Solved Windows Update will not update and I've tried multiple fixes

[Cyber Coach]

This is interesting. jeff3211 had responded to my original post and mentioned he followed your stuff on the first page of this thread. He then went on to mention the date and whether the CMOS battery should be replaced. Finally he mention about a failed Win 10 install and the potential need to set a registry entry. In my previous post I was asking which registry entry in Windows 7 needs to be reset for a failed win 10 install. jeff3211 posting is now gone from this thread.

Thanks for further info Thrashzone. (and jeff3211) I'm picking up machine on Friday and bringing it home. From there I will follow the instructions.

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
I'll be around here Saturday but Sunday I'll be at my mom's house most of the afternoon
If you have any issues post this information in a new thread
Windows Genuine and Activation Issue Posting Instructions

 

[Cyber Coach]

Solved. Followed process. KB3020369 was installed. Manually installed KB3172605, immediately the checking process worked, took 5 minutes to determine missing patches. When all was done I ran SFC. No integrity violations. Booted and checked for updates multiple times. Checking and installation working 100%.

Thank you.

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
You're welcome mate
Cheers.

 

[Cyber Coach]

I'm back. This time for my machine. I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate. I went nuclear today, I've been avoiding this rebuild for months.
Clean install from store bought CD. Installed and updated as per normal, loaded all my drivers. Things were progressing well, I declined on installing optional language packs. I was informed I needed Service Pack 1. I installed successfully. Next pass at updates I was informed I needed new Update Agent. Okayed and installed successfully. Last mod to go in, now in endless "Checking for Updates".

Having just experienced this loop on friends machine I came back and ran the game plan. Stopped Windows Update service, installed KB3020369 successfully, restarted and installed KB3172605 successfully and restarted.

Ran check for updates, within minutes found 165 Important and 104 optional. Now most of the optional updates are these language packs I had hidden previously.

Question, do I need to install language packs to avoid future problems? Strange that on a clean install I ran into issues. Even stranger they are back. I have not run the Windows Update Reset - Option 3 mentioned in ThrashZone's opening post of this thread.

Thank you for any help or advice you can offer.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

mm what I don't get is that you bought a store copy yet it didn't have SP1 on it. Now I might be terribly wrong but the pre SP1 copies were when 7 first came out I remember because I bought 7 on a few occasions without SP1. Most copies these days come with SP1 onboard

In any case I being no expert do not see why you should have to install language packs?? seems very odd.

Now not wanting to sound strange but is there a reason you are running Ultimate?

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
Indeed you could of saved a lot of time by using more current installation media with sp1 already on it
Microsoft Windows and Office ISO Download Tool

Language packs well most I believe are optional so it all depends on the persons needs
Clean install you might of tried this instead seeing this thread is really for an older existing install
windows update

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Hi,
Indeed you could of saved a lot of time by using more current installation media with sp1 already on it
Microsoft Windows and Office ISO Download Tool

Language packs well most I believe are optional so it all depends on the persons needs
Clean install you might of tried this instead seeing this thread is really for an older existing install
windows update

Basically what I meant TZ seems an awful lot of work for a lot of grief.

 

[Cyber Coach]

Thanks all. When I said I went nuclear I was re-installing. Bought my copy in March 2011, no SP1 on disk. Can't answer why Ultimate, likely was told it had some feature I could use later and I took the bait.

Thanks on language packs, I don't need so I will hide again. I posted on this thread as I was stuck updating, almost posted on Clean install thread as my installed stop with an error 0x8007003 file not found. Checked cables and restarted. Long story with Asus P8P67 MB.

I had read about an ISO to shorten the rebuild but couldn't get answers on the patches they left out, wasn't sure what they did or why I might need. My internet speed is really good so I just let the process run.

Thanks again.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Ok mate that makes more sense I think you like a lot of other probably thought the Ultimate was like a buying a Rolls Royce car instead of a Toyota both will take you places the former in just a bit more style and comfort

Myself have had Home Premium for most of my stuff unless the machine came with Pro and really even that has no advantage to the average Joe like me.

As for the updates personally I don't worry about them too much if they download and install ok if not then I just leave them depends on what they are patching. The ones I concentrate on are the Office based ones and .NET .

That error comes with a few hits see this error code 0x8007002 and 0x8007003 - Microsoft Community

The ISO well I use it wherever I do an install even if I have the original media because it is the freshest version unless I am terribly wrong..

 

[boatNsun]

THANKS - Problem solved (at least for now)

Downloaded and installed the two updates and my Windows Updater started working again after being lost in the wilderness for the last three months. I had similar problems back in February, fixed them thanks to advice on this forum, but for some reason this summer the problem reappeared. But now the updates are downloading and installing as they are supposed to. Thanks to all the experts and others who take the time to put helpful information on this forum. I really appreciate your dedication.

 

[Goodbhoy]

3) Make sure KB3020369 is installed if not manually install it this is the main article page with all versions,
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3020369


I was running windows 10 and my hard drive died a few months back.
I bought a larger HDD and reinstalled everything back to windows 10 and everything worked great.
A few days ago, the laptop got corrupted somehow and I had to reinstall windows 7.

Now I can't windows update to work at all.
I am taking this thread slowly.

Firstly, I set windows update to never update and rebooted.
I checked that KB3020369 wasn't installed. (It wasn't)

I downloaded the file.
When I try to run the file I get the fault "Installer encountered an error 0xc8000247"

So I can't even get past the first hurdle.

Any help and advice please?

Thanks

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi and welcome to SevenForums,
Please take note of post #2 on page 1 again and make sure the windows update service is stopped and switched to Manual before attempting to manually install any updates
Windows Update will not update and I've tried multiple fixes

Any issues you should post the report in a new thread
Windows Genuine and Activation Issue Posting Instructions

 

[Cyber Coach]

I know I don’t have a lot of expertise on this board but as I’m part of this thread I thought I might jump in. First the guys and gals here are really helpful. If this post needs to be moved please do so.

Regarding Goodbhoy post, #52 in this thread. Goodbhoy mentioned his installation of Windows 10 became corrupt and was forced back to Windows 7. In this situation I would first ensure two things, one your memory is clear of errors and the Harddrive does not have any bad sectors. You did not mention any diagnostics, if they are done skip down a couple of paragraphs.

I would boot with memtest86+ found here Memtest86+ - Advanced Memory Diagnostic Tool and run a memory test for at least four hours and if I had the resources I would do I complete full format of the installed hdd on another machine to ensure there are no sector errors overlooked by a quick format. (Data copied off.)

Then I would skip the Windows 7 install unless that is your targeted environment. If you plan to run Win 10 you are going to need to install Windows 10. Not sure if there is an upgrade path in Windows 7 but as you have to install fresh why not go directly to Windows 10.

You can get the correct version of Windows 10 here Access Denied 10 and can create the USB to install it in one go. When asked, do a clean install, no repairs or upgrades. If you have been running Windows 10 for anytime your license, which sounds like it was originally 7, has been fingerprinted on the MS servers and it will activate your Windows 10.

 

[Goodbhoy]

Firstly, thanks for taking the time to reply and for your assistance.

Then I would skip the Windows 7 install unless that is your targeted environment. If you plan to run Win 10 you are going to need to install Windows 10. Not sure if there is an upgrade path in Windows 7 but as you have to install fresh why not go directly to Windows 10.

You can get the correct version of Windows 10 here Access Denied 10 and can create the USB to install it in one go. When asked, do a clean install, no repairs or upgrades. If you have been running Windows 10 for anytime your license, which sounds like it was originally 7, has been fingerprinted on the MS servers and it will activate your Windows 10.

The link you provided doesn't seem to work.
I didn't realise you could do that.

It was a Windows 7 machine to start with then upgraded to Windows 10.
As Windows 10 is no longer free and I only had a set of Windows 7 disks, I assumed that I had no alternative but to go back to Windows 7.

Is that correct.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

As Windows 10 is no longer free and I only had a set of Windows 7 disks, I assumed that I had no alternative but to go back to Windows 7.

No mate unless I am terribly wrong you can still get 10 free since you did upgrade from 7 to 10 when it was a free upgrade because it would have "used" your 7 code for want of a better term to activate 10 that would have been the generic key.


The ISO can be got from here HeiDoc.net: The Technology Treasure Chest just be sure of what version you are downloading and if it were me I would also download a spare 7 ISO of whatever version you already had.

Now I do stand to be corrected on this though and you could post a thread on the sister 10 forum regarding what you can and cannot do now - see the Ten Forum listed at the top of the thread page - you just need to sign on like here to access it .

As a by the by I did the upgrade on three of my machines and all have the key for 7 and 10 embedded so that I can flip in a drive with either system on it and use that OS Again I stand to be corrected.

 

[Goodbhoy]

As Windows 10 is no longer free and I only had a set of Windows 7 disks, I assumed that I had no alternative but to go back to Windows 7.

No mate unless I am terribly wrong you can still get 10 free since you did upgrade from 7 to 10 when it was a free upgrade because it would have "used" your 7 code for want of a better term to activate 10 that would have been the generic key.


The ISO can be got from here HeiDoc.net: The Technology Treasure Chest just be sure of what version you are downloading and if it were me I would also download a spare 7 ISO of whatever version you already had.

Now I do stand to be corrected on this though and you could post a thread on the sister 10 forum regarding what you can and cannot do now - see the Ten Forum listed at the top of the thread page - you just need to sign on like here to access it .

As a by the by I did the upgrade on three of my machines and all have the key for 7 and 10 embedded so that I can flip in a drive with either system on it and use that OS Again I stand to be corrected.

Thanks for that.

Just downloading Windows 10 now.
I will see what happens.

 

[Cyber Coach]

Here is the corrected link. For some reason a space was added between windows and 10. May have to copy and paste. This code is right from MS

Access Denied

Not sure why legal link to legal activity is "Accessed Denied". Need to copy and paste. I will re-read rules. Search windows 10 media creator. Only use Microsoft site.

In essence you are not getting Windows 10 for free. You gave up your Windows 7 license and MS will continue to provide software. Your machine was fingerprinted in the process so they know who does and doesn't have a license.

(Modified) MS is still offering a free upgrade to 10 for those using "Assistive Technologies" who qualify. Search Microsoft and Assistive. Just make sure you get to a MS site. Sorry about bad link in first post.

 

[MoxieMomma]

Hi:

MS is still offering a free upgrade to 10 for those using "Assistive Technologies" and they don't even ask questions. Search Microsoft and Assistive. Just make sure you get to a MS site. Sorry about bad link in first post.

To be clear, this offer is ONLY for those persons using "Assistive Technologies".
Use by anyone else doing so because s/he missed the extensive offer period for the Win7/8 "free" upgrade would be considered fraud or piracy.
(I am NOT at all saying that such fraud applies in this particular case. I only mention it for anyone else casually viewing this thread.)

Cheers,
MM

 

[Goodbhoy]

Now downloaded the Windows 10 upgrade.
Everything SEEMS to be operating correctly.