Windows Update


  1. greshoff
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    Windows Update


    I am running windows7 ultimate. When I try to use windows update I get an error message:

    Windows update cannot currently check for updates, because the service is not running. You may need to restart your computer.

    I have checked the services and windows update service is running, needless to say I have restarted the computer, any ideas on how to get windows update working again? It was working fine earlier today. I have replaced the hard drive and put back an image of the old drive but I cant see how this would affect windows update.

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  3. marsmimar
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    Win 7 Pro 64-bit
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    Hello greshoff and welcome to the Forum.

    Have a look here:

    Troubleshoot problems with installing updates

    Please post back if this doesn't help.
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