Issue
Cannot open a project under Project Configuration Tool following the installation of Windows Updates.
Cannot start PCT project servers following installation or Windows Updates.
Product Line
Project Configuration Tool
Environment
Building Operation Project Configuration Tool (PCT)
Cause
Configuring Windows Updates for unsupervised installation can result in an ungraceful shutdown of Virtual Box and Project Configuration Tool
There have been cases where an ungraceful shutdown of PCT or VBox has resulted in a damaged project or a damaged server within a project.
Resolution
All projects within the Project Configuration Tool should be shut down prior to the installation of Windows Updates.