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Windows Update Service not installed error: 0x80070424
PC 64bit
Windows 7 home premium
Windows Update does not work
What I did for diagnose and solving the problem:
1. Tried installing System Update Readiness Tool (SURT)
received
"Installer encountered an error: 0x80070424 The Specified service does not exist as an installed service"
2. SFC Scan
Command Prompt
Run as Administrator
sfc /scannow
Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations
3. Windows Update
Via Start/Configuration: Windows Update
Error: Windows update cannot check for updates, because the service is not running. You may need to restart your computer. (no error code)
Restarting pc does not help.
4. CBS.zip
The CBS log created by sfc /scannow is attached
5. Checking services:
Run: Services.msc
The windows update service is not in the list
Any tip / advice appreciated.
Jeff