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

  Original title: Windows Update problem, help please

  Whenever I go to windows update, it says "Windows update cannot currently check updates, because the service is not running. You may have to restart your computer"I restarted my computer, but the same message back steadily for several weeks. How can I fix?

  Thank you

  Hi Lydia,.

  There are three services that are important to check, download and install the updates. These services are Background Intelligent of cryptographic services service and the Windows update Service. These should be in the started state and currently running on the computer so that the computer connects to Windows Update Server, check the update that corresponds to the computer, and then download them accordingly.

  Follow the steps in http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2730071 and make sure that these services are started on the computer. If they are, then if he please stop and then restart the services. Restart the computer once that change in services.

  It will be useful.

• Error "Windows Update cannot currently check for updates, because the service is not running." You may have to restart your computer. "after replacing hard drive

  I've upgraded to a replacement hard drive, but Windows Update won't work now. Everything else seems OK.

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

  I restarted the computer a couple of times and in respect of the Services runs it the Windows Update service.

  Operating system is Vista 64 bit.

  Original title: Windows Update

  I've upgraded to a replacement hard drive, but Windows Update won't work now. Everything else seems OK.

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

  I restarted the computer a couple of times and in respect of the Services runs it the Windows Update service.

  Operating system is Vista 64 bit.

  After the upgrade to the bigger hard disk, I found that the technology Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver should be updated. Once this is done Windows update ran properly. Microsoft Fixit did not help in this circumstance.

• 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.

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

  Whenever I have click search for updates in Windows Update and it just gives me the error message: Windows Update cannot currently check the updates, because the service is not running. You may have to restart your computer. Can someone help me please? I'm using Windows Vista Basic

  Hello

  see if that helps to fix:

  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  There is also an automatic 'fix - it' here

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

  Also, try to put the KB numbers in the search on the link below and then manually download the

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

   

  or please repost your question in the correct windows update forum

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-windows_update?page=1&tab=all

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

  Original title - Vista sp2 64-bit windows program update is not running

  When I open the program "Windows Update", it has an "X" in a red shield symbol.  When I click on the tab "Check for updates", I instantly get a message that says: "the Windows Update cannot currently check for updates, because the service is not running."  You may have to restart your computer.  When I click on the button 'Start' and the window appears with the options of closing down, change user, registration, etc., the first button shows an orange exclaimation mark and when selected the computer seems to make an attempt to download whatever it tries to download.  However, it never downloads anything, and the rest of the exclaimation mark orange.  How can I solve these two issues?  I'm guessing that repair will set the other.

  Hi doubleott

  
  Method 1:

  You can perform a scan of the SFC (System File Checker). It lists all the issues and will also retrieve all files if necessary. Follow the steps below to p Ed a SFC Scan -.

  a. click Start, click programs, on Accessoriesprincipally made, right click guestand then click run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click Allow
  b. type the following command and press ENTER:
  sfc/scannow
  A message appears indicating that "the system scan will start. Be patient because the scan can take some time.
  c. If all files require a SFC replace will replace them. You may be asked to insert your Win7 DVD for this process to continue.
  d. If everything is correct you should, after the scan, see the following message "resource protection Windows not found any breach of integrity".
  e. once the scan is finished, close the command prompt window, restart the computer and check.

  Check the link below for further guidance on scan SFC - mentioned
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

  Method 2:

  You can try to reset the Windows Update components and check if that helps. Follow the link given below to do the same.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

  I hope this helps.

• "The Windows Update cannot currently Check For Updates, because the Service is not running. You may have to restart your computer.

  Unlike before, I can't launch the Windows automatic update service now, I suspect that my computer is infected virus, I just install demo version free of McAfee internet security and run a full scan, no infection has been detected.

  Description:

  When I click on Windows update for all programs at startup, pop out window update, and then I click on "check update", out another part: list "" Windows Update cannot currently Check For Updates, because the Service is not running. "You may need to restart your calculater ', then I restart the computer a few times, the same problem still persists. before I was using microsoft essential secruty with no problems, but now I can't seem to complete the definition of update, so I think this problem could be related to Windows Update and decide to uninstall MSE and replace it with McAfee, but it does not work.

  any help and suggestions would be very appreciated.

  Hello

  Steps 2 to 6 to identify the program that is causing the problem if the clean boot solves the problem.

  Try the procedure described in the following article to improve your computer's performance.

  Optimize Windows 7 for better performance.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/optimize-Windows-7-for-better-performance

  Ways to improve your computer's performance.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/ways-to-improve-your-computers-performance

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

  Im running windows vista 32-bit edition Home premium. I have not had my computer lately ive been let my sister use it. IM afraid that even if she was using it she got a virus because now I can't update windows, my microsoft security databases can not be updated either. Ive never had windows defender and essentials of security on that because I don't do much with this computer. Can someone help me understand if I need to reformat or if there is just a problem with my windows update?

  The best approach for a very infected PC
  is a 'Clean Install' you can never be 100% certain that every last bit of the infections have been removed.

  That said if you have time and want to see how you can go to eliminate viruses, malware and bots then read on.

  Start by reading the following information of the Virus removal: (you must first install and run MalwareBytes)
  Provided by: Malke - MS MVP:
  http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

  For me on a PC friends who had more than 60 infections and there is no CD of restoration and the key code has been lost, the article above "Malware Bytes", "AVG Free" and Norton NIS 2010 has been around.

  NIS 2011 trial software:
  http://www.Symantec.com/Norton/downloads/index.jsp

  (Note: the trial download Norton NIS requires a credit card, read the terms 'Opt Out' before you start)
  In addition, a second pass using Malware Bytes and NIS seems to have removed all infections.

  AVG Free:
  http://free.Avg.com/

  Avast:
  http://www.avast.com/index

  JS
  http://www.PAGESTART.com

  Never be afraid to ask. This forum has some of the best people in the world to help.

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

  Restart does not help anything. What should do?

  Start here:

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

  If not post back with all the relevant information such as the Windows operating system that you use etc.

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistawu/thread/1467f44b-ee27-4F7D-98d7-f1c4b35b3395

  Harold Horne / TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2011. The information has been provided * being * with no guarantee or warranty.

• 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.

• 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

• Windows update will not work or let me start the update program, get the Windows Update error cannot currently get "some updates because this service does not work"

  I moved and my computer is stuck off like 2 and a half months. Well, now I'm back on it, but for some reason any my Windows Update does not start. Whenever I go to him, he tells me that the program is not running and you may have to restart. I do and he said to me again and the same thing. So I went in my services to ensure that all programs, that depends on run works and he says even its operation. How can I fix it?

  Hello Nick,

  Here is a link where you can reset windows update components.

  http://go.Microsoft.com/?linkid=9665683

  Download the fix - it and run the fix - it.

  Please select the mode option run aggressive.

  Disable your anti-virus software.

  Restart the computer and verify if you are able to install the updates.

  Kind regards

  Sumanth.B.S

• I click on check for updates - message says "Windows Update cannot check the updates because the service is not running

  -You may need to restart the computer;

  The service runs - I rebooted - restarted - even still get message - if I click on update history - nothing shows... It's always worked before...

  Line 159 Char Code 4 0

  file:///C:program%20Files/common%20Files/InstallShield/updateservice/UI/UM.htm?strings=#CSS=

  If I click Yes - I get another error in script-

  tank line 132 5 - the rest is the same - if I click Yes on this - he asked me if he was running well - then he said to run with other parameters, which I did - program updates or windows update works

  If I click the program updates in the control panel I get errors - IE Script object doesn' manages this file or this method

  file

  rebooted - start and stop the service.

  Have you tried to use the Microsoft Fix It tool to reset the Windows Update components for you: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058?

  If this does not work, try to run the Microsoft OneCare safety scanner.  Sometimes it will solve problems of hidden registry, or can clear the virus that can prevent the installation of the patches: http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/whatsnew.htm. Click full service scan, and then Quick scan (full scan takes a long time to complete). Try the patches.

  Barbara

• I have windows vista sp2. Windows cannot check the updates. error 80070490 KB968389. last updated on this error 23/10/09

  Windows cannot check the updates. Error 80070490 failed since 10/23/09. Windows Update will not work.  I haves Windows Vista Home Premium SP2

  0 X 80070490 - ERROR_NOT_FOUND
  Corrupted system file; You will need to perform an upgrade on the spot or reinstalling the operating system.

  The error you receive occurs if there is corruption in the manifest of component maintenance base.

  Ignore the title: the "Windows features" dialog box is empty in Windows 7 or Windows Vista, or you receive an error message that includes the following code when you try to use Windows Update: "0 x 80073712".
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/931712
  "Explains the SFC / Scannow.

  A repair install is the usual solution of SFC/scannow does not work.

  You receive an error code "0 x 80070490" when you use Microsoft Update or Windows Update Web sites to install updates
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/958044

  NB: If you have installed SP1 for Vistahttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/948537

  Step 7 (method for Windows Vista), the * UPGRADE option is not available because SP1 has been installed.

  Uninstall SP1

  See also:

  How to overcome error 0 x 80070490 when installing updates in Windows Vista/Server 2008
  http://blogs.msdn.com/andrekl/archive/2008/09/29/how-to-overcome-error-0x80070490-when-installing-updates-in-Windows-Vista-Server-2008.aspx

  TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2010 - Update Services

• Windows cannot check the updates - C800044E error code

  Hello

  Since yesterday, I get a notification icon in the taskbar indicating that windows cannot check the updates. If I click on the icon and then click on the button "check for updates" in the new window, the search end reports that an error has occurred and the error code is C800044E. This happens every time after the computer starts and when I try to manually check for updates.

  The operating system is Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit with OEM license.

  I already googled for this error code, but none of the suggestions found during the search worked. Mode by default with no results, I installed the MicrosoftFixit50202 (have not tried yet aggressive mode). I ran the malware Microsoft Windows (without threats found) removal tool. I downloaded and installed manually the KB947821 update for vista, also without results.

  The last successful update is dated more than a month previously, and I assume that at the same time, some important updates may appear. Can someone help me with this problem?

  I've already solved the problem by using the system restore (I used a restore enjoyed a week point).

  I'll answer your questions anyway, in which case this may help solve one similar problem to others:

  1 Vista SP2 (all updates important/critical installed as of October 1, 2010)

  2. Eset NOD32 antivirus/antispyware with current subscription. No third-party firewall (just the windows firewall).

  3-4. I have never installed a Norton or McAfee application on this computer, but I'm not sure if a trial version of Norton AV is pre-installed with this computer (if it did, I removed it when I originally set up the computer - almost 3 years ago).