the latest windows update cannot be removed

[rick33]

Thanks
I get the list of installed updates
Right click the 10 jan 2019 one and select uninstall
then do a restart.
the file to be uninstalled is now gone but another one appears. this happened many times

the update numbers are in the image above - how can i make them clearer?

should i post the pic on a website?

 

[rick33]

https://www.************/photo/26I2Fghegm/windows_update_problem_copy.html

when i paste this into the address bar it works

 

[Ranger4]

It did not work for me.

If you wish to uninstall all the Updates that came in on 10 Jan, then you have to do each one, one after the other, until they are all gone. Then reboot the computer, you should not need to reboot after each one.

 

[rick33]

I guess it is understandable that you do not believe that a new one keeps appearing.
thanks

but i just deleted one. internet off. setting at download but let me choose....
and KB4103718 has appeared after the update dated 12 1 2019

 

[torchwood]

Hi Rick33,

1) change Windows Update to LET ME CHOOSE.
2) REBOOT
3) UN-install all those installed 10 jan
4) REBOOT
5) Open Windows update - RIGHT click on those problem ones - select Hide
6)REBOOT
7)Create Restore Point

Note the PREVIOUS restore points INCLUDE the problem updates - delete them


Roy

 

[rick33]

sadly windows does not do that!
KB3177467 - nothing happens when i right click 12 10 2018 is the date on it.
change Windows Update to LET ME CHOOSE. well it has been set that way since this problem started.
new ones still keep appearing! (even with internet off!
How do i delete the one that right click does nothing?
thanks for your help

This is on a windowsclub website
Microsoft explains why Windows 7 Update KB3177467 failed
looks interesting

looks like servicing stack updates were uninstallable
PC Repair Tool is this just a scam - or will it help? link was on the windows club page

 

[torchwood]

Hi Rick33,

That KB is a Servicing Stack update and once installed IS virtually uninstallable
MS keep changing the rules and its UN-HIDEABLE

IF this KB is NOT installed - future updates WILL fail, as it has become a pre-requisite
MS spotted that a lot of W7 users were only installing Security updates only.
It wasnt originally security see V1 this is V2. sneaky devils

Roy

 

[Paul Black]

MS spotted that a lot of W7 users were only installing Security updates only.
It wasnt originally security see V1 this is V2. Sneaky devils.

:banghead:

 

[rick33]

well it finally stopped adding updates - nothing now from 2019.
but system restore still does not work.
ideas anyone?
thanks

 

[Paul Black]

Hi Rick33,

Well it finally stopped adding updates - nothing now from 2019.
But system restore still does not work.
Ideas anyone?

Make sure you have System Restore turned on!

To change the amount of disk space used for System Restore Points:-

Click Start => Control Panel => System => System protection in the left hand pane.
Close the Control Panel => All Control Panel Items => System window.
Click C: to highlight it => click Configure.

Adjust the Max Usage: slider to how much disk space you want System Protection to use => click OK => click OK.

I hope this helps!

 

[rick33]

this is how it always is.
what do you think?
thanks
NOTE this laptop is only used for the internet. a separate laptop is for creative activities and never connects to the Internet

 

[torchwood]

Hi

That % is remarkably high, as you only Surf on it
So is the amount currently in use

I'd take it down to 10%.

It MIGHT be whats causing your problem. WU creates temporary files before it performs the actuall task, now if you've' not got enough spare space it WILL fail.


Roy

 

[rick33]

Thanks Roy, that is the opposite to what i was advised years ago!
was told to leave lots of room for system restore points!
as system restore no longer works, i suspect i will have to go back to factory specs.grooooooooon!

does this pic help?

 

[Paul Black]

Hi Rick33,

That % is remarkably high, as you only Surf on it.
So is the amount currently in use.
I'd take it down to 10%.

It MIGHT be whats causing your problem. WU creates temporary files before it performs the actuall task, now if you've' not got enough spare space it WILL fail.

Well it finally stopped adding updates - nothing now from 2019.
But system restore still does not work.

You could try changing the amount of disk space used for System Restore Points to 10% or 20%.

Click Start => Control Panel => System => System protection in the left hand pane.
Close the Control Panel => All Control Panel Items => System window.
Click C: to highlight it => click Configure.

Adjust the Max Usage: slider to how much disk space you want System Protection to use => click OK => click OK.

I hope this helps!

 

[rick33]

"Adjust the Max Usage: slider to how much disk space you want System Protection to use => click OK => click OK."
Is that the one that should be 20%?
thanks for your help

 

[Paul Black]

Hi Rick33,

"Adjust the Max Usage: slider to how much disk space you want System Protection to use => click OK => click OK."
Is that the one that should be 20%?

Yes, or what % you think is best!

 

[rick33]

thanks - for years it has been 70% !!
see pic above post 31

 

[rick33]

306gb has to be enough spare room for system restore don't you think?
thanks

 

[Paul Black]

Hi Rick33,

306gb has to be enough spare room for system restore don't you think?

Only you can decide what is enough room.

You could simplify this decision by looking at the amount of space a System Restore point uses. Then work out how many System Restore points you would actually need to be on the safe side!

Just a thought!

 

[Struggling7]

306gb has to be enough spare room for system restore don't you think?
thanks

If it helps to have comparison, I just checked mine and its set at 4% (34.24gb). Its always been fine and has never been changed since Win 7 installed.