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stuck on "checking for updates"
Posted on 2016-07-26
I just reformatted a Dell OptiPlex 380
Windows 7 SP1, I'm trying to update with Microsoft Updates but it just stays stuck on "Checking for updates"
If I look at history the only updates are: Windows Defender KB915597 and Windows update agent 7.6.76.00.320
any suggestions are appreciated
Windows 7 SP1, I'm trying to update with Microsoft Updates but it just stays stuck on "Checking for updates"
If I look at history the only updates are: Windows Defender KB915597 and Windows update agent 7.6.76.00.320
any suggestions are appreciated
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Use this tool from Microsoft to correct Windows Update Errors on Windows 7 SP1 x64
https://www.microsoft.com/en-pk/download/details.aspx?id=20858&wa=wsignin1.0
let know if it helps!
https://www.microsoft.com/en-pk/download/details.aspx?id=20858&wa=wsignin1.0
let know if it helps!
Active 6 days ago
If the above doesn't work download wsus offline updater. Pull down all your windows 7 updates, and any other updates you may want to choose, install all with wsus offline updater. Your updates will work after that.
ref link: http://download.wsusoffline.net/
use tutorial
ref link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXAOvbNJYyE
ref link: http://download.wsusoffline.net/
use tutorial
ref link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXAOvbNJYyE
Active today
There is also a recent Windows 7 Rollup that you can try.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-ca/kb/3125574
Also, shut down, start up, check for updates and let run overnight (past 3:00am). The updates might kick off at that time.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-ca/kb/3125574
Also, shut down, start up, check for updates and let run overnight (past 3:00am). The updates might kick off at that time.
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If it is a new install you first need to download the latest Windows Update Agent: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/949104 then reboot
after it reboots download and run the update patch here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3102810
Reboot again and the updates should work. It still might take a while. From the original installs there are upwards of 200 updates
just in the first pass. Be patient and let it run.
after it reboots download and run the update patch here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3102810
Reboot again and the updates should work. It still might take a while. From the original installs there are upwards of 200 updates
just in the first pass. Be patient and let it run.
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