Solved Get Microsoft Update on Windows 7 in 2023

[Koen01]

I just installed a fresh copy of Windows 7 Ultimate on an old laptop I found in my cupboard. I used Legacy Update to restore functionality of Windows update and I've patched Windows updates to end of life. There's a link within Windows Update which supposedly allows me to activate Microsoft Update but when I click that link, it just takes me to a website which tells me to access Windows Update from the start menu. It does nothing more.
Is there a way to activate Microsoft Update on Windows 7 in 2023? I've searched all over the internet but it's been no help to me.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks

 

[flavallee]

Do a clean install of Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit, then run the 817 MB size Simplix UpdatePack7R2 23.7.12 pack, then install the necessary device drivers.

The operating system will be good to go and will be up to date to July 2023.

https://update7.simplix.info/UpdatePack7R2.exe

 

[torchwood]

Hi

please check you have these 3 updates
KB4474419, KB3138612 and KB4490628,

if they are present, then run this tool
https://www.sevenforums.com/attachm...vation-issue-posting-instructions-mgadiag.exe

copy/paste the results

 

[Koen01]

Hi
please check you have these 3 updates
KB4474419, KB3138612 and KB4490628,

The third update (KB4490628) is not english. does this matter?

 

[torchwood]

its multilingual so NO

 

[Koen01]

Do a clean install of Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit, then run the 817 MB size Simplix UpdatePack7R2 23.7.12 pack, then install the necessary device drivers.

The operating system will be good to go and will be up to date to July 2023.

https://update7.simplix.info/UpdatePack7R2.exe

This tool works very well for updating to end of life, but still doesn't solve my issue, I'm not receiving Microsoft Updates, only Windows Updates. So if I install MS Office, I won't receive updates for it

 

[Volume Z]

Installing Microsoft Office will enable Microsoft Update.

 

[Koen01]

Installing Microsoft Office will enable Microsoft Update.

Not for me it hasn't

 

[Volume Z]

Install Microsoft Security Essentials.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5201

 

[MisterEd]

Did you install Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Office 2010?

 

[tcsenter]

Also Silverlight plug-in will enable updates for Microsoft products, if you check the box to enable updates during installation.

 

[lukewt1017]

Try Legacy Update. Legacy Update is available for download at Legacy Update: Get back online, activate, and install updates on your legacy Windows PC. You will need Service Pack 1 of Windows 7 first, however.

 

[flavallee]

The thread starter has not replied back to anyone since July 26th, so any further comments and advice is probably a waste of time.

 

[lukewt1017]

Download the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.
There was a tutorial that helped me fix it on YouTube but I don't remember where it was located at, so you might want to search on YouTube.

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Have you installed the Windows 7 Update Advisor? That software may help.

 

[JacobyBarr]

I’ve been in a similar situation with an old laptop running Windows 7. Unfortunately, getting Microsoft Update to work on Windows 7 in 2023 can be tricky since official support ended.

 

[SIW2]

it is now 2024

 

[michael diemer]

Ah, cut the guy a break, we all make typos! (I do it at least once in every sentence).

 

[JacobyBarr]

I’ve been in a similar situation with an old laptop running Windows 7. Unfortunately, getting Microsoft Update to work on Windows 7 in 2023 can be tricky since official support ended.

You might have better luck using third-party tools like WSUS Offline Update, which can help you download and install updates. Another option is checking out bnh software for reviews and guides on maintaining older systems. They often have helpful tips for situations like this.