From the first minutes of working on a computer, each user is slowly discovering a completely new world of computer capabilities. It has a place for the endless expanses of the Internet, and a bunch of ultra-modern programs, applications, games, thanks to which life becomes much easier and more interesting. At the same time, in the computer "barrel of honey" they grab their spoons with tar in the form of system failures, glitches and errors, from the elimination of which sometimes the head is spinning. Here's what to 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 service pack for Windows 7 is most often not installed on the system due to problems with its download. The essence of the process is that it is initially loaded into the cache and stored there until the user gives the go-ahead to the service "" to install these files on the computer.

As a result, if they are 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 will access will display those downloaded from.

What is the way out of this situation? Right! from the cache, re-download them 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, driving in three English letters cmd and clicking with the mouse the value that appears in the "Programs" line:

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

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

After completing them, we go to the "Update Center ..." and manually update the system. If desired, here you can also remove previously installed problem files from the update package:

Reason # 2: Windows Registry Issues

More than half of all failures in installing updates on 7-ku 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 call the "Run" utility by pressing + R, drive the regedit command into it and click the OK button. Then go to the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE section, select the COMPONENTS tab and delete the PendingRequired item in it:

After that, all that remains is to restart the system and re-download the updates.

Reason # 3: Failure of the update service

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

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

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

It works in automatic mode, so there shouldn't be any difficulties when working with it. If it still does not help, try rolling back the system:

Other reasons and solutions

As trite as it may sound, errors in installing updates on a Windows 7 PC can also be associated with a lack of free space on the hard drive. So, in order for the system to fully update without the appearance of frightening messages about system failures, you need to have at least 5 Gb of free memory on your hard disk. If the mark moves towards this indicator, you don't even have to ask why it is suddenly, when installing updates, the system freezes, and I can not do anything with it at all.

What solution can there be? It's easier, of course, to delete unnecessary files from the hard drive and forget about the problem. If this is not possible, you will either have to abandon the idea of ​​updating, or buy a removable hard drive and upload all the information to it. But maybe you can still delete the unnecessary, huh?

Meanwhile, problems with updating Windows 7 may also arise due to the lack of an Internet connection or proxy server errors. The solution here is simple - we check the Internet settings, reconnect to the network and update the system. At the same time, it would be nice to check the operation of the antivirus program / firewall: does it accidentally block update files and access to the Microsoft website. If so, you will need to either disable it for a while, or delete it if the process is repeated.

This problem is not something extra natural and unsolvable. Any problem can be solved. First of all, you need to understand the cause of the system malfunction. In order to solve the consequences of the "breakdown". There are two main reasons.

The first of the main reasons for almost all users is banal forgetfulness.

Users often forget about the automatic system update and when the update is loaded, they simply turn off the computer. Which leads to a system error. Also in case of unauthorized power outage.

The second most common reason is the use of pirated content.

By downloading updates to Microsoft services, the identification of the code occurs. Let's just say checking the license of the windows system. Which leads to this problem.

Practical actions to solve the problem!

method one.

If at the start of windows_7 or windows_XP, the principle of operation in systems is almost the same, when you try to install updates, the system writes that, "Windows updates could not be configured" and "changes are canceled." At the same time, a reboot occurs and the system starts updating windows again. This can go on indefinitely. It is necessary to perform the following actions:

It is necessary to restart the computer, or, as in our case, wait until the restart. Or press the "RESET" button. On the laptop, hold the on button.

During the bios boot, press the "F-8" key. The system boot menu opens.

Select "Safe Mode" from the list and wait for the system to boot.

In safe mode, most system services are disabled. Therefore, this method allows you to disable the update download system. On the desktop, go to the start menu.

Click "Computer".

We select "local disk (C)". If the letter of the drive on which the system is installed is different for you, then select your local drive.

Then we go along the following path:

С: / windows / SoftwareDistribution / Download /

The download folder contains the Microsoft update files for windows.

In the package, you must remove the downloaded update files. Select files by date and time that were downloaded during the last update. If this is difficult for you. Select all files and folders with the mouse and delete. After uninstalling, reboot the system and try to enable system update.

If you have pirated windows content installed, it is recommended to disable system updates in the system settings. In order to protect yourself from such problems.

Method two.

If the first case didn't work for some reason. You can restore your system using a system backup restore point. We do almost the same thing.

When loading the system, press "F-8". We select the item "Safe mode with command line support". Press "enter". In the command line, enter the following command "msconfig", press "enter". You will be taken to the "system configuration" window

We select the item "service" in the upper part of the window. In the window that opens, select "restore the computer system to one of the previous states"

The "System Restore" window opens. Click "next".

We confirm the restore point. Click "Finish".

After that, you need to confirm the recovery notification. Click "Yes". After the system restore is complete. Try to update the system again or disable the update in the settings.

method three.

If the two previous methods did not work for you. And they didn’t bring you any closer to solving the problem. You need to do the following. As you probably already remembered.

We reboot the computer. During loading, press "F-8". In the list of downloads, select "Directory Services Recovery Mode".

Important: Disconnect the internet.

After the performed procedure, the system should turn on. After the performed procedure, the system should turn on. We go to the "start" menu. In the "control panel".

In the "control panel". If your control panel looks different, change it to the format you need in the "view" category in the upper right corner.

Go to "windows update center". In the opened window, on the left side, select "Parameter settings".

In the settings, uncheck all the boxes.

We also change "Install automatically (recommended) to the item" do not check for updates (not recommended) ". Then try restarting your computer.

If this article helped you solve your problem. It means that you have not wasted your time.

As you know, the seventh version of Windows automatically downloads and installs updates. The operating system communicates with the Microsoft host whenever the computer connects to the Internet. In theory, this behavior should have a beneficial effect on the operation of the PC, because the installed packages are developed specifically to eliminate the vulnerabilities found, to optimize the operation of programs. However, in practice, turning off the automation is considered the best option. How to cancel Windows 7 updates and why to do it will be discussed in the article.

The main reasons for disabling the built-in update utility

• The biggest problem caused by updates is sudden crashes and critical errors after the installation procedure.
• The operating system stores all downloaded packages. Over time, there are a lot of them, and this reduces the free space on the hard disk. When the value of this parameter reaches a critically low level, the OS will simply refuse to boot.
• When the program for updating Windows 7 downloads the files it needs, it becomes uncomfortable to surf the Internet. This problem is especially common among users connected to a "narrow channel". If the provider limits the amount of traffic per unit of time, automatic updates can hit your pocket.
• If the patching process is running, the computer cannot be turned off until all operations are complete.
• If a pirated version of Windows is used on the computer, the scenario of limiting the functionality of the computer after installing the next package is realistic.

using administration tools

The first way to disable updates is to completely reject them. To do this, you will need to disable the built-in Windows service.

1. Launch Control Panel.
2. Expand the "Administration" section.
3. Several items will appear in the window. Click on "System and Security".
4. Find "Administration" among the icons that appear on the screen.
5. Double click on the "Services" shortcut.
6. Scroll to the bottom of the list.
7. Select "Update Center".
8. In the window that opens, opposite the "Startup type" in the drop-down list, set "Disable".
9. Here, click on the "Stop" button.
10. Now it remains to click on the inscription "Apply".

After this operation, the OS will stop contacting the Microsoft site to check and download new patches. To re-enable the service, follow the same steps, but set the Startup Type switch to Automatic and restart your computer.

Disable automatic mode only

How can I cancel automatic downloads of Windows 7 updates, but leave the option to install manually?

1. Start the "Control Panel".
2. In the window that appears, click on the "Update Center" item.
3. Click on the "Center Settings" button. It is located on the left side of the interface.
4. Set the switch to the "Do not check" position.
5. Click on "OK" in the lower right part of the window to confirm the changes.

Removing patches: preparation

If, due to the installation of a patch, the system starts to work unstable, it is recommended to uninstall the service pack for Windows 7. To do this, first boot the OS in safe mode. To do this, hold down the F8 key while the BIOS information messages disappear from the screen. If pressing F8 will bring up a menu with a list in English, select Safe Mode, in Russian, respectively, "Safe Mode".

When this approach doesn't work, try the following:

1. Create a blank shortcut on your desktop.
2. In the column "Location of the object" copy cmd.
3. Click on "Next" several times.
4. Now expand the shortcut menu and select run as administrator.
5. This will open a command prompt and enter bcdedit / set (default) bootmenupolicy legacy.
6. It remains to press "ENTER".

After that, safe mode will definitely turn on.

Removing patches by standard means

It is important that Windows 7 update check is disabled before following the next instruction, otherwise the patches will be installed again automatically.

1. After turning on the PC, go to the "Control Panel".
2. Click on the "Programs" line with the left mouse button.
3. Find the link "View Updates" in the table on the left.
4. The display will show a list of all previously installed patches.
5. To remove any of them, right-click on the name of the required package, and in the menu that opens, select "Remove".

Conclusion

Any tool is good when used skillfully. The utilities built into the operating system were created to ensure the safety of the computer and the comfort of the user. Before canceling Windows 7 updates, weigh the pros and cons. The best choice would be to disable automatic mode only. In this case, you should regularly check for patches and be sure to install those that are designed to close holes in the security of your computer. Without them, no modern antivirus and anti-spyware programs will be able to protect the OS.

Every Windows product has its own life cycle. It starts when the system is first released and ends when support and bug fixes are discontinued. Windows 7 is no exception, which will receive updates for a couple of years. In this article, we will take a closer look at the main reasons why updates are not installed in Windows 7 and how to fix this problem.

Description of the problem

Microsoft ended support for Windows 7 in 2015. Despite this, the release of security updates and fixes for system errors will continue until January 2020. Therefore, the problem when updates do not start, do not download, or an endless search for them appears, is quite common and popular.

Often it is associated with system problems or failures of various components or services of the system, but viruses should also not be ruled out. A full scan of your computer for threats and further cleaning may help, but it is not 100% guaranteed.

Causes

The main causes of failures in downloading and installing updates on the OS:

1. Download problems. Files are initially loaded into the cache and stored there until the user allows them to be installed or restarts the computer. If you download them with errors, it is impossible to install updates on your computer. Unfortunately, when the update files are uploaded again, the data is not updated.
2. Windows registry problems. Often, when installing updates, the problem is hidden in the failure of registry settings or incorrect parameters set in the registry.
3. The Windows Update service has failed.
4. Lack or limited amount of free memory on the system disk. Quite a common problem, because with a small amount of required hard disk space, the update will not be installed or will be installed with errors.
5. Lack of internet or blocking by installed antivirus. Very often antivirus blocks files unknown to it. Disabling it while the update is downloading will fix this problem.
6. Blocking by a virus.

How to fix it

If Windows 7 does not install updates or is endlessly looking for them, the first step is to use the utility from Microsot "Fix It". Once launched, it will automatically fix any issues related to the Update Center. You can download the utility from the official website at the link.

Let's consider the main methods of fixing the problem.

Clearing files in the cache

If the reason is downloading updates with errors, you need to clear the downloaded update files located in the cache. And only then download them again. To do this, you should:

Registry tweak

The problem with the OS registry is solved by removing the component responsible for updates. Follow these steps:

Starting OS services

If you receive a refusal to install an update in Windows 7, the problem may be in the system service and can be solved by doing the following:

1. Click "Start" → in the search we write "Services" → open this window.
   
2. In the window that appears, we are looking for a service with the name « Windows Update ". If the service is disabled, click "Start" and the problem will be resolved.
   
3. If the service is up and running, click Stop.
   
4. Launch the "Command Line" by pressing "Win + R" → type the command "SoftwareDistribution" → "OK".
   
   
5. In the window that appears, delete all folders and files.
   
   
6. Next, we start the service « Windows Update » (point 2) and restart the PC.
7. Go to the update center and install the updates without previous errors.

If you do not install a specific update (an example of the update "kb2999226" is considered), you must enter the name of the update in the search field on the site, download it and install it on your computer.

Updates to the operating system are necessary to keep it in an optimal state for comfortable operation. In Windows 10, the update process itself requires little or no user input. All important changes in the system, which relate to safety or usability, take place without the direct participation of the user. But the chances of problems occurring in any process, and updating Windows is no exception. In this case, human intervention will be necessary.

Problems updating the Windows 10 operating system

All kinds of problems can occur when installing updates. Some of them will be expressed in the fact that the system will immediately need to be updated again. In other situations, the error will interrupt the current update process or prevent it from starting. In addition, an interrupted update may even lead to undesirable consequences and require a system rollback. If your update does not finish, do the following:

And now that your system is safe, it is worth finding out what was the cause of the problem and trying to fix the situation.

Update not available due to antivirus or firewall

Any installed antivirus with incorrect settings can block the Windows update process. The easiest way to check is to simply disable this antivirus for the duration of the check. The actual shutdown process depends on your antivirus program, but usually it is not difficult.

Almost any antivirus can be disabled via the tray menu

Turning off the firewall is a completely different matter. Disabling it forever, of course, is not worth it, but it may be necessary to suspend its work for the correct installation of the update. To do this, do the following:

1. Press Win + X to open the Quick Access Toolbar. There, find and open the "Control Panel" item.

   Select "Control Panel" from the shortcut menu

2. Among the other items in Control Panel is Windows Firewall. Click on it to open its settings.

   Open Windows Firewall in Control Panel

3. On the left side of the window there will be various settings for this service, including the option to disable it. Select it.

   Select "Turn Windows Firewall on or off" in its settings

4. In each of the sections, set "Disable Firewall" and confirm the changes.

   For each type of network, set the switch to "Disable Firewall"

After disconnecting, try again to update Windows 10. If it is successful, then the reason really was in limiting access to the network for the updater.

Failure to install an update due to lack of space

The update files must be downloaded to your computer before installation. Therefore, you should never fill up hard disk space to the eyeballs. If the update was not downloaded due to lack of space, you need to free up space on your drive:

1. First of all, open the Start Menu. There is a gear icon that you need to click on.

   From the start menu select the gear symbol

2. Then go to the "System" section.

   In Windows settings, open the "System" section

3. There, open the "Storage" tab. In the "Storage" you can track how much space on which disk partition you have free. Select the partition on which you have Windows installed, because this is where the updates will be installed.

   Go to the "Storage" tab in the system section

4. You will receive detailed information about what exactly is occupied by the space on the hard disk. Study this information and scroll down the page.

   You can find out what your hard disk is doing through the "Storage"

5. Temporary files can take up a lot of space and can be deleted directly from this menu. Select this section and click "Delete temporary files".

   Find the "Temporary files" section and delete them from the "Storage"

6. Chances are, most of your space is occupied by programs or games. To remove them, select the Programs and Features section in the Windows 10 Control Panel.

   Select the "Programs and Features" section through the control panel

7. Here you can select all the programs you do not need and uninstall them, thereby freeing up space for the update.

   Using the "Uninstall or Change Programs" utility, you can remove unnecessary applications

Even a major Windows 10 update shouldn't require too much free space. Nevertheless, for the correct operation of all system programs, it is advisable to leave at least twenty gigabytes of free space on a hard or solid-state drive.

Video: instructions for cleaning up hard disk space

Windows 10 updates won't install

It is good if the cause of the problem is known. But what if the update downloads successfully but fails to install without any errors. Or even the download fails, but the reasons are also unclear. In this case, you should use one of the ways to fix such problems.

Fixing problems with updating through the official utility

Microsoft has developed a special program for one task - fixing any problems with updating Windows. Of course, this method cannot be called completely universal, but the utility can really help you in many cases.

To use it, do the following:

1. Reopen the control panel and select the "Troubleshooting" section there.

   Open Troubleshoot in Control Panel

2. At the very bottom of this section, you will find the item "Troubleshoot with Windows Update". Click on it with the left mouse button.

   At the bottom of the Troubleshoot window, select "Troubleshoot with Windows Update"

3. The program itself will start. Click on the "Advanced" tab to make some settings.

   Click on the "Advanced" button on the first screen of the program

4. You should definitely choose to run with administrator rights. Without this, there will most likely be no point in such a check.

   Select "Run as administrator"

5. And then already press the "Next" button in the previous menu.
6. The program will automatically search for certain problems in Windows Update. The user is only required to confirm their correction in case the problem is actually found.

   Wait until the program detects certain problems

7. As soon as the diagnostics and fixes are completed, you will receive detailed statistics on the corrected errors in a separate window. You can close this window, and after restarting your computer, try to update again.

   You can examine the fixed issues in the diagnostic complete window

Manual download of Windows 10 updates

If all your problems are related exclusively to the Windows Update Center, then you can download the update you need yourself. There is an official update catalog specifically for this feature, from where you can download them:

Make sure updates are enabled on your computer

Sometimes a situation may arise that there are no problems. It's just that your computer is not configured to receive updates automatically. Check it:

Windows update version kb3213986 is not installed

The cumulative update package for version kb3213986 was released in January this year. It includes many fixes, for example:

• fixes problems connecting multiple devices to one computer;
• improves the background work of system applications;
• fixes many Internet problems, in particular, problems with the Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Explorer browsers;
• many other fixes to improve system stability and bug fixes.

And unfortunately, errors can occur when installing this service pack as well. First of all, if the installation fails, Microsoft recommends that you delete all temporary update files and download them again. This is done as follows:

Another cause of problems with this update is outdated drivers. For example, an old driver for a motherboard or other hardware. To check this, you should open the Device Manager utility:

1. To open it, you can use the Win + R keyboard shortcut and enter the devmgtmt.msc command. After that, confirm the entry and the device manager will open.

   Enter the command devmgtmt.msc in the Run window

   Select to automatically search for updated drivers in the next window

2. If a newer version is found for the driver, it will be installed. Repeat this process for each of the system devices.

After all this, try installing the update again, and if the problem was in the drivers, then you will not face this update error again.

Issues with March Windows updates

March 2017 also saw some update issues. And if you can't install some of the versions now, check to see if they were released in March. For example, an update to version KB4013429 may not want to be installed at all, and some other versions will cause errors in the operation of the browser or video playback programs. In the worst case scenario, these updates can cause serious problems with your computer.

If this happens, then you need to restore the computer. This is not so difficult to do:

Your best bet is to simply not install unstable builds. Now there are many versions of Windows that do not contain critical errors, and the likelihood of problems during their installation is much less.

Video: Fix Various Windows 10 Update Errors

How to avoid problems installing Windows update

If you encounter problems updating frequently, then perhaps you yourself are doing something wrong. Make sure you don't commit to common violations while updating Windows 10:

Usually the cause of the problem is on the user's side. By following these simple tips, you can avoid critical situations with new Windows updates.

Windows 10 operating system has stopped updating

After some errors appear in the update center, the operating system may refuse to update again. That is, even if you fix the root cause of the problem, you will not be able to re-update.

Sometimes the update error appears over and over again, preventing you from installing it

In this case, you need to use the diagnostics and recovery of system files. This can be done as follows:

Video: What to do if Windows 10 updates won't download

Windows 10 updates often contain important security fixes for this system. Therefore, it is important to know how to install them if the automatic method fails. Knowledge of different ways to fix update errors will come in handy to the user sooner or later. And although Microsoft is trying to make new builds of the operating system as stable as possible, the probability of errors remains, respectively, you need to know ways to solve them.