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• Why does'nt windows developed defender running automatically with windows 7?

  Why does'nt windows developed defender running automatically with windows 7?

  Hi GRL999,

  Welcome to the Microsoft Answers site.

  You can add, delete, enable, or disable a startup program in windows 7. Follow the steps mentioned below.

  Method 1:

  1. open the settings menu of the program.

  2. Add the program to the startup -

  Select the type option to run at startup of the program.

   

  3. to remove the startup - program

  Deselect the option type to run at startup of the program.

  Method 2:

  1. right click on the exe of the program to run at startup, or opening at startup and click create a shortcut.

  NOTE: This is the shortcut you add to the folder of boot Option one or Option two below. Skip this step if you only remove a shortcut from the startup folder.

  Single user:

  NOTE: The startup of the single (current) user folder is a hidden phone folder to the:
  C:\Users\(user-name) \AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

  2. open the Start Menu.

  3. click on all programs, right-click on the Startup folder and click Open or Explorer or in the line of the Start Menu search box, type : startup of the shell and press enter.

  4. to add a startup program or file shortcut - drag the shortcut created in step 1 in the startup folder and drop it.

  5. to remove a boot program or file shortcut - right click on the shortcut in the startup folder and click Remove.

  6. close the startup folder when finished.

   

  For all users:

  NOTE: The startup folder all users is a hidden system folder:
  C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

  2. open the Start Menu.

  3. click on all programs, right-click on the Startup folder and click open all users , or to explore all users.

  4. to add a startup program or file shortcut - drag the shortcut created in step 1 in the startup folder and drop it.

  5. to remove a boot program or file shortcut - right click on the shortcut in the startup folder and click Remove.

  6. close the startup folder when finished.

  Method 3:

  1. open the Start Menu.

  (A) in the search line, type msconfig and press enter.

  or

  (B) open theControl Panel (all items view) and click the Administrative Tools icon, and then click System Configuration. Close the control panel and the windows administrative tools.

  2. If prompted, click on continue for UAC prompt or type the administrator password.

  3. click on the Startup tab.

  4. to disable a startup - program

  (A) select a listed startup program and uncheck the box.

  (B) repeat to disable more listed startup programs.

  5. to allow a startup - program

  (A) select a listed startup program and check it.

  (B) repeat to allow more listed startup programs.

  6. to turn off all startup programs listed -

  (A) click the disable all button.

  (B) proceed to step 9.

  7. to enable all startup programs listed -

  (A) click the enable all button.

  8. click on apply and OK.

  9. click on the button to restart to apply.

  Note: This will restart your computer immediately. Save and close everything you are working on the first.

  For more information about Windows Defender, see the items listed below.

  Enable or disable the Windows Defender

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/turn-Windows-Defender-on-or-off

  Enable or disable the Windows Defender real-time protection

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/turn-Windows-Defender-real-time-protection-on-or-off

  Schedule when Windows Defender scans your computer http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/schedule-when-Windows-Defender-scans-your-computer

  Using Windows Defender

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/using-Windows-Defender

  Hope this information is useful.

  Thanks and regards.

  Thahaseena M
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer.
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• What size must be an ISO of Windows 10 file?

  While trying to download from Microsoft... I'm about to reinstall Win - 10 on my Macbook Pro 13 "(top 15) using Boot Camp."

  I know two versions, 4.4 GB and the other is 7.9 GB (roughly).

  I ask because the last time I did that, downloaded 7.9, this time, the 4.4 is downloading as we speak.

  Any ideas on what I need or what is the difference?

  Thank you.

  I think that the Home version is smaller than the Pro version...

• Windows Firewall settings cannot be displayed because the associated service is not running

  I get the message 'Windows Firewall settings cannot be displayed because the associated service is not running' when I try to restart my windows firewall, followed: due to an unidentified problem, windows cannot display settings.

  Can someone help me? I want to restart my windows firewall, which recentloy has stopped working.

  Hello

  No one program cannot be used to detect and remove any malware. Added that often easy to detect malware
  is often accompanied by a much more difficult to detect and remove the payload. So much better to be too full now
  than to pay a high price later. Check with them to an extreme exaggeration, and then run the cleaning only when
  you are, of course, that the system is clean.

  It can be made repeatedly in Mode safe - F8 tap that you start, however you must also run them
  the Windows when you can.

  Download malwarebytes and scan with it, run MRT and add Prevx to be sure that he is gone. (If Rootkits run UnHackMe)

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

  Malwarebytes - free
  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/

  Run the malware removal tool from Microsoft

  Start - type in the search box-> find MRT top - right on - click RUN AS ADMIN.

  You should get this tool and its updates via Windows updates - if necessary, you can download it here.

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
  (Then run MRT as shown above.)

  Microsoft Malicious - 32-bit removal tool
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en

  Microsoft Malicious removal tool - 64 bit
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=585D2BDE-367F-495e-94E7-6349F4EFFC74&displaylang=en

  also install Prevx to be sure that it is all gone.

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

  Prevx - Home - free - small, fast, exceptional CLOUD protection, working with other security programs. It comes
  a scan only, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something to come back here or use Google to see how to remove.
  http://www.prevx.com/   <-->
  http://info.prevx.com/downloadcsi.asp  <-->

  Choice of PCmag editor - Prevx-
  http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2346862,00.asp

  Try the demo version of Hitman Pro:

  Hitman Pro is a second scanner reviews, designed to save your computer from malicious software (viruses, Trojans,
  Rootkits, etc.) that has infected your computer despite all the security measures that you have taken (such as
  the anti-virus software, firewall, etc.).
  http://www.SurfRight.nl/en/hitmanpro

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  If necessary here are some free online scanners to help the

  http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/

  http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

  http://www.Kaspersky.com/virusscanner

  Other tests free online
  http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&source=HP&q=antivirus+free+online+scan&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G1

  --------------------------------------------------------

  Also do to the General corruption of cleaning and repair/replace damaged/missing system files.

  Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

  Start - type this in the search box-> find COMMAND at the top and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
  generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  Run checkdisk - schedule it to run at the next startup, then apply OK then restart your way.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

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  If we find Rootkits use this thread and other suggestions. (Run UnHackMe)

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/InternetExplorer/thread/a8f665f0-C793-441A-a5b9-54b7e1e7a5a4/

  I hope this helps.

  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• What Services should be enabled for Windows 7 with IE 8

  What SERVICES must be enabled for Windows 7 with IE 8.  I am work out WiFi in a remote area and you have activated certain Services to improve my connection and the use of a printer.  Which SERVICES should be on for Windows 7?

  What Windows initially sets up MORE than what you need in order to get features of your computer and its peripherals... nothing else does not count...

• Windows media center error starts automatically at windows startup

  Original title: windows media center error

  my computer is a windows update on its own and I rebooted several times and each time windows media center begins with the little blue label in the middle of the screen. an error appears and says to close the program, when I click on that it does nothing the blue box is still n the middle of my screen and the rest above all. How can I stop start started wen I can't go to the application at all?

  Hello

  1. are you able to boot to the desktop?

  2. what happens once the computer is restarted, it automatically restarts or are you to force the computer to shut down?

  If so, then start the computer in safe mode and disable the option run program at startup.

  Method 1: Disable the option run program at startup

  a. on the screen start, navigate to tasks, click settings, click general, click Startup and window behavior and then uncheck the Windows Media Center start at Windows startup.

  b. click Save to save your changes.

  I also propose to consult the sites listed below:

  http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Stop-a-program-from-running-automatically-when-Windows-starts.

• How can I prevent videos from website run automatically?

  I run Media Center live and recorded tv in a small window during the visit of my favorite sites.  Many of the websites have articles I want to read as well as the same information in the form of a video (complete with ads).  I would like to know if there is a way to prevent, audio and video on websites to run automatically in Windows 7?  The audio portion of videos runs simultaneously with audio of Media Center what the audio of the two useless.

  I do however sometimes, visit video sites like Hulu and network sites to watch streaming tv shows of old and would need to be able to turn on audio/video on these Web sites.

  What is a setting in Windows or in the browser?  I usually use IE 11 for web browsing, but if there is another browser that offers more control over the audio/video Web sites I could without browsers.

  You can't control that, sorry.  Only the person who programmed the site can decide how the site works.  Or they can give you the control to choose, if they built these options on their Web sites.

• 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.

• Try to re - install ZoneAlarm on laptop, BUT it tells me that I must upgrade to the Microsoft Windows Service Pack 1 (SP1) to do this... I am running Windows Vista and when I click on windows update it works for literally hours without anything happeneing

  Hello

  Try to re - install ZoneAlarm on laptop, BUT it tells me that I must upgrade to the Microsoft Windows Service Pack 1 (SP1) to do this... I am running Windows Vista and when I click on windows update it works for literally hours without anything happeneing.

  Zone Alarm has a key valid license - but for some strange reason, he will not have, so I had to uninstall and reinstall ZoneAlarm - he tells me that I need this update - who will not come?

  Note: Windows Firewall is turned on right now and when I look at 'exceptions' does not offer updates of windows as part of the selection list.

  Please, any advice on this will be greatly appreciated.

  Alan

  Windows Update Forum:

  It comes with Vista, upgrade install and activate Forum.

  You will get the best help for any problem of Update/Service Pack in the Windows Update Forum; the link below:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistawu/threads

  You will receive the best help here.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• What windows services must be started, manual or disabled, when your operating system is xp pro sp3?

  In administrative tools, there is a category of services, and I was wondering what should be started, those who should be put on manual and those that must be disabled? For the best performance and security reasons.

  A good place to look for this info is blackviper.com.   He has a list of wach OS and what services can be disabled.

• Windows 7 firewall service does not start automatically and cannot be started manually

  Update Vista Home Premium SP1, removed the Comodo, removed AVG Free 8.5, put upgraded to Windows 7 Home.

  Attempted to set security. Firewall is "red". Could not be defined. Snap-in did not work (0x6D8).
  Have rubbed the registry for References all Symantec and Comodo and the computer restarted.

  Firewall service is set to start "automatic."
  Log tab is set to "This account" with a password - I have no idea from this password (and don't know what it is).  Seems that log on should be "Local System account" with Desktop interaction

  Falied given departure following the event log:
  Log name: System
  Source: Service Control Manager
  Date: 2009-11-06 12:19:25
  Event ID: 7024
  Task category: no
  Level: error
  Keywords: Classic
  User: n/a
  Computer: VISTALAP
  Description:
  The Windows Firewall service is stopped with the special service error access is denied...
  The event XML:
  http://schemas.Microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
   
     
      7024
      0
      2
      0
      0
      0 x 8080000000000000
     
      99759
     
     
      System
      VISTALAP
     
   
   
      Windows Firewall
      %%d Ko
   
  

  Repository is consistent.

  Suggestions?

  Hi dynameme,

  What is a home or work computer? Is there any server/domain mean?

  Try a startup repair, it sounds as if you have an error with the help user account to run the service.  Startup Repair may be able to fix this.  If this isn't the case, then you should try to repair the Installation.

  STARTUP REPAIR

  If you have a Windows 7 installation disc, you need to restart (boot) your computer using the installation disc. If you do not restart your computer from the disk, the option to repair your computer will not appear.

  If you have a Windows 7 installation disc:

  1. Insert the installation disc.

  2. restart your computer.

  Click the Start button, click the arrow next to the button lock and then click on restart.

  3. If you are prompted, press any key to start Windows from the installation disc.

  Note: If your computer is not configured to start from a CD or a DVD, see the documentation provided with your computer. You may need to change your computer's BIOS settings. For more information, see BIOS: frequently asked questions.

  4. choose your language settings, and then click Next.

  5. click on repair your computer.

  6. Select the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.

  7. in the System Recovery Options menu, click Startup Repair. Startup Repair can invite you to make choices as it tries to solve the problem, and if necessary, it may restart your computer, because it makes the repairs.

  Installation of Windows 7 repair

  Information

  This will show how to do a repair of difficulty your currently installed Windows 7 upgrade installation and to preserve your user accounts, data, programs and drivers of the system.
  THE ELEMENTS THAT WILL BE RESET TO DEFAULT OR AFFECTED:

  • Sounds
  • Services
  • Visual effects settings
  • Device drivers - make sure you have these practice to reinstall. They don't always stay after the installation of repair (upgrade).
  • You may lose your themes custom because no permisions on the old themes. Go to the themes folder hidden in C:/Users /(User-Name)/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/themes, then take ownership of the folder themes and you have now all your themes back.
  • It was reported that you can also lose your Media Center gadget after doing the repair facility.

  WARNING

  You will not be able to do a repair installation of upgrade mode without failure. Installation of Windows 7 DVD that allows you to do repair installation with must be the same or more recent Windows 7 update (ex: level updates Windows or MS) that the currently installed Windows 7. If the DVD is an older version, then you can not do a repair with her installation. You must have at least 8.87 GB of free space, more if you have a larger facility, on the hard drive that Windows 7 is installed on do a repair installation.

  Here's how:

  1. start Windows 7 and log on to an administrator account.

  2 disable the 3rd firewall, antivirus or other security program to avoid what it possibly to prevent the installation of repair of Windows 7 upgrade.

  3. place your installation of Windows 7 in DVD Player DVD while in Windows 7 (step 1) and click on the option of setup.exe run in the AutoPlay window in the currently installed Windows 7. (See screenshot below)

  NOTE: If the AutoPlay window does not open, then open the folder on the drive in the computer and run the setup.exe file.

  4. click on the install button now to start the installation. (See screenshot below)

  5. clear the I want to help make Windows installation better area (unless you want), then click the go online to get the latest updates for the installation option. (See screenshot below)

  6. Windows 7 will now check online and install the available installation updates. (See screenshots below)

  7. check the I accept the license terms box, and click Next. (See screenshot below)

  8. click on the upgrade option. (See screenshot below)

  9. installation of Windows 7 will now begin. (See screenshot below)

  NOTE: During the installation, your screen may flash, and the computer will restart several times.

  10. after the final reboot, you will see this screen for a while. (See screenshot below)

  11. Enter your Windows 7 product key number. (See screenshot below step 12)

  12. uncheck the automatically activate Windows when I'm online box unchecked, and then click the next button. (See screenshot below)

  NOTE: You can activate Windows 7 later after you make sure that it runs correctly. (See step 19 below)

  If you chose to automatically activate Windows online when you set up your computer, automatic activation begins trying to activate your copy of Windows three days after you sign in for the first time.

  13. click on the settings recommended. (See screenshot below)

  14 select your time zone and set your date and time settings, and then click the next button. (See screenshot below)

  15. click on the option for the location of your computer select the settings appropriate to apply to this place network location type. (See screenshot below)

  NOTE: It is best to choose a Public place for the best security.

  16 Windows 7 will now prepare your desktop so that it starts. (See screenshots below)

  17 check if you are missing files from the user. If you are, then you can copy them from the C:\Windows.old or protected which is hidden, C:\$INPLACE.~TR operating system and files backup C:\WINDOWS.~Q. (see screenshot below)

  18. If the power goes out step 17, then you can run Disk Cleanup. You will need to click on the own key file system first and then check that the files ignored by Windows upgrade previous installations of Windows and Windows upgrade log files boxes. (See screenshot below)

  NOTE: This will remove files C:\Windows.old, C:\$INPLACE.~TR, and C:\WINDOWS.~Q from step 17 above.

  19 refresh your performance Windows (WEI) index score.

  20. when completed, all you need to do is to activate Windows 7.

  Let us know if this helps,

  Kevin
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Should I have the Network Access Protection Agent Service to start automatically on Windows 8?

  Hello!

  While I was looking for a completely different setting in Control Panel in Windows 8, I came across the center of the Action settings and noticed that the Agent of network access Protection service is not running. I open the computer management snap-in and noticed that the service is configured by default must be started manually. I looked for more information on the internet but I wasn't able to find a detailed explanation about his goal for a personal computer. The only explanation I found applied only to Windows Server.

  Is it really necessary to configure this service to start automatically on a home network, or can it be just left set to start manually? What is its use on Windows 8? Is this just in case the computer needs to access a network of business domain?

  I am running Windows 8 Pro 64-bit edition on an Acer Aspire 5552-5898 connected most of the time in my network domestic, although usually I connect to public networks. My computer is not configured to connect to a domain on a corporate network, not even using VPN. When I access my e-mail from this computer company account, I first need to authenticate with a code provided by RSA device before I can connect to Outlook (OWA).

  See you soon!

  Carlos

  Hi Cspork,

  Thanks for choosing Microsoft Community!

  You have reached the right forum. Try to solve this problem.

  As I understand it, in the center of the Action the officer of Access Protection settings network service does not work.

  The network access Protection agent service collects and manages health information for client computers on a network. The information collected by the NAP agent are used to ensure that the client computer has the required software and settings. If a client computer is not compatible with the health policy, it can be equipped with restricted network access until their configuration is updated. Depending on the configuration of health policies, client computers may be automatically refreshed allowing users to quickly regain full network access without having to manually update the computer.

  The service can be left to be set to start manually.

  It is especially where the computer needs to access a network of business domain.

  Hope the helps of information. Don't answer if you need assistance, we will be happy to help you.

• 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

• 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

• 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!