Windows Update doesn't work after OEM System Restore

Page 4 of 4 FirstFirst ... 234

  1. OneBadAcer
    Posts : 20
    Windows 7 Starter 32bit
    Thread Starter
       New #31

    yes but.........

    in a big rig I have nowhere to plug the network cable! LOL
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  3. gregrocker
    Posts : 50,642
       New #32

    I'll bet it's in the tethering to the cell phone. That just jumps out at me.

    You're paying for data transfer so should get tech support to sort it out, hopefully from those who have seen this type of wireless config somewhat regularly.

    I always use the free tech support until I get what I need or write them off as incompetent (Acer).
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  4. OneBadAcer
    Posts : 20
    Windows 7 Starter 32bit
    Thread Starter
       New #33

    we have 3 Acer laptops and 2 identical cellphones/ tethering capabilities. The driver and software installs are identical across all 3 laptops. It's not my 1st time doing this.
    Only 1 laptop is giving me grief. And it has connection issues whether I use the hard disk with Win7 Starter or the disk with WinXP.
    I have yet to put the Win7 hard disk in one of the older laptops, mostly because complete dis-assembly is required.
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  6. MowGreen
    Posts : 112
    Windows 7 Ultimate x86; Windows XP Pro SP3 x86; Windows Vista Ultimate x86
       New #34

    OneBadAcer said:
    Ok so........

    kept having dropt connection issues, but not surrounding Windows Update. Sometimes, it'd stay connected for 3 hrs. Sometimes 3 minutes was a feat.

    So the clean install and Win7 issues gave me an idea.

    I happened to have a spare and clean hard drive with XP SP3 installed on it. So, I slapped that bad boy in and fired her up. Guess what happened?


    The dropped connection issue during Windows Update re-appeared! Only this time, the fixes above didn't work. So, I'm thinking something hardware-related is wrong with the computer.
    That's precisely what I posted about a week ago

    And, finally, there may be an issue with the network card. Swapping network cards is not that difficult on most laptops so if you can test another one we could at least rule out that as the cause of these weird issues.
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  7. OneBadAcer
    Posts : 20
    Windows 7 Starter 32bit
    Thread Starter
       New #35

    unless you're referring to the wifi card, which isn't being used, then I don't know what you're talking about. the LAN port is built into the motherboard.
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  8. OneBadAcer
    Posts : 20
    Windows 7 Starter 32bit
    Thread Starter
       New #36

    can't find a Windows7 installer
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

 
Page 4 of 4 FirstFirst ... 234

  Related Discussions
System Restore doesn't work
in Backup and Restore

Good day, I went to do a backup after last W7 update. The external SATA drive was not recognized. Found it inactive and without a drive letter and set them. Unit works on other computers with a USB. Ran a sfc /scannow with errors that couldn't be corrected. Attempted a restore which after...
First time poster here. I'm running Win7 Home Premium 64bit. When I try to do a System Restore, it seems to run to completion, reboots the system and then issues the following message: "System Restore did not complete successfully. Your computer's system files and settings were not...
First, I feel like I'm so close (after many hours of struggling) to getting my system back but just one more major problem...Windows Update doesn't work. I need some expert advice. Second, sorry for the long, upcoming explanation but I think it is necessary to get meanful advice. Please be...
I have windows 7 on an acer aspire 5517. After the latest windows update KB2539636, the computer will not work except in safe mode. When in regular mode it freezes while trying to load the main page. We tried system restore multiple times and system restore failed. We tried multiple dates on...
System Restore doesn't work
in Backup and Restore

My Win 7 was installed in February 2010 and at first I could use System Restore without problems. However, after some time it stopped working due to unknown reasons and now when I try to do a System Restore it looks as if it is going to be OK, but when it restarts I see the following error message:...
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

 © Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:30.
Find Us