Windows Update will not update and I've tried multiple fixes

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  1. Posts : 20,583
    Win-7-Pro64bit 7-H-Prem-64bit
       #91

    DBX said:
    Now.... What do I do for Windows 8.1 ????

    .
    Hi and you're welcome,
    8.1 well see this site they still have downloads there for 8.1 updating issues
    Search for Windows Updates takes forever? - A possible solution
    Which is basically the security only update
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3205400
    Or monthly rollup
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3205401

    Code:
    http://wu.krelay.de/en/
    If you're referring to a clean install of 8.1
    MS has a the same deal that applies to windows 7's unofficial sp2 too
    Simplifying updates for Windows 7 and 8.1
    Simplifying updates for Windows 7 and 8.1 – Windows for IT Pros
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  2. Posts : 69
    Win 7
       #92

    ThrashZone said:
    Hi and welcome to SevenForums,
    Sounds like a older existing install and you were not clean installing win-7 ?

    1) When manually installing updates you need to switch your update settings to Never check for updates and restart the machine first.
    Windows Update Settings - Change

    2) After restart verify that the windows update service is not running if it is Stop and switch to Manual apply and okay.
    Attachment 391878

    3) Make sure KB3020369 is installed if not manually install it this is the main article page with all versions,
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3020369
    Attachment 391954

    4) which version of windows do you have installed 32 bit or 64 bit,
    System Type - 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64)

    These other links do prompt you to download as soon as you click on them just to give you a heads up :)
    KB3020369

    4b) download links,
    Win-7 32 bit
    https://download.microsoft.com/downl...020369-x86.msu

    Win-7 64 bit
    https://download.microsoft.com/downl...020369-x64.msu

    5) Then manually install KB3172605 main article page with all versions,
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3172605

    KB3172605 download links,
    Win-7 32 bit
    https://download.microsoft.com/downl...172605-x86.msu

    Win-7 64 bit
    https://download.microsoft.com/downl...172605-x64.msu

    6) After switch your windows update and service settings back to what you had prior and manually check for updates and the rest should show up shortly.

    7) After all of the above is completed you can use Option 3 below to reset all of the windows updates components
    Windows Update - Reset
    Thanks for this!
    Now my rig is back in business again, KB3172605 was missing...
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  3. Posts : 1
    Windows 7 32-bit Home Premium
       #93

    Windows Update fix


    I was dealing with Windows Update not working for over a week , after replacing my Motherboard and reloading my Windows 7-32-bit Home Premium Operating system. I was speaking with one of the Techs at Fry's Electronics who gave me 3 files to download and install and haven't had a problem since. #1 KB3125574 #2 KB3020369 #3 KB3172605. Problem Solved..
    gwwv said:
    I have Windows 7 Home Premium, 64 bit OS. I have researched multiple "fixes" on this site, and still cannot get it to function properly.
    Some of the patches are using a Standalone Installer. When they are engaged, it searches for updated files, and that's all it does.
    Can anyone assist me in fixing this situation.

    I have a Dell Inspiron Laptop. It's about 5 years old.

    Thanks!
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  4. Posts : 314
    W7 premium 64
       #94

    ThrashZone said:
    Hi and welcome to SevenForums,
    Sounds like a older existing install and you were not clean installing win-7 ?

    1) When manually installing updates you need to switch your update settings to Never check for updates and restart the machine first.
    Windows Update Settings - Change

    2) After restart verify that the windows update service is not running if it is Stop and switch to Manual apply and okay.
    Attachment 391878

    3) Make sure KB3020369 is installed if not manually install it this is the main article page with all versions,
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3020369
    Attachment 391954

    4) which version of windows do you have installed 32 bit or 64 bit,
    System Type - 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64)

    These other links do prompt you to download as soon as you click on them just to give you a heads up :)
    KB3020369

    4b) download links,
    Win-7 32 bit
    https://download.microsoft.com/downl...020369-x86.msu

    Win-7 64 bit
    https://download.microsoft.com/downl...020369-x64.msu

    5) Then manually install KB3172605 main article page with all versions,
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3172605

    KB3172605 download links,
    Win-7 32 bit
    https://download.microsoft.com/downl...172605-x86.msu

    Win-7 64 bit
    https://download.microsoft.com/downl...172605-x64.msu

    6) After switch your windows update and service settings back to what you had prior and manually check for updates and the rest should show up shortly.

    7) After all of the above is completed you can use Option 3 below to reset all of the windows updates components
    Windows Update - Reset
    I had started my own thread and was referred to this thread. Having the same issue of not getting updates installed. Followed everything through, with already having KB3020369 installed. However, your step 5 says to install KB3172605. I searched my machine and it does not have this. When attempting to install it states not applicable to my machine. Do I need this file? Thank you
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  5. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #95

    ICIT2LOL said:
    Hmm Thrash wonder how many others do that?? and personally now the furor of the 10 upgrading stuff has died away I have given up worrying about downloading updates because I honestly do not know what they do specifically without having to look them up and I have better fish to fry.

    Burt we still see people worrying about updates downloading or rather not downloading and I wonder why unless of course it is after a clean install. I would rather hope that the new ISO's we can get access to now are already "updated" so to speak.
    Without any use
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  6. Posts : 20,583
    Win-7-Pro64bit 7-H-Prem-64bit
       #96

    Hi,
    You might of used the wrong bit version ?
    I would personally start over now knowing the updates to install first :)
    Then all should be fine also disconnect from the internet before manually installing the updates for good measure
    Afterwards restore internet and manually check for updates.

    Also,
    Check out SIW2's post here using dism++ to find any missing updates,
    Reinstalling Windows 7 from Windows 10 - Windows 7 Help Forums
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  7. Posts : 7,055
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit
       #97

    Fix: Windows 7 Update stuck on "Checking for updates"

    A most recent (30 June 2017) and easy wizard-driven solution - Fix: Windows 7 Update stuck on "Checking for updates" - here

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...eea6630?auth=1

    The Wizard worked like a charm for me.

    Edit: For some reason the link which I copied from another post did not work. So deleted and redone.

    UPDATE 03 Mar 2018: "Windows Update Loop Fix" Current Link: GitHub - aakkam22/windowsUpdateLoopFix: An automated wizard to fix the problem on Windows 7 SP1
    Last edited by jumanji; 03 Mar 2018 at 09:48.
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  8. Posts : 6
    Windows XP (32bit), 7 Pro (64bit), 8.1 (64Bit)
       #98

    I posted this on another post but it's about the same thing.

    Try uninstalling your antivirus program or if you are doing a clean format and installation; install your antivirus program after all the updates and drivers have been installed.
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  9. Posts : 21,004
    Desk1 7 Home Prem / Desk2 10 Pro / Main lap Asus ROG 10 Pro 2 laptop Toshiba 7 Pro Asus P2520 7 & 10
       #99

    In addition to LostMyMarbles I would strongly advise you to clean the drive as I never trust a straight format and using DISKPART to clean the disk will leave it as new out of the box more or less. I always do this and for the record it takes no longer to clean than it does to format a drive.
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