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Resolved Windows Update - Service not running

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by lordrayne, 2018/01/07.

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    lordrayne

    lordrayne Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Hi, being aware of the need to keep windows 7 updated, I am told, when I try to 'check for updates' that 'Windows updates cannot currently check for updates, because the service is not running. You may need to restart your computer.'

    I have restarted several times to no avail. How do I get the computer to check for updates, please?
     
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    Excellent :) Thanks for the update.
     

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