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I have stopped receiving Windows7 updates. When I try to check for updates, the message is that the update service not running. Rebooting does not fix the problem. Any suggestions?
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This should work.
Type in " services.msc " in search. when screen comes up, look for windows update
click on STOP. you want it to turn off.minimize this screen.
go to my computer and click on C drive, click on windows folder and look for " SoftwareDistribution " folder.
delete it or rename it somethinese ( example: Software DistributionOld" once youhave done this, retuen to services screen which you minimized and start the Windows update again. then try updating, it should work.
I have stopped receiving Windows7 updates. When I try to check for updates, the message is that the update service not running. Rebooting does not fix the problem. Any suggestions?
