Solved svchost.exe High CPU usage 98% of at least one CPU.

[ThrashZone]

Looks like website issue might have to get it from the catalog
Microsoft Update Catalog

 

[Callender]

Okay your path is wrong. "Full path to" is meant to be replaced with the full patch to the downloaded installer. You can get the path by "Shift+right clicking" on the installer file then choose "Copy as path"

Paste that path into this command line:

start /wait "" "%SystemRoot%\system32\wusa.exe" "Full Path To" /quiet /norestart

Replace Full Path to with the copied path but include one set of quotes.

As for DavidE's suggestion - I was coming to that but personally I reckon it's best to go through the other steps first.

 

[Callender]

Install KB3161608, it has a fix for Windows Update Client
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3161608

I reckon it's best to get the other updates sorted out first but who knows. On my home based machine that update installed in less than 5 minutes but on my work based machine it took more than an hour for the reboot to complete.

Isn't it also required to check that KB3020639 has been installed before going ahead?

Download KB3020369
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3020369

and KB3161608
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3161608

.

 

[Callender]

Looks like website issue might have to get it from the catalog
Microsoft Update Catalog

Ditto on that. I've downloaded it from there twice now. Note: Need to use Internet Explorer to download.

 

[Callender]

Here are link for use with Internet Explorer:

Microsoft Update Catalog

RE: KB3161608

Can't find the update currently it does not seem to be available.

 

[Callender]

RE: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3161608.

I've seen this happen before. Suggest checking again in a few hours or even wait until tomorrow to see if it becomes available for download again.

 

[Callender]

I've seen this happen before. Suggest checking again in a few hours or even wait until tomorrow to see if it becomes available for download again.

Reference to previous download an update issue:

http://www.sevenforums.com/windows-...-i-cant-download-kb3135445-manual-update.html

It works for that one now. But it's not the update required in this case - just posted as an example.

 

[ThrashZone]

Nope looks as though KB3161608 has been replaced,
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3172605
Downloads are not live yet so try tomorrow or later tonight :/

 

[Callender]

Nope looks as though KB3161608 has been replaced,
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3172605
Downloads are not live yet so try tomorrow or later tonight :/

Cheers! Possibly still need to install https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3161608 first.

Sorry I meant possibly install this one first: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3020369

Will have to test it tomorrow.

Logic is:

kb3020369 required before installing pulled update kb3161608 so I guess that kb3020369 is still going to be required before installing the replacement for kb3161608. I could be wrong!

 

[DavidE]

Let us know what you find out about this Chris.
If you're right about needing KB3161608 for this update, then the KB3172605 Prerequisites info is wrong.
I can't test it, i am fully updated including both KB's, but that info could help others.

Screen snip source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3172605

 

[Callender]

Okay I installed kb3172605 without removing kb3161608. It's too early to tell if there are any problems but I have not noticed any issues yet.

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[Callender]

Update: Removed kb3161608 then installed kb3172605 on my machine at work. (Not same machine as above) Seems okay.

EDIT:
KB3020639 was not installed on my work machine but is installed on my home machine.

Both machines work in terms of searching for and downloading Windows Updates with little delay.

The only difference:

On my work machine there are no update notifications in system tray "Click here to see which updates were installed" for example.

I do get those notifications on my machine at home.

 

[mitchell65]

Well I have just got back to this and am so confused you wouldn't believw it. Not sure whether to go ahead now! As I was having trouble downloding the recommended updates I thought I might try to download them on my laptop then save them to a stick and install from that! Is that feasible and what should be my next move? I have done nothing since post #18
HAve just tried downloading one of the updates to my laptop but get the same "Can't Find Page" mssage as before! Even more confused now!

 

[Callender]

If you want to skip everything and just install the latest Windows Update Client as others have done you can download and install this update:

MS Update Catalog KB3172065

Add the update to basket then view basket and download.

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Use Internet Explorer to download it into a folder on your desktop then install it by opening that folder and double clicking on the downloaded file. A reboot will be needed after installation.

Once installed and rebooted keep an eye on Task Manager and wait for svchost.exe (netsvcs) and trustedinstaller.exe process to finish. That might take time. Then run a manual check for updates.

 

[Callender]

You need to use Internet Explorer to download from the link I just posted.

 

[mitchell65]

Thanks for the fast response. I have got this far but the search has been going on for over ten minutes! Is this normal?

 

[mitchell65]

Looking further into this problem I found this. Seems one update got cancelled and three failed. Could this be part of the problem?

 

[Callender]

RE: Installer taking forever. Try stoppping Windows Update Service via services.msc

Start> Run

type

services.msc

Press Enter

Scroll down to Windows Update Service and stop it. Then install the update.

RE: Failed updates. Try downloading the standalone installers for those from MS Update Catalogue or alternatively wait until KB3172065 has installed. After a reboot and update check see what shows up in the list of available updates.

 

[ThrashZone]

Yep the easiest way to manually install an update is to download it anywhere then disconnect from the internet then run it

With failed updates you might want to reset the update history and services with Shawn's option 3
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/91738-windows-update-reset.html

 

[mitchell65]

Thank you. Success. I have installed KB3172065.
All four of the failed and cancelled update are in the "Updates Available" after a manual check. Will attempt installing, should i delete the faile ones first?