Windows 7 X64 trying to update Vista updates


  1. dougham
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    Windows Vista and 7
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    Windows 7 X64 trying to update Vista updates


    Windows 7 Home Premium X64 has dozens of failed updates. When I check I find they are all for Vista X64. Wy is it doing this, and how do I fix it?
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  3. richc46
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    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
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    Welcome
    Where did you get your Windows?
    Was it an upgrade?
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  4. dougham
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    Windows Vista and 7
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    Not an upgrade. Pre-installed on HP notebook.
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  6. niemiro
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    Vista Home Premium x86 SP2
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    dougham said:
    Not an upgrade. Pre-installed on HP notebook.
    Hello!

    Please run the following tool in AGGRESSIVE mode: How do I reset Windows Update components?

    Don't run it manually, that is just a waste of time. Aggressive mode will do what we need it to.

    After that, re-test, and come back to me on the outcome.

    Thanks!

    Richard
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