Windows Update not working.


  1. maximaldesign
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    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
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    Windows Update not working.


    Hi, i've been unable to do a windows update, it simply doesn't start and gives me an error message. When I tried SFC/SCANNOW in the command prompt, the scan completed and I got: Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files, but was unable to fix some of them. So that's about where I got to.
    Last edited by maximaldesign; 20 May 2012 at 13:10. Reason: misspelling
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  3. marsmimar
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    Win 7 Pro 64-bit
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    Hello maximaldesign and welcome to Seven Forums.

    It's recommended that the sfc /scannow be run from an elevated command prompt. If problems are found run the scan at least 3 times, rebooting in between each scan.

    SFC /SCANNOW Command - System File Checker

    You could also try the suggestions in these Microsoft articles.

    What is the System Update Readiness Tool?

    Troubleshoot problems with installing updates - WindowsUpdate_dt000

    Please post back if anyhting helped or not.
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