Failing to update?

Hi,

Yes I have W7 SP1 on 2 DVDs, was just asking if that would make things simpler.

After W7 install before activating, 1st Windows6.1-KB3020369-x86 update and than 316 MB update correct..

Than activate and check for updates?

Not installing the 2 you mentioned before?

Thanks.



Edit:

In my last attempt using your method, got only 2 failed updates....what do you think...isn't that better?

Hi,

On the last 3 clean install and updating using your method, once got only 1 error at other times 3.

I perform a clean install till your suggested method.

Than install updates in batches.

1. .NET 4.5.1 in Recommended.

2. Than Frameworks in Recommended.

3. Next IE11.

4. All .NET SP 4 updates approx. 12.

5. Than SP1, windows malicious, Active Killibits.

6. Next all .NET 3.5.xx..aprox 24.

7. IE11 security update.

8. All W7 security updates.

Derek's suggested method.


Errors that I normally get are with 3 of the .NET 3.5.xx security updates OR with cumulative security update or IE11.

Its strange at times 1 error only at others 3-5?

Any suggestions, to avoid them?

Haven't installed W7 so many times in all my life as in the last 8 odd weeks.

If I get max. 5 errors is good enough, shall have a hassle free W7 for a few months?

Hoping to hear from you,

Best regards!

Errors with this KB 3042058.

and at other times with these 4, shown in attachment.

Thanks.

Brink's bat file method helps resolve them though..... Windows Update - Reset

Well to conclude, am going give it another try using your tried and tested method.

1 error is almost inevitable, only way to go avoid it using Brink's bat file method......

Shall wait for your reply or any input by Derek or Brink.

Best regards!


PS: have a look at the attachment, using Brink's bat file all 4 error giving updates got installed.



Edit:

Like posted earlier that's what MS support were trying to do but failing and not explaining either, wasting hrs.....

Hi,

Thanks appreciate it.

I did try...... either way get failed updates.

That one time was awesome with only 1 failed update, now am getting around 25.

ThrashZone, am gonna try 1 more time, this time all stock, without the 2 updates you suggested before activation and without initially installing the recommended updates .NET 4.5.2 and frameworks.

Install all 168 important in one go, and than shall install the recommended ones .NET 4.5.2 and frameworks....your thoughts.......cause all tried methods till now give failed updates so why not try this too?

I would than have a yardstick to know which gives the max failed ones.....

Which msconfig utility should I use to uncheck unrequired startup services like Logitech C910 cam etc, cause I don't have high end machines like yours......

Want to tweak some services like windows media player changed from running/auto to manual/stopped...your thoughts and what other unrequired services be changed to manual or disabled, IF running....

Another question, have 2 120 GB SSD, why the discrepancy in drive size, one show total 111 and the other 119 GB........

Hoping to hear your expert views.

Best regards!



I had a feeling windows was more user friendly vs. Linus.......