unable to update Windows 7

**cdahl4** · 07-01-12 at 04:23 AM

Ok, so after my last issue with Ultimate Defrag messing up the system, I did a fresh install of Windows. However, now, it won't update. It says the service isn't on, or the pc needs to be rebooted. I checked services. Turned the updater off and on again, still nothing. I've tried to go under the control panel, and have the pc find and fix problem with the updater. Still nothing. Any ideas?

Thank you

**Shawn_7** · 07-01-12 at 05:26 AM

Perhaps these microsoft support pages can be of some help.

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http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2509997
http://support.microsoft.com/mats/windows_update/

**cdahl4** · 07-01-12 at 05:51 AM

Nope, neither of them worked. The Hotfix doesn't work either.

**Shawn_7** · 07-01-12 at 05:59 AM

mmm ... OK, let's try this way

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http://helpdeskgeek.com/windows-7/cannot-run-windows-update-on-a-windows-7-pc/

**Mbbest** · 07-01-12 at 06:52 AM

^^
That should do the job

**Keyy** · 07-01-12 at 07:36 AM

Use System Update Readiness from Microsoft

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http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821

koumouri · 07-01-12 at 07:55 AM

If you don't have service pack one yet you could try and download the the offline installer and try and see if it installs and fixes it.

**jbgoode** · 07-01-12 at 01:26 PM

yesterday mornin I fired up WU (I always do this manually) and I got a message tellin me that Windows Update needs an ...update in order to download the new fixes & patches.
I said, wtf? had a cold beer and I pressed the OK button.
See, that was my notebook, 100% legit so I didnt care none.
There was a download around 20MBs (pretty big if you ask me), I rebooted and then a whole lot of different updates showed up in CP.
tell you the truth I was ready to post here, askin if anyone had any issues on a non-legit Windowz copy, but as usual I totally forgot about that.

BTW, that thing switched all my .NET optimization services from "Manual" to "Automatic".
I never leave these runnin. There hoggin up my resources without any apparent benefit.

moelarry · 07-01-12 at 01:48 PM

Check your time and date to make sure it is correct. If it is too far off WU won't work.

**cdahl4** · 07-01-12 at 08:23 PM

Ok, so I found someone online that said they were having issues updating Windows with their new 1TB drive. Well, all my other drives have been 500GB, and my new one is a 750GB. He said he had to install a new IRST driver. Well I looked on my pc, and couldn't find any to begin with. So I installed the one I found on Intel's site, and wallah, seems to be working fine. Other than the light saying my HD is being accessed has been on for a long time.

Thank you for everyone's input.

**PopSmith** · 07-02-12 at 02:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by cdahl4

So I installed the one I found on Intel's site, and wallah, seems to be working fine. Other than the light saying my HD is being accessed has been on for a long time.

Since the issue has been solved I'm going to close the thread. If, for any reason, the problem re-appears please send me a PM and I'll re-open it.

07-01-12 at 05:26 AM	#2
Shawn_7 Elder Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Eventyrland Posts: 3,516	Perhaps these microsoft support pages can be of some help. Code: Select All http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2509997 http://support.microsoft.com/mats/windows_update/ Last edited by Shawn_7; 07-01-12 at 05:38 AM.

07-01-12 at 05:59 AM	#4
Shawn_7 Elder Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Eventyrland Posts: 3,516	mmm ... OK, let's try this way Code: Select All http://helpdeskgeek.com/windows-7/cannot-run-windows-update-on-a-windows-7-pc/

07-01-12 at 07:36 AM	#6
Keyy Novice Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 187	Use System Update Readiness from Microsoft Code: Select All http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821

07-01-12 at 05:51 AM	#3
cdahl4 Watching, and waiting Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: It's not cold until it's below 0 Posts: 1,318	Nope, neither of them worked. The Hotfix doesn't work either.

07-01-12 at 06:52 AM	#5
Mbbest No kitty! bad kitty!!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Southpark Posts: 1,660	^^ That should do the job

07-01-12 at 07:55 AM	#7
koumouri Newcomer Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 87	If you don't have service pack one yet you could try and download the the offline installer and try and see if it installs and fixes it.

07-01-12 at 01:26 PM	#8
jbgoode Expert Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Way over yonder (expat) Posts: 573	yesterday mornin I fired up WU (I always do this manually) and I got a message tellin me that Windows Update needs an ...update in order to download the new fixes & patches. I said, wtf? had a cold beer and I pressed the OK button. See, that was my notebook, 100% legit so I didnt care none. There was a download around 20MBs (pretty big if you ask me), I rebooted and then a whole lot of different updates showed up in CP. tell you the truth I was ready to post here, askin if anyone had any issues on a non-legit Windowz copy, but as usual I totally forgot about that. BTW, that thing switched all my .NET optimization services from "Manual" to "Automatic". I never leave these runnin. There hoggin up my resources without any apparent benefit.

07-01-12 at 01:48 PM	#9
moelarry Novice Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 114	Check your time and date to make sure it is correct. If it is too far off WU won't work.

07-01-12 at 08:23 PM	#10
cdahl4 Watching, and waiting Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: It's not cold until it's below 0 Posts: 1,318	Ok, so I found someone online that said they were having issues updating Windows with their new 1TB drive. Well, all my other drives have been 500GB, and my new one is a 750GB. He said he had to install a new IRST driver. Well I looked on my pc, and couldn't find any to begin with. So I installed the one I found on Intel's site, and wallah, seems to be working fine. Other than the light saying my HD is being accessed has been on for a long time. Thank you for everyone's input.

07-02-12 at 02:15 PM	#11
PopSmith Elder Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 山で Posts: 2,525	Quote: Originally Posted by cdahl4 So I installed the one I found on Intel's site, and wallah, seems to be working fine. Other than the light saying my HD is being accessed has been on for a long time. Since the issue has been solved I'm going to close the thread. If, for any reason, the problem re-appears please send me a PM and I'll re-open it.