wsusscn2.cab download in program updates failing with error "A redirect request will change a non-secure to a secure connection"

Root Cause
There is a hidden popup that requires confirmation to continue when changing from a secure to a non-secure website.

Resolution

Perform these steps while logged in as domain administration / local administrator.

1. Go to Start Menu > Run
2. Enter inetcpl.cpl, and press Enter or click Ok.
   • Click the Security tab.
   • Highlight Internet at the top and click Custom level.
   • Under the Miscellaneous section look for "Display Mixed Content"
   • Click on Enable instead of prompt.
   • Click OK. Click Yes.
   • Click the Advanced tab and scroll to the bottom.
   • Remove the check from "Show a popup each time the connection went from secure to non-secure" if available.
   • Remove the check from "Warn if changing from secure to non-secure mode is not selected" if available.
3. Restart all GFI LanGuard services.

You can again perform a LanGuard Update manually to test whether the Microsoft download works.

If the issue persists, please ensure that the link http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=74689 is accessible manually via a browser. If it is not, you will need to engage your network team to have access to the link unblocked.