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Windows Update Problem. And, Questions Re SP1 & Drivers
Hello,
Re-installed a new HD after original one conked out.
Most things work after re-install.
Running the 64 bit version of W7.
a. Thought I would go to Windows Update, and see if there was anything to update now that I did the re-install.
Windows Update will not function, for some reason.
Msg. says; "Windows Update cannot currently check for updates because the Service is not running. You may need to restart your computer"
I looked in Services, and for the line that says Windows Update, it shows "Started"
What's the problem, do you think ?
b. Thought also that it would be a good idea to re-install the Service Pack update for W7, called SP1, I think.
From their site, it shows about a dozen download options.
Have no idea which is the one to use (I have the 64 bit version of Windows)
Which download on their site should I use, please ?
Looks like a formidable task to update with SP1. How necessary is it really ?
c. Is there a simple way to check if all the Windows Drivers that are required are really installed ? If not, what should I do ?
Thanks for help,
Bob