Windows Update never stops searching for updates


  1. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 64-bit
       #1

    Windows Update never stops searching for updates


    I installed a fresh copy of Windows 7 64-bit SP1. After activation, I tried running Windows Update, it doesn't stop searching. What can I do to fix this?
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  2. Posts : 1,872
    Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1,
       #2

    Follow these instructions exactly.
    First, set Windows Updates to never check for Updates.
    Next restart your computer, then install KB3020369, if not installed.
    Then install KB3172605.

    Windows updates should return to normal. You can then reset your updates to automatically check for updates if desired

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3020369

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3172605
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  3. Posts : 4,049
    W7 Ultimate SP1, LM19.2 MATE, W10 Home 1703, W10 Pro 1703 VM, #All 64 bit
       #3

    W7 "Sevice Pack 2"


    pbcopter said:
    Follow these instructions exactly.
    First, set Windows Updates to never check for Updates.
    Next restart your computer, then install KB3020369, if not installed.
    Then install KB3172605.

    Windows updates should return to normal. You can then reset your updates to automatically check for updates if desired

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3020369

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3172605
    KB3125575 KB3125574 Convenience Rollup (effectively SP2) saves a lot of time on when updating a new W7 SP1 installation.
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3125574
    Microsoft Update Catalog
    Wouldn't it be faster to (manually) install KB3020369, KB3125575 KB3125574 and then KB3172605?

    Note:

    KB3020369 is a prerequisite for KB3125575 KB3125574.


    Also, the most recent Security-Only Update Rollups can be downloaded here:
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...update-history
    Last edited by lehnerus2000; 18 Dec 2016 at 19:35. Reason: Title, Clarification, Correction
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  4. Posts : 1,872
    Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1,
       #4

    I would install the convenience roll-up after the other two, if I were going to do that.

    Don't you mean KB3125574?
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  5. Posts : 20,583
    Win-7-Pro64bit 7-H-Prem-64bit
       #5

    Hi,
    The rollup was released in April
    KB3172605 was released in July I believe it contains a newer update client :)
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  6. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Thanks guys. Manually installing the convenience rollup fixed the problem.

    But now I'm having a different problem. I made a new thread about it.

    Thread: Windows Update always failing
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  7. Posts : 4,049
    W7 Ultimate SP1, LM19.2 MATE, W10 Home 1703, W10 Pro 1703 VM, #All 64 bit
       #7

    Oops


    pbcopter said:
    Don't you mean KB3125574?
    Yes I do (stupid dyslexic fingers).
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  8. Posts : 7,100
    W7 home premium 32bit/W7HP 64bit/w10 tp insider ring
       #8

    He's followed on to another thread.

    Its a counterfiet install.

    NO further action required.


    Roy
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