S*l*o*w updates

[runedog]

Can anyone suggest a method of speeding-up the installation of Win7 updates?

I have a fast processor, 12gig of RAM, I am running Win7 Pro x64 but the install/configuaration of Win7 updates is taking days to complete? Luckily, I can log into Windows but during the day/ bootup and shutdown the PC takes ages doing the updating etc.

As usual, many thanks for your help.

 

[NoelDP]

Make sure that you have the correct drivers installed - specifically the chipset drivers.
This sounds as if you may be having problems with hardware - have you checked the Event Viewer or Performance Monitor for issues?

 

[runedog]

Thanks very much for your input Noel, appreciated.

I have all my drivers up-to-date

have you checked the Event Viewer or Performance Monitor for issues?

No, I haven't done this yet, will get onto it.

I have just updated the firmware on my SSD as this was causing 'freezing' issues but this seems to have sorted that.

Thanks again.

 

[runedog]

All seems fine as far as I can assertain. Have checked my chipset drivers and they are up-to-date.

 

[linnemeyerhere]

runedog,
I was going to suggest the purchase of an SSD but as you have one then the excellent suggestion of double checking all key driver updates, bios updates and hardware firmware updates is a sound idea. I'm glad things a moving quicker but it does seem that even the internet download speeds of these occasionally huge updates also play a role. Sometimes it a good time to go get a cuppa !

 

[NoelDP]

What other software is installed and running at startup?
Is the System disk drive running properly ? (check Device Manager for the Drive itself, and the controller)

 

[runedog]

Thanks linnemeyerhere and Noel for getting back.

As mentioned previously, all drivers up-to-date and SSD running fine according to Device Manager. I upgraded the firmware on the SSD only yesterday.

Thanks again lads

 

[runedog]

Ah sorry Noel, at startup I have latest Bitdefender as I've changed from Kaspersky and I also have started running MalwareBytes.

Cheers

 

[NoelDP]

Ah - did you run the Kaserspy cleanup tool after uninstalling it, and BEFORE installing BitDefender??
(personally, I think that was a retrograde step, but to each their own!)
Removal tool for Kaspersky Lab products
residuals can cause problems such as you are seeing - you will also need to run similar tools for any other AV you have had installed on that machine.

 

[runedog]

Ah - did you run the Kaserspy cleanup tool after uninstalling it, and BEFORE installing BitDefender??
(personally, I think that was a retrograde step, but to each their own!)

Thank you Noel, again for your time.

Having only just re-installed Windows, I never loaded Kaspersky Internet Suite with my subscription only having three weeks to run and most reviews seem to say Bitdefender is better??? Don't you believe this is so?

Your comments on this would be welcome.

Also, what software would you personally recommend for defence against malware and would you recommend anything for keeping the registry in good order? I have used 10bit for years for both jobs but many on here say 10bit can be rogue software?

Thanks Noel.

 

[NoelDP]

I find that everybody has their own idea of what an AV should do or be - I take a fairly minimalist approach, and refuse to install any of the Suites, for reasons of bloat and complexity.
As a result, I run using MSE as the only realtime protection - and MalwareBytes as a once-a-week scanner (both have the advantage of being free <g>)


As far as IOBot software is concerned, I consider it to be malware - it's quite obvious that the authors have no concern over the well-being of the systems on which it is run.

ALL Registry 'cleaners' are dangerous - as are all Registry 'Optimisers' - and should be consigned to the recycle bin ASAP after undoing any damage they've already commited.
They all rely on databses which are out of date before they are released, and have insufficient data to make the sort of decisions that editing the registry requires.
The Windows Registry is generally quite capable of looking after its own welfare, and needs no pruning in general use.
On occasions, specific editing tools may be a good idea (such as ones to root out the dregs of a particular AV), but generally it should be left well alone.
The more often a 'Cleaner' is used, the more likely it is to bollix the system in some way.
I've never used a 'Cleaner' except either to troubleshoot problems which it has caused, or as a quick-and-dirty search utility, from which I then MANUALLY make such change as may be required.
I have seen too many systems sufferering from the ravages of such malware to allow them free reign on any PC.

 

[runedog]

Thank you Noel, very informative and most welcome. I will go along with your recommendations.

 

[M1GU31]

Have you tried testing your internet speed to see if it's a internet problem?Can test it at speedtest.net
Could be a possibility, anyways I would try resetting my router by unplugging it from the power for around 2mins and then plugging it back in. Seems to help me when my internet just decides to be sluggish.

 

[runedog]

Thank you Mig31, I appreciate that although my internet speed seems good.

 

[The Howling Wolves]

Getting back to original request on how to speed up the 7 updates.....
1. Uncheck the automatic download of updates
2. Download and install the smaller files first(may ask you to reboot so say OK)
3 Download and install each large file separately(again it may ask you to reboot)

I have done this for the last 2 years and found it may take time but have not one error in downloading updates.
Just my way of doing business...Others may have another approach.
Haste makes Waste!
THW

 

[runedog]

Thank you for that THW (brilliant name BTW, I love wolves being a GSD man for over 40 years) Thanks for your time buddy.