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• Upgrade Windows 10 stuck at 'Check updates'.

  Recently, I started the download for Windows 10 using 'media creation tool. When the Setup program is started, it got stuck on "check updates", it's over an hour now and it is still stuck at 0%. What am I supposed to do?

  

  There are actually two options in creating media tool:

  • Update this PC now: Automatic Download, Installation.You don't need to do anything. You try this option.
  • Create an installation media for PC:Download an Installation file. When downloaded and opened, you find a setup.exe to run the Inplace upgrade. Make sure you only download the installation media according to your system.

  Windows 10 ISO download - Windows 10 Forums

  Use method 2 from here and follow as said.

  Use the recommended options for this PC check that you use the ISO to improve the current system. Skip step 6.

  Then after the download is complete, you must run the Setup program to upgrade your system. This is the guide:

  http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2267-Windows-10-upgrade-installation.html

  Method 7/Step 7 must be followed.

  Uncheck the get the latest updates for Installation (select yet) in the first screen, which would skip this step.

  

  Let us know if you need any other assistance

• Update to Windows 7 stuck on 'Check updates'

  I've updated 31 updates yesterday because it had not been done in awhile and now it is stuck on updates. I tried some responses on this site but had no luck.

  Install the latest version of the Windows Update, in KB3172605 client included.

  https://support.Microsoft.com/en-us/KB/3172605

  Set automatic updates to 'never check updates' and restart Windows before installing.

  Best regards, VZ

• 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

• Impossible to update of Windows and other software (stuck at 'Check updates')

  My laptop cannot update windows, it get stuck at "Checking updates...". The same thing happens if I try to update other software, including antivirus software. That they be stuck all trying to update or to tell me that they cannot connect to the server.

  
  

  Thank you!

  Hi mariusov,

  Run the tool for troubleshooting under construction and check if it helps, here is the link, you can see: the problems with installing updates:http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Troubleshoot-problems-with-installing-updates

  Try the steps listed in the link below: you may encounter temporary connection related errors when you use Windows Update or Microsoft Update to install updates: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/836941

  Thank you, and in what concerns:

  Samhrutha G S - Microsoft technical support.

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

• 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 Update stuck with 'Check updates'

  Separated from this thread.

  I have also the same problem rmahmud28 is seen except mine is Windows 7. He is stuck with 'Check updates' and I've already updated the Windows Update Agent. I tried some other stuff, like your FixIt tools, but nothing.

  No idea why or how... the problem was solved by itself. Looks like I have left no system check all these 300 updates available for download.

  Thanks anyway

• iPad stuck on checking update to 9.3.1 since about 21:00 last night. Help!

  iPad stuck on "checking update" since 21:00 last night. Help!

  Take a look at these articles:

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• update to iOS iPad 2 stuck on "checking update". Cannot continue

  I have updated iOS on my Ipad2 last night and this morning a pop-up window displays "Check update" with the circle of rotation, then the screen goes to sleep after about 3-5 seconds.  In a loop that never ends.  That's in the same state that it was this morning.

  Try to reset the unit: hold the home and power buttons at the same time and continue to hold until the Apple appears (compared to 30 seconds - really). If you see the Apple reset is underway and the Slide to Unlock screen will display shortly. Once it is up, go to settings > general > about and see what is display Version.

  See you soon,.

  GB

• stuck on 'check updates'

  at first my update of windows would not boot at all, but that has been resolved. Now if he pulls up and keeps are 'check updates' part. I tried to just let it go, but after about 4-5 hours, I finally gave up. There is no error messages or slowdowns in performance of any kind and I'm on a connection fast broadband. Help, please

  I put the BITS service manual and automatic windows update and it worked

• Update Windows Vista crashes with 'check updates'

  Last month, Windows Vista updates began to hang on to the 'check updates'.

  I have: 1. tried all the fixes I could find.
  2 reloaded Vista with SP1 from a recovery partition.
  3 update worked until SP2; SP2 downloaded and installed OK.

  4. then, the update said I need latest update agent (7.6.7600.256). Downloaded and installed OK. At this point, the Windows update fails.
  5. If I uninstall SP2, but let the agent update, it works. When I reinstall SP2, it fails.

  6. I have installed a completely different image of Vista - this one was integrated in SP2. This version fails in the same way.

  7. I ran SFC, CHKDSK, System diags, updated all my drivers updated BIOS and replaced the memory. As far as I can tell this is the only thing that does not work on my PC.

  Anyone has any ideas. ? -Thanks!

  Hi Ichabod22:

  Thanks for your comments, and happy this worked.  I did have the chance to try this workaround yet - my phase "check for updates..." ran for 4 hours during my may 2016 updated Patch Tuesday before we found 16 available updates - but quite a few users of Win 7 SP1 and SP2 of Vista are now reporting that before installing these updates Windows kernel mode driver (Win32k.sys) each month (for example the KB3145739 in April 2016; KB3153199 in may 2016) reduced their updates for Patch Tuesday to hours to minutes.

  I doubt that this is a permanent solution so be sure to check the page Web of Dalai Search for Windows Updates takes forever?-a possible solution next month to see if a new version of Win32k.sys is available for download from the Microsoft Download Center before your race updates your June 2016 Patch Tuesday.

  Woody Leonhard has published a series of articles on of temporary workaround in his Woody on Windows blog, including Windows 7 update scans still holding? KB 3153199 can solve the problem, so congratulations to Woody, Dalai and others to share this potential solution.

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• Windows (Vista) Impossible to check updates, 80244004 error code

  My system shows status bar that updating windows icon with the message "Windows cannot check for updates. When I run the update of windows is gives the error code 80244004.

  In the last weeks, I tried several times to solve this problem, but in vain. I don't know how many suggestions I've tried, but here's a list of some of them:

  -Cleanboot,

  -Fix for windows KB947821 (update tool system),

  -Microsoftfixit.wu.LB139301626980876022.3.1.run.exe,

  -Microsoftfixit.wu.MATSKB.run.exe,

  -System File Checker,

  There is a bit of history for my laptop which can be substantial. The last three years, that my cell phone was in the closet due to a graphics card problem. Recently someone has managed to solve this problem and I might start again using my laptop. At first, I tried to make updates, but ran into the problem that the clock of the computers was completely obsolete. After resetting the clock to the time I was able to do some updates (don't remember those who however), but it just shows how much time the laptop was not in use.

  I first noticed the windows update problem when I saw the windows Defender Update icon in the system tray. I managed to solve that with a manual installation method. But I was not able to solve the problem of Windows Update.

  
  Windows Update displays "check more recent updates 14/09/2010" and below that it shows "updates have been installed 13/08/2013.

  According to the "history of the updated" the following updates have been installed since my laptop worked again:
  -Microsoft .NET framework client profile 4 for windows vista x 86 KB982670, date of installation 08/13/2013.
  -Update for windows KB928439, date installed 25/08/2013,
  -Multiple copies of the fix for windows KB947821 (analysis of system update tool).

  It was the last before update:
  -Update for windows defender KB915597 (definition 1.89.1145.0), date 09/07/2010 installation.

  I am running windows Vista Edition Home Premium x 86 SP2 on a laptop Acer Aspire 9303.
  In some database posts I've read on an anti-virus program ESET causing problems, but I do not run it. I have Malwarebytes, SUPERantispyware, CCleaner, Spybot and TDSSKiller.
   
  Can someone suggest a method step by step to solve my problem?
  Thanks in advance.
  
  Roland

  Hello

  I only see the answer from here-

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-windows_update/Windows-Update-will-not-work-getting-error/d0ba46ff-64d7-402A-a9d8-82e03c84e4db

  We know if that helps.

• Download update Windows 7 stuck on Security Update (KB2993651)

  For some automatic downloads of Windows has stopped right, PC started running very slowly and I discovered all the necessary updates.

  After almost a day (24 hours) download, I noticed its been stuck on Security Update (KB2993651).  Update from 165 to 230.

  I don't know how or why. Please can someone help. Ive tried as much as possible download of reading problems, but nothing really done and feel.

  Please run the Windows Update Troubleshooter:
  http://go.Microsoft.com/?linkid=9830262

  Please provide details of any problem it reports as not fixed.

• Windows 8 stuck on installing update 1 of 3

  I have a laptop Acer in Windows 8, I got 2 months ago. I turn it off and it told me to update so I let him. It says on my screen "Keep your PC connected that much. Installation of update 1 of 3 ". It has been like this for 16 hours now and I don't know if I should turn it off by pressing the power button. I'm going on vacation soon and I can't leave here forever. Help, please? Thank you.

  Hi Cayley,

  This issue would have occurred due to the system incompatible files associated with Windows updates. These files can be either missing or damaged.

  Refer to the help article and check if that helps.

  Windows Update crashes when installing updates in Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2700567/en-us

  Note: When you use the 'Refresh your PC' tool, your computer will render you the current Windows installation to the original installation version. This method requires you to reinstall all updates that are not on the installation. Applications that you have installed the drives or Web sites will be removed. You will find a list of applications on your desktop.

  Reference: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/troubleshoot-problems-installing-updates

  Let us know the status of the issue. If you need help, please after return. We will be happy to help you.

• < RESOLVED > Windows Update stuck on 'Check updates,' error 80080005

  Hello

  I recently acquired a laptop and, after a few minutes of use, realized that Windows Update does not work properly. This laptop used to be a cell phone company and did not use Windows Update in the workplace, instead of Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM). This laptop is a Lenovo ThinkPad T410, gives me the error code 80080005 after a few minutes of the test check the updates. I tried searching the Internet and followed all the steps given here. I'd appreciate any help and wants to avoid the new image of my computer.

  Thank you

  Data sheet:

  Model: Lenovo ThinkPad T410

  OS: Windows 7 Professional (SP1) x 86/32-bit

  CPU: Intel i5 2.53GHz

  RAM: 3 GB

  I solved my problem, but I don't know how I did it. Thanks for your help!

  jrusso01