Solved Unable to Update Windows, run MSU files, or update .NET Framework

[ROBO731]

I just did a clean install of Windows 7 Home Premium with SP1. After installing the servicing stack update (KB 3020369) and the convenience rollup (KB 3125574) Windows update searches for updates indefinitely, to no avail. I am unable to run any MSU files to update manually, they get stuck at "Searching for updates on this computer..." And I am also unable to install the .NET Framework.

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
You need to manually install this one too KB3172605
Download links are on post #2 here
windows update

 

[ROBO731]

Thank you, that did it. I had seen that post, I guess I missed the part about that third update.