How to Unblock Files after Patching Process
ERROR: The below error message will be displayed if Unblock Files Process is not run following the patch process to unlock the new files.
GOAL: To provide a wholistic overview of how to run the Unblock Files PS Script after patching.
STEPS TO RESOLVE: Complete the below process as outlined as best practice for patching and incorporate the Unblock Files process as outlined.
PROCESS OVERVIEW
RIGHT CLICK WINDOWS ICON > POWERSHELL as ADMINISTRATOR
**Open Powershell Administrator window**
STEP 1: Run ‘iisreset /stop’
**Similar to CMD > Stop**
STEP 2: Patch as Normal
**Environment Binaries + DB Scripts + Portal Package (if applicable)**
STEP 3: Run ‘cd c:\temp’ > ‘u’ > TAB
**Enter to run**
STEP 4: Run ‘iisreset /start’
**Similar to CMD > Start**
STEP 5: CMD > Discover
**Same as always**
IMPORTANT NOTE: Unblock Files.ps1 is attached in the forum.