Any operating system, like software products, must be updated some time after installation. Updates are released for:

• elimination in the security system;
• ensuring compatibility with newly appeared computer components on the market;
• program code optimization;
• improve the performance of the entire system;

If the Windows Update service is enabled and some software components of the system that are related to the operation of the update service need to be updated for it to function, then these updates must be installed before checking, downloading and installing any other updates. These mandatory updates fix bugs, provide enhancements, and maintain compatibility with Microsoft servers that support the service. If the update service is disabled, you will not be able to receive updates for the operating system.

Updates are additions to software that prevent or fix problems and improve the performance of your computer. Security updates for Windows help protect against new and existing threats to your privacy and computer stability. The best way to get security updates is to turn on Windows Automatic Updates and stay up to date with the latest security issues and let the operating system take care of its own security. This article will focus specifically on Windows Update.

It is advisable to update your computer as often as possible. In this case, using Automatic Updates, the Windows operating system installs new updates as soon as they become available. Failure to install updates may expose your computer to a security risk or cause unwanted problems with Windows or programs. Every day more and more new malware appears that exploits vulnerabilities in Windows and other software to damage and gain access to your computer and data. Updates to Windows and other software can fix vulnerabilities soon after they are discovered. Postponing the installation of updates may make your computer vulnerable to such threats.

Updates and software from Microsoft for Microsoft products are a free support offer, so you don't have to worry about being charged extra to keep your system reliable. To find out if other software updates are free, contact the respective publisher or manufacturer. Downloading and installing updates to various programs may incur standard local or long-distance phone charges, as well as Internet charges, depending on the type of Internet connection. Because updates apply to Windows and the programs installed on the computer, regardless of who uses them, after the updates are installed, they will be available to all users of the computer.

All updates are divided into: important, recommended, optional and major. The following is a description of them:

• Important updates provide significant security, privacy, and reliability benefits. They should be installed as soon as they become available and can be installed automatically using "Windows Update".
• Recommended updates may fix minor problems or improve your computer experience. Although these updates are not intended to correct major deficiencies in the operation of your computer or Windows software, installing them can result in noticeable improvements. They can be installed automatically.
• Optional updates include updates, drivers, or new Microsoft software that makes your computer more convenient to use. They can only be set manually.
• Other updates include all updates that are not included in Important, Recommended, or Optional updates.

Depending on the type of update "Windows Update" the following possibilities are offered.

• Security updates. These are open source fixes for vulnerabilities in certain products. Vulnerabilities vary in severity and are listed in the Microsoft Security Bulletin as Critical, Critical, Medium, or Low.
• Critical updates. These are open source fixes for specific problems that are related to critical non-security bugs.
• Update packages. Tested software suites, which include hotfixes, security updates, critical and regular updates, and additional fixes for issues found during internal testing after the release of the product. Service packs may contain a small number of design changes or user-requested features.

Introduction to Windows Update

"Windows Update" can be opened in the following ways:

• Click on the button "Start" to open the menu, open "Control Panel" and from the list of control panel components select "Windows Update";
• Click on the button "Start" to open the menu, open "All programs" and select from the list "Windows Update";
• Click on the button "Start" to open the menu, in the search field or type wuapp.exe and open the app in found results.

You can also create an icon and place it on your desktop. To do this, we will do the following:

1. On the desktop, right-click to display the context menu. In the context menu, select the command "Create", and then "Label".
2. In field "Specify the location of the object" enter cmd /c wuapp.exe and press "Further";
3. Name the shortcut "Windows Update" and click on "Ready";
4. Go to the properties of the object and in the drop down list "Window" select "Collapsed into Icon";
5. Click on the button "Change Icon" and in the field "Search for icons in the following file" enter %SystemRoot%\System32\wucltux.dll;
6. Click "OK".

The first screenshot shows the Windows Update dialog:

Check for updates

To check for updates, do the following:

As you can see in the previous screenshot, both important and optional updates can be displayed. If, with only optional updates available, the button "Install updates" is not displayed, you need to select an item "Optional updates: xx pcs. available" where xx is the number of incremental changes. Then press the button "OK". Important updates help improve the security of Windows and your entire computer and should be installed. Optional updates are most often updates to device drivers or programs that do not significantly affect their operation. You can install optional driver updates if they introduce new features (such as additional languages) or if existing drivers or programs are unstable.

You can specify how often to check for updates. With the help of the following tweak, you can specify the time interval in hours between the search for available updates. The true wait time is determined by subtracting 0 to 20 percent from the specified time. For example, if this policy is set to discover at 20 hour intervals, then all clients to which this policy is applied will check for updates at 16-20 hour intervals.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 "DetectionFrequencyEnabled"=dword:00000001 "DetectionFrequency"=dword:00000014

Get updates for other Microsoft products

Along with operating system updates, you may also receive updates for other Microsoft programs, including updates for Microsoft Office, and notifications about new Microsoft software. In order for the update center to inform about the appearance of updates for other programs, you need to do the following. In the left area "Windows Update" select "Settings". Then, in the Microsoft Update section, check the box next to "When I update Windows, provide updates for Microsoft products and check for new optional Microsoft software". If you are already using Windows to automatically receive updates "Microsoft Update", the update center will automatically open and display the update status.

In the event that the checkbox is unchecked, then the next time you start setting the parameters, this option will no longer be available. To make this option available, follow these steps:

After that, the option "When I update Windows, provide updates for Microsoft products and check for new optional Microsoft software" will appear back in the Windows Update settings settings.

Some programs, such as antivirus and spyware detection programs, include a link that allows you to check for updates while in the program itself, or offer subscription services and notifications when new updates are available. We recommend that you first check for updates for security-related programs, as well as for the most frequently used programs and devices.

Choosing how to install updates

Microsoft provides the user with a choice of how updates are installed. In the Windows 7 operating system, as well as in the Windows Vista operating system, there are four modes. To change how updates are installed, open "Windows Update", in the left area select "Settings" and in the dropdown dialog "Important updates" choose the method that suits you the most.

How to install updates:

Install updates automatically

To have Windows install important updates as they become available, turn on automatic updates. Important updates provide significant benefits, such as improved security and reliability. You can also set Windows to automatically install recommended updates to fix minor problems and make your computer more efficient. Optional updates are not downloaded or installed automatically.

If automatic updating is not enabled, you should regularly check for new updates.

If automatic mode is selected, updates are installed at 3:00 by default. If the computer is turned off at the scheduled time, you can install updates before turning it off. If your computer is in power-saving (sleep) mode at the scheduled time and is connected to a power source, Windows will wake it up long enough to install updates. However, if the computer is running on battery power, Windows will not install updates. Instead, Windows will attempt to install them during the next scheduled installation.

The following registry setting can be used to determine whether "Windows Update" use the power management capabilities of Windows to automatically wake the system from hibernation if there are updates scheduled for installation. Windows Update will only automatically return the system to normal mode if it is configured to install updates automatically. If the system is in hibernation when the scheduled install time arrives and there are updates to be applied, then "Windows Update" will use the power management capabilities of Windows to automatically wake up the system and install updates.

The system will not wake up from hibernation if there are no updates to install. If the system is running on batteries when "Windows Update" wakes it up from hibernation, no updates will be installed, and the system will automatically return to hibernation mode after 2 minutes.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 "AUPowerManagement"=dword:00000001

To schedule automatic installation of Windows updates, do the following:

• Open "Windows Update", in the left area select "Settings";
• In dialogue "Choose how you install Windows updates" in the drop down list "Important updates" select mode ;
• In drop down lists "Install updates" choose the time that suits you:

Or use the registry tweak:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 "ScheduledInstallDay"=dword:00000002 "ScheduledInstallTime"=dword:00000008

where parameter ScheduledInstallDay is responsible for the day of the week, and the parameter ScheduledInstallTime- during the installation of updates.

When automatic updates are configured, there is no need to search for updates online, and you can be sure that important Windows fixes are not missed. Windows will automatically check for the latest updates for your computer. Depending on which Windows Update options you choose, Windows may install updates automatically or only notify you when they are available.

You can also specify whether Automatic Updates installs certain updates without interrupting Windows services and without restarting Windows. If you apply the following registry setting, then Automatic Updates will immediately install such updates when they are downloaded and ready to be installed.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 "AutoInstallMinorUpdates"=dword:00000001

Download updates, but I decide to install

If you select this mode, updates will be automatically downloaded, but you will decide whether to install them. When you select this mode, Windows recognizes your Internet connection and uses it to automatically download updates from the Web site. "Windows Update" or . When a download starts, an icon appears in the notification area on the taskbar. When the download is complete, a message appears in the notification area. After the message appears, left-click on the component icon "Windows Update" or in the body of the message. To refuse to install the downloaded update, click the button "More" and uncheck the box next to the relevant update. To install the selected updates, click the button "Install". You can also set Windows to automatically install recommended updates to fix minor problems and make your computer more efficient. Optional updates are not downloaded or installed.

Look for updates, but the decision to download and install is made by me

This method is convenient for advanced users who monitor updates and install them selectively. Windows recognizes the presence of an Internet connection and uses it to search for updates on the website "Windows Update" or on the website "Microsoft Update Center". When a required update is found, a message and a component icon appear in the notification area on the taskbar "Windows Update".

To view the updates found, you need to click on the icon or on the message. To refuse to download a specific update, you need to uncheck the box next to it in the dialog "Select updates to install" as shown in the following screenshot.

To download the selected updates, click the button "OK" and then in the dialog "Windows Update" you have to press the button "Install updates". Immediately after clicking on the install updates button, Windows Update starts downloading the selected updates.

Component icon in progress "Automatic update" hides from the taskbar and moves to the notification area. If you hover your mouse pointer over it, a download status message will appear. After the updates are downloaded, the system creates a restore point in case the updates cause the system to crash or to be able to roll back to the updates being installed.

When the restore point is created, the update center will begin installing the downloaded updates.

When the download is complete, a message will appear in the notification area stating that the updates are ready to be installed.

Do not check for updates

Also, to select the method for installing updates, you can use the registry tweak, the listing of which is given below:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 "AUOptions"=dword:00000002

where parameter AUOptions is responsible for the mode of how updates are installed. To select a mode "Install updates automatically" the value of the parameter must be specified 00000004, for the mode "Download updates, but I decide to install" must be set to 00000003, to select "Looking for updates, but the decision to download and install is up to me" value must be 00000002, and for "Do not check for updates"- value 00000001.

Installing updates manually

Updates that the operating system downloads from the Microsoft update server are located in the %SystemRoot%\ SoftwareDistribution\ Download folder as *.cab files, and updates are not permanently stored there, since the folder is automatically cleared from time to time. In the event that you like to install all updates manually, in most cases you will not need this folder at all. But sometimes you have to install updates from cab files. To do this, you can use a small bat-file, the listing of which is given below:

@echo off setlocal Set "TempDir=cabtmp" Set "Log=Log.txt" mkdir "%TempDir%" For %%i In (*.cab) Do (expand "%%i" -f:* "%TempDir% " && Echo>> "%Log%" %Time:~0,-3%^>^> "%%i" expansion - OK || Echo>> "%Log%" %Time:~0,-3% ^>^> "%%i" expansion - FAIL Echo - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Echo Installing %%i%. Please wait. pkgmgr /ip /m:"%TempDir%" && Echo>> "%Log%" %Time:~0,-3%^>^> "%%i" installation - OK || Echo>> "%Log%" %Time:~0,-3%^> ^> "%%i" installation - FAIL del /f /s /q "%TempDir%") rd /s /q "%TempDir%" Echo - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Echo Operation completed Echo Log file created as %Log% Echo System log can be found at %WINDIR%\logs\cbs\Cbs.log Echo Now you may close this window pause

It is enough just to place this bat-file in the same directory where the cab-file with the update is located, and run it for execution. To complete the update, you just need to press any key after the installation is complete. A log file is created in the current directory, in which you can see which cab updates have been installed.

Reboot after installing updates

After installing some important updates, you need to restart your computer. For example, before checking the availability of updates, you may need to install an update to the service itself. "Windows Update". These updates cannot be installed while Windows is running, so you must save your files, close any open programs, and restart your computer to complete the update process. If you install a similar update and reopen "Windows Update", then even when clicking on the link "Search for Updates" located in the left area, we will still see the following dialog content:

Also, after installing such updates, a notification will be displayed every 10 minutes indicating that you need to restart the computer to complete the installation of the updates.

The waiting period before displaying a new scheduled reboot prompt can be changed using the drop-down list, as well as using the registry tweak. If this option is disabled or not set, the standard interval of 10 minutes is used (30 minutes in this example):

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 "RebootRelaunchTimeoutEnabled"=dword:00000001 "RebootRelaunchTimeout"=dword:0000001e

The following registry tweak allows you to set the automatic update service to wait before performing a scheduled reboot. When you specify a value for this tweak, a scheduled reboot is performed the specified number of minutes after the installation is complete. If this setting is disabled or not set, the default timeout interval of 15 minutes is used.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 "RebootWarningTimeout"=dword:00000019 "RebootWarningTimeoutEnabled"=dword:00000001

You can also choose to prevent Automatic Updates from automatically restarting your computer during a scheduled installation if you are logged on. Instead, the user will be prompted to restart the computer. This can be done with the following registry tweak:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 "NoAutoRebootWithLoggedOnUsers"=dword:00000002

When there are updates waiting to be installed, a shield icon appears on the Windows shutdown button, as you can see in the following screenshot.

The following registry setting allows you to specify whether a setting is displayed in a dialog box "Shut down Windows". If you apply this tweak, then the parameter "Install updates and shut down" will not appear in the dialog "Shut down Windows" when selected from the menu "Start" teams "Shutdown" even if there are updates available for installation.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 "NoAUShutdownOption"=dword:00000001

Usually, if you do not apply the previous registry tweak, the parameter "Install updates and shut down" selected by default in the dialog box "Shut down Windows" when selected from the menu "Start" teams "Shutdown" when there are updates available for installation. But with the help of the following tweak, in the dialog box "Shut down Windows" selected by default will display the option selected the last time it was turned off (etc.), regardless of whether the option is available "Install updates and shut down" in the list.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 "NoAUAsDefaultShutdownOption"=dword:00000001

Immediately after starting the computer, if "Windows Update" did not run a scheduled installation, a previously skipped scheduled installation runs immediately. You can specify the number of minutes after the computer starts to run a previously skipped scheduled installation. This can be done with the following registry tweak (in this case set to 15 minutes):

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 "RescheduleWaitTimeEnabled"=dword:00000001 "RescheduleWaitTime"=dword:0000000f

Conclusion

This article discusses a standard component of the operating system - "Windows Update", designed to prevent or fix problems and improve computer performance. The ways of installing updates on a computer and some settings responsible for the operation of the update center are considered. The next part of this article will cover installing driver updates, software notifications and signatures for Windows Defender and Microsoft Security Essentials antivirus software, viewing the update history, and uninstalling updates installed on your computer.

Updates are software add-ons that troubleshoot, improve security, reliability, and improve the performance of your computer. By default, updates are installed automatically because Microsoft recommends this method of installing updates.

But let's figure it out: is it worth installing updates in automatic mode, or are there other options.

Setting

To do this, open Windows Update. There are several ways to open the Update Center

1. Press the Win + R key and enter the command

   control /nameMicrosoft.WindowsUpdate

2. Start - All Programs - Windows Update
3. Start - Control Panel - Windows Update

In this window, select the item Settings. By default, updates are set to install automatically. In this case, there is no need to search for updates on the Internet. Windows will automatically check for the latest updates for your computer and install them. If you want to control the update process yourself, then select the item Do not check for updates

Now, in order to receive updates, you will have to manually start the search for updates. To do this, in the Windows Update window, just click the button Check for updates. After searching, you will have a list of updates available at the moment.

Note: Updates are categorized into Important, Recommended, Optional and Major:

• Important updates provide significant security, privacy and reliability benefits. They should be installed as soon as they become available, and can be installed automatically using Windows Update.
• Recommended updates may fix minor problems or improve your computer experience. Although these updates are not intended to correct major deficiencies in the operation of your computer or Windows software, installing them can result in noticeable improvements. They can be installed automatically
• are updates, drivers, or new software from Microsoft that make your computer easier to use. They can only be set manually.

Selecting important updates to install

To install an update, select the one you need, or uncheck the box if you think that this update is not needed. (In my case I don't use Windows Defender, because I use other security software, so there is no need to install this update). For each update, there is a brief summary, which is presented in the right half of the window.

Selecting Optional Updates

In this case, we select those updates that we consider necessary for our computer, or do not select them. If we do not select anything this time, then the installation of updates is not performed.

Warning: If auto-update is disabled, remember to check regularly for new updates

If you have problems getting new updates, then do the following:

• If automatic updates are enabled, but you can't install updates, try updating manually.
• Run anti-virus and anti-spyware programs before starting Windows Update. Make sure your computer is free of viruses and malware.
• Close all programs and restart your computer. Another program may be interfering with Windows Update.
• Check your Internet connection. Before running Windows Update, check if you are connecting to other websites.
• If you know which update you need, such as a service pack or a security update, you can find it on the Microsoft website. Most updates have Knowledge Base (KB) articles that describe the updates and provide instructions for downloading and installing them manually.
• Check service mode. Start - Administrative Tools - Services. Mode Auto or Manually

Everything changes over time. It seems that we ourselves know this very well, but when it comes to the operation of a computer, for some reason, many people completely forget about it. And it's not even that the device itself becomes obsolete over time. Often, users simply forget to enable update support for their dear Windows 7 OS. As a result, after working like this for several months, and if they are lucky for years, it starts to slow down, wither, and so on like that. Therefore, whether you want it or not, you still have to learn how to run the Windows 7 Update service on your PC.

Method #1: Launch from the taskbar

At any time while working on your computer, this service for Windows 7 can be started directly from the taskbar. In this case, we act like this:

1. left-click the icon that hides the program shortcuts in the taskbar;
2. find the shortcut "Support Center" and click on it with the right mouse button;
3. in the menu that appears, click on the item "Open update center ...":

As a result, the service will offer to choose a method for installing updates for Windows 7. At this stage, you can make a number of settings:

1. determine who is allowed to update the operating system;
2. choose to receive a Windows notification;
3. install support for recommended updates, etc.

However, what is really required of us is to include support for important updates. Note that the "Center ..." service may offer several options for downloading and installing new files for Windows 7. However, it is better in this case to trust the operating system to update itself automatically. To do this, select the appropriate option in the "Important updates" section and click the OK button:

That's basically it!

Option #2: Launch from the Start Menu

In order to get to the "Windows Update" and start the corresponding service, you can use the "Start" menu. To do this, press the "Start" button on the taskbar or a key on the keyboard. Next, select the item "Control Panel", and in it - "":

As a result, the system center window will open. From this point on, we act in the same way as in method No. 1: open the "Settings" section, select the automatic launch of important updates and save the settings.

Method #3: Start via the Run utility

You can also start the process on a computer with OS Windows 7 from the Run program. You can open it with a simple combination of hot keys and R. After the utility has started, type in the cmd command for it and click OK:

As a result, it will open, as you already correctly understood the command line. We act like this:

As a result, the service will start automatically.

Method number 4: Launch through the task manager

You can also load the service on Windows 7 using the wuapp command. To execute it, press Ctrl, Shift and Esc at the same time, go to the "File" menu of the task manager, select the "New Task" item and enter the wuapp command to execute:

This will open Windows Update. Next, follow the steps from Method 1.

Method #5: Launching via Administrative Tools

To start the service for OS Windows 7 using administration, open "Start", type the word "admin" in the search field and click the first item in the list that appears:

After that, in the "Administration" window, find and select the "Services" item. Then, in a new window, look for and click on the "Update Center ..." service and start it by clicking on the corresponding button on the screen:

#6: Set up from Action Center

In Windows 7, you can also run a service on your computer that will update the system through the Action Center. You can enter it through Start - Control Panel or straight from the taskbar. Whichever option we choose to enter, after the "Action Center" opens, in the "Security" section next to the "Update Center ..." item, click the "Change settings" button.

» How to install an update in Windows 7?

How to install an update in Windows 7?

Updating and Installing Windows 7 Updates

Updates released for Windows 7 are one of the key foundations for the security, reliable operation, and best performance of the operating system.

This article will consider all possible options for installing the latest updates for Windows 7. In conclusion, possible errors and ways to fix them will be considered.

Installing a Service Pack for Windows 7

The Windows 7 Service Pack is a critical update that contains components that help keep your system running smoothly. Installing it will help keep the operating system up to date for as long as possible.

Checking for an update package

Click the Start button, right-click Computer, select Properties.

If there is an inscription Service pack 1 (as in the screenshot), then the service pack is already installed on the computer.

Possible ways to install the update package

It is possible to order a service pack disc from Microsoft. To do this, you will need to report the version of the system used on the computer (32-bit or 64-bit). But this method is not preferred, since today a large number of users already have high-speed access to information resources. Therefore, let's move on to the simplest and fastest option - downloading the update package using Windows Update.

Disk space requirements

First of all, you need to make sure that there is enough free space on your hard disk, even though most of the downloaded files will be automatically deleted after installation.

Minimum free space:

• 32-bit system (x86): 0.75 GB
• 64-bit system (x64): 1 GB

Preparing for installation

We recommend that you do the following before installing the service pack:

• Back up all important files (for example, to an external device such as USB, CD or DVD, or to a network folder).
• When using a mobile device such as a laptop or netbook, plug it into AC power and do not unplug the power cord during installation or reboot.
• Some antivirus software may block the update package installation process or significantly slow it down. You should temporarily disable or uninstall your antivirus. Do not forget to resume anti-virus protection after installing the service pack.

If automatic updates have already been configured on your workstation, Windows Update will prompt you to install a service pack.

If you are not prompted to install, follow these steps:

• Check that the computer is connected to the Internet.
• Click the Start button, go to All Programs, and then Windows 7 Update.
• On the left side of the window, select Check for updates.
• If important updates are found, follow the link to view them in detail. In this list, select Service Pack for Microsoft Windows (KB976932), and then click the OK button.
• Click Install Updates.

Administrator rights are required to install the service pack. If you are prompted to enter an administrator password or verify your rights, enter one or confirm your current administrative rights.

After the installation is complete, sign in to Windows 7. An informational message will appear if the update is successful.

If the service pack is not listed, you may need to install other security updates before installing it. Install all important updates first, then return to the Windows 7 Update page, then click Check for Updates again.

Download and install the Service pack from the Microsoft Download Center

If you have problems installing an update package using Windows Update 7 - do not despair! It is possible to download it from the Microsoft website and install it manually.

• Go to the Microsoft website to download the Windows 7 Service Pack and click the Continue button.
• Select the 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) version of the update package (depending on which version of Windows 7 you installed) and click the Download button.
• To immediately start installing the update package, click the Open (or Run) button. If you need to install the service pack later, click the Save button and download the installation file to your computer. When ready to install it, double-click on it.
• Please read the instructions on the screen during installation. The computer may automatically restart - there is nothing to worry about.
• After the installation is completed, log into the operating system. A notification message should appear indicating whether the update has been completed.
• Do not forget to enable antivirus software if you deactivated it before updating.

To find out what version of the operating system you have installed on your computer, open the Start menu, right-click Computer and select Properties. Going to the System section, next to the System type inscription, you can see the type of operating system.

Installing current updates in Windows 7

In order for Windows 7 to automatically check for and install updates as they become available, you must turn on automatic updates.

Important updates will provide you with significant benefits, such as increased security and reliability. You can also set it to automatically install recommended updates that fix minor problems and improve the performance of your computer.

Optional updates will not be downloaded or installed automatically unless you choose to.

Install language packs only for the languages ​​used on the system. In order for some updates to be able to complete their installation, they require a restart of the computer. To prevent data loss, before rebooting, close all save applications.

Installing drivers and optional updates

To install optional updates, you need to view the list of updates that Windows 7 will display for your computer and select the required ones. Optional updates may not install automatically.

• Open Windows 7 Update.
• On the left side of the window, click Check for Updates and wait while it searches for the latest updates for your workstation.
• If you receive a message about the availability or need to check for optional updates, click on it to view and select those optional updates that you also want to install.
• For more information about optional updates, select them from the list with a mouse click. Check the checkbox for the updates you want to install and click the OK button.
• The choice has been made. Click Install Updates.

If necessary, read and, after accepting the terms of the license agreement, click the Finish button. If you are prompted to enter an administrator password or verify your rights, enter one or confirm your current administrative rights.

Actions to take when problems occur

The most common ways to get updates are manually checking for updates and automatic updating. It is not uncommon for problems with the computer, anti-virus protection, or Internet connection to prevent checking and installing updates. In these cases, you can do the following:

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Before the story, I periodically build my builds of Windows, because I do not like to constantly install the same updates, spending a lot of time on it. They are very popular, because apart from official updates, there is nothing in them. Whether Microsoft wants it or not, Windows 7 is currently the most popular operating system in the world and its new brainchild, Windows 10, is not yet gaining its place in the sun so quickly, but this is not about that now.

And so I sit here and collect a new version of the assembly, as usual, I install Windows 7 on a virtual machine and start updating it, but it wasn’t there, it was the search for updates in Windows Update already hung for 5 or 6 hours, the reboot did not help, right away it became clear that something was not right.

This is how the endless search for windows 7 updates looks like, the green slider runs and that's it, wait at least until you're blue in the face. It’s good if after some time you get an error that will be easy to search in the same Google, but it’s just a black box. I will not torment you for a long time and will immediately tell you a solution that will help in 95 percent of cases.

We solve the endless update of windows 7

The solution to the endless search for Windows 7 updates is, oddly enough, their official offline updates, by downloading and installing which you can solve this problem.

Download the package (KB3102810) to solve the error endless search for updates windows 7 64X (https://cloud.mail.ru/public/FuX2/8as6DnF3Y)

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do the following, we need to stop the Windows 7 update service. This is done simply in two ways:

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install it and restart your computer, then download and install the following KB

Download the update kb3172605-x86(https://cloud.mail.ru/public/9f4m/LkHLAg5qN)

Download the update kb3172605-x 64 (https://cloud.mail.ru/public/FuX2/8as6DnF3Y)

Reboot and enjoy life

A small update from user Alex, fix KB3161608 helped him fix the problem:

• endless check for updates
• high CPU usage
• high memory consumption

There is also a solution that I have not tested from the user Vasily:

It is proposed to permanently solve the problem with the "windows update" service in this way.

1) Go to the control panel, disable automatic search and installation of updates.
2) Reboot the computer.
3) Download and install updates in the following order (for Windows 7 x 64):

Windows6.1-KB3020369-x64.msu
Windows6.1-kb3125574-v4-x64.msu
Windows6.1-KB3050265-x64.msu
Windows6.1-KB3065987-v2-x64.msu
Windows6.1-KB3102810-x64.msu
Windows6.1-KB3135445-x64.msu
Windows6.1-KB3138612-x64.msu
Windows6.1-KB3161664-x64.msu
Windows6.1-KB3172605-x64.msu

After installing the above updates, go to the control panel and turn on
automatic search and installation of updates

The first one is graphical you click Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services and there already look for Windows Update, right click on it, select properties from the context menu

and select the Stop button.

The second method is you open the command prompt as an administrator and enter the following command

net stop wuauserver

As a result, this service of the operating system will stop

We have fulfilled all the main conditions and our Windows 7 is now ready to install the standalone package.

If you do not stop this service, then your standalone package will not be installed, and it will also look forever for a Windows update, you will get the same endless loop

The offline installer will show you its code, it will be KB3102810, we agree to the installation, click yes.

We wait a bit until the slider reaches the end

We all see that it was successfully installed and the application requires a system restart, which we do. In 95 percent, this action eliminates the endless updating of windows 7, I hope that you are in this number.

After rebooting and trying to find updates, I successfully found them, in the first stream there were more than 200 of them, and this is normal seven then net.

After downloading them, the installation went without problems and everything is clear. Infinite update defeated. If you were unable to defeat him, then try the second method described below.

Second method

As a result, having launched the utility, select the Update Center item and click next.

Troubleshooting will start.

After correcting the errors, run the utility (WindowsUpdateDiagnostic) Diagnostics and Prevention of Problems on the Computer and make sure that such a window appears, then restart the Update Center or simply reboot.

Summing up, we have figured out how the problem is solved when the endless updating of windows 7 does not make it possible to roll up updates to the system, now the elimination of this infection will not take you much time.

Update 07/31/2016

If the methods described above did not help you and you are still endlessly looking for updates in Windows 7, then try installing this collection of updates. (They are all official, for this I answer with my head). Be sure to install on Service Pack 1.

Make sure you have the update service turned off, then run the update pack. Click to install.

Update to fix the endless search for updates from 06/30/2018

The fourth method of fixing the endless windows update is to use the monthly update package, I already showed it to you when I did not install the Russian language and there was an error " 0x80073701". And so follow the link below:

Windows 7 - https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4009469

As a result, you will be taken to a page where you can download monthly Windows update packs for certain months. I advise you to download the last few of them and install them manually.

In my example, I chose the June collection, opening its contents at the very bottom you will find a link to the Microsoft Update catalog.

As a result, select the desired KB based on your architecture and install. What such collections provide is that they carry a number of recent updates and allow you to fix current problems with endless search.