Windows 7 Updates - Service not running

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  1. SIW2
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    Try changing the settings first to Never Check .ok, then to the one highlighted in the screenie below>ok.

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  3. JustApril
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    Updates are now downloading! There are lots of them and I am going to bed. MANY MANY THANKS!! I will post again in AM if I don't see "Downloads Complete" . You all are awesome!
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  4. JustApril
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    PS - hope it's ok to keep thread open overnight....
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  6. SIW2
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       New #14

    Yes, the thread will stay open.

    Seems your updates are working ok now.
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  7. JustApril
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    Updates is now working fine! Again many thanks!!
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