Thursday, September 1, 2016

Updates not working on new install of Windows 7

Issue:
Updates not working on new install of Windows 7
Environment:
Windows 7 x64 Fresh Install
Symptoms:
Going to Windows Updates results in a window which states 'Checking for updates', but that check never ends.
Solution:
I did see this solution after much looking on answers.microsoft.com , but wanted to put it here as it specifically worked for me:
Install Windows 7.
Don't connect to internet.
Install Windows6.1-KB3083710-x64.msu.
Reboot.
Install Windows6.1-KB3102810-x64.msu
Reboot.
Use the Windows Update tool as normal. The initial check for updates may still take some time, but should eventually work.

1 comment:

  1. This also happened on systems which used GWX Control Panel and had settings which prevented updates from occurring. Revert those settings and that may help.

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