Windows updates

Discussion in 'Software' started by b1jqxk44, Dec 25, 2013.

  1. b1jqxk44

    b1jqxk44 Specialist

    My Windows updates keeps shutting it self off I have not installed
    or uninstalled any programs in month,s

    Vista home basic 32-bit
    Toshiba A135 satellite 2GB or ram
    intel T2080 @ 1,73 GHz 1,73 GHz


    Just can,t figure out why it shut,s off
     
  2. pwillener

    pwillener MajorGeek

    Any error messages / error codes in Event Viewer?
     
  3. pwillener

    pwillener MajorGeek

    Also, can you try to install just one single update from the list?
     
  4. b1jqxk44

    b1jqxk44 Specialist

    I,m not getting any error massages
    When I first turn on my computer A red shield in the task bar
    pops up and a message said,s Windows updates are turned off
    So I turn them back on every time I restart my computer

    I ran a malware and antivirus scan no problems there
    What else can I try?

    I,m able to manual install updates which I,ve been doing lately
    This problem has me stumped
     
  5. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    Try the FixIt HERE and see if this helps. What it basically does is check locations where Windows saves update and checks that Services needed to run Windows update are started.


    How long had this issue been going on and if you can remember did you have any malware infections at that time or recently or installed any new security or ISO mounting software?
     
  6. b1jqxk44

    b1jqxk44 Specialist

    Thank,s DiavidGP that fixed other Windows problems but,
    not the update shutting off problem

    I,ve been having this problem for about 3 weeks now
    I run Iobit Malware twice every week never had a malware problem
    every

    I checked out the Microsoft site and seem a lot of people with Vista or xp sp3
    have the same problem The tech person there could not help

    For now i,ll manually check for updates 2 or 3 times a week
     
  7. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    Just so I have a handle on this, what other Windows problems did that FixIt help with? just asking as some issues can be interlinked.

    Try this reset of the Update Components HERE, then reboot and test Windows Update, if not working still then try the alternate tool in the System Readiness update Tool HERE , this one can fix package errors in updates, but only run this one after the earlier Reset Update Components tool.
     
  8. b1jqxk44

    b1jqxk44 Specialist

    It fixed;
    Security settings are missing or have been changed
    Check for missing or corrupt files
    Service registration is missing or corrupt

    Not fixed;
    Problems installing recent updates

    I tried the reset update components same problem
    i,m downloading the System readiness update tool now
    I,ll get back to you after I run that tool
     
  9. b1jqxk44

    b1jqxk44 Specialist

    System Readiness tool worked great
    Updates stay on now
    Thank,s DavidGP
     
  10. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    Great, glad the last tool worked well for you, its just a case at times, to try the none aggressive options first and work up.

    Do keep us informed as to whether you get next round of Windows updates automatically ok or not.
     
  11. b1jqxk44

    b1jqxk44 Specialist

    When I shut down my computer last night
    I had 71 updates

    Thank,s again DavidGP
    glad to have updates working properly
     
  12. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Fantastic and cheers for the feedback, so all 71 have installed OK this time?
     
  13. b1jqxk44

    b1jqxk44 Specialist

    They all installed perfectly all 71 I counted them just to make sure
     
  14. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Good stuff, glad all is working ok in regards to Windows Updates.
     

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