How to Force the SCCM Client and Software Center to Update using Configuration Manager

  1. Open the Control Panel > Configuration Manager > ACTIONS tab or start in command prompt control smscfgrc and choose ACTIONS tab
  2. Click on Machine Policy Retrieval & Evaluation Cycle, click on “Run Now“, OK
  3. Click on Software Inventory Cycle, click on “Run Now“, OK
  4. Click on Application Deployment Evaluation Cycle, click on “Run Now“, OK
  5. The list of software in Software Center should update shortly.  Press F5 to refresh the Software Center window.