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• help with updates/SP3 on XP

  just install XP Home on a computer and having some problems.

  use a disc of SP2, and then immediately installed the SP3 update. then, I installed IE8 .exe Microsoft site. After that, connected to Windows update and DLed all until was completely updated and there is no more updates.

  Well, it seems a little weird. one of the services is named wrong. "Human Interface Devices" Department is still called 'HIDDEN', when it should be the former since SP3 should change the name. and some updates seem to be missing from the Add/Remove. It just does not match when comparing it to another computer that has XP SP3 perfectly up-to-date. for example, IE8 has only 3 security updates listed (compared to my other computer 12 or so updates), is it because unless it is installed with the .exe file and it already included more updates?

  a little worried. you want to make sure that my computer is completely up to date and it is not all the current problems.

  Hi RoseBlush,

  Thanks for posting your query in the Microsoft Community Forum.

  Based on the information, you have installed Windows XP Home SP2 on a computer and immediately installed SP3, Internet Explorer 8 and other updates, however still face problems with the service Human Interface Devices and other updates are not installed.

  Usually, if you are installing the stand-alone package of SP3 more updates including security and critical updates are installed. This may also depend on the features and programs installed on the system.

  For more information, see the articles:

  Windows Update

  How to configure and use automatic updates in Windows

  You can also download a screen shot of the issue related to the Human Interface Devices (HID) service for more details on the issue.

  Download pictures and files

  Also check out the link:

  Use SkyDrive download collected files and post screen/image capture

  Let us know if you need help with Windows related issues. We will be happy to help you.

• I deleted Adobe Reader 11 and rebooted and reinstalled Adobe Reader 11 and I still get the error message "Adobe Reader is blocked because it is outdated". Using Windows XP with the latest updates (SP3).

  
  

  I deleted Adobe Reader 11 and rebooted and reinstalled Adobe Reader 11 and I still get the error message "Adobe Reader is blocked because it is outdated". Using Windows XP with the latest updates (SP3).

  Screenshots attached to e-mail responses will not come back on the forum. You must connect to the forum and post in your topic using the camera icon in the editor.

  Google Chrome is a problem:

  • If you use the clean Chrome PDF Viewer, the results are unpredictable.
  • If you use the Adobe Reader with Chrome plugin, it can reject (block) If this isn't the latest version.  11.0.08 drive is the latest version for Windows XP, but Chrome can insist on the current version 11.0.10.

  My suggestion; Use a different browser!

• Projection Shockwave Flash as v16.0.0.287's plugin check but he updated the current 16.0.0.305 and restart Firefox (v36.0) do not change the situation.

  Shows a check as v16.0.0.287 Shockwave Flash plugin, but it updated the current 16.0.0.305 and restart Firefox (v36.0) do not change the version number or status when rechecking the plugins. Control of Adobe and the Flash Control Panel website confirms 16.0.0.305 is installed. All the solutions to this?

  I noticed in the information in the topic: plugins page under Shockwave Flash, path: line was showing.

  < path: C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\Macromed\Flash\NPSWF32_16_0_0_287.dll,C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\Macromed\Flash\NPSWF32_16_0_0_305.dll >

  For outdated version 287 .dll file was still there and listed before the current version of 305. I deleted the 287 .dll version and restart Firefox and check the plug-ins again the problem seems to have been resolved.
  Greetings - Spindrift

• Windows Update cannot currently check the updates, because the service is not running. But it is!

  When you try to run windows update on my win7 box family premium, I get the following message: "Windows Update cannot currently check for updates, because the service is not running." You may have to restart your computer. »

  Steps has been involved:

  1. I restarted and even restored to the point when the last update was installed.

  2. I verified that the service is running and checked that there are no errors in the the event log for this issue.

  Any ideas?

  PA bear,

  I solved the problem, apparently, some of the dll files becomes involved in the process of updating Windows and just need to be reassocie but for the analysis patterns below are the answers to your questions:

  1 Win 7 Home Premium installation

  2 64 - bit OS

  3 avast! Full version

  4. no other anti-virus/anti-spyware has never been installed

  5. computer was custom built by me, destructive disk used on a new HDD before installing it so that it wasn't a possibility of always being on the disc software.

  6. I left on deployment (I'm in the army) and when I came back my wife told me that the PC was not able to download the updates since November of last year, so she switched off and left to me when I got home.

  Thanks for the quick reply, I was just in the difficulty that I used while watching a few messages on another Web site.

• I can install windows 7 have my computer running windows xp sp3 currently?

  I can install windows 7 have my computer running windows xp sp3 currently?  I am aware that vista and 7 use a lot more ram or memory so I don't know if my cpu under xp can run windows 7.

  Yes, it is possible to install Win7 on a Windows XP computer. Start here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/help/upgrading-from-windows-xp-to-windows-7

  However, Windows Update has nothing to with the upgrade of Windows. Please post future questions about the upgrade in this forum: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7install/threads

  ~ 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

• Cannot install windows update, error: Windows Update cannot currently check the updates, because the service is not running

  Original title: Impossible to update Windows 7 on Netbook

  I have a Samsung Netbook running Windows 7, but can not run Windows Update

  Each ime that I try to run the update, I get the following message.

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

  Hello

   
  Follow the steps from the links below and check if the problem persists.
   
  Method 1: Run the Troubleshooting Utility from the link below and check if it helps.
  Problems with installing updates
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/troubleshoot-problems-with-installing-updates
   
  Method 2: Run the FIXIT in the below mentioned link and check if it helps.
  How to get the latest version of the Windows Update Agent to help manage updates on a computer?
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/949104
   
  Hope this information helps.

• Windows Update cannot currently check the update, because the service does not work, you may need to restart your computer

  My computer stops the update via WIndows Update Component

  Whenever a try to do the manual update using this component I get the message;   * Windows Update cannot currently check the update, because the service does not work, you may need to restart your computer *...

  My computer has a few updates, but can not run these update

  Whenever I try to run computer shotdown/updates remain frozen for a while and stops without updating

  He starts to run updates 1 of 13... and stops

  If I shutdown normal e, computer stay likehanging 1 hour without stopping.

  I would like to know how to solve this problem

  Thank you

  Concerning

  Gladmar.

  Hello

  Were there any changes made on the computer before the show?

  Perform the following methods and check:

  Method 1:

  I suggest you to check if you are able to access Windows Update service and ensure that the following services are started. If it is not started, follow these steps:

  a. click Start, type services.msc and press enter.
  b. search Windows Update.
  c. right-click on the service and select Properties.
  d. in type of startup, select enable.
  e. click Start under the Service status.
  f. click OK.
  g. Repeat steps c to f for the following services:

  Background Intelligent Transfer Service
  Cryptographic services

  If the steps do not help to solve the problem, you can go ahead with the methods mentioned below and check.

  Method 2:

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

  Method 3:

  Your anti-virus software is in conflict with Windows updates. You can test this by temporarily disabling your antivirus:

  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 4:

  The problem with Microsoft Windows Update is not working

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

  See also:

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

  Updates: frequently asked questions

  
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/updates-frequently-asked-questions

  I hope this helps.

• 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 Windows update cannot currently check the updates because the service is not running, you must start the computer, windows update services does not

  Original title: Windows Update service is not running / working and is not listed in services.msc

  When I go to windows update a red shield with a white cross appears and when I click search for updates this message appears:

  "Windows update cannot currently check updates because the service does not work, you will need to start the computer"

  * Restared several times-nothing has changed

  Despite what other threads have advised to:

  I checked in the services and WINDOWS UPDATE, Background Intelligent Transfer Service or encryption services are not listed!

   

  * I have changed the settings to "Never search updates" and then back to "install updates automatically" - nothing has changed

  * I ran the Malicious Software Removal Tool http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/malware-removal.aspx- we say that everything was ok, but I can't always verify updates

  * I ran the download to reset windows update components http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058/en-us but still I can not check updates

  (Nothing is in the update history)

  Am really worried!

  Thank you!

  Hello

  
  Have you made changes on the computer before this problem?
  Method 1:
  You can try to start the fix - it and check. Check out the following link.
  The problem with Microsoft Windows Update is not working
  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_update/
   
  Method 2:
   
  You can read the following article.
  Cannot install updates in Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2509997
  Note: 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. How to back up and restore the registry in Windows:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/back-up-the-registry

  Note: If bad sectors are detected when running check disk utility and attempt recovery of bad sectors is verified during the verification of the drive for errors, data in the bad sector can be lost as they tried to recover bad sectors.

  Method 3:

  I also suggest that you scan your computer with the Microsoft Security Scanner, which would help us to get rid of viruses, spyware and other malicious software.
  The Microsoft Security Scanner is a downloadable security tool for free which allows analysis at the application and helps remove viruses, spyware and other malware. It works with your current antivirus software.
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

  Note: the Microsoft Safety Scanner expires 10 days after being downloaded. To restart a scan with the latest definitions of anti-malware, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again.

  
  Important: When performing analysis on the hard drive if bad sectors are found on the hard drive when parsing tent repair this sector if all available on which data can be lost.

• Cannot install Windows update, the error message "" Windows update canoe currently check for updates, because the service is not running ".

  Initial version of updated title: windows

  My "Windows update" is not updated. The problem started recently and its shows the error message "Windows update canoe currently check for updates, because the service is not running. You may have to restart your computer "." I tried it with several reboots, but there still is not up to date. Kindly help.

  Hello

  Have you made changes on the computer before this problem?

  Method 1:

   

  Troubleshoot problems with installing updates.

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

  Method 2:

  Try the procedure described in the following article and check the status of the issue.

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

  Restart the computer and check it please for windows update.

  Hope the above information is helpful.

• 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

• Cannot run Windows Update in Vista 64 bit Ultimate. Download popup that Windows Update cannot currently check the updates, because the service is not running.

  Windows Vista SP2 from worm 6.0.6002 Build 6002.  KB2675157 Explorer 9.0.8112.  Runing Norton 360 6.2.1.5 (I disabled the two virus checking a firewall).  My problem is that I ran Windows Update and go on a popup message: Windows Update cannot currently check the updates, because the service is not running.  I ran last update of Windows in April and he was properly executed.  I run FixIt 50202 and checked that wuauserv, misiserver, bits, cryptsvc, and workstation are started.  I am able to run updates on all the software outside of windows.  I ran recently updated for Radeon Catalyst Control Center, Safari, Chrome, and various Adobe products.  I don't have another PC with Vista I can compare the registry entries.

  Hello

  Method 1: The problem with Microsoft Windows Update is not working: http://support.microsoft.com/mats/windows_update/

  Method 2: Try to reset the Windows update components and check to see if the same problem happens: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058

  Method 3 :

  Try to set up your computer in a clean boot state, and then check to see if the same problem occurs.

  By setting your boot system minimum state helps determine if third-party applications or startup items are causing the problem.

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or Windows 7:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

   

  Note: After the boot minimum troubleshooting step, follow step 7 in the link provided to return the computer to a Normal startup mode.

  Hope this information is useful.

• 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.