I went to the options window and on the update tab the check for updates section was grayed out.
I want to select "never check for updates" but I can't.
A possible cause might be that you do not have write permissions for the Firefox program folder to install updates.<br />
On Windows updates are usually downloaded and installed via a special service that runs in the background and that has elevated permissions (you need to approve this once during the first installation of Firefox).<br />
You may only be able to check for updates when Firefox is started as Administrator (not recommended for security reasons).<br />
You can see the current Firefox version in Help > About and visiting this window should show a message when updates are available.
*Tools > Options > Advanced > Update: "Use a background service to install updates"
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/what-mozilla-maintenance-service
*https://wiki.mozilla.org/Windows_Service_Silent_Update
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Windows update cannot currently check for updates
dears
when I Try to update my windows 7 by clicking on windows update ( control panel or windows update) I get some notification saying
"windows update cannot currently check for updates because of the service is not running you may need to restart the computer"
I have tried with 2 solution in internet found but not successeded as below :
1) stop windows update service and rename " SoftwareDistribution" folder in order to be created later after restart aformentioned service" and some solution as for stop "Background Intelligent Transfer Service" before windows
update service even though didnt pass.
2) run windows update troubleshooter to idnetify the problems and fix the issue , it tells me its fixed but nothing there.
I need your support please if somebody encounter that to let me run my windows Update for more information its colored with red.
Ali HadaweHi ,
First of all ,I would you suggest to check the status of the "Windows update "services " and "Background Intelligent Transfer service".Run "Services.msc" to open the services manager.
Someone has tried the following methods to resolve the similar issue,please have a try :
1.go into Windows Update and change the settings to "Never check for updates (not recommended)", click OK, and then change it back to "Install updates automatically".
2.Turn on the Windows Defender and update it .
Here is a link for reference :
windows update cannot currently check for updates because the service is not running window 7 HELP(pay attention to Brook and Gab_Power`s answers)
https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/ee85d867-ce2f-412f-8c03-f43ab92132cc/windows-update-cannot-currently-check-for-updates-because-the-service-is-not-running-window-7-help?forum=w7itproinstall
If the issue persists, please run the fix it tool in the following link to reset the windows update components to have a check .
How do I reset Windows Update components?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058
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Windows Update failed to check for updates with error 0x800B0001
Hi all,
I have a WSUS installed on a Windows Server 2008 R2 box, I have a new Windows Server 2012 box (joined to domain) that cannot get updates from the WSUS, whenever I try to search for new updates I receive the following error in event viewer:
Windows Update failed to check for updates with error 0x800B0001
Note: I cannot see the Win2K12 server in the WSUS console under computers node.I couldn't get it to run even after installing the mentioned KB fixes. So I investigated the error myself, and found a "hack" that seems to fix the issue. Wrote up a small piece on it here:
http://tplive.azurewebsites.net/2013/12/windows-update-error/
You and about a thousand other people have reported "I had already installed [the update], but installing it AGAIN fixed the problem.", which is almost assuredly a simple indication that the original installation of the update failed, and you simply did
not recognize that the installation of the update was not successful.
The fact that the /selfupdate folder was corrupted (read: missing files) pretty much says it all. There's no bug. Your installation of the update simply failed. (Or, the server wasn't healthy to begin with and you got what you got.)
Bottom line: The only known cause for a client-side 0x800B0001 error code is that the WSUS server has not been
properly and completely patched.
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After installing Lion the Software Update "can't check for updates because of a network problem". But I've no network problem. My internet is working properly. Could yoy help me?
Hi All
Same problem this morning but now resoloved.
Update require using the following url support.apple.com/kb/DL1437 update for lion 10.7.1
updates now work with this update
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Windows update cannot currently check for updates because the service is not running
Running Windows 7 on a Dell N5110.
I get the above message for Windows Updates. Below that it states: Find out more about free software from (null).
I have restarted the computer.
I have run McAffe and MalwareBytes Pro- nothing wrong.
This answer didn't work because the Software Distribution folder was
already empty:
go to services and stop Windows update service
locate C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\ folder and delete all its content
start Windows update service
check for update
Under Services:
BITS is set at Automatic(Delayed Start)
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In addition, the Windows Update shows nothing under view update history and nothing under hidden updates. Change settings allows me to do absolutely nothing. Red Shield with an x and the options are shaded.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.Hi,
How's everything now?
If issue persists, please try this link
Services fail to start and you receive an Error 1079 on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows 2008 R2 or Windows 7
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2478117/en-us
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Windows defender was turned off. I turned it on updated it but still receive the same error message.
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I ran the MGADIAG tool and here is the report (windows tab)
Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0):
Windows Validation Data-->
Validation Code: 0
Cached Online Validation Code: 0x0
Windows Product Key: *****-*****-QCPVQ-KHRB8-RMV82
Windows Product Key Hash: +Rj3N34NLM2JqoBO/OzgzTZXgbY=
Windows Product ID: 00359-OEM-8992687-00095
Windows Product ID Type: 2
Windows License Type: OEM SLP
Windows OS version: 6.1.7601.2.00010300.1.0.003
ID: {22D605EF-8B21-4E2C-A111-AC15534A1805}(1)
Is Admin: Yes
TestCab: 0x0
LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Product Name: Windows 7 Home Premium
Architecture: 0x00000009
Build lab: 7601.win7sp1_gdr.130318-1533
TTS Error:
Validation Diagnostic:
Resolution Status: N/A
Vista WgaER Data-->
ThreatID(s): N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Windows XP Notifications Data-->
Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
File Exists: No
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
WgaTray.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
WgaLogon.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGA Notifications Data-->
Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGAExec.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGAAddin.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGA Data-->
Office Status: 100 Genuine
Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007 - 100 Genuine
Microsoft Office Project Professional 2007 - 100 Genuine
Microsoft Office Visio Professional 2007 - 100 Genuine
OGA Version: N/A, 0x80070002
Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3_E2AD56EA-765-d003_E2AD56EA-766-0_E2AD56EA-134-80004005_E2AD56EA-765-b01a_E2AD56EA-766-0_E2AD56EA-148-80004005_16E0B333-89-80004005_B4D0AA8B-1029-80004005
Browser Data-->
Proxy settings: N/A
User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)
Default Browser: C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
Download signed ActiveX controls: Prompt
Download unsigned ActiveX controls: Disabled
Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: Allowed
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: Disabled
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer Webbrowser control: Disabled
Active scripting: Allowed
Script ActiveX controls marked as safe for scripting: Allowed
File Scan Data-->
Other data-->
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Inc.</Manufacturer><Model>Inspiron 1545 </Model></SYSTEM><BIOS><Manufacturer>Dell Inc.</Manufacturer><Version>A14</Version><SMBIOSVersion
major="2" minor="4"/><Date>20091207000000.000000+000</Date></BIOS><HWID>A27B3407018400F8</HWID><UserLCID>0409</UserLCID><SystemLCID>0409</SystemLCID><TimeZone>Eastern Standard
Time(GMT-05:00)</TimeZone><iJoin>0</iJoin><SBID><stat>3</stat><msppid></msppid><name></name><model></model></SBID><OEM><OEMID>DELL </OEMID><OEMTableID>WN09
</OEMTableID></OEM><GANotification/></MachineData><Software><Office><Result>100</Result><Products><Product GUID="{90120000-0030-0000-0000-0000000FF1CE}"><LegitResult>100</LegitResult><Name>Microsoft
Office Enterprise 2007</Name><Ver>12</Ver><Val>64BC76978749586</Val><Hash>GW6PzcEVEDTVKeO5Ym5UUm41dBk=</Hash><Pid>89388-707-0441865-65517</Pid><PidType>14</PidType></Product><Product
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Result="100"/></Applications></Office></Software></GenuineResults>
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Licensing Data-->
Software licensing service version: 6.1.7601.17514
Name: Windows(R) 7, HomePremium edition
Description: Windows Operating System - Windows(R) 7, OEM_SLP channel
Activation ID: d2c04e90-c3dd-4260-b0f3-f845f5d27d64
Application ID: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f
Extended PID: 00359-00178-926-800095-02-1033-7600.0000-3562012
Installation ID: 013283726900825816725312972325821572457642476266069113
Processor Certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88338
Machine Certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88339
Use License URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88341
Product Key Certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88340
Partial Product Key: RMV82
License Status: Licensed
Remaining Windows rearm count: 4
Trusted time: 2/27/2014 11:12:34 AM
Windows Activation Technologies-->
HrOffline: 0x00000000
HrOnline: 0x00000000
HealthStatus: 0x0000000000000000
Event Time Stamp: 12:25:2013 15:59
ActiveX: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
Admin Service: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
HealthStatus Bitmask Output:
HWID Data-->
HWID Hash Current: LgAAAAEAAQABAAIAAAABAAAAAgABAAEA6GFwuHZK2jMchnYOKB9UbZombj1Gyg==
OEM Activation 1.0 Data-->
N/A
OEM Activation 2.0 Data-->
BIOS valid for OA 2.0: yes
Windows marker version: 0x20001
OEMID and OEMTableID Consistent: yes
BIOS Information:
ACPI Table Name OEMID Value OEMTableID Value
APIC DELL WN09
FACP DELL WN09
HPET DELL WN09
MCFG DELL WN09
SLIC DELL WN09
SSDT PmRef CpuPm
I also ran the following commands in an elevated command prompt
NET START BITS
NET START WUAUSERV
SC QUERYEX BITS
SC QUERYEX WUAUSERV
Here is the result
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:\Windows\system32>NET START BITS
The requested service has already been started.
More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 2182.
C:\Windows\system32>NET START WUAUSERV
The requested service has already been started.
More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 2182.
C:\Windows\system32>SC QUERYEX BITS
SERVICE_NAME: BITS
TYPE : 20 WIN32_SHARE_PROCESS
STATE : 4 RUNNING
(STOPPABLE, NOT_PAUSABLE, IGNORES_SHUTDOWN)
WIN32_EXIT_CODE : 0 (0x0)
SERVICE_EXIT_CODE : 0 (0x0)
CHECKPOINT : 0x0
WAIT_HINT : 0x0
PID : 400
FLAGS :
C:\Windows\system32>
C:\Windows\system32>SC QUERYEX WUAUSERV
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:\Windows\system32>NET START BITS
The requested service has already been started.
More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 2182.
C:\Windows\system32>NET START WUAUSERV
The requested service has already been started.
More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 2182.
C:\Windows\system32>SC QUERYEX BITS
SERVICE_NAME: BITS
TYPE : 20 WIN32_SHARE_PROCESS
STATE : 4 RUNNING
(STOPPABLE, NOT_PAUSABLE, IGNORES_SHUTDOWN)
WIN32_EXIT_CODE : 0 (0x0)
SERVICE_EXIT_CODE : 0 (0x0)
CHECKPOINT : 0x0
WAIT_HINT : 0x0
PID : 400
FLAGS :
C:\Windows\system32>
C:\Windows\system32>SC QUERYEX WUAUSERV
SERVICE_NAME: WUAUSERV
TYPE : 20 WIN32_SHARE_PROCESS
STATE : 4 RUNNING
(STOPPABLE, NOT_PAUSABLE, ACCEPTS_PRESHUTDOWN)
WIN32_EXIT_CODE : 0 (0x0)
SERVICE_EXIT_CODE : 0 (0x0)
CHECKPOINT : 0x0
WAIT_HINT : 0x0
PID : 400
FLAGS :
C:\Windows\system32>
I can't remember the last time updater worked correctly but it's been a really long time.
Thanks for any help you can provideHi,
Please try this
Stop Windows Update Service and BIT Service now.
Go to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution and delete all file under this folder.
Start Windows Update and BIT service now.
Then try to download windows update now.
If doesn't work, please reset the windows update componments
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058/en-us
Yolanda Zhu
TechNet Community Support -
Basically, i've tried a number of fixes and so far none have actually solved the problem.
I am running Windows 7 Premium. 6GB RAM. 64-bit Operating System. Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2410M CPU @ 2.30 GHz.
any help?2014-05-17 00:36:48:125 3880 3d0 COMAPI FATAL: Unable to connect to the service (hr=80070424)
2014-05-17 00:36:48:125 3880 3d0 COMAPI WARNING: Unable to establish connection to the service. (hr=80070424)
2014-05-17 00:36:48:125 3880 3d0 COMAPI - WARNING: Exit code = 0x80070424
2014-05-17 00:36:48:125 3880 3d0 COMAPI ---------
2014-05-17 00:36:48:125 3880 3d0 COMAPI -- END -- COMAPI: Search [ClientId = <NULL>]
2014-05-17 00:36:48:125 3880 3d0 COMAPI -------------
2014-05-17 00:36:48:125 3880 3d0 COMAPI FATAL: Unable to perform synchronous search. (hr=80070424)
2014-05-17 02:19:57:760 4220 1080 Misc =========== Logging initialized (build: 7.3.7600.16385, tz: -0400) ===========
2014-05-17 02:19:57:760 4220 1080 Misc = Process: c:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Silverlight\5.1.20125.0\Silverlight.Configuration.exe
2014-05-17 02:19:57:761 4220 1080 Misc = Module: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\wuapi.dll
2014-05-17 02:19:57:760 4220 1080 COMAPI FATAL: Unable to connect to the service (hr=80070424)
2014-05-17 02:19:57:761 4220 1080 COMAPI WARNING: Unable to establish connection to the service. (hr=80070424)
2014-05-17 02:19:57:764 4220 1080 COMAPI FATAL: Unable to connect to the service (hr=80070424)
2014-05-17 02:19:57:764 4220 1080 COMAPI WARNING: Unable to establish connection to the service. (hr=80070424)
2014-05-28 01:54:11:592 11024 37e4 Misc =========== Logging initialized (build: 7.3.7600.16385, tz: -0400) ===========
2014-05-28 01:54:11:607 11024 37e4 Misc = Process: c:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Silverlight\5.1.20125.0\Silverlight.Configuration.exe
2014-05-28 01:54:11:607 11024 37e4 Misc = Module: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\wuapi.dll
2014-05-28 01:54:11:591 11024 37e4 COMAPI FATAL: Unable to connect to the service (hr=80070424)
2014-05-28 01:54:11:607 11024 37e4 COMAPI WARNING: Unable to establish connection to the service. (hr=80070424)
2014-05-28 01:54:11:612 11024 37e4 COMAPI FATAL: Unable to connect to the service (hr=80070424)
2014-05-28 01:54:11:612 11024 37e4 COMAPI WARNING: Unable to establish connection to the service. (hr=80070424)
2014-05-30 10:55:09:405 3988 1964 Misc =========== Logging initialized (build: 7.6.7600.256, tz: -0400) ===========
2014-05-30 10:55:09:435 3988 1964 Misc = Process: C:\windows\system32\wusa.exe
2014-05-30 10:55:09:435 3988 1964 Misc = Module: C:\Windows\system32\wuapi.dll
2014-05-30 10:55:09:405 3988 1964 COMAPI ----------- COMAPI: IUpdateServiceManager::AddScanPackageService -----------
2014-05-30 10:55:09:435 3988 1964 COMAPI - ServiceName = Windows Update Standalone Installer
2014-05-30 10:55:09:435 3988 1964 COMAPI - ScanFileLocation = C:\cc6856b2c1dde6abb126538628\wsusscan.cab
2014-05-30 10:55:09:435 3988 1964 COMAPI FATAL: Unable to connect to the service (hr=80070424)
2014-05-30 10:55:09:435 3988 1964 COMAPI WARNING: Unable to establish connection to the service. (hr=80070424)
2014-05-30 10:55:09:435 3988 1964 COMAPI - Exit code = 0x80070424
2014-05-30 10:57:10:086 3844 1744 Misc =========== Logging initialized (build: 7.6.7600.256, tz: -0400) ===========
2014-05-30 10:57:10:086 3844 1744 Misc = Process: C:\windows\Explorer.EXE
2014-05-30 10:57:10:086 3844 1744 Misc = Module: C:\windows\system32\wucltux.dll
2014-05-30 10:57:10:086 3844 1744 WUApp FATAL: Failed to cocreate AU object, hr=0X80070424
2014-05-30 10:57:10:086 3844 1744 WUApp FATAL: Failed to initialize WU app, hr=80070424
2014-05-30 10:57:10:087 3844 1744 WUApp WARNING: Cannot load updates because AU service is not available, hr=80010108
2014-05-30 10:57:10:087 3844 1744 WUApp WARNING: Failed to load the update list, error 80010108
2014-05-30 10:57:10:087 3844 1744 WUApp WARNING: Failed to populate update list with error 80010108
2014-05-30 10:57:10:128 3844 1744 WUApp WARNING: Error displaying Opted In Service summary: 80070424
2014-05-30 10:57:13:756 3844 1744 WUApp WARNING: Couldn't handle 'Check for Updates' click -- service not running
2014-05-30 10:57:28:620 3844 1744 WUApp WARNING: Couldn't handle 'Check for Updates' click -- service not running
2014-05-30 11:21:21:738 3844 1744 WUApp WARNING: Couldn't handle 'Check for Updates' click -- service not running
2014-05-30 11:21:34:106 3844 1744 WUApp WARNING: Couldn't handle 'Check for Updates' click -- service not running
2014-05-30 11:21:39:978 6252 1784 Misc =========== Logging initialized (build: 7.6.7600.256, tz: -0400) ===========
2014-05-30 11:21:39:978 6252 1784 Misc = Process: C:\windows\system32\wuauclt.exe
2014-05-30 11:21:39:978 6252 1784 Misc = Module: C:\windows\system32\wucltux.dll
2014-05-30 11:21:39:977 6252 1784 CltUI FATAL: Dialog thread failed for directive Featured Opt-In with error 80070424
2014-05-30 11:21:42:714 3360 19bc Misc =========== Logging initialized (build: 7.6.7600.256, tz: -0400) ===========
2014-05-30 11:21:42:714 3360 19bc Misc = Process: C:\windows\system32\wuauclt.exe
2014-05-30 11:21:42:714 3360 19bc Misc = Module: C:\windows\system32\wucltux.dll
2014-05-30 11:21:42:713 3360 19bc CltUI FATAL: Dialog thread failed for directive Featured Opt-In with error 80070424
2014-05-30 11:33:25:762 3844 1744 WUApp WARNING: Couldn't handle 'Check for Updates' click -- service not running -
When I select the Recovery drive it tries and then I can't get further than a white screen. My curser so has 2 columns of marks like a horizontal barcode. I think it's a software problem. When I boot up in safe boot, I have run the disc utility and it says the disc is fine and I have run the repair permissions but it makes no difference.
Thanks AAndy but I had read all of that and tried everything but I have no disks as I upgraded from Snow Leopard over the internet. I have my Snow Leapard box but the disk is missing so I can't use that and anyway, I can only boot up in safe boot so it wouldn't recognise the superdrive. I had a copy of the recovery on a flash but it doesn't recognise that. I have redownloaded it but cannot get it onto an external because of safe boot. I have done the following
Reset the PRam, reset the desktop.
Tried the D key - no responce
Tried opt D and Command D - no responce
Comant R, jusr R and opt R - no responce
By no responce, I mean that the wheel goes round under the apple and then it goes white - and stays like that.
The only thing that I can do, is to boot up on the option key when it give me a choice of drive. If I select Recover, wheel turns under apple - white wcreen
If I boot up on the shift key, it boots into safe mode and there it stays, quite happy surfing the internet and playing stupid Facebook games, so long as I don't want to use any search engines (none of which work (not finder, not mail, not anything) and then after a few hours of forgotton pleasure, it crashes!
The only thing I can think of to do is to redownload Lion - it appears in my purchased account in the App Store but, Sod's law, our satellite internet is not working and I don't think my phone account has enough MBs - anyone know how many Lion is?
I can't backup because I can't use an external drive and old one stopped working a few months ago, so I haven't been backing up and as this is the first problem I have ever had with my iMac in 7 years, I had got a bit comlascent! However, I am pretty certain that I can re-install Lion without wiping my hard drive - I have done it years ago with an older system and an older Mac.
Do you think that downloading Lion again and re-installing it will help? Does anyone else have any suggestions?
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I have a history location bar taking the entire left side of the browsing window. I am on Windows 7 and this happened two upgrades ago. I am now on Firefox 8.01
go to the view tab at the top of your browser..go to sidebar and disable the history one...hope this helps if this is what you are talking about!!
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I need to use an ebook online but whenever I try opening it nothing happens, I emailed their tech support and they said I needed to enable cookies. I followed the instructions on your website and when I hit ok and closed the options tab nothing changed, when I reopened it they had been reset to their previous standards, how do I fix this
See:
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Preferences_not_saved
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Preferences+are+not+saved -
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