Should I accept all windows updates?
This is unclear to me. It seems some people have said to not do this since some windows updates can cause problems. I have been having a problem with teh computer not recognizing a monitor (that I have used for years as a 2nd monitor but suddenly quit seeing). It's not clear if a windows or nvidia update caused this. So do I accept important windows updates or not?
Michael
I always explicitly pick what I want applied from Windows Update. I refuse to use any drivers from Windows Update.
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Should I accept all software updates?
I was just wondering how often should I update my software? I am thinking that if I were to update software every time I am notified, then my hard disk capacity would fill quite quickly. I'm not sure if that is an unfounded conclusion.
So, should I update it regularly? Or opt to skip some updates?
Thanks in advanced!HI,
Don't worry about disk space as far as updates are concerned. It's very important to keep you system software up to date for the sake of security alone. Read here.
Apple Product Security
As for disk space, control or right click the MacintoshHD icon on your Desktop. Click "Get Info". Under the General tab you will see Capacity and Available. Make sure there is at least 10% available disk space, 15% is better.
Carolyn -
Should I download all software updates that appear automatically? I'm always worried that they may disrupt the system.
Thanks.Ensure that you're getting the updates from the Mac App Store or the developer's site, and keep a backup of your system.
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Should I ever run windows update?
I just bootcamped my early 2011 macbook pro. Went really well, really fast and loving it being able to dual boot and play games and do all my srsbzn on OSX. I was wondering should I install/windows update? Does it conflict with any of the drivers by any chance?
You can and should and you can trust the Windows update.
Just use MS Security Update, too.
you can always uninstall programs, updates, rollback drivers, use restore points. It is a much more flexible OS and probably tested much more heavily.
The only drivers likely to be troble are the ones you have to use from Apple. -
Error code 80070308 for all windows update
Hi,
I'm unable to install any kind of update. The install finishes with the following message : Unknown error code 80070308.
My system info is as follows:
OS: win7 Pro 32-bit, downloaded from ms website
Processor: AMD Athlon XP2400+ @ 2.66 GHz
RAM: 1GB
I already saw this similar topic "VPC7 install failure: Prior to restart " but there is no solution.
Thanks !Hi Deguich,
Generally, the Windows Update issue can be caused by one of the following factors:
1. The Windows Update service has been stopped.
2. Corrupted Windows Update Temporary folder.
In order to narrow down the cause of this issue and resolve it, I suggest you refer to the following steps. After finishing each step, you can check the result again.
NOTE: Some third party programs can affect the Windows Update service. If you are running any third party applications such as Spyblocker, Internet or web accelerators (programs designed to boost the speed of the Internet connection), security or anti-virus programs (Norton, McAfee, etc.), I recommend we temporarily disable or shut them down and then try accessing Windows Update later. Please understand that we are disabling these programs only for the purpose of troubleshooting and we can re-enable these programs after we finish troubleshooting.
Step 1: Verify the relevant Windows Update services
================================
1. Click the "Start" Button, in “Search" bar, type: "services.msc" (without quotes) and press Enter. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
2. Double click the service "Windows Update".
3. Click on the "General" tab; make sure the "Startup Type" is "Automatic" or "Manual". Then please click the "Start" button under "Service Status" to start the service.
4. Please repeat the above steps with the "Background Intelligent Transfer Service" service.
You can also temporarily stop these services, restart the computer, and then start these services again. If any service is missing or cannot be stopped or restarted, please let me know.
Step 2: Rename the Windows Update Softwaredistribution folder
================================
This problem may occur if the Windows Update Software distribution folder has been corrupted. We can refer to the following steps to rename this folder. Please note that the folder will be re-created the next time we visit the Windows Update site.
1. Close all the open windows.
2. Click the "Start" Button, click "All programs", and click "Accessories".
3. Right-click "Command Prompt", and click "Run as administrator".
4. In "Administrator: Command Prompt" window, type in "net stop WuAuServ" (without the quotes) and press Enter.
Note: Please look at the cmd window and make sure it says that it was successfully stopped before we try to rename the folder. However, if it fails, please let me know before performing any further steps and include any error messages you may have received when it failed.
5. Click the Start Button, in the “Search" bar, type in "%windir%" (without the quotes) and press Enter.
6. In the opened folder, look for the folder named "SoftwareDistribution".
7. Right-click on the folder, select Rename and type "SDold" (without the quotes) to rename this folder.
8. While still in the "Administrator: Command Prompt" window, type the command "net start WuAuServ" (without the quotes) in the opened window to restart the Windows Updates service.
Note: Please look at the cmd window and make sure it says that it was successfully started. However, if it failed, please let me know before performing any further steps and include any error messages you may have received when it failed.
If the issue persists, would you please upload the following information to SkyDrive and provide us the link for analyzing?
How to capture a screenshot
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1. Press the Print Screen key (PrtScn) on your keyboard.
2. Click the "Start" Button, type "mspaint" in the Search Bar and Press Enter.
3. In the Paint program, click the "Edit" menu, click "Paste". Then click the "File" menu, and click "Save".
4. The "Save As" dialogue box will appear. Type a file name in the "File name:" box, for example: "screenshot".
5. Make sure "JPEG (*.JPG;*.JPEG;*.JPE;*.JFIF)" is selected in the "Save as type" box, click "Desktop" on the left pane and then click "Save".
How to collect the System Information
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The System Information can provide us with more information about the current status of the system. I would like to check it for you. Please send it to me using the following steps:
1. Click the "Start" Button, type "MSINFO32" in the Search Bar and press Enter to start System Information.
2. On the popup window, on the menu bar, click "File", and click "Save", type a file name and then choose NFO as "Save as type", click "Desktop" on the left pane, and click Save.
How to collect the WindowsUpdate.log file
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1. Click the "Start" Button, type "WindowsUpdate.log" (without the quotes) in the Search Bar and Press Enter. We will see a file named "WindowsUpdate.log"
2. Now click on the "File" menu and then click on the "Save As".
3. From the left panel, click "Desktop" and click the Save button.
Arthur Li - MSFT -
Hello. I have premiere elements 12, and have tried to open a new project, but nothing happened. All you see is a purple and black ribbon, then nothing. I can open the organizer without any problem at all!
What I have done so far:
Accepted all windows 7 updates - essential and non esential
I've updated my graphics drivers
I've also deleted and reloaded Premiere Elements from the disc
I reloaded quick time and accepted the latest version
All have no affect.
My system is a windows 7 64 bit PC.
I also have plenty of hard drive space
Cyberlink PowerDirector 11 works fine.
PS - This seems a common complaint about Premiere Elements 12
Help!David Scholes212
Premiere Elements 12 on Windows 7 64 bit
Look at the issue with and without the antivirus disabled. If that does not help....
There is a likelihood that the program may not be properly activated. Please review the following for possible solution
http://www.atr935.blogspot.com/2014/04/pe12-premiere-elements-12-editor-will.html
ATR Premiere Elements Troubleshooting: PE12: Sign In Failure (Connect to Internet or Fix Computer Clock)
Other possibilities include
a. Deleting the Settings file named Adobe Premiere Elements Prefs file
Local Disc C
Users
Owner
AppData
Roaming
Adobe
Premiere Elements
12.0
and in the 12.0 Folder is the Adobe Premiere Elements Prefs file that you delete. If that does not work, then delete the whole 12.0 Folder in which the Adobe Premiere Elements Prefs file exists. Be sure to be working with Folder Options Show Hidden Files, Folders, and Drives active so that you can see the whole path cited.
b. Do the uninstall, reinstall with a ccleaner (regular cleaner and registry cleaner parts) in between the uninstall and reinstall with the antivirus and firewalls turned Off.
Please review and consider. We will be watching for your progress.
Thank you.
ATR -
Windows Update doesn't work - lost all prior update history
Hello,
My HP Pavilion DV7 just informed me that after 4 years of use, all windows updates are lost. There is no history. I installed the Windows hotfix and find that the next step (since the hotfix didn't work) is to run the Windows 7 DVD setup.exe. However, my HP Pavilion did not come with any Windows media disks. I called the store and they say that no computers in the last 3 to 4 years come with media any more. They said the media is on one of the partiitions. Can't find it.
Any help would be great.
Thanks,
HPuser58Hi,
There are two options available.
1. You can order a replacement set of Recovery Discs using the link below - these will reinstall the operating system, all required drivers and nearly all of the original software ( the exception often being trials of MS Office ). They will also re-create all the original partitions, including the Recovery Partition.
Order HP Recovery Discs.
2. Another option you could consider is to create your own Windows 7 installation disc.
Before trying the following, make sure you can still read the 25 Character Product Activation key on your Windows COA label ( 5 blocks of 5 alpha/numeric sets ).
An example of a COA Label can be seen Here.
You can create a Windows 7 installation disc yourself using another PC - just download the correct Disc Image ( this must be the same version that originally came with your notebook - this is listed as Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit ) from the link below and use an application such as ImgBurn ( Note: You may want to de-select the additional software offerings during the installation of ImgBurn ) to burn the ISO correctly to a blank DVD - a guide on using ImgBurn to write an ISO to a disc is Here. The Windows Image source is Digital River.
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64 bit.
Use the disc to perform the installation, enter the Windows activation key found on the COA Label when requested and when the installation has completed, use the 'Phone Method' detailed in the link below to activate the OS - this method supported by Microsoft and is popular with people who just want a clean installation of Windows 7 without the additional software load normally bundled with OEM installations.
http://www.kodyaz.com/articles/how-to-activate-windows-7-by-phone.aspx
Additional drivers and software you may need can be found Here.
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Windows Update Error Code 80072F8F! I Did All The Steps And Will Not Fix Please HELP?
No one seems they can not help me fix this error code I did many things and not one person has really
helped me, I have a question at another forum but all they do is just ask me questions tell me steps to fix this but nothing worked at all, This happened on 8/30/2014 and ever since no one can help me fix this at all....I have no money to pay for the fix...I
am on very very low limited disability income, No credit cards nothing. I need help now I paid a lot of money for my Windows 7 Ultimate and now since 8/30/2014 I got that error code no one has helped me....PLEASE help me please....And I am not sure where to
go for help here thank you. I have done many things but nothing is fixing this issue. please help...And yes I did the clock and clock keeps perfect time, doing that clock did not fix this error code at all...Hi Angelsims,
First I also want to get more information from you to help us to troubleshhot:
1.Did this error occur on a single update or multiple updates? please also post the update name in issue.
2.Please also post the steps you have followed to fix this issue.
In addition, please try to use the general steps to troubleshoot the windows update issue, and refer to the steps below:
The following outlines how to stop services pertaining to Windows Update, rename system folders, register related DLL files, and then restart the previously mentioned services. This troubleshooting generally applies to all Windows Update related issues.
Stopping services pertaining to Windows Update
1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, right-click Command Prompt, and select Run as Administrator.
2. If you receive a notification from User Account Control simply click Continue.
3. At the command prompt, type the following, commands and then press ENTER after each command.
net stop wuauserv
net stop bits
net stop cryptsvc
Please do not close the Command Prompt window.
Renaming folders pertaining to Windows Update
1. At the command prompt, type the following commands, and then press Enter after each command:
2. ren %systemroot%\System32\Catroot2 Catroot2.old
3. ren %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
4. Please do not close the Command Prompt window.
Registering DLL’s pertaining to Windows Update
1. Please copy and paste the following text into a new Notepad document, and save the file as WindowsUpdate.BAT
2. If saved correctly the icon will change from a Notepad file to BAT file which has two blue cogs as its icon.
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3. You can manually type each command at the command prompt:
regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\vbscript.dll /s
regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\mshtml.dll /s
regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\msjava.dll /s
regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\jscript.dll /s
regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\msxml.dll /s
regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\actxprxy.dll /s
regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\shdocvw.dll /s
regsvr32 wuapi.dll /s
regsvr32 wuaueng1.dll /s
regsvr32 wuaueng.dll /s
regsvr32 wucltui.dll /s
regsvr32 wups2.dll /s
regsvr32 wups.dll /s
regsvr32 wuweb.dll /s
regsvr32 Softpub.dll /s
regsvr32 Mssip32.dll /s
regsvr32 Initpki.dll /s
regsvr32 softpub.dll /s
regsvr32 wintrust.dll /s
regsvr32 initpki.dll /s
regsvr32 dssenh.dll /s
regsvr32 rsaenh.dll /s
regsvr32 gpkcsp.dll /s
regsvr32 sccbase.dll /s
regsvr32 slbcsp.dll /s
regsvr32 cryptdlg.dll /s
regsvr32 Urlmon.dll /s
regsvr32 Shdocvw.dll /s
regsvr32 Msjava.dll /s
regsvr32 Actxprxy.dll /s
regsvr32 Oleaut32.dll /s
regsvr32 Mshtml.dll /s
regsvr32 msxml.dll /s
regsvr32 msxml2.dll /s
regsvr32 msxml3.dll /s
regsvr32 Browseui.dll /s
regsvr32 shell32.dll /s
regsvr32 wuapi.dll /s
regsvr32 wuaueng.dll /s
regsvr32 wuaueng1.dll /s
regsvr32 wucltui.dll /s
regsvr32 wups.dll /s
regsvr32 wuweb.dll /s
regsvr32 jscript.dll /s
regsvr32 atl.dll /s
regsvr32 Mssip32.dll /s
Restarting services pertaining to Windows Update
1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, right-click Command Prompt, and select Run as Administrator.
2. If you receive a notification from User Account Control simply click Continue.
3. At the command prompt, type the following, commands and then
press ENTER after each command.
net start wuauserv
net start bits
net start cryptsvc
exit
Please try the steps above, if the step failed, please post the error or failure information.
If there is anything else regarding this issue, please feel free to post back.
Best Regards,
Anna Wang -
Windows Update Causing CS6 Photoshop x64 to crash at "Measuring Memory"
Hello,
This started on the 28th when we received a batch of Windows updates on our machines. The next day the eight users who have this installed are no longer able to open the 64 bit version of Photoshop. Each time it will get to "Measuring Memory" and then crash with no events in the Event Viewer. I have tried to remove the Windows updates manually with no luck. The only way to get it back to working is to do a System Restore. When doing some troubleshooting I discovered that if I use log in on the workstation that is crashing with my account then Photoshop 64 bit will open for me and get past the measuring memory. So I tried to figure out what relationship photoshop has with the users account and all I found was the users "Settings/Preferences". I had the user log back in and went to the location of that file and removed the 64 bit version. I then opened Photoshop back up and it created a new file but still crashed on measuring memory.
If you have other suggestions or knowledge of what else is tied to the users account. I should also mention that the 32 bit version works fine on the machine for all the users.
Thank you for your help.Bump. Still looking for help.
I have tried to run all Windows updates and then uninstall and re install Adobe Photoshop both 32-bit and 64-bit. The system still crashes. In the event viewer I am getting this:
Faulting application name: Photoshop.exe, version: 13.0.0.0, time stamp: 0x4f61c045
Faulting module name: dvamarshal.dll, version: 6.0.0.0, time stamp: 0x4f61b977
Exception code: 0xc0000005
Fault offset: 0x000000000001b209
Faulting process id: 0x227c
Faulting application start time: 0x01cfc3a1a2727748
Faulting application path: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS6 (64 Bit)\Photoshop.exe
Faulting module path: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS6 (64 Bit)\dvamarshal.dll
Report Id: 04be023e-2f95-11e4-b172-d89d67c62d04
I have also updated the video card driver on this machine. Windows 7 Pro, Adobe CS6 Master Collection, 32 GB RAM, and Quadro K5000 video card. -
Windows Updates aren't allowing me to make changes. I'm the admin!
Hey all, I've got a 2008R2 terminal server in a domain. It won't allow me to manage updates. I thought it must be because it's in a GPO somewhere that's got it disabled, so I did a gpresult and there are no windows updates settings being applied
to it. I then checked the local group policy and found all "Not Configured" settings for windows updates.
My domain admin account I use to log onto the machine is a local admin, and I ran gpresult "As Administrator" just in case.
Anyone have a recommendation on what to check next? The actual message is:
"Some settings are management by your system administrator"
And everything is grayed out. Help!Hi, based on my experience, the option is not available for Domain Admin. Please just use a local admin instead of a domain admin with local admin rights.
Meanwhile please check the following 3 group policy:
User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Component -> Windows Update > "Remove access to use all Windows Update Features" , it shouldn't be enabled.
Computer Configuration-> Administrative Templates -> Windows Component -> Windows Update - Nothing should be defined.
Computer Configuration-> Administrative Templates-> System-> Internet Communication Management-> Internet Communication settings: - “Turn off access to all Windows Update features” , it shouldn't be enabled.
Please remember to click “Mark as Answer” on the post that helps you, and to click “Unmark as Answer” if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread. -
Thinkpad Twist 33474HU Wifi Unavailable After Windows Update
After a Windows update back in late October my wireless service stopped working indicating "The Windows wireless service is not running on this computer". I rolled back to an pre update and wireless worked again. A few days later Windows update ran once again and wireless stopped working. I am not able to roll back to a time that wireless works anymore. I am running Windows 8.1 and have tried the following:
1) Uninstall Wireless driver and let auto install the latest driver
2) Downloaded the latest wireless driver from the Lenovo website and installed
3) Uninstalled the WLan hardware and let Windows recognize the hardware
4) Tried to manually start the WLan autoconfig service but, it says
Windows could not start the WLAN autoconfig service on local computer. Error 1068: The dependency service or group failed to start.
I also tried starting the dependent services
5) Uninstalled all Windows updates back to October 17 and tried wireless with no success.
Couldn't find any suggestions on the internet any more specific than the above, can anyone suggest something to help? I am at the point of doing a clean install to get my wireless back.Hi duckgang,
Welcome to the community.
Reinstalling your system is probably your best bet right now.
By experience I never install updates related to hardware from windows update, just install the important one not the optional (especially drivers).
Vince
Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information on it.
ThinkPad T510 4313-CTO Windows 8 x64 - Intel Core i7-620M - NVIDIA NVS 3100M - 8GB RAM - 240GB SSD- Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 - Gobi 2000.
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View Options defaults to "All Windows"
I've seen other unresolved posts. Maybe this has been corrected in newer versions of OS X. Is there a plist setting that will configure the "View Options" to default to "This window only", instead of "All Windows"? I don't know how many times I've changed the size of my icons in a folder, only to find that I've changed them everywhere. Any one know a way around this?
Thanks,
AlfredoWhat we were referring to is what happens when you create a new folder and bring up View Options: at the top the default that is automatically checked is All Windows. If you unthinkingly set various view options for that folder, without checking the This Window Only, then those options will be applied to all new folders, and all folders that do not already have settings of their own. However, folders that you have at some point selected and checked the This Window option, then set custom view options for it, will be unaffected.
I suspect the problem that you are running into is that folders you have previously worked with will not be changed. Try this:
1. Create a new folder, bring up View Options, leave the All Windows checked
2. Run through List view and Icon view and make some settings
3. Leave the View options window open and then start opening some folders that you are unlikely to have ever opened before
4. Those that you haven't worked with should show the All Windows box checked, and display your new settings when you change to the various views
5. Windows you have set before will have the This Window Only box checked, and display whatever options you previously set for them
While this can all be confusing, and frustrating, it works for people who use different options in different folders for different purposes. If you could inadvertantly wipe out all the choices you had made for special purposes with one forgetful moment people would be even more distraught than they are now.
To accomplish what you want leave the settings you want check for All in a new folder. Every time you open a folder that isn't that way, and it has This Window checked, you'll need to change it to your preference. Eventually all the folders you use will be what you want, and all new folders will inherit the All Window settings you have chosen.
Francine
Francine
Schwieder -
Preventing access to Windows Update website on Windows 7
We run a WSUS server locally and I want to prevent users from accessing the windows update web page via IE or via the "Check online for updates from Windows Update" link on the WU control panel. For our XP systems, there is a group policy setting under "User config/Admin templ/Start Menu/" called "Remove links and access to Windows Update". It worked perfectly on XP but in Vista and Win7, this policy also takes away the "Install Updates" button which prevents them from manually updating via the Windows Update control panel. Only way to install updates is to shutdown, which is somewhat annoying.
Is there any way to get this behavior back so that they can only update from the WSUS and can also install updates on demand instead of just at shutdown? I tried asking this in the Win7 client forum but they couldn't help me.
Thank you.OK - I can't get Windows 7 x64 RTM or Windows Server 2008 R2 to allow a local domain administrator access to Windows Update. Below are the relevant parts from GPMC's Results modeling for the Windows 7 workstation. I have rebooted the system
to ensure GPUpdate executed.
Computer Configuration
System/Internet Communication Management/Internet Communication settingshide
Policy
Setting
Winning GPO
Turn off access to all Windows Update features
Disabled
WSUS Download and Wait
Turn off Windows Update device driver searching
Disabled
WSUS Download and Wait
Windows Components/Windows Updatehide
Policy
Setting
Winning GPO
Allow Automatic Updates immediate installation
Enabled
WSUS Master
Allow non-administrators to receive update notifications
Enabled
WSUS Master
Allow signed updates from an intranet Microsoft update service location
Enabled
WSUS Master
Configure Automatic Updates
Enabled
WSUS Download and Wait
Configure automatic updating:
5 - Allow local admin to choose setting
The following settings are only required
and applicable if 4 is selected.
Scheduled install day:
0 - Every day
Scheduled install time:
03:00
Policy
Setting
Winning GPO
Delay Restart for scheduled installations
Enabled
WSUS Master
Wait the following period before
proceeding with a scheduled
restart (minutes):
30
Policy
Setting
Winning GPO
Do not adjust default option to 'Install Updates and Shut Down' in Shut Down Windows dialog box
Enabled
WSUS Download and Wait
Do not display 'Install Updates and Shut Down' option in Shut Down Windows dialog box
Disabled
WSUS Master
Enable client-side targeting
Enabled
WSUS Download and Wait
Target group name for this computer
Wait for Administrator
Policy
Setting
Winning GPO
Enabling Windows Update Power Management to automatically wake up the system to install scheduled updates
Enabled
WSUS Master
No auto-restart with logged on users for scheduled automatic updates installations
Enabled
WSUS Download and Wait
Specify intranet Microsoft update service location
Enabled
WSUS Master
Set the intranet update service for detecting updates:
http://hercules.wakeassoc.com
Set the intranet statistics server:
http://hercules.wakeassoc.com
(example: http://IntranetUpd01)
Policy
Setting
Winning GPO
Turn on recommended updates via Automatic Updates
Enabled
WSUS Master
User Configuration
Windows Components/Windows Updatehide
Policy
Setting
Winning GPO
Do not adjust default option to 'Install Updates and Shut Down' in Shut Down Windows dialog box
Enabled
WSUS Download and Wait
Do not display 'Install Updates and Shut Down' option in Shut Down Windows dialog box
Disabled
WSUS Download and Wait
Remove access to use all Windows Update features
Disabled
WSUS Download and Wait -
Error Code 80072F8F- windows update fails
Every time I try to update windows it shows eror with Code 80072F8F. I uninstalled Mcafee and tried to update, same error occurred. My system clock shows correct time.
I recently upgraded from 32-bit Vista Home premium (Dell) to 32-bit 7 Home premium using the Dell 7 Upgrade DVD.
I have core to duo Intel T6400 (2 GHz) Processor, 3GB RAM, 128MB NVidia Graphics memory and 250 GB Hard Drive.HI
Disable any anti-virus application or firewall on the computer temporarily.
Manually download the update files and then install it from the hard
disk.
Please pick the updates from the website of Microsoft Download Center:
http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Home.aspx
General Windows Update Troubleshooting
The following outlines how to stop services pertaining to Windows Update, rename system folders, register related DLL files, and then restart the previously mentioned services. This troubleshooting generally applies to all Windows Update related issues.
Stopping services pertaining to Windows Update
1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, right-click Command Prompt, and select Run as Administrator.
2. If you receive a notification from User Account Control simply click Continue.
3. At the command prompt, type the following, commands and then press ENTER after each command.
net stop wuauserv
net stop bits
net stop cryptsvc
Please do not close the Command Prompt window.
Renaming folders pertaining to Windows Update
1. At the command prompt, type the following commands, and then press Enter after each command:
2. ren %systemroot%\System32\Catroot2 Catroot2.old
3. ren %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
4. Please do not close the Command Prompt window.
Registering DLL’s pertaining to Windows Update
1. Please copy and paste the following text into a new Notepad document, and save the file as WindowsUpdate.BAT
2. If saved correctly the icon will change from a Notepad file to BAT file which has two blue cogs as its icon.
-or-
3. You can manually type each command at the command prompt:
regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\vbscript.dll /s
regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\mshtml.dll /s
regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\msjava.dll /s
regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\jscript.dll /s
regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\msxml.dll /s
regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\actxprxy.dll /s
regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\shdocvw.dll /s
regsvr32 wuapi.dll /s
regsvr32 wuaueng1.dll /s
regsvr32 wuaueng.dll /s
regsvr32 wucltui.dll /s
regsvr32 wups2.dll /s
regsvr32 wups.dll /s
regsvr32 wuweb.dll /s
regsvr32 Softpub.dll /s
regsvr32 Mssip32.dll /s
regsvr32 Initpki.dll /s
regsvr32 softpub.dll /s
regsvr32 wintrust.dll /s
regsvr32 initpki.dll /s
regsvr32 dssenh.dll /s
regsvr32 rsaenh.dll /s
regsvr32 gpkcsp.dll /s
regsvr32 sccbase.dll /s
regsvr32 slbcsp.dll /s
regsvr32 cryptdlg.dll /s
regsvr32 Urlmon.dll /s
regsvr32 Shdocvw.dll /s
regsvr32 Msjava.dll /s
regsvr32 Actxprxy.dll /s
regsvr32 Oleaut32.dll /s
regsvr32 Mshtml.dll /s
regsvr32 msxml.dll /s
regsvr32 msxml2.dll /s
regsvr32 msxml3.dll /s
regsvr32 Browseui.dll /s
regsvr32 shell32.dll /s
regsvr32 wuapi.dll /s
regsvr32 wuaueng.dll /s
regsvr32 wuaueng1.dll /s
regsvr32 wucltui.dll /s
regsvr32 wups.dll /s
regsvr32 wuweb.dll /s
regsvr32 jscript.dll /s
regsvr32 atl.dll /s
regsvr32 Mssip32.dll /s
Restarting services pertaining to Windows Update
1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, right-click Command Prompt, and select Run as Administrator.
2. If you receive a notification from User Account Control simply click Continue.
3. At the command prompt, type the following, commands and then
press ENTER after each command.
net start wuauserv
net start bits
net start cryptsvc
exit
now try running updates see that if the issue can be resolved
Regards
Nikhil -
Im using Windows 7 Ultimate, Cannot Change Windows Update Settings
Im using Windows 7 Ultimate, and I've been encountering difficulties in Windows Updates Settings. I want to change my settings on Windows Updates so I can install important software from the Internet. But the problem is it prompts this message "SOME SETTINGS
ARE MANAGED BY YOUR SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR" as well as "NEVER CHECK FOR UPDATES(NOT RECOMMENDED). Please help me to fix this problem... It is really important to me... I hope you can resolve this technical issue.. Thanks!!!Hi,
Before going any further, I would like to verify if your pc is in a domain.
If your computer is part of a domain, this feature may be disable via GPO by your system administrator. You may need to contact it with your IT department.
If it is not in a domain but the issue appears, please make sure you are logging on with system administrator account. In addition, if any security program
is installed, please temporarily disable it.
Meanwhile, please check the GPO settings on your PC:
1. Click Start, type “gpedit.msc” and press enter.
2. Navigate to Computer Configuration-> Administrative Templates ->
Windows Component -> Windows Update. Make sure the states of all setting are Not Configured.
3. Navigate to Computer Configuration-> Administrative Templates->
System-> Internet Communication Management-> Internet Communication settings. Make sure the state of “Turn off access to all Windows Update features” is Not Configured.
Hope it helps.
Regards,
Leo Huang
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This was really helpful. Thanks a lot.
Hello:
I have win7 Professional, have same problem as in this link. I have made those change as mentioned. But, still my computer's windows update setting is not allowing me to change. It is grayed out, and set at "Check for updates but let me choose whether
to download and install them".
I am its administrator, it is in a workgroup, but it was put in by 'Best Buy Geeks'. I am able to use gpedit.msc, regedit, and also can run cmd as administrator.
I want to change it. Any suggestion, please!
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