[SOLVED] Windows 7 SP1 Windows Update stuck checking for updates

maki · Jul 22, 2016

I installed Windows 7 fresh and installed SP1. Now, when I try to check manually for Windows Updates it just hangs on the Checking for updates screen.

BrianDrab · Jul 22, 2016

Hi and welcome to Sysnative. See if the following helps you out.
Search for Windows Updates takes forever? - A possible solution

maki · Jul 23, 2016

note:
Cannot install any KBXXXXX
Infinite loop, hang, freeze etc. (?) NON-STOP MESSAGE: "Searching for updates" and nothing else happens for a long, long, long time.

"Easy Fix" OR "FixIt" (Infinite loop also)

OR different error:

Stand-alone Windows installer ERROR

80070422
80246007
80070002

ERROR : 8024402C OR (-2146959355)

ERROR: 0X80070057

Code:

NOT HELP, STILL ERROR: Windows Update Troubleshooter might be able to automatically fix the problem.

Scripts do not work:
Not found folders
Invalid path
Not found file
incorrect syntax

ATTENTION: Scripts (CMD, REG) cause new, more complicated errors in the my system!

maki · Jul 23, 2016

How to solve and quickly identify what causes errors?
(If all solutions fail)

maki · Jul 23, 2016

Not help: https://www.sysnative.com/forums/redirect-to/?redirect=http%3A%2F%2Fwu.krelay.de%2Fen%2F
Not help: WindowsUpdateDiagnostic.CAB
Not help: Windows6.1-KB3168965-x64
Not help: WindowsUpdateAgent-7.6-x64
Not help: wufix.reg
Not help: windowsupdatereset.bat
Not help: MicrosoftEasyFix50202
Not help: SFC /SCANNOW
Not help: SFCFix
Not help: CHKDSK

Not help: many, many other script, reg, "FixIt" "Easy Fix", etc.

Windows 7 SP1 Windows Update stuck checking for updates

maki · Jul 23, 2016

"Check for updates ..."
This action in the background, is it possible to check this example. Debug log (what exactly does in the background and how it connects etc.)

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maki · Jul 23, 2016

net stop wuauserv
rename c:\windows\SoftwareDistribution softwaredistribution.old
net start wuauserv

Not help: 0x8024001e (IMAP_TAGGED_NO_RESPONSE) (still error)

Code:

Diagnostic:

-Windows update error 0x80070005: ERROR DETECT
-Problems installing the latest updates: ERROR DETECT

BrianDrab · Jul 23, 2016

OK, please do the following so I can gather more info.

Step#1 - Gather Info
1. Download SFCFix.exe and save this to your Desktop.
2. Save any open documents and close all open windows.
3. Double click on SFCFix.exe to open it.
4. Follow all on screen instructions and upon completion, a file should be created on your Desktop named SFCFix.txt.
5. Please post the contents of this log in your next post. Thank you.

maki · Jul 23, 2016

SFCFix version 3.0.0.0 by niemiro.
Start time: 2016-07-23 17:41:57.807
Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1 - amd64
Not using a script file.

AutoAnalysis::
SUMMARY: No corruptions were detected.
AutoAnalysis:: directive completed successfully.

Successfully processed all directives.
SFCFix version 3.0.0.0 by niemiro has completed.
Currently storing 1 datablocks.
Finish time: 2016-07-23 17:42:43.957
----------------------EOF-----------------------

FULL LOG, MANY ERROR:
Untitled - Pastebin

BrianDrab · Jul 23, 2016

Thanks. Please perform a Clean boot of your machine following the instructions at the link below and then follow the proceeding steps.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/929135

1. Download Update.zip and save it to your desktop.
2. Right-click on Update.zip and select Extract all...
3. Keep the default extract path and ensure that "Show extracted files when complete" is checked. Click the Extract button.
4. Once extracted you will see 6 update files and a script file named InstallPrereqMsu. Right-click on this script file and choose Run as administrator. Answer Yes if the UAC prompt comes up.
5. Allow this script to finish and then reboot your machine.
You will know you waited long enough when it says the following at the bottom of the command-prompt window.

Code:

Press any key to continue . . .

Let me know when complete.

maki · Jul 23, 2016

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maki · Jul 23, 2016

BrianDrab · Jul 23, 2016

Did you mistakenly boot into Safe Mode?

BrianDrab · Jul 23, 2016

I just saw your most recent post. That looks better. Please reboot your computer and then attempt to check for Windows Updates.

maki · Jul 23, 2016

Screen 1: Safe Mode (sorry)

Screen 2: "Clean mode: (Good) and Message :

https://www.sysnative.com/forums/re...om/u/6063925/GeeksToGo/Logs/363832/Update.zip All updates already installed on your system. There is no need to install.

(Translate to Polish -> English)

Polish OS (Non-English

How to solve problem ???

STILL STUCK

BrianDrab · Jul 23, 2016

Can you confirm that you rebooted after running the previous fix?

maki · Jul 23, 2016

Now I have more problems:
Install automatically the information, some patches Windows 10 and other UNNECESSARY me updates (causing more problems)
I hate Windows 10 and "Telemetry" and other .
I want undo all update. How to ?

BrianDrab · Jul 23, 2016

OK, so can you confirm that Windows Updates now finds updates that need installed?

Can you also confirm that you do not wish to upgrade to Windows 10?

maki · Jul 23, 2016

Again!!!!: How to undo ALL operation script. I ask!!!!!

https://www.sysnative.com/forums/re...om/u/6063925/GeeksToGo/Logs/363832/Update.zip

Run script and restart PC = caused delete all restore points !!!
can not restore now

BrianDrab · Jul 23, 2016

I'm trying to assist you but I need answers to my questions.

OK, so can you confirm that Windows Updates now finds updates that need installed?

Can you also confirm that you do not wish to upgrade to Windows 10?

[SOLVED] Windows 7 SP1 Windows Update stuck checking for updates

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