For those of you having issues with Win 7 Updates

[Calx]

Going out tuesday evening to a machine that has refused to update since June, thinking I will take these 2 KBs with me and see what happens. I guess it isn't just a new build problem any more.

 

[Porthos]

Going out tuesday evening to a machine that has refused to update since June

Hope you charge by the hour on site and they are aware your rates because it will take time.

 

[Moltuae]

I guess it isn't just a new build problem any more.

I had a couple of machines that had been in storage with this issue (last updated just a few moths ago), so yeah, it seems that even Windows 7 machines that get a little behind on their updates can have this issue.

 

[fencepost]

Going out tuesday evening to a machine that has refused to update since June, thinking I will take these 2 KBs with me and see what happens. I guess it isn't just a new build problem any more.

Don't forget the Windows Update Troubleshooter as well (KB 2714434 for versions before Windows 10)

 

[Calx]

I had a couple of machines that had been in storage with this issue (last updated just a few moths ago), so yeah, it seems that even Windows 7 machines that get a little behind on their updates can have this issue.

I've just got one on the bench now that came in for annual AV renewal, he hasn't updated since mid June (used every day) since it failed to install windows 10. So I am guessing he stopped Win 10 that has upset the apple cart.

I've left the second of those KBs running for about 20 minutes.. its is still searching.. will give it a couple hours then reassess. Didn't think to repair before I started.

 

[Moltuae]

I've left the second of those KBs running for about 20 minutes.. its is still searching.. will give it a couple hours then reassess. Didn't think to repair before I started.

If the KB doesn't install quickly (ie searching for updates ...), reboot the PC and try again. I've found that happens if you try to install the KBs without rebooting after attempting to use Windows Update.

 

[Calx]

Just to let you know... I went out and was done in an hour. Applied the 2 updates, first one was already installed, installed the second, then it just worked.
Sorted his other queries and as they say in these parts "Jobs a good'un"

Thank you everyone..

 

[Kirby]

The closest thing to a service pack 2 for Windows 7 is this hotfix rollup.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2775511

If you are doing a fresh install you Install Windows 7, then install the SP1(if not already slipstreamed), then you install KB2775511, then install IE11, and then the WSUS Feb Patch KB3135445: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3135445
Those steps will get you 90% of the way to a fully patched install.

I LOVE YOU, MAN!

I have 2 computers on my bench, one clean-up, one new install, both had been running Windows Update for nearly 24 hours without a SINGLE update having been downloaded yet. Started this on both (still doing it on one) and the clean install found updates within about 5 minutes afterward! Over 200 updates, but they're already 15% downloaded, so IT'S MOVING!

 

[U.V.K]

I LOVE YOU, MAN!

I have 2 computers on my bench, one clean-up, one new install, both had been running Windows Update for nearly 24 hours without a SINGLE update having been downloaded yet. Started this on both (still doing it on one) and the clean install found updates within about 5 minutes afterward! Over 200 updates, but they're already 15% downloaded, so IT'S MOVING!

There are actually 2 rollups and one update that speed up searching for updates on Windows 7: KB3020369 (update), KB3125574 (rollup) and KB3172605 (rollup). I added all three to Tech Tool Store a few weeks ago. It installs them all totally unattended.

 

[Kirby]

There are actually 2 rollups and one update that speed up searching for updates on Windows 7: KB3020369 (update), KB3125574 (rollup) and KB3172605 (rollup). I added all three to Tech Tool Store a few weeks ago. It installs them all totally unattended.

I think I've seen Tech Tool Store somewhere around here, but not sure where. I'll look into it further. Thanks.

 

[YeOldeStonecat]

From the other thread here...I had this post
https://www.technibble.com/forums/threads/checking-for-updates-slow.70596/page-3#post-574066

"Just download/install KB3020369 and KB 3172605 (combined..takes under 5 minutes on a slow rig, under 2 minutes on a fast rig)....reboot, let it sniff for updates (around 5-15 minutes)....tons of updates will show up like normal, download/install, done.
Those 2 updates get rid of that painfully long "first check for updates" that seems like a takes a day or overnight lately.

Some rigs, depending on what level Windows is, suggest you stop the Windows Update service before running the downloads above.

Been doing it this way for months...works well. No more hours of wait. Just a couple of minutes at the most."

 

[cypress]

There are actually 2 rollups and one update that speed up searching for updates on Windows 7: KB3020369 (update), KB3125574 (rollup) and KB3172605 (rollup). I added all three to Tech Tool Store a few weeks ago. It installs them all totally unattended.

Wow thank you!! I had no idea about this and I use this tool quite often. I will be sure to use that on Windows 7 rig I gotta work on this week.

 

[fencepost]

I think I've seen Tech Tool Store somewhere around here, but not sure where. I'll look into it further. Thanks.

Well, you can probably start with the link in his signature....

 

[Kirby]

Well, you can probably start with the link in his signature....

LOL, hey! I said I was really good with computers. I never claimed I wasn't an idiot!

 

[NBT_Guy007]

Here a good read for you all Brings everything together. http://www.howtogeek.com/247380/how-to-fix-windows-update-when-it-gets-stuck/

 

[tf76]

In our shop we do a lot of re-imaging of customers' computers using Windows 7 Home Prem. and Professional. The past few months however, after clean installs of Windows 7, windows update fails to find updates no matter what course of action we take to fix it. Each failure usually comes with a different error code each time. This appears to be a common problem with 7 after extensively searching online and through these forums. There are a multitude of different fixes out there and some worked for us; most didn't.

So without further ado, I'm sharing with you all a legitimate *fix (it worked flawlessly on 3 out of 3 fresh Win 7 installs both x86 & x64) we finally found yesterday after hours of scratching our heads:
*Note this has only been tested on freshly CLEAN installs of Win 7 Home Premium & Professional with Service Pack 1! If you don't have Service Pack 1 installed, do so before attempting this.

1) Go here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3135445 download the correct bit version, save it somewhere on the PC (I would create a folder on desktop).

2) Save this in the same folder: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/what-is-the-system-update-readiness-tool

3) Disconnect from the internet. If using WiFi, disconnect and make sure to uncheck the "automatically connect to network" box.

4) Reboot. Make sure windows is offline, and install the first file KB3135445. It may take a few minutes. After installation, reboot again.

5) After boot, install the second file. The SUR Tool is a large file and may take much longer than the first one. The progress bar won't show anything for some reason. Patience, Padawan.

6) After SUR install, reboot again. Upon boot, reconnect to the internets and manually check for updates just like you normally would. Your mileage may vary, but ours took a bit to get going. In a few minutes, you should see a notification of some kind down in the toolbar regarding installation of updates, then the Windows Update icon. Success!

Follow these instructions to the T, make sure you have the right files and you should be golden! Any questions or unexpected problems, feel free to ask. This fix was a huuuge relief since we came across the update issues DAILY. Have a nice day :}

I'm so grateful I found this thread.
Thank you so much.....this was driving me crazy

Regards,

 

[Diggs]

I'm so grateful I found this thread.
Thank you so much.....this was driving me crazy

Regards,

Actually, I've found the procedure from River Valley will quickly update a new Win7 install, but that's where it stops. The machine will not update any further by itself in the future unless KB2775511 is installed after the 200+ updates in the first update procedure.

 

[mr m]

FYI, KB3172605 needs SP1 installed first.

I found this out because a client N&P his own rig and brought it to me to resolve the reluctance to update nightmare. His restore partition was built back when 7 was released so it had IE 8 and no SP1.

Why won't MS fix this Win 7 update nonsense? Is this their way of migrating people away from 7?

 

[Philippe]

Our quick fix...for brand new rigs we're unbuckling...just adds 5 minutes to it, and then they all fly in quick.
2x downloads..
Disable windows automatic updates, then reboot
Run KB3020369-X64.msu 1st takes about 2 minutes
Then run KB3172605-X64.msu 2nd takes about 3 minutes, restart the workstation
Then try to scan for updates (took about 15minutes and 369 updates became available

Just a big thank you!

It worked just fine on a machine I thought I've tried everything

 

[Kirby]

After going through this thread and picking out what updates I could download ahead of time and install without using Windows Update, if any computer takes more than 5 minutes checking for updates I try to install all of the following updates in order:
KB2775511
IE 11 - the only one I do while online
KB3135445
Any order after this
KB3020369 - manual reboot afterward
KB3125574
KB3172605

After all of this I've never had a computer take more than 5 minutes to check for updates so far. And downloading updates seems quicker too. Doesn't matter if it's a new install or if Windows Update was run successfully a month an a half ago, doing all these gets it up and going.