Windows 7 Windows 7 Fails to Update

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• Oct 20, 2009

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From another message board when posted this question:

Problem is solved. Reformatted the drive and reinstalled Windows 7. Everything works fine now.

 

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Before you do that,,, lets try the following.....

Start / Run
type Services.msc
hit enter
stop Windows Update service
If exists stop Automatic Update (if it doesn't then continue)

Navigate to the following location...

C:\Windows

Delete Software Distribution folder

Restart the Windows Update Service (and Automatic Updates if it exists)

You might have to reboot,, maybe not,, but then try updating again.

 

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• Oct 21, 2009

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Tepid said:

Before you do that,,, lets try the following.....

Start / Run
type Services.msc
hit enter
stop Windows Update service
If exists stop Automatic Update (if it doesn't then continue)

Navigate to the following location...

C:\Windows

Delete Software Distribution folder

Restart the Windows Update Service (and Automatic Updates if it exists)

You might have to reboot,, maybe not,, but then try updating again.

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That's a good idea. A partial or corrupt downolad could easily cause confusion.

 

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