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Win7 Pro 64-Bit: Update Service not running...recent issue
This appears to be the issue I am experiencing:
Windows Update Service not running - Windows 7 Help Forums
Note, this laptop did have several updates performed recently...perhaps last week? I did not want to lose my update history so, I chose to fix the problem myself as suggested on this MS webpage:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...hen-you-try-to
I have a background in some pc interfacing and IT so, I checked the administrative service and found both to be in a started state rather than running as the MS information indicates.
I do not want to go too far without obtaining professional assistance. At the moment, the update remains disabled as is shown by the "x" in the red shield.
I also chose to read and print this page of info yet, have not attempted to implement the instructions it contains until later.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...ate-components
Last edited by RickV; 03 Dec 2017 at 21:30. Reason: added useful content