Windows Updates will run forever and svchost


  1. styler2go
    Posts : 3
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    Windows Updates will run forever and svchost


    Hello,

    I have a freshly installed (NOT YET ACTIVATED, i want to try it before buying) Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 x64.
    The first thing i noticed was, that there is a process "svchost" which takes 25% CPU load (That's 100% for the first core) and 1,4GB RAM. What can cause this?

    The other problem i encountered was, that i can't install Windows Update, .Net Framework 4.0 or "WinFuture Update Packs". Generally, have the feeling that it's anything deeper in Windows.

    Can anyone help me on that problem?
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  3. Layback Bear
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    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
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    Welcome to our forum styler2go.

    Where did you get your copy of Windows 7 Ultimate?

    Do you have the proper COA key to activate Windows 7?
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  4. styler2go
    Posts : 3
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    Hello,

    as i said, i don't have any key yet. The ISO file is the official Microsoft ISO image.
    Windows is not activated. I am just considering to buy it.

    Is it a problem to download updates without activating/buying it first?

    Greetings,
    styler2go
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  6. NoelDP
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    Win 7 x64 Home Premium (and x86 VirtualBox VM)/Win10
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    Technically, it's a breach of the licensing terms - but MS turns a blind eye to it as a rule.
    Bear in mind that Win10 is cheaper - at least for the initial purchase - and a more up-to-date OS.
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  7. Layback Bear
    Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
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    What I'm asking is; where did you get your official Windows 7 Ultimate ISO.

    The reason I ask is their are some places that claim to have a official ISO and they are not. If they are not you will have all kinds of problems.

    A bad ISO will keep you in problems until you are collecting Social Security and maybe longer.
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  8. LT Mike
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    Windows 7 Home 64bit
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    Exacly the same problem, original Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit fresh install on Dell N5010. Activated and updated till SP1. After that, same symptoms with svchost and endless checking for updates without any result.

    Help help help!
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  10. styler2go
    Posts : 3
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    I had the update search running for around 8 hours and then it finally gave a result (130 updates).

    Maybe just let it run through the night and check back when you wake up!
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