Windows Update on Win7 machine

This is driving me bonkers!!! Windows update is just sitting there doing nothing after several hours! I have searched long and hard and tried various "Fixes" But none have worked. So here I am asking you guys.

Any ideas?

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thomas_

I've heard of fixes, I just start it and let it run overnight. If it's still not done arter that I let it keep on running until it finishes. Is this a new install? What part of the update process is it stuck on?

stryder144

Do a search for offline WSUS, install it and run it. Worked great for me a few weeks ago when I put a fresh install of Windows 7 on a new computer.

dfranc

Thanks Guys, seeing that its the weekend, I will let it run.

rob42

You may find this of use... https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-update/windows-7-update-solution/f39a65fa-9d10-42e7-9bc0-7f5096b36d0c

scaredoftests

Restore to last good setting.

netsysllc

Do not do a restore. It is a windows update problem (borrowed from Reddit)

0. Set Windows Updates to 'Never Check For Updates' and Restart
1. Install KB3020369 & Restart
2. Install KB3125574 & Restart*
3. Install KB3138612 & Restart
4. Install KB3145739 & Restart
5. Install the latest cumulative monthly rollup: December 2016 (KB3207752) & Restart
6. Install remaining updates

ally_uk

Download Wsus

Before running open up a elevated command prompt.

Type:

net stop wuauserv

Set Wsus to reboot and recall and show file. Each time the PC reboots run the net stop command until you see the log file showing the update process has completed.

scaredoftests

That is what happens when you post and you have had a long day. LOL

dfranc

I just let it run over the weekend, working fine now.