failure to update.

I tried in vain to download the updates of Windows, as well as updates for my anti-virus program. As soon as the updates are downloaded supposedly I am getting messages telling me that the 'update failed' and 'General error '! I tried three times to download updates for Windows and six times to upgrade my security program, but the result and the messages are the same with both.

In this situation, I would try to remove the malware as a cause of the problem.

Start the computer in safe mode with network and download and install Malwarebytes (free version for individuals only), updated definitions and run in safe mode. Disable other security software while you do the analyses.

http://www.Malwarebytes.org/

Download and run SuperAntiSpyware (Free Edition)

http://www.SUPERAntiSpyware.com/download.html

Some malware is installing the entries of proxy server redirecting internet connections. If you encounter this problem step 2 see in the following link:

http://www.myantispyware.com/2011/02/21/how-to-remove-Internet-Security-Essentials-virus/

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