Windows Update is running, but not working
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I've just installed Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit and I'm trying to run Windows Update, but it refuses to work. When I attempt to check for updates it gives me the message "Windows cannot currently check for updates because the service is not running. You may have to restart your computer."
I've restarted my computer several times with no success. Each time I try to update I'm met with the same message.
In addition, I've gone into Services and checked the status of the Windows Update service and found that it was running. I've successfully restarted the Windows Update service several times but it has no effect. I'm still unable to update.
Any suggestions?
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I've just installed Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit and I'm trying to run Windows Update, but it refuses to work. When I attempt to check for updates it gives me the message "Windows cannot currently check for updates because the service is not running. You may have to restart your computer."
I've restarted my computer several times with no success. Each time I try to update I'm met with the same message.
In addition, I've gone into Services and checked the status of the Windows Update service and found that it was running. I've successfully restarted the Windows Update service several times but it has no effect. I'm still unable to update.
Any suggestions?
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asked Jan 7 '14 at 7:04
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Have you run the System Update Readiness Tool? windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/…
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Jan 7 '14 at 12:31
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I've just installed Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit and I'm trying to run Windows Update, but it refuses to work. When I attempt to check for updates it gives me the message "Windows cannot currently check for updates because the service is not running. You may have to restart your computer."
I've restarted my computer several times with no success. Each time I try to update I'm met with the same message.
In addition, I've gone into Services and checked the status of the Windows Update service and found that it was running. I've successfully restarted the Windows Update service several times but it has no effect. I'm still unable to update.
Any suggestions?
windows-7 windows-update services
asked Jan 7 '14 at 7:04
Alex Mundy
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I've just installed Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit and I'm trying to run Windows Update, but it refuses to work. When I attempt to check for updates it gives me the message "Windows cannot currently check for updates because the service is not running. You may have to restart your computer."
I've restarted my computer several times with no success. Each time I try to update I'm met with the same message.
In addition, I've gone into Services and checked the status of the Windows Update service and found that it was running. I've successfully restarted the Windows Update service several times but it has no effect. I'm still unable to update.
Any suggestions?
windows-7 windows-update services
windows-7 windows-update services
asked Jan 7 '14 at 7:04
Alex Mundy
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asked Jan 7 '14 at 7:04
Alex Mundy
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asked Jan 7 '14 at 7:04
Alex Mundy
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asked Jan 7 '14 at 7:04
Alex Mundy
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asked Jan 7 '14 at 7:04
Alex Mundy
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Have you run the System Update Readiness Tool? windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/…
– ta.speot.is
Jan 7 '14 at 12:31
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Have you run the System Update Readiness Tool? windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/…
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Have you run the System Update Readiness Tool? windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/…
– ta.speot.is
Jan 7 '14 at 12:31
Have you run the System Update Readiness Tool? windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/…
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If you use a proxy server, you need to setup the proxy settings in windows in the following way:
Open console (cmd) as administrator
netsh winhttp show proxy
netsh winhttp set proxy <ip address proxy server>
edited Jan 7 '14 at 12:47
Sandeep Bansal
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answered Jan 7 '14 at 11:46
Mark van Harten
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Found my answer here:
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_update/windows-update-failing-0xc8000222/6d55c63a-316c-4e9d-97b2-538bc783cdad
It was necessary to roll my update service back to a previous version, if I understand correctly what the instructions had me do.
answered Jan 10 '14 at 15:35
Alex Mundy
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I've had the same problem and tryied a few options (checking the windows update service is running on regedit, installing directly the SP1 pack, using the windows tool of standalone windows update... but no way!)
Finally I thought installing windows 10... I started the installation but when it started cheking for updates on the network I stopped the installation.... And now magically windows update is working on windows 7! :)
answered Dec 14 '17 at 22:00
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Maybe Windows Update service does not work in deed. Open cmd as administrator and type net stop wuauserv - it stops Windows Update service and then net start wuauserv - it starts service once again, you can check updates again. On the other hand you can check in gpedit.msc if Auto updates is turned on. Press start and type gpedit.msc in search box ten goto: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update find Turn on recommended updates via Automatic updates - double click and make sure if it's Enabled.
answered Jan 7 '14 at 12:18
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4 Answers
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If you use a proxy server, you need to setup the proxy settings in windows in the following way:
Open console (cmd) as administrator
netsh winhttp show proxy
netsh winhttp set proxy <ip address proxy server>
edited Jan 7 '14 at 12:47
Sandeep Bansal
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answered Jan 7 '14 at 11:46
Mark van Harten
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If you use a proxy server, you need to setup the proxy settings in windows in the following way:
Open console (cmd) as administrator
netsh winhttp show proxy
netsh winhttp set proxy <ip address proxy server>
edited Jan 7 '14 at 12:47
Sandeep Bansal
5,85812031
answered Jan 7 '14 at 11:46
Mark van Harten
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up vote
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If you use a proxy server, you need to setup the proxy settings in windows in the following way:
Open console (cmd) as administrator
netsh winhttp show proxy
netsh winhttp set proxy <ip address proxy server>
edited Jan 7 '14 at 12:47
Sandeep Bansal
5,85812031
answered Jan 7 '14 at 11:46
Mark van Harten
1
If you use a proxy server, you need to setup the proxy settings in windows in the following way:
Open console (cmd) as administrator
netsh winhttp show proxy
netsh winhttp set proxy <ip address proxy server>
edited Jan 7 '14 at 12:47
Sandeep Bansal
5,85812031
answered Jan 7 '14 at 11:46
Mark van Harten
1
edited Jan 7 '14 at 12:47
Sandeep Bansal
5,85812031
edited Jan 7 '14 at 12:47
Sandeep Bansal
5,85812031
edited Jan 7 '14 at 12:47
Sandeep Bansal
5,85812031
5,85812031
answered Jan 7 '14 at 11:46
Mark van Harten
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answered Jan 7 '14 at 11:46
Mark van Harten
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answered Jan 7 '14 at 11:46
Mark van Harten
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Found my answer here:
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_update/windows-update-failing-0xc8000222/6d55c63a-316c-4e9d-97b2-538bc783cdad
It was necessary to roll my update service back to a previous version, if I understand correctly what the instructions had me do.
answered Jan 10 '14 at 15:35
Alex Mundy
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Found my answer here:
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_update/windows-update-failing-0xc8000222/6d55c63a-316c-4e9d-97b2-538bc783cdad
It was necessary to roll my update service back to a previous version, if I understand correctly what the instructions had me do.
answered Jan 10 '14 at 15:35
Alex Mundy
41129
add a comment |
up vote
0
down vote
up vote
0
down vote
Found my answer here:
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_update/windows-update-failing-0xc8000222/6d55c63a-316c-4e9d-97b2-538bc783cdad
It was necessary to roll my update service back to a previous version, if I understand correctly what the instructions had me do.
answered Jan 10 '14 at 15:35
Alex Mundy
41129
Found my answer here:
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_update/windows-update-failing-0xc8000222/6d55c63a-316c-4e9d-97b2-538bc783cdad
It was necessary to roll my update service back to a previous version, if I understand correctly what the instructions had me do.
answered Jan 10 '14 at 15:35
Alex Mundy
41129
answered Jan 10 '14 at 15:35
Alex Mundy
41129
answered Jan 10 '14 at 15:35
Alex Mundy
41129
answered Jan 10 '14 at 15:35
Alex Mundy
41129
41129
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add a comment |
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I've had the same problem and tryied a few options (checking the windows update service is running on regedit, installing directly the SP1 pack, using the windows tool of standalone windows update... but no way!)
Finally I thought installing windows 10... I started the installation but when it started cheking for updates on the network I stopped the installation.... And now magically windows update is working on windows 7! :)
answered Dec 14 '17 at 22:00
gtamborero
1011
add a comment |
up vote
0
down vote
I've had the same problem and tryied a few options (checking the windows update service is running on regedit, installing directly the SP1 pack, using the windows tool of standalone windows update... but no way!)
Finally I thought installing windows 10... I started the installation but when it started cheking for updates on the network I stopped the installation.... And now magically windows update is working on windows 7! :)
answered Dec 14 '17 at 22:00
gtamborero
1011
add a comment |
up vote
0
down vote
up vote
0
down vote
I've had the same problem and tryied a few options (checking the windows update service is running on regedit, installing directly the SP1 pack, using the windows tool of standalone windows update... but no way!)
Finally I thought installing windows 10... I started the installation but when it started cheking for updates on the network I stopped the installation.... And now magically windows update is working on windows 7! :)
answered Dec 14 '17 at 22:00
gtamborero
1011
I've had the same problem and tryied a few options (checking the windows update service is running on regedit, installing directly the SP1 pack, using the windows tool of standalone windows update... but no way!)
Finally I thought installing windows 10... I started the installation but when it started cheking for updates on the network I stopped the installation.... And now magically windows update is working on windows 7! :)
answered Dec 14 '17 at 22:00
gtamborero
1011
answered Dec 14 '17 at 22:00
gtamborero
1011
answered Dec 14 '17 at 22:00
gtamborero
1011
answered Dec 14 '17 at 22:00
gtamborero
1011
1011
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add a comment |
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Maybe Windows Update service does not work in deed. Open cmd as administrator and type net stop wuauserv - it stops Windows Update service and then net start wuauserv - it starts service once again, you can check updates again. On the other hand you can check in gpedit.msc if Auto updates is turned on. Press start and type gpedit.msc in search box ten goto: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update find Turn on recommended updates via Automatic updates - double click and make sure if it's Enabled.
answered Jan 7 '14 at 12:18
pwl
91
add a comment |
up vote
-1
down vote
Maybe Windows Update service does not work in deed. Open cmd as administrator and type net stop wuauserv - it stops Windows Update service and then net start wuauserv - it starts service once again, you can check updates again. On the other hand you can check in gpedit.msc if Auto updates is turned on. Press start and type gpedit.msc in search box ten goto: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update find Turn on recommended updates via Automatic updates - double click and make sure if it's Enabled.
answered Jan 7 '14 at 12:18
pwl
91
add a comment |
up vote
-1
down vote
up vote
-1
down vote
Maybe Windows Update service does not work in deed. Open cmd as administrator and type net stop wuauserv - it stops Windows Update service and then net start wuauserv - it starts service once again, you can check updates again. On the other hand you can check in gpedit.msc if Auto updates is turned on. Press start and type gpedit.msc in search box ten goto: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update find Turn on recommended updates via Automatic updates - double click and make sure if it's Enabled.
answered Jan 7 '14 at 12:18
pwl
91
Maybe Windows Update service does not work in deed. Open cmd as administrator and type net stop wuauserv - it stops Windows Update service and then net start wuauserv - it starts service once again, you can check updates again. On the other hand you can check in gpedit.msc if Auto updates is turned on. Press start and type gpedit.msc in search box ten goto: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update find Turn on recommended updates via Automatic updates - double click and make sure if it's Enabled.
answered Jan 7 '14 at 12:18
pwl
91
answered Jan 7 '14 at 12:18
pwl
91
answered Jan 7 '14 at 12:18
pwl
91
answered Jan 7 '14 at 12:18
pwl
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Have you run the System Update Readiness Tool? windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/…
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