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  Jun 09,  · Try Resetting the Windows Update: Go to Stop the following services. 1. Windows Update service. 2. Cryptographic Service. 3. Background Intelligent Service. then Go to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution folder. Rename the SoftwareDistribution folder into as Restart the PC. Check the Windows updates now. Jul 09,  · Chances are you're seeing the effects of an ongoing hijackware infection, possibly compounded by a rootkit (or bootkit) infection! ~~~~~ Please answer each of the following diagnostic questions in a correspondingly-numbered list . Mar 16,  · I would suggest you to check if you are able to access Windows Update service and make sure that the following services are started. If it is not started, follow these steps: a) Click on Start, type without quotes and hit Enter. b) Locate Windows Update. c) Right click on the service and select Properties. d) In Start-up type, select Enable.  

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You can access the windowsupdateagent I believe the equivalent fix-it file microsoftFixit. What happens when you click the arrow on the dropdown box? Been looking through various solutions to the greying out of Windows update settings and I came across this solution from one of the community members on this link:. Like the member says, be very careful with editing the Registry, only do this if you feel comfortable about it.

Hi dandm, thanks for quick response. Hi dandm, I have downloaded update agent and troubleshooter to no avail. Troubleshooter showed "Problem installing recent updates not fixed". I went to Registry to try greyed out keys fix and chickened out of changing.

This was because the only two keys were "Default" which did not have value set and the "AU" option. The NoUpdate value did not exist. Tried to check update history to possibly see any recent updates that were installed but history page is completely blank. I know this is windows 7 and MS are soon to withdraw support but surely someone at MS must be working on fix that we can download and install other than by updating.

I did think of trying restore point but not sure what date I should try plus the update will only try to install again and I am back to square one. Choose where you want to search below Search Search the Community. Search the community and support articles Windows Windows 7 Search Community member.

Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Thanks for your feedback. How satisfied are you with this discussion? Jonny, a Microsoft Certified Professional, is a technical writer and technology enthusiast who still fiddles with computers and tech toys in his spare time.

He believes technology should bring users satisfaction, not annoyance, so he writes to help people overcome their tech troubles. To install Driver Easy Click. Jonny Lin Last Updated: 9 months ago. Many Windows users are having an issue with their Windows Update. This is an annoying issue. The following are some methods that have helped many Windows users fix their error.

Run Windows Update troubleshooter Check for malicious software Restart your Windows Update associated services Clear the SoftwareDistribution folder Update your device drivers Method 1: Run Windows Update troubleshooter Windows has a built-in troubleshooter that can check and fix issues with Windows Update.

You should run it when an error occurs on your Windows Update. Method 2: Check for malicious software Your error may occur because of interference from malicious software.

You should run a scan on your computer for any malicious program. Download the tool and run it on your computer. Then follow its instructions to complete the scanning process. Method 3: Restart your Windows Update associated services You may get the service not running error because the services associated with your Windows Update are disabled.

You should restart those services and see if this fixes your error. To do so: 1 Press the Windows logo key and R on your keyboard to invoke the Run box. Then click the Start button if the Start button is in gray , click the Stop button and then click the Start button.