Everytime I open Windows Update it tells me that the service is not running.

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• I'm not abe to do the Windows updates, message warns me that the service is not running

  I can't do an update of windows due to a message saying that the service is not running.  What this means and how can I solve the problem.

  Hi EmogeneHutchinson,

  ·         Did you do changes on the computer before the show?

  ·         You install updates?

  ·         What is the full error message?

  Follow these methods.

  Method 1: Temporarily disable the security software.

  Note: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable your antivirus software. If you do not disable temporarily to install other software, you must reactivate as soon as you are finished. If you are connected to the Internet or a network during the time that your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

  Method 2: Put the computer in a clean boot State to see if there is a software conflict as the clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

  Note: After completing the steps in the clean boot troubleshooting, follow the section How to configure Windows to use a Normal startup state of the link to return the computer to a Normal startupmode.

  After the clean boot used to resolve the problem, you can follow these steps to configure Windows XP to start normally.

  (a) click Start, run.

  (b) type msconfigand click OK.

  (c) the System Configuration Utility dialog box appears.

  (d) click the general tab, click Normal startup - load all services and device drivers and then click OK.

  (e) when you are prompted, click restart to restart the computer.

  Method 3: You can also manually install updates (KB number) by downloading from the Microsoft Download Center.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/default.aspx

  Method 4: Follow the steps in the article.

  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  You cannot install some programs or updates

• My windows will not update. It indicates that the service is not running.

  Updated Windows cannot currently check the updates because the service is not running.

  Click Start
  Type: CMD, according to the results, right-click CMD
  Click on "Run as Administrator"
  At the command prompt, type: sfc/scannow

  This will check for any breach of integrity

  Restart your system Andre Da Costa http://adacosta.spaces.live.com http://www.activewin.com

• I can't check the updates, because he said that "the service does not work."

  I can't check the updates, because he said that "the service does not work."

  Error: Windows Update cannot check the updates, because the Service is not running
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2730071

• Popup of Windows activation technologies tells me that my computer is not running genuine windows

  Hi, I've been running a genuine copy of Windows 7 Pro for about 3 years. However twice now asked me to download & install the windows genuine advantage tool. When I try to run this software it tells me that it is already installed and stops the installation. The activation problem disappears after this error?

  This seems to have started, because the last set of Windows updates have been installed.

  To analyze and solve problems for Activation and Validation, we need to see a full copy of the report produced by the MGADiag tool
  (download and save to the desktop - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=52012 )
  Once saved, run the tool.
  Click on the button continue, which will produce the report.
  To copy the report in your response, click the button copy in the tool (ignore the error at this stage), and then paste (using r-click and paste or Ctrl + V) in your response.
  -* in your own thread *, please
   
  Please also state the Version and edition of Windows cited on your COA sticker (if you a) in the case of your machine (or inside the battery compartment), but does NOT quote the key on the sticker!
  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/howtotell/hardware.aspx

• Window update problems, being of error "the server is not open.

  I tried to open Windows Update, I get a message "the server is not open. Microsoft Fix It can not solve the problem. Can anyone help?

  Alan-rr

  Hello

  1. what FIXIT did you use exactly?

  2. is the computer on a domain?

  3 did you a recent software or changes to the material on the computer?

  Method 1:

  I suggest you to go through the steps mentioned in the link and the Coachman.

  Problems with installing updates

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-with-installing-updates

  Method 2:

  The problem with Microsoft Windows Update is not working

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_update/

  Method 3:

  You cannot install some programs or updates

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

  You can try the steps under I would fix it myself and check if it helps.

  Hope it will be useful and keep us informed if you need help.

• Windows Vista desktop refreshes, said the service is not running

  OK, I'm not very good with computers but learning a lot since mine has messed up. I have a desktop running Windows Vista. The computer his car slowed dow a LOT recently. I ran antivirus and malware. She had detected things and withdrawn. Still not making a faster. I tried to run an update and it says that the serivce is not running and the need to restart the computer. I did it several times and it always remains the same. Also the antivirus to update custom because he says there is a problem with the internet... but I'm not having any problem getting on the internet other then its slowness. Somewhere tells us about the service names and default paths and another says to format and reinstall Windows... anyway I have NO IDEA of what I need to do. Would appreciate any help. This is a computer that I use every day. And an antivirus may have expired between getting a new, I do not know if what counts. Also it is not updated since the beginning of September, because even the automatic update will not work. Yet once any help will be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Sorry if it's a little confusing because I don't know how else to describe this.

  See if this helps:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2730071

  Error: Windows Update cannot check the updates, because the Service is not running

• evreytime, I opened the windows update the sistem says that the service is not runing what can do?

  I have a windows Vista Home Basic in my pc, so I can't update it cause when I click search for updates, it says windows cannot check the updates because the service is not running

  Hi joselizama,

  1. Did you the latest changes on the computer?
  2. What is the full error message that you receive?
  3. You have security software installed on the computer?
  4. When was the last time it was working fine?

  Method 1

  I suggest that you restart all services related to Windows update and check later if you can install the updates of Windows on the computer.

  To restart services required by Windows Update

  You must be logged on as administrator to perform these steps.

  1. Open administrative tools by clicking the Start button, click Control Panel, clicking system and Maintenance, and then clicking Administrative Tools.
  2. Double-click Services. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
  3. In the Services window, double-click in the Background Intelligent Transfer Service.
  4. Under the tab general , under Startup type, click Manual, and then click apply.
  5. Click the connection tab and make sure that the service is enabled in every hardware profile listed.
  6. Click the general tab, click Start, and then click OK. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
  7. In the Services window, double-click Windows event log.
  8. Under the tab general , next to Startup type, make sure that Automatic is selected.
  9. Next to Service status, check whether the service is started. If not, click Start, and then click OK. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
  10. In the Services window, double-click the Windows Update service.
  11. Under the tab general , next to Startup type, make sure that Automatic is selected.
  12. Next to Service status, check if the drive is listed. If not, click Start, and then click OK. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
  13. In the Services window, double-click software licensing.
  14. Under the tab general , next to Startup type, make sure that Automatic is selected.
  15. Next to Service status, check if the drive is listed. If not, click Start, and then click OK. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
  16. Close the Services window and try to install Windows updates again.

  Method 2

  If the previous step fails then I would suggest that reset you the default Windows Update components and later try to install updates.

  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

• Windows update error: Windows cannot currently check the updates because the service is not running

  Original title: Windows Update No. Longer - Vista business functions

  Last month my Win Vista will not update, little matter how many times I try to do. I always get the error message "Windows cannot currently check for updates because the service is not running." You may have to restart your computer. "Control via msconfig reveals that he is ticked as"running ".

  I run Microsoft Fixit has several times. It is said he has "solved" the problem, but it did not work. Of course there is a corrupted somewhere file that needs to be replaced.

  Please don't say no "update for Win 7" or "Reinstall Windows" because it's not just going to happen.

  Thanks in advance,

  Hello

  1. you remember to make changes to the computer before this problem?

  2. what anti-virus software is installed on your computer?

  Follow these methods.

  Method 1: Anti-virus software may conflict with Windows Update.  You can temporary disable them and check the issue.

  Disable the antivirus software

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/disable-antivirus-software

  Note: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable your antivirus software. If you need to disable temporarily to install other software, you must reactivate as soon as you are finished. If you are connected to the Internet or a network, while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

   

  Method 2: 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 article:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/back-up-the-registry

   

  Method 3:  If the methods above do not help, I suggest you delete the edb.log file and check if that helps.

  Follow these steps:

  a. click the Start button, click computer.

  b. now, go to this site: C:\windows\softwaredistribution\datastore\logs\edb.log

  c. delete the log file, and then restart the computer and check the issue.

  Well, it's going to be a long Chronicle, but in the end, the problem has been resolved. Please bear with me:

  Running the program MS Fixit in the past without success, I tried to run the update after you temporarily disable AVG, my program AV. no joy.

  I then ran CC Cleaner to get rid of some of 'dead weight '. I even used its registry cleaning option (which included saves).

  At that point, I did some 'household', & began to defragment my HD with Defraggler. But since it seems to take forever, I went to My Defrag, who finished the job much quicker.

  Although I tried to delete the edb.log file using method 3, I kept getting a message system which was unable to complete this action because the file has been opened in another program.  In the end, I was able to delete the file, but fact directly through Explorer. There also seems to be a sort of small file edb.log, indicating that it was a "recovered" version I deleted that one as well.

  At this point, I ran MS Fixit, who States that the Windows Update components needed to be fixed and proceeded to do so again. Because he had allegedly "fixed" my Updater in the past, I was not holding much hope that this time would be any different. So, after that what he has done, I was pleasantly surprised, I might actually start updating!

  However, the update message that a new version would be dl before I could go any further. So I did it.

  When the new version is started, it ran for about 10 minutes, coming with about 50 updates. According to flush out those who were of no use to me, finally I had dl and installed all relevant updates. And now, the update seems to work fine.

  Once again, my apologies for the long answer. But I wanted to tell the whole story, as I did not quite plan of RajithR.

  Thank you!

• Cannot install message of updates that Windows Update cannot currently check the updates because the service is not running

  Original title: update Windows impossible currently to check updates because the service doesn't work (Vista 64)

  I get the message: ' Windows Update cannot currently check for updates, because the service is not running. "  You may have to restart your computer. "I rebooted without change.

  I have Vista 64-bit with installed MSE and it cannot update its virus database.  I have also Windows Media Center put up a TV and may not be able to download an updated Guide.

  Can someone help me please?  I just finished a full scan of Malwarebytes and a full scan of MSE - both in Mode safe mode with networking.

  I found a few other forums similar to my problem, but I don't know that they are the same as mine.  I'm a little wary about some of the suggested corrections, so I thought I would like to get suggestions directly related to my problem.

  Thank you!

  Hello

  1. what exactly happens when you try to download the update for Windows Media Center guide? Do you get any error messages?

  2 did you do changes on the computer before the show?

  Method 1: Run the update utility

  See the following site:

  Problems with installing updates

  http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Troubleshoot-problems-with-installing-updates.

  Method 2: Start services

  Make sure that the following services are started:

  a. Windows Update

  b. Background Intelligent Transfer Service

  c. Cryptographic Services

  To do:

  a. click Start, type services.mscwithout the quotes and press enter.
  b. double-click the service and under Service status click Start, if it is not started.

  Method 3: Reset the update components

  See the following site:

  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058.

  Warning: 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 the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/back-up-the-registry .

  Method 4: Run the fixit

  See the following site:

  The problem with Microsoft Windows Update is not working

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

• Windows Update cannot currently check the updates, because the service is not running

  Whenever I try to update my windows vista with the recent service pack more computer, it tells me "Windows update cannot currently check for updates, because the service is not running." I'm running it from my admin account and I was curious to see if the same thing was happening with my other accounts. When I checked the they were fine and ready to go except the said that i needed approval admin even if I was giving him. I tried to turn admins accounts, but he wouldn't let me edit them, neither could I make a new account in general an admin or a fair standard.

  Vista service pack 1

  Processor: Intel (r) Core (TM) 2 CPU 4300 @1. 80 GHz

  Memory: 2.00 GB

  Norton 360 is my security system but did not install til about 2 weeks after a period of 1.5 years without protection (I was a fool, my computer had never seemed all operate differently) so I feel like this may be a virus any causing this problem cause, no idea on how do I fix? Thank you

  Thank you Matt, what ive down to realize, it's I'll just do a pc reinstall (what does this DVD) I know itll mean the deletion of all but ive already backed up what I need/want to so ill be fine. Dell Web site gave me all the information I need on how to do it.

• Error message "WIndows cannot currently check the updates, because the service is not running, you may need to restart your computer.

  Error message "WIndows cannot currently check the updates, because the service is not running, you may need to restart your computer.

  I am currently using windows 32 bit vist

  I rebooted, I changed the settings, I don't have a file called window update service in the service section to stop and start, I tried the fix programs, I'm out of ideas and I need help!

  Suggestions?

  Hello

  1. have you made changes on the computer before this problem?

  2. which antivirus app do you use?

  I suggest you try these methods and check.

  Method 1:

  Anti-virus software may conflict with Windows Update. You can temporary disable them and check the issue.

  Disable the antivirus software
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/disable-antivirus-software
  Note: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable your antivirus software. If you need to disable temporarily to install other software, you must reactivate as soon as you are finished. If you are connected to the Internet or a network, while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

  Method 2:
  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 article:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/back-up-the-registry

  Method 3: If the methods above do not help, I suggest you delete the edb.log file and check if that helps.

  Follow these steps:

  a. click the Start button, click computer.

  b. now, go to this site: C:\windows\softwaredistribution\datastore\logs\edb.log
  Where 'C' is the drive of operating system
  c. delete the log file, and then restart the computer and check the issue.

• Can't get updates for Windows, "Windows Update cannot currently check for updates, because the service is not running." You may need. "" Restart your computer.

  When I try to install the updates I receive the message "Windows Update cannot currently check for updates, because the service is not running."  You may need. "" Restart your computer,   It does not also. check me the update history

  Hello

  1. you made any hardware or software changes the computer recently?

  2. What is the number of update?

  3. do you get this message for all the updates?

  Follow these methods and check if that helps:

  Method 1:

  Step 1.

  Unplug all external devices, restart the computer, and then try to install updates.

  Step 2:

  I suggest that you follow the steps mentioned and try to start the Windows update service.

  Check if the following services are running.

  (a) Background Intelligent Transfer Service

  (b) cryptographic Service

  (c) Windows Update

  (d) Windows Installer

  a. Click Start, type "services.msc" (without the quotes) and press ENTER.

  b. double-click the service name in the Services list.

  c. under the general tab, next to startup type, make sure that automatic is selected.

  d. If the service is not already running, under Service status, click Start and then click OK.

  e. once the services are started and defined as running, try to install the updates and check.

  Method 2.

  You can follow the steps in this article: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2509997

  Warning check disk.

  Important: All by performing the check disk on the hard drive if bad sectors are found then check disk try to repair this area, all available data on this sector can be lost.

  Registry warning

  To do: 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 on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  322756 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/)

  How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

  See also: the problems with installing updates

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-with-installing-updates

• 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.

• 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.

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  [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.