Computer hooked to 'Check' update

I got this eMachines PC with Windows 7 for 8 months.  Windows Update has been working well, and then all of a sudden it no longer works.  The last update, I got was 12/08/10.  Now whenever I tried windows update, it just showed "update check" and seemed to be hung.  Had similar problems with update for Microsoft Security Essentials.  Help!

Hi EdYung,

Try to run the Windows update troubleshooting tool and check if this solves the problem.

To run the Windows Update Troubleshooter
    
Open the Windows Update troubleshooting tool

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-Windows-Update-Troubleshooter

Thank you, and in what concerns:
I. Suuresh Kumar - Microsoft technical support.

Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

Tags: Windows

Similar Questions

  • Whenever I have shut down my computer it detects 2 updates. I checked the updates of Windows and it seems to be the same ones every day.

    Whenever I have shut down my computer it detects 2 updates. I checked the updates of Windows and it seems to be the same ones every day. And they did so why they keep needing to be updated? They are: a security update for .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 and 3.5 SP1 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP x 86 (KB2518864) and: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP x 86 (KB2539631)

    Visit the Microsoft Solution Center and antivirus security for resources and tools to keep your PC safe and healthy. If you have problems with the installation of the update itself, visit the Microsoft Update Support for resources and tools to keep your PC updated with the latest updates.

    UTC/GMT is 16:02 Friday, September 23, 2011

  • Updated Windows cannot currently check updates, because the service is not running. You may have to restart your computer

    Original title: Windows Update problem, help please

    Whenever I go to windows update, it says "Windows update cannot currently check updates, because the service is not running. You may have to restart your computer"I restarted my computer, but the same message back steadily for several weeks. How can I fix?

    Thank you

    Hi Lydia,.

    There are three services that are important to check, download and install the updates. These services are Background Intelligent of cryptographic services service and the Windows update Service. These should be in the started state and currently running on the computer so that the computer connects to Windows Update Server, check the update that corresponds to the computer, and then download them accordingly.

    Follow the steps in http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2730071 and make sure that these services are started on the computer. If they are, then if he please stop and then restart the services. Restart the computer once that change in services.

    It will be useful.

  • my computer hooked up to my TV HD says on TV 'not supported '.

    Original title: got my computer hooked up to my HD TV, but he said on TV 'not supported '. I had to work before, but now there is no display on my tv from my computer.

    got my computer hooked up to my HD TV, but he said on TV 'not supported '. I had to work before, but now there is no display on my tv from my computer. Any suggestions?

    Hello

    1 did you do changes on the computer before the show?
    2. how the computer is connected to the HDTV?

    Method 1:
    You can download & install the latest video card driver and check if the problem persists.
    http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/update-a-driver-for-hardware-that-isn ' t-work correctly

    You can visit the links to learn more:
    http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/HDTV-frequently-asked-questions
    http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/connect-your-computer-to-a-TV

    Method 2:
    Alternatively, you can perform a restore of the system while it was working fine.
    You can check the link:
    http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/features/system-restore


     
  • I can't update ipad. It only shows check updated very very long time. No change.

    I can't update ipad. It only shows check updated very very long time. No change.

    Show this message where? Put you up to date on WiFi? If you are, try to update with iTunes. If you don't have a computer and are based on the WiFi only, try this.

    Settings > airplane Mode > on. Who will sign you out of WiFi. Now, do a forced restart. No data is lost during this procedure. Hold on the sleep and home buttons at the same time for about 10 seconds until the Apple logo appears on the screen.

    Return to settings > airplane Mode > Off. That will reconnect to the WiFi. Try to update again.

    If this does not help, pwer cycle of your router. Unplug it from power for 30 seconds, plug back in and then try to update again.

  • Windows updates are not available when I check updates

    Hello

    Since mid-July, I'm not getting windows update for my family vista premium 32-bit computer laptop even if my setting is automatic check updates and download. I get no error and when I click on "check for updates" it starts to check, but finally said «no important update available» Is it because there is no updates since July 15th or is there something wrong with my system to check updates? Please notify. Thank you.

    No updates have been published since 13 July 2010.

    An out-of-band security update will be released on Monday, August 02: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms10-aug.mspx

    Other security updates are scheduled to be published on Tuesday, August 10.

    ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

  • For Windows XP (KB2719985) security update will not be installed. The text "a problem on your computer is preventing the updates being downloaded or installed" is reported

    For Windows XP (KB2719985) security update will not be installed. The text "a problem on your computer is preventing the updates being downloaded or installed" is reported. Fix - it crashes too much with the line "invalid command line" when I try to run it.

    Hello

    1. this problem occurs only with this particular update?

    2 did you change on your computer before this problem?

    You can follow the suggestions and check out them.

    Method 1

    You can reset the Windows Update components.

    How to reset the Windows Update components?
    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

    Important: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following windows Help article.

    How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP

    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/322756

    Method 2

    You can read the article.

    You cannot install some programs or updates

    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/822798

    Important: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following windows Help article.

    How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP

    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/322756

    Method 3

    Step 1:

    Place the computer in a clean boot state.

    How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" State

    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310353

    Note: After you have used the boot is a way to solve your problem, you can follow these steps to configure Windows XP to start normally.

    a. click Startand then click run.

    b. type msconfigand click OK.
    The System Configuration utility dialog box appears.

    c. click on the general tab, click Normal Startup - load all device drivers and servicesand then click OK.

    When you are prompted, click restart to restart the computer.


    Step 2:

    Download and install the update from the link.

    Update security for Windows XP (KB2719985)

    http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=30282

    See also:

    Solve common installation issues in Windows Update, Microsoft Update and Windows Server Update Services

    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/906602

  • Windows Vista updates offline works do not error indicating download / check updates for w60 glb

    I use Windows vista Business. When I used the package of updates offline to wsusoffline.net and run the program. I get the error download/check updates for w60 glb. Kindly help how to solve this problem. I'm not a computer engineer or software engineer. as a result, help me

    It is a forum for specific consumers.

    Post here instead-online http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/category/windowsvistaitpro

  • When I try to use the Windows updates to and the following error message: Windows update cannot currently check updates, because the service is not running

    have tried to use windows update and get the following error message: Windows update cannot currently check the updates, because the service is not running. You may need to restart you computer. I rebooted several times. Any help would be greatly appreciated as I am not very computer

    Original title: update windows

    Solution 1:

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

    Solution 2:

    You can try to stop and restart the Windows Update Service (wuauserv). Open a command line window (run as administrator) and enter the following lines:

    net stop wuauserv
    regsvr32 %windir%\system32\wups2.dll
    net start wuauserv

    If this does not help, try Microsoft Fix It service to reset your Windows Update components:

    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058/en-us

    I hope this helps.

  • Change of schedule of InstallShield Update Manager to check updates

    As I understand it, InstallShield Update Manager checks for software updates in the same way that the MS Updates program works. I'm not really sure what he's looking for.

    I have two questions:

    1. what programs on my computer check InstallShield Update Manager?

    2. my InstallShield Update Manager checks the updates on Thursday evening. It is set to check for updates every week. How can I change the time of day, check updates? The update settings window does not all options for this. It only allows options to check monthly, weekly or daily.
    I use public WiFi for my Internet connection on my laptop during the day. I am not connected to the Internet in the evening. I'm afraid that something is not being updated on my computer. My laptop seems to work very well. I do regular updates from Ms.

    rt_hawk

    InstallShield is not a Microsoft product. I suggest that you contact the OEM PC assistance site.

    Another option would be to uninstall InstallShield.

  • Unable to do the Windows updates, error "Windows Update cannot currently check updates, because the service is not running.

    Only the news I get is an information box stating:

    "Windows Update cannot currently check updates, because the service is not running." You may have to restart your computer. »

    I checked that the service is running, and a process is running in the Task Manager.

    I have downloaded and run Microsoft Fix, it is said that it fixed the problem, but didn't.

    I cloned my old drive and installed my new drive in my laptop. It seems that there is no update history transferred when cloning, there is no history of updates now.

    Separated from the:

    http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-windows_update/Windows-Update-not-working-after-hard-drive/77ab54ca-34b0-49DF-a268-bd07db68d887

    Applications, (Norton and McAfee) are notorious for not not upgrade (or uninstalling) itself. The 'leftovers' Norton may be causing the problem. Roll up your sleeves & cross your fingers...

    [You can print these instructions for reference offline. If a step said to reboot, reboot! ]

    ACTIONS

    1 right-click on the link, select SAVE TARGET as.... & download the Norton Removal Tool, save it to your desktop: ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe

    2. close all open applications (that is, anything with an icon on the taskbar).

    3. After completing some you have a copy of your handy product key, uninstall Norton 360 and LiveUpdate and all Norton Add ons via Start | Control Panel | Programs: Programs and features.

    4 IMPORTANT! -Online enable WF immediately after the reboot!

    NB: Now you're "working without a net": do not to ANYTHING else online (e.g., navigation reading E-mail; cat) until you have finished step #7 below!

    5. right click on the file that you saved in step #1 above and select run as administrator to run the utility. DO TAP not your keyboard until the race ends, then restart.

    6. do a clean install of Norton 360 (using your product ID, if need be) & reboot. CF. http://www.symantec.com/norton/support/kb/web_view.jsp?wv_type=public_web&docurl=20080514162318EN

    NOTE: do NOT activate or install Norton modules or toolbars (for example, Norton Anti-Phishing) immediately.

    7. manually and repeatedly run (Norton) LiveUpdate until you get a prompt "no update more".

    8. click right on the following link & SAVE to download to your desktop: http://iefaq.info/attachments/133/ie8-rereg.zip [1]

    8B. do a right-click on the file downloaded in # 8 a above (that is, ie8 - rereg.zip) and EXTRACT its contents to the desktop. This will create a new folder on your desktop.

    8. close all open applications (that is, anything with an icon on the task bar), open the new folder created in # 8 b above & double-click on the script (i.e., ie8 - rereg.cmd) to run the command, then restart again.

    9. open Internet Explorer (only!) to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 [ignore the warnings of DO NOT APPLY and the section will APPLY to] & run the difficulty.

    Note => for best results, check the option Remove personal settings .

    10 a. open Internet Explorer (only!) to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/910336 [ignore the title & symptoms].

    10 b. do disappear/close the window pop up "Automated troubleshooting"! -then...

    c. 10, regardless of the "not recommended" or similar warnings, run difficulty he 50202 in DEFAULT modes and AGGRESSIVE. [2]

    11 restart one last time & test by launching a manual check for updates.

    12. in response to this post with a status report - hopefully confirming that all six of the April 6 & March 2012 is installed correctly now.

    ===============================================================
    [1] trust Source: http://iefaq.info/index.php?action=artikel&cat=42&id=133&artlang=en [good for IE9, too!]

    [2] full Disclosure: the difficulty operating in AGGRESSIVE mode will remove your update history but not the list of installed updates.

  • Windows error 0x800705aa so he tried to check updates

    Hi, I have windows error 0x800705aa attempt to check updates. But in addition, I can't aupdate my windows defender or my Security essentials. What can I do?

    Hello J934857,

    1. What is the accurate and complete error message you get when you try to check the Windows Update?

    2. the Windows Update work was very well at any time before your computer?

    3. what happens when you try to update Windows Defender and Security essentials, you get any errors?

    I suggest that you disable the Antivirus and firewall (including the indispensable security) temporarily on your computer and check if you are able to run Windows update.

    Note: Please make sure that you enable the antivirus software after the test to keep your computer protected.

    Thank you
    Irfan H, Engineer Support Microsoft Answers.

  • Updates Windows 7 - stuck on 'check updates'...

    I have a HP desktop computer.  Running Windows 7 Home Premium.  Recently upgraded to the 10 Windows (while it was free).  Discovered that even after the analysis of compatibility says 'OK' I had to call Microsoft for more help and told me that my computer was not compatible.  Asked why the analysis said it was.  No real answer not followed.  Little has been said to restore to Windows 7.  After that I have known issues.  Before the update of window 10, this computer has been running great!

    in any case, I noticed recently that my computer is not updated.  When I go on ' check for updates ', it just stays on that.  The status bar does not move, but just on the 'check updates' for days.  The only way to stop it is to restart the computer.  But I know there are updates because my other computer is up-to-date (did not upgrade Windows 10 - but is currently running Windows 7).  So, I have sen the videos and articles on remove and clean up the folder "Software Distribution".  I did it several times and it DOESN'T WORK.  At one point, I decided to do a factory restore.  Took the computer to update 1.  At ran Windows Update and found 16 available updates and other things to seem to be good.  But noticed once the "Service Pack 1" has been downloaded and installed the Windows Update is blocked again.  So, I'm lost here.  What can I do?  Is there a solution?  Or should I trash this computer and buy a MAC?  Questions please ask.

    Help, please... Thank you!

    See this thread and perform the steps exactly.  I did the following steps on several computers and they work.

    Windows Update solution

  • Windows Update stuck at 'Check updates'

    Original title: Windows Update stuck

    I had to recover my laptop windows 7 back to out-of-box state system. Once presented to my office, I immediately went to Windows Update to install all of the updates that I needed. After installing SP1, and restart the computer, windows update to update the update agent, so he could get some more updates. He said he would close and re - open Windows Update, which she did, but now it is stuck on "check updates".

    The update that broke the update of Windows was "Windows Update Agent 7.6.7600.320"

    I have since made a recovery of the system to the State out-of-box three times and each time "Windows Update Agent 7.6.7600.320" installs Windows Update is stuck saying "check updates".

    I did tons of attempts to solve this problem, but it won't find more updates and I can't install more updates.

    I have also experienced problems with Windows Update still looking for updates when Windows Update 7.6.7600.320 has been installed automatically after the system update to SP1 (it was after doing a clean install of Windows 7).

    The following worked for me:

    1. manually installing KB3083710

    2. manually installing KB3102810

    3. restart the computer

    4. run the Windows Update Diagnostic tool to reset Windows Update (support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/971058)

    5 restart the computer again and search for updates

  • Windows 7 stuck on update "restart your computer to install important updates"

    Yesterday by mistake I upgraded Windows 7 to 10.  After watching 10 hours, I returned to 7.  System check updates to day and put some apparently and followed with "Restart your computer to install important updates" - which cannot be updated while the system is using them.  All that seems fair enough.  However, the same reboot message was received after several reboots (including cold boots).  Cannot restore to last good config - probably due to their loss in the upgrade.  FixIt MS and solving problems of updating has not solved the problem.  Is there a switch somewhere that I can reset?  Help please.

    Is this the same computer - not necessarily the same problem - as in one or more of these previous threads of yours?...

    http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-windows_programs/Windows-7-Media-Centre-cursor-and-display-issues/4c0f3687-6767-4d9c-A65B-5cc27697018f

    http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-hardware/SATA-RAID-array/41d9c55a-4ABC-4e0d-9bb3-ca4d49ceefc2

    http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/protect/Forum/MSE-protect_scanning/clickgiftload-how-can-it-be-removed/5cf04921-395c-E011-8dfc-68b599b31bf5

Maybe you are looking for

  • WhatsApp works do not on iphone6 9.3.2

    WhatsApp works do not on iphone6 9.3.2

  • Satellite M30X-201 battery/power

    I had my laptop for a little less than a year. For a few days, sometimes the battery began to empty, but the tray icon and the LEDs were poster always main power. Initially, have disconnected and reconnected to the power supply of the laptop could re

  • a Compaq Presario C300 can be upgraded to accept and work with at least Win7 please.

    Hello I'm a complete newbie to this, and being a wrinkled, according to my grandchildren I wouldn't bother! Ive never done anything like this before, it's to ask, I mean, even less to try to improve my laptop. Anyway, having just started University I

  • What fixes are included in 1.1.6 EOS 6 d firmware update?

    I just installed the update firmware 1.1.6 for my EOS 6 d. Installing the SD card goes smoothly. The details table for this update lists to obscure problems that three patches. When Canon is updating this firmware is it really only update the issues

  • Aspire turns off will not

    Hello everyone - this is my first visit on behalf of my daughter.  Its Aspire 5830 T suddenly began to refuse to shut down or restart. It will sleep, hibernate and change user. I guess it's a software problem - can anyone help, please?