Windows Update cannot currently check for updates.....

Not sure how old this post is (didn't look) but this solved my problems to thank a bunch!

also i singed up for this fourm now!

Perfect! Thanks!!!!!!!

Four Cs said:

NoelDP said:

Try this BEFORE anything else!

Open Windows Updates
click on Change Settings
change your option to Never Update.
Click Apply
Close Windows Updates

Now open Windows Updates again
Click on Change Settings
Change the settings to your preference.
Click Apply, and close Windows Update

Now open Windows Updates, and Check for Updates

See what happens.

Excellent advice!!!! This fixed the issue. Thanks for posting

NoelDP said:

Try this BEFORE anything else!

Open Windows Updates
click on Change Settings
change your option to Never Update.
Click Apply
Close Windows Updates

Now open Windows Updates again
Click on Change Settings
Change the settings to your preference.
Click Apply, and close Windows Update

Now open Windows Updates, and Check for Updates

See what happens.

This worked for me! Thanks!!!

NoelDP said:

Try this BEFORE anything else!

Open Windows Updates
click on Change Settings
change your option to Never Update.
Click Apply
Close Windows Updates

Now open Windows Updates again
Click on Change Settings
Change the settings to your preference.
Click Apply, and close Windows Update

Now open Windows Updates, and Check for Updates

See what happens.

Thank you so much for this.
It saved me from renaming Software Distribution and the other folder which I don't remember the name of. (Which first method didn't work for me, so I would have had to go for second, which would erase my download history etc.)

This is why I love this forum.
I can check the internet, Microsoft, etc., but the best answer is always here!
Thank you so much folks!
You are great!

NoelDP said:

Try this BEFORE anything else!

Open Windows Updates
click on Change Settings
change your option to Never Update.
Click Apply
Close Windows Updates

Now open Windows Updates again
Click on Change Settings
Change the settings to your preference.
Click Apply, and close Windows Update

Now open Windows Updates, and Check for Updates

See what happens.

Thanks Noel! This worked for me. Any idea what causes this?

e4rthquake said:

Not sure how old this post is (didn't look) but this solved my problems to thank a bunch!

also i singed up for this fourm now!

Ditto.