Kylethedarkn
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Whenever I try to start/stop the windows update service it freezes the services window. Also when I click check for updates in control panel, it freezes the window.
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The thread discusses issues with Windows 7 where attempting to start or stop the Windows Update service causes the services window to freeze, which also impacts checking for updates. The original poster identifies MagicISO/MagicDisc as the cause, leading to a reinstallation of Windows 7 after troubleshooting failed. Other users suggest alternative solutions like updating Microsoft Update, uninstalling problematic ISO tools, or simplifying the process by just disabling services, while also sharing experiences with different software and system stability. Overall, the sentiment reflects frustration with update errors and software conflicts, with some community members offering practical advice and alternatives.
The thread discusses issues with Windows 7 where attempting to start or stop the Windows Update service causes the services window to freeze, which also impacts checking for updates. The original poster identifies MagicISO/MagicDisc as the cause, leading to a reinstallation of Windows 7 after troubleshooting failed. Other users suggest alternative solutions like updating Microsoft Update, uninstalling problematic ISO tools, or simplifying the process by just disabling services, while also sharing experiences with different software and system stability. Overall, the sentiment reflects frustration with update errors and software conflicts, with some community members offering practical advice and alternatives.
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Kylethedarkn
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I just ended up reinstalling Windows 7. Its was the program MagicISO/MagicDisc that caused the problem.
Kylethedarkn
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I tried that first, but It didn't work...Quite a drastic move. You could have just uninstalled the offending application, instead of what you did.
Then I reinstalled.
ComputerGeek
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if you have actived your version of windows, go to microsoft.com and install the Microsoft Update to replace the windows update,hopefully that will fix your issues.
They need to make Microsoft Update standard and toss Windows Update out the window ..... pun intended
They need to make Microsoft Update standard and toss Windows Update out the window ..... pun intended
reghakr
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I'm pretty sure if you turn off indexing, Windows restore will no longer function.
Off topic, but what do you think of Magic ISO. I have a 4.1 GB download I'm trying to get and the software company recommended Magic ISO. But the website looked a little sketchy to me. Obviously, it was a foreign developer with many incorrect sentence and wordings, but the program itself seemed very good.
What do you think?
Kylethedarkn
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Its a very nice program. MagicISO and MagicDisc, both made by the same company, are great programs. Free and they work. Just not with windows 7 apparently.
Kylethedarkn
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No Problem. Always happy to help.
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