Windows 10: Windows Update does nothing

Discus and support Windows Update does nothing in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I used blackvipers handy services tweaking list for windows 10, and I seem to have unknowingly disabled a needed service for windows update, because... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by gu1k, Jul 28, 2015.

  1. gu1k Win User

    Windows Update does nothing


    I used blackvipers handy services tweaking list for windows 10, and I seem to have unknowingly disabled a needed service for windows update, because when i try to load it nothing happens - as you can see in my screencapture.

    BITS and Windows Update services are running so i have no idea how to get by this? Hoping some pros around here can help me out, Thanks

    http://oi58.tinypic.com/k9dijp.jpg
    Windows Update does nothing [​IMG]


    :)
     

  2. Update installer does nothing and restarts my computer constantly

    In the end I followed the instructions here:

    Not Getting the Windows 10 November Update? Install it Manually (Updated)

    As it didn't require me to root around in my registry (and I didn't see the reply until I had started installing)

    This seems to have worked.
     
    monkyvirus, Jul 28, 2015
    #2
  3. Update installer does nothing and restarts my computer constantly

    Hello,

    This issue might have occur due to corrupted or outdated Windows update components.

    As you have already tried with Windows update troubleshooter, I suggest you to try the below steps and check if this helps.

    Reset Windows update components and check.

    Resetting Windows Update Components will fix corrupt Windows Update Components and help you to install the Windows Updates. Please follow the below steps to reset the Windows Updates Components manually:

    • Press Windows Key + X on the keyboard and then select “Command Prompt (Admin)” from the menu.
    • Stop the BITS, Cryptographic,
      MSI Installer and the Windows Update Services. To do this, type the following commands at a command prompt. Press the “ENTER” key after you type each command.
      • net stop wuauserv
      • net stop cryptSvc
      • net stop bits
      • net stop msiserver
    • Now rename the SoftwareDistribution and
      Catroot2
      folder. You can do this by typing the following commands in the Command Prompt. Press the “ENTER” key after you type each command.
      • ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
      • ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old
    • Now, let’s restart the BITS, Cryptographic,
      MSI Installer and the Windows Update Services. Type the following commands in the Command Prompt for this. Press the
      ENTER key after you type each command.
      • net start wuauserv
      • net start cryptSvc
      • net start bits
      • net start msiserver
    5. Type Exit in the Command Prompt to close it.

    Now you may try running the Windows Updates and check if the above steps resolve the issue.

    For reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/971058

    Disclaimer: Important this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry
    incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry,
    click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 322756 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/)


    How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

    Write us back with the status of the issue to assist you further.

    Thank You.
     
    ThofikhAhamad, Jul 28, 2015
    #3
  4. Windows Update does nothing

    Yes, i have the same issue and would like a fix if anyone please knows one
     
    Fr33R3v0lution, Jul 28, 2015
    #4
  5. He's still around? There's a good reason why he was known as QuackViper years ago. His "fixes" never amounted to anything but unstable systems. I would undo everything his guide told you to change.
     
    DeaconFrost, Jul 28, 2015
    #5
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    gu1k, Apr 5, 2018
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