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Error Message Windows Update Cannot Currently Check For Updates
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not running. You may need to restart your computer” probably occurs when Windows temporary update folder (SoftwareDistribution folder) is corrupted. To easily fix this error, follow the below steps in this tutorial. How to windows update running forever resolve Windows (8, 7 or Vista) update error: “Windows update cannot currently check for
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updates because the service is not running” when you check for updates. Solution 1: Solve Windows Update cannot check for
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updates” error using Microsoft Fix It utility 1. Download the Microsoft Fix It utility to your computer from: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2730071. 2. Run Microsoft Fix It tool and press “Accept”. 3. Select “Detect problems and apply https://www.cnet.com/forums/discussions/windows-update-cannot-currently-check-for-updates-601732/ the fixes for me (Recommended)” option. 4. Let the troubleshooter to fix Windows Update problems and press “Next”. * * If the problem is fixed, close the troubleshooter and check for Windows updates again. Otherwise continue to Solution 2. Solution 2: Solve Windows Update cannot check for updates” error manually. Step 1: Stop Windows Update service. To do this: a. Simultaneously press Windows key + R to open http://www.wintips.org/windows-update-cannot-check-for-updates-windows-8-7-or-vista-solved/ run command box. b. Inside run command box, type: services.msc and press Enter. c. Search for Windows Update service, then right click on it and select Stop. d. Without closing the services window, proceed to the next step. Step 2: Delete or Rename Windows update temporary storage folder. To do this: a. Open “My Computer” and navigate to “C:Windows”folder. b. Delete (or Rename e.g. to “SoftwareDistributionOLD”) the “SoftwareDistribution” folder. Step 3: Start Windows Update service. a. Go to Windows services and “Start”the Windows Update service. b. Try to update Windows again. Solution 3: Install the KB3102810 Standalone Update. Download and install the KB3102810 security update. After installation restart your computer and check for updates. (Applied to: Windows 7 SP1 & Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1.) Restart your computer. Stop Windows Update Service. (See Solution 2: Step 1) Delete the Software Distribution Folder. (See Solution 2: Step 2) Restart your computer and then check for updates. Leave your computer about an hour to find Updates. Solution 4: Update the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver. Install the latest Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver (Intel RST). * Source: http://support.hp.com/gb-en/document/c02219204 * You can download the latest RSTS driver from your computer's manufacturer website or from the Intel® Rapid Storage T
Acer, Asus or a custom build. We also provide an extensive Windows 7 tutorial section that covers a wide range of tips http://www.sevenforums.com/windows-updates-activation/291508-windows-update-service-not-running.html and tricks. Windows 7 Help Forums Windows 7 help and support Windows Updates & Activation » User Name Remember Me? Password Advanced Search Show Threads Show Posts Advanced Search Go to https://www.techsupportall.com/how-to-fix-windows-update-error/ Page... Windows 7: Windows update service not running. Page 1 of 3 1 23 > 27 May 2013 #1 daynedelano windows 7 64 bit 15 posts Windows update service not windows update running. hi im trying to get windows update to work, I downloaded the SURT, & it wouldn't install ERROR 0X80080005. Then ran sfc /scannow 2 times & it didn't find any errors. when trying windows update, takes a while to come up once I click on it & then it tells me "windows update cannot currently check for updates, because the service is not running. you windows update running may need to restart your computer." I have restarted several times. I even had someone online walk me through a manual cmd windows update start in command prompt. this computer was victim to some viruses, malware, & spyware, most (if not all) has been removed. so im assuming I may have missing files the sfc isn't catching. I guess I also should note im getting BSOD and they restart my computer before I can jot down the number. I did download the log checker & I uploaded the bsod zip. thanks for your help! Attached Files 052313-30763-01.zip (185.6 KB, 197 views) My System Specs Computer type PC/Desktop System Manufacturer/Model Number hp OS windows 7 64 bit CPU amd vision Antivirus avast free, norton internet security Browser internet explorer daynedelano View Public Profile Find More Posts by daynedelano . 28 May 2013 #2 ekimalder win 7 x64 utimate 9 posts Press Start button in the search box type SERVICES.MSC and press enter In the services control panel, look for the following Background Intelligent Transfer Service - (BITS) open and check the startup type and change to automatic (delayed start), and accept In Windo
File Association Fix for windows 7 File Association Fix for windows xp EXE file association Fix File Association fixes for ALL Internet Explorer Troubleshooting Firefox Printer Troubleshooting Deals Q & A Ask for Support (Free) Donate Store Log in Home / Windows OS Troubleshooting / How to Fix Windows Update Error How to Fix Windows Update Error Techexpert January 17, 2013 Windows OS Troubleshooting 100 Comments Question How to fix windows update error Solved Answer Most of the windows update issues occurs due to the last windows update couldn't updated properly or maybe get corrupted file. Once it get corrupted, you'll get the error message while updating the windows and your windows can't be update. That's why it has stopped when you trying to update your windows again and give you an error message. Might be have some more problem with windows systems files. Anyway, we have the proper solution to fix this windows update error. Here in this article you'll learn how to re-register all the ".dll" files that related to windows update and also learn how to get start working all the services related with Windows update, Please follow the steps mentioned below. Steps 1. Please Check ‘Windows update setting‘ Now you need to set as "Never Check for Updates(Not Recommended)" and click on OK. 2. Restart your computer once. 3. Now go to the same option again (windows update setting) and now you need to set as "Install Update automatically(Recommended)". 4. Now run these mentioned fixits, these are recommended by Microsoft for windows update issue get solved the problem. Download MicrosoftEasyFix50202.msi Download and run this Fixit https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/971058 Download and run this Fixit http://support.microsoft.com/kb/956698 Download and run this Fixit http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Troubleshoot-problems-with-installing-updates 5. Restart your computer once and check if this work for you. If above steps doesn't worked then do some more steps mentioned below. 6. Click on start>>Go to Accessories>>and then Go to Command Prompt>> then right click on it and click an option ‘Run as Administrator‘. 7. In the command window you need to type following commands (which is under the box) one by one and hit enter button from your keyboard each time to execute the command. net stop wuauserv cd %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution ren Download Download.old regsvr32 %windir%\system32\wups2.dll net start wuauserv NET START BITS NET START WUAUSERV SC QUERYEX BITS SC QUERYEX W