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Many users very often encounter update problems in Windows 7. The system constantly displays a message that it is searching for updates, but does not find anything.

There is one solution to this problem. It is enough to manually download and install just one package from Microsoft, which will eliminate this error. Let's look at why Windows 7 Update doesn't find updates.

For quite a long time, Windows 7 Update has been causing serious problems for its users. Unfortunately, I myself belong to the group that, in its own skin, experiences problems with centering on the “seven”. On one of my computers, every time I try, the search ends with the endless message “Searching for an update...”. At first I assumed that the system was looking for updates for a long time, but when I left the computer turned on overnight, it did not bring the desired result. What should I do if Windows 7 Update doesn't work properly?

It turned out that this problem can be solved quite easily. Of course, I do not guarantee that the proposed method will solve the problem for absolutely all users, but for me it was instantly resolved manually - by installing the KB3172605 package and performing several others simple actions. Here's what you need to do to fix the problem.

Step 1: Download the update for your system (but do not install it)

The first step is to download the KB3172605 package directly from the Microsoft website using a web browser. You will find direct links below for 32-bit and 64-bit versions.

You need to download the package, but not install it yet - we'll do that in step 4. First you need to perform two simple steps.

Important! If in the fourth step you encounter a problem installing the above package (for example, a message about system incompatibility is displayed on the screen), then instead of the above, you need to download the KB3020369 package from the links below. But only do this if the above updates are not working.

Step 2: Disable Internet access

Downloaded files should be installed when the Internet is turned off. If you are using Wi-Fi, then click on the wireless network icon in the notification area (lower right corner of the screen) and turn off the connection. If you are connected to the Internet using network cable, then you can disconnect it from the computer.

Alternatively, right-click on the network icon, select Network and Sharing Center, then go to the Change adapter settings tab and disable the network card you are using to connect to the Internet.

Step 3: Stop the Windows Update service

After disconnecting from the Internet, we need to stop the Windows Update service. To do this, press the combination Win keys dows + R, enter the following command in the “Run” window that appears and confirm its execution by pressing Enter:

services.msc

The System Services window will open. Find the Update Center service in the list ( Windows Update), and then right-click on it and select “Stop”. Make sure the service is stopped and then close this window.

Step 4: Install package KB3172605 (or KB3020369)

Only now can you begin installing the previously downloaded KB3172605 file for your system. Run the installer file and confirm installation.

If you receive an error that the update is not compatible with your operating system, make sure you download the correct version for your system (32-bit or 64-bit). If it still gives an error, use the alternative package from the first step.

After installation, you will be prompted to restart your computer. Confirm and wait for the update to install and download operating system.

After the system boots, connect to the Internet and turn on the Windows Update service (right-click on it and select “Run”).

Now go to the Windows Update window (for example, using the search bar in the Start menu) and then click on the search for updates button.

After about 5-10 minutes, a list of updates available for installation will open. In my case, the search continued for several minutes and thus finally solved the problem with the endless search in Windows Update.

Updating Windows 7 without Windows Update

Sometimes Windows 7 Update does not download updates, especially if there are a lot of them. Most often, this happens after reinstalling the system - we installed a fresh operating system and suddenly the center displays a message stating that several hundred updates are available for installation. Just downloading them one by one takes a lot of time, not to mention installing them. This is often problematic and ends with a message about restoring the computer to previous settings, since so many updates cannot be installed (the solution is to install them in small batches).

Fortunately, after several years, Microsoft decided to do something about this problem, due to the fact that many users do not update Windows 7 properly. latest version. The company decided to put up cumulative packages for download on the Microsoft Catalog website. The packages are constantly updated and are currently available for 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 7 and 64-bit Windows Server 2008 R2.

A huge advantage of this packaging is that we don't have to download hundreds of individual packages via Windows Center Update.
In order to install them, the “seven” must include:

installed Service Pack 1 (SP1);
package KB3020369 since April 2015

When these conditions are met, we can download a rollup package that will update our system to the latest version in one click. To do this, follow the following link using the Internet Explorer browser (unfortunately, the following page only works under IE):

Download update rollup for Windows 7 / Server 2008

When you log into the site, a list of found updates will be displayed. Three will be available for download:

for Windows 7 (32-bit version only);
for Win 7 computers based on x64 processors (64-bit version only);
for Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 (64-bit version only).

Download the package that matches the bit size of your Windows and install it as standard by running the installation file. The rollup requires a minimum of 4 GB of free disk space.

From the first minutes of working on a computer, each user slowly discovers absolutely new world computer capabilities. It has a place for the endless expanses of the Internet, and a bunch of cutting-edge programs, applications, games, thanks to which life becomes much simpler and more interesting. At the same time, the computer “honeypot” also has its own fly in the ointment in the form of system failures, glitches and errors, the elimination of which sometimes makes your head spin. What should you do if Windows 7 updates are not installed on your PC? How can one explain this behavior of his?

Reason #1: Incorrect download of updates

As practice shows, the Windows 7 update package is most often not installed on the system due to problems with loading it. The essence of the process is that initially it is downloaded into the cache and stored there until the user gives the go-ahead to the Windows Update service to install these files on the computer.

As a result, if downloaded incorrectly, it becomes impossible to install them on the system. At the same time, a new attempt to download updates will also be unsuccessful, because the cache that Windows 7 accesses will display files downloaded with an error.

What is the way out of this situation? Right! Delete updates from the cache, download them again and then install them on your computer without any problems. Our favorite command line will help us with this. We launch it through the Start menu by typing three english letters cmd and clicking the mouse on the value that appears in the “Programs” line:

After this, enter the following commands into the command line, alternating with pressing Enter:

net stop wuauserv
ren %windir%\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.OLD
net start wuauserv

Having completed them, go to the “Update Center...” and manually update the system. If desired, you can also remove previously installed problematic files from the update package here:

Reason #2: Windows Registry Problems

More than half of all failures in installing updates on 7 are accompanied by the appearance of error 80070308, which in turn can be caused by incorrect operation of the Windows registry.

How to deal with this problem? First, you need to open the “Run” utility by pressing +R, enter the regedit command into it and click the OK button. Next, go to the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE section, select the COMPONENTS tab and delete the PendingRequired item in it:

After this, all that remains is to restart the system and download the updates again.

Reason #3: The update service failed

Problems installing updates on a computer running Windows 7 can also be caused by problems with the corresponding service. How to bring her back to life? To begin, enter the search query “Services” in the “Start” menu and click on the appropriate program in the list that appears. Then, in the list of services that appears, you need to find the “Update Center...” tab, click on it and stop the service by clicking the “Stop” button:

Next, without closing the system window, you will need to find the SoftwareDistribution folder on your hard drive in the Windows directory and manually delete all the data stored in it. After this, you need to return to the “Services” window, find the “Update Center…” item again, right-click on it and select the “Run” option. Having done this, all that remains is to restart the computer and search for and install updates.

Note that the Fix it utility can also help in this case:

It works automatically, so there should not be any difficulties when working with it. If that doesn't help, try performing a system rollback:

Automatic update disabled

A common reason that Windows 7 does not find updates is that auto-update is disabled in the settings. Enabling this feature is quite simple:

It happens that checkbox missing on the taskbar. Then you can solve the problem in another way:

To do this, go to “Start”, select “ Control Panel»;
Further " system and safety»;
then select from the list " Turn automatic updates on or off».

Incorrect download of updates

You can fix the error of incorrect downloading of updates for Windows in the following way:

After this, you can restart the installation.

Registry problems

The reason that Windows 7 does not update may be a registry malfunction. You can fix it as follows:

The update service is not working correctly

Some problems with installing packages are related to the service responsible for downloading them. The failure can be resolved in several ways:

If the process fails to start again, you will need to perform additional steps:

Lack of hard disk space

The problems can be quite simple, for example, lack of hard drive space. For the installation services to function properly, you need minimum 5 GB free space.

The solution to the problem is quite simple. Requires removal unnecessary files and programs from the system disk. To do this, you can use standard using Windows 7, for example, "", located in the control panel.

Internet problems

Problems with the Internet connection may be the reason why updates are not installed:

Damage to system component storage

It happens that problems can be caused by damage to system components. There may be reasons a bunch of:

0x800B0101 – the certificate could not be installed;
0x8007371B – transaction distribution error;
0x80070490 – error of a non-existent or deleted update file;
0x8007370B – error identifying object properties;
0x80070057 – parameters error;
0x800736CC – element matching error;
0x8007000D – data initialization error;
0x800F081F – missing required files.

Above are the most common mistakes that occur when system components are damaged. There are several methods for permission.

One of the most effective is installationWindows 7 in update mode. This option is characterized by the correction of most errors, while it will allow you to save personal files and system settings.

For this required:

When you run this command, the system will check the integrity of the files and will be able to restore them. If the data is recovered, you can run the installation again.

Error 643

This crash depends on the Microsoft NET Framework service. To solve a software problem, you will need to do the following:

The second option involves removing this component and reinstalling it.

Diagnosing problems in Windows 7

A utility responsible for finding and fixing errors in various components Windows systems, is built into the OS and is launched manually by the user when any bugs are found. There are several ways to access the troubleshooting wizard:

The main window of the Troubleshooting Wizard is a list of categories that, when clicked, launches a debug tool for a specific system element. Collected here:

tools for diagnosing and configuring programs adapted for another version of Windows OS;
utilities for setting up and using devices and printers;
a wizard for troubleshooting sound recording and playback problems;
Tools for finding and troubleshooting Internet problems;
design settings;
utilities for troubleshooting Windows Update problems;
programs for optimizing energy consumption;
Tools to troubleshoot performance problems.

The “Computer Troubleshooting” utility is not just some small program for fixing bugs, but a comprehensive system that includes the ability to fix each individual element.

The main Troubleshooting window includes categories for which you can run debugging

If you are interested in setting up or debugging a specific element, then especially for such cases, a “View all categories” button has been added to the left side of the main window. It changes the design of the main window of the utility so that its components are not grouped by categories, but are displayed in a list in order.

This is more convenient if you know exactly what you want: there is no need to wander through categories, wondering where exactly the required debugger is located. The View All Category feature displays all of the Troubleshooting Wizard items as a list from which you can choose

required element

Double-clicking an element launches it and opens a program that scans the selected element and notifies the user of any errors found. Before starting diagnostics, in the window that opens, you can check or uncheck the “Automatically apply fixes” checkbox - its presence means that if the program detects problems, it will fix them automatically.

If the checkbox is not checked, the utility will ask the user for permission to fix it or will not touch the errors at all.

Before running diagnostics and treatment, you can allow the program to automatically apply fixes

After troubleshooting is completed, the utility will provide the user with a report on its work, which will indicate which errors were detected and which were eliminated.

When the utility analyzes and repairs the element, it will give the user a report on its work

Examples of using the program

“Windows Update” is a subsystem that is responsible for downloading, installing and uninstalling updates for the OS.

Failures in Windows Update will cause the system to stop updating, and this will negatively affect its operation. Most update errors can be fixed using the Troubleshooting Wizard.

To open the troubleshooting wizard to fix Windows Update errors, you need to call the “Troubleshooting problems using Windows Update” option from the wizard’s main menu (how to access it is described above). Now you need to click “Next” and monitor the errors that the program detects.

To troubleshoot Windows Update, select the appropriate utility from the list in the wizard's main menu

It also happens that the Windows Update problem is resolved, but the unsuccessful update remains. In this case, you need to roll it back, and this is done in Windows 7 like this:

Video: How to remove Windows 7 update

Sound problems

Incorrect sound or complete absence sound is a problem that can also be solved with the help of a wizard.

It should be remembered that if the problem is in the hardware itself, then the program will not help in any way. The utility is not always able to solve the problems found, but successful diagnostics in any case gives a hint on how to fix the error.

The utility that you need to call from the wizard is called “Troubleshoot Audio Recording” if you have problems recording audio, or “Troubleshoot Audio Playback” if playback does not work.

Troubleshoot audio problems and Troubleshoot audio problems can help you solve audio problems.

USB Troubleshooting

There is no standard pre-installed tool for solving USB problems in Windows. Despite this, Microsoft has released a set of utilities called Fix It (aka Easy Fix), which is something like an advanced version of the standard troubleshooting wizard. Its features include a USB troubleshooting utility.

You can download the USB Troubleshooter from the Microsoft website. The utility is downloaded in .msi or .diagcab format: both are executable files and can be launched by double-clicking with the left mouse button.

After running the file, allow it to install data on your computer. In some cases, an administrator login and password may be required.
For Easy Fix to run, you need to give it permission as an administrator
In the window that opens, click “Next”. If you want to pre-configure the utility so that it applies fixes independently or, on the contrary, asks permission for certain actions, the already familiar “Automatically apply fixes” checkbox is located under the “Advanced” button.
Here you can set up automatic application of changes and run a utility to find and fix problems
Wait a while while the utility looks for and fixes problems.
Finding and fixing problems will take some time
Check out the report that Easy Fix will provide you with after the job. All errors and problems that the program has fixed will be listed there.
After finishing the work, the utility will provide a report indicating exactly what errors it found and what corrections it made.

Error code 43

Error 43 indicates that Device Manager has stopped the operation of a device due to a problem found in it. Initially, this error indicates a problem with the computer's hardware configuration. In other words, if the mouse gives error 43, it is probably the mouse that is broken, not Windows.

However, in addition to hardware problems, the cause of error 43 can be software failures: most often in drivers. It’s not a fact that Easy Fix will help with them. Most likely, you will have to do it yourself.

First of all, try restarting your computer. Perhaps this is a single glitch, and after a reboot everything will work.
If rebooting doesn't help, open Device Manager. To do this, press the Win + X key combination and select “Device Manager” from the menu that appears. To enter Device Manager, you need to select the appropriate option in the menu
If a device connected via USB generates an error, you should update the USB port drivers. In Device Manager, select the USB Controllers tab and right-click on one of the devices listed there. Select the option "Update hardware configuration" or "Update drivers".
To update a device driver, right-click on it and select “Update Drivers”
When the system asks whether you want to search for drivers on the Internet or specify an existing one, choose based on whether you have a driver file on your system. If there is one, indicate the one you already have and select it, and if not, start a search on the Internet. In some cases it does not work perfectly, so the best option- If possible, find drivers on the Internet yourself.
To update the driver, you need to either tell the system the path to it, or give it the ability to search for it on its own
Repeat the driver update one by one with all USB devices except virtual ones.
If the above steps do not help, look for a driver for a non-working device on the Internet by its name. The system will not be able to find this driver because it does not recognize the device. The only way out is to search on your own using the information provided on the device or on its packaging.
When the driver is found, install it (just run it).
If this does not help, it is recommended to check the system for viruses and also clean the registry using one of the special programs (for example, CCleaner). To do this, go to the “Registry” tab in the main program window and click “Search for problems.”

CCleaner has a Registry Cleaner tab that allows you to fix erroneous entries in the system registry

If none of the above methods help, most likely the problem is related to the hardware and cannot be fixed using software methods.

Video: how to fix error 43

Troubleshoot startup issues

It is not the wizard that deals with problems when starting the computer, but another utility, but let’s look at that too. If your Windows 7 refuses to boot, this program is indispensable assistant. However, her help will only work if the problems are software. If the problem is not in Windows, but in the hardware, then the download will not even get to the launch of this utility.

Video: how to fix Windows 7 startup errors

If the troubleshooter doesn't work

The Troubleshooter is a system program, and if it doesn't work, something serious has happened. The failure may be due to update errors, unsuccessful changes to the system (this can be done, for example, by third-party programs), as well as hardware damage to the disk.

And if nothing can be done about the latter, except replacing the hard drive, then the rest can be eliminated.
First, try uninstalling the latest updates. How to do this is described in detail above.
If uninstalling updates does not help, use Command Prompt. To do this, press Win + R and type cmd in the Run window.
To open Command Prompt, press Win + R and in the Run window type cmd IN " Command line
» type the following commands:
If the troubleshooter still doesn't turn on, the problem is more serious. If you have backups (system backups that can be used to roll back the OS), now is the time to use them. To do this, go to “Start” - “Control Panel” - “Recovery” and select the “Run System Restore” option.
The initial window of the utility prompts the user to select a backup - recommended or another
The program itself will offer you the optimal backup copy for recovery. If you do not agree with it, select another backup from the list.
From this list you can select any backup copy and roll back your Windows to it
If you want to see exactly what will change in the system after the backup, click “Search for affected programs.” A window will open where you will see a list of changes. The program will show which programs and files will be changed after rolling back to backup
In the last window, click “Finish” and wait for the system to be rolled back to the state at the time of the backup. It will take some time.
To start a system rollback to a backup, click “Finish” and wait a moment
If you accidentally select the wrong restore point, the backup can be canceled in the same “Run System Restore” utility. To do this, open it and select the “Cancel system restore” option, and Windows will return to the state it was in before the backup.
To cancel an unsuccessful system rollback, run the program again and select “Cancel system restore”

Troubleshooting programs

The built-in wizard is, of course, useful, but not ideal. It does not fully cope with cleaning the registry or fixing most bugs. Fortunately for the user, there are many third-party programs that can be used to fix bugs and keep your computer in working order.

FixWin 10

Despite its name, this free program is intended not only for Windows 10, but also for earlier versions of the OS, including Windows 7. The main window of the program has several tabs, and all errors that are specific only to Windows 10 are placed in a separate one, while the rest apply to everyone Windows versions.

The main window of FixWin 10 contains information about your system; You can also launch troubleshooting utilities from here

To start automatic error correction, you need to go to the tab of interest and find the error for which you want to find a fix. Here you can see how to solve this problem manually.

The FixWin10 tabs look like this: a description of the error and a “Fix” button, as well as help on solving the problem manually

The main disadvantage of this program is the lack of Russian localization. So it is suitable for those users who more or less confidently know English.

You can download FixWin 10 from the official website of The Windows Club developers.

Video: how to work with FixWin 10

Anvisoft PC Plus

This program is similar to the previous one: it is free, easy to manage and applies to English language. The interface is convenient and pleasing to the eye. The main window presents the most common problems, and clicking on the desired error opens a menu with a “Fix” button. The utility downloads files for repair from the network, so an Internet connection is required for its operation.

In the main window of the Anvisoft PC Plus program, you can select the error of interest, and a window will open where you can fix it

You can download the program from the Anvisoft website.

Video: Anvisoft PC Plus program

Kaspersky Cleaner

The utility from the creators of the famous antivirus is aimed at cleaning the computer. But it also has tools to “cure” some problems. The program is in Russian, free and very easy to use: you start searching for errors, and then the utility does everything itself.

In Kaspersky Cleaner, just run a search for errors, and the utility itself will find and fix everything

This utility can be downloaded completely free of charge on the Kaspersky website.

Video: overview of the Kaspersky Cleaner utility

NetAdapter Repair All in One

Of all the programs presented, this is the most complex, but also the most advanced. It is designed primarily for “fixing” network errors: clearing Hosts, SSL, DNS cache, managing adapters and network cards. There are many functions here, but it is recommended only for experienced users who know what they are doing. The downside of the program is the English-language interface.

The main menu of NetAdapter Repair All in One lists a significant part of its functions, not including advanced

The standard Windows 7 troubleshooter isn't perfect, but it can be a big help if you find errors. And if it doesn’t cope, you can always use third-party programs.

Some users may encounter a situation where their operating system, for some reason, does not download system updates (both for the Windows OS itself and for its system components). This problem can have many reasons, ranging from failures of the update service to lack of free space on the system disk. In this article I will tell you why Windows Update 7 does not download updates, what the problem is and how to fix it.

The essence of the problem “Windows Update 7 does not download updates”

So why doesn't Windows 7 Update download updates? The Update Center functionality may fail for the following reasons:

Having identified the reasons that cause problems with updating Windows 7, let's move on to options for solving them.

How to fix Windows Update 7 dysfunction

So, what should you do if Windows 7 Update does not download updates? I suggest following the following series of tips:

net stop wuauserv

ren %windir%\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.OLD

net start wuauserv

After executing the commands, go to the Update Center and try to update the system yourself, perhaps this will help fix the problem “Windows 7 Update does not download updates.”

What to do if Windows 7 updates are not installed

Above I described a situation in which Windows 7 Update does not download updates, the reasons for this problem and how to solve it. In this situation, first of all, you should make sure that the corresponding update service is working, and also delete the update files in the cache. If these tools do not work, you should follow the entire set of tips I described; usually one of them will effectively fix the problem with the Update Center on your PC.

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