WSUS Install Error on Windows Server

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Problem

When you try and install WSUS (Windows Update Services 3.0 SP1) onto Windows Server 2008 R2 you see the following error,

Error:
This program is blocked due to compatibility issues
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Program: Windows Server Update Services
Publisher: Microsoft
Location c:{huge hex number}WusSetup.exe

Solution

WSUS 3.0 SP1 is NOT supported on Windows Server 2008 R2, you need to download and install WSUS 3.0 SP2 from here.

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