Update or Microsoft Update server.
In your ‘Remote Agent Log’ column you will see the full error, which always includes a HRESULT value. If you closed BatchPatch without saving the HRESULT code, you can still view this in the target computer’s BatchPatch.log and/or BatchPatchError.log, which will both be stored in the remote working directory. The default location is C:\Program Files\BatchPatch unless you have modified the ‘Remote working directory’ location under Tools > Settings > General.
You can think of the HRESULT value as a sort-of ‘reason code’ for the issue. So the -102 value simply means that there was a problem with the target computer’s ability to communicate with or connect to the update server. The HRESULT value will be the reason why there was a problem. Below are most of the HRESULT values that have ever been reported to us, as well as possible explanations for why they might occur.
Note, the HRESULT value is reported in decimal format, but it’s helpful to convert it to hex for the sake of google searching for a solution. The hex value is much more likely to turn up helpful search results in comparison to the decimal value. Please see the bottom of this page for a description of how to convert decimal values to hex. Once you have the hex representation of the HRESULT, you can look it up here to see what it means: Windows Update Error Code List
Various HRESULT values that might be seen with a -102 error
Error -102: Failed to execute the search. HRESULT: -2147012866
0x80072EFE -2147012866 ERROR_INTERNET_CONNECTION_ABORTED The connection with the server has been terminated. |
This error could indicate a proxy configuration problem. For more details on using BatchPatch with an enterprise proxy, please see: using-batchpatch-with-an-enterprise-web-proxy
Alternatively, it’s possible that this error could be caused by any type of application running on the target computer that could sever a network connection. For example, a Host Intrusion Protection/Prevention (HIPS) application, an anti-virus application, or a similar security suite.
Error -102: Failed to execute the search. HRESULT: -2145124322
0x8024001E -2145124322 WU_E_SERVICE_STOP call was aborted due to service stop or system shut down |
This error would usually occur if the Windows Update service on the target computer was in the process of stopping, or if the computer was in the process of rebooting. Make sure the target computer is online and its Windows Update service is started/running.
Error -102: Failed to execute the search. HRESULT: -2145107934
0x80244022 -2145107934 SUS_E_PT_HTTP_STATUS_SERVICE_UNAVAIL Http status 503 - temporarily overloaded |
This likely indicates an issue with your WSUS server. It could be a transient load problem or it could indicate that the server needs a reboot or that the web service is not responding properly.
Error -102: Failed to execute the search. HRESULT: -2145107924
0x8024402c -2145107924 WU_E_PT_WINHTTP_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED Winhttp SendRequest/ReceiveResponse failed with 0x2ee7 error. Either the proxy server or target server name can not be resolved. Corresponding to ERROR_WINHTTP_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED. Stop/Restart service or reboot the machine if you see this error frequently. |
This is the error that we would expect to see if your WSUS were offline or if there were a DNS or proxy problem preventing the target computer from establishing a connection with the WSUS.
Error -102: Failed to execute the search. HRESULT: -2147023838
0x80070422 -2147023838 ERROR_SERVICE_DISABLED The service cannot be started. If BITS service is disabled by the Administrator, then this error will be seen. |
Make sure the Windows Update service and the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) are started on the target computer.
Error -102: Failed to execute the search. HRESULT: -2147012867
0x80072EFD -2147012867 ERROR_INTERNET_CANNOT_CONNECT The attempt to connect to the server failed. |
Make sure that the target computer actually has access to the internet. If you have a proxy in your environment, this error could indicate a proxy configuration problem. For more details on using BatchPatch with an enterprise proxy, please see: using-batchpatch-with-an-enterprise-web-proxy
Error -102: Failed to execute the search. HRESULT: -2147012894
0x80072EE2 -2147012894 ERROR_INTERNET_TIMEOUT The request has timed out. |
Make sure that the target computer actually has access to the internet. If you have a proxy in your environment, this error could indicate a proxy configuration problem. For more details on using BatchPatch with an enterprise proxy, please see: using-batchpatch-with-an-enterprise-web-proxy
Error -102: Failed to execute the search. HRESULT: -2145124306
0x8024002E -2145124306 SUS_E_WU_DISABLED non managed server access is disallowed |
We have seen this occur when in Group Policy or Local Policy the following setting is enabled Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\System\Internet Communications Management\Internet Communication settings\Turn off access to all Windows Update features
Error -102: Failed to execute the search. HRESULT: -2145103860
0X8024500C -2145103860 |
We have seen this occur when in Group Policy or Local Policy the following setting is enabled ‘Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Update\Do not connect to any Windows Update Internet locations’
Error -102: Failed to execute the search. HRESULT: -2145123272
0X80240438 -2145123272 |
We have seen this occur when the WSUS server is offline or non-existent
How to convert HRESULT decimal values to hex
HRESULT codes will be in decimal format, but we usually need to convert them to hex in order to figure out what they mean. The easiest way to do that is with your Windows calculator. Launch calc.exe and switch to the ‘Programmer’ calculator by clicking the button in the upper left corner of the calculator window.
In the Programmer calculator select DEC and paste in your HRESULT value. You can then see the HEX value. In this example I’ve pasted -2147012867, and we can see the HEX value is 80072EFD.
Once you have the hex representation of the HRESULT, you can look it up here to see what it means: Windows Update Error Code List