OS: Windows Vista 32 Bit Home Premium
I am unable to install recent Windows Vista updates because the updater hangs at 'Checking for updates'. Attempts to fix the problem seems to have made the problem worse.
Before attempted fixes 13 updates were detected and I selected 11 to install ... but the download stalled with 0 bytes downloaded.
Then I tried a couple of fixes ... and now 'Checking for updates' hangs ... and 'Most recent checks for updates' says 'never' ... and 'Updates installed' says 'never'.
Here's what I've tried:
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1. http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_other-update/windowsvista-updates-are-not-downloading-to-system/1416dc8d-1bad-4367-900c-6a07d3fda6e5?auth=1
'Resetting the entire Windows Update Component manually'
Apr 17, 2018 Update 937287 is necessary to successfully install and to remove Windows Vista SP1 on all versions of Windows Vista. This update will be available on the Windows Update Web site soon after the release of update 935509 and before the release of Windows Vista SP1. Update 937287 is available from the Windows Update Web site. Get the latest updates available for your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. We will scan your computer and provide you with a selection. Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) helps keep Windows computers free from prevalent malware. MSRT finds and removes threats and reverses the changes made by these threats. MSRT is generally released monthly as part of Windows Update or as a. Click All Programs, and then click Windows Update. In the left pane, click Check for updates. Click View available updates. In the list of updates, select Service Pack for Microsoft Windows (KB948465), and then click Install.
I did this using the command prompt as outlined in the article. This created a new WindowsCatroot2 folder and a new WindowsSystem32SoftwareDistribution folder ... which I assume is the reason for the 'never' labels mentioned above.
2. http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_vista-update/windows-vista-will-not-update-no-errors-appears-to/3318c1fb-62e4-44f2-95ab-19ef48398091?auth=1
Installed the latest version of the Windows Update Agent.
I used file 'WindowsUpdateAgent30-x86.exe' with the /wuforce switch and ran it from a HDD not containing the OS.
3. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/troubleshoot-problems-installing-updates#1TC=windows-vista
'Troubleshoot problems with installing updates'
I ran the FixIt tool ... and it fixed a couple of things but didn't fix error code 0X80070057
4. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/947821
'Fix Windows Update errors by using the DISM or System Update Readiness Tool'
Free Windows Updates For Vista
This is listed as the fix for error code 0X80070057. I used file 'Windows6.0-KB947821-v35-x86.msu' and the resulting 'CheckSUR.log' file said there were no remaining unfixed errors.
5. Reran the FixIt tool and it still detects error code 0X80070057
None of these bright ideas worked.
I dunno what else to do.
Anyone have any ideas or can offer a little help?
Thanks!
KenB
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Microsoft regularly releases major updates to its Windows operating systems.
Formerly, those updates pushed through comprehensive service packs, but more often these days, they're semi-regular and significant updates through Windows Update.
In fact, in Windows 10 and Windows 8, the service pack, as we know it from previous versions of Windows, is essentially a dead idea. Much like updates on your smartphone, Microsoft is continually adding major features through automatic patching.
Latest Major Updates to Windows 10
As of September 2019, the last major update to Windows 10 is Windows 10 Version 1903, referred to as the May 2019 Update and code-named 19H1. This update began rolling out on May 21, 2019.
Updating is automatic through Windows Update.
You can read more about the individual fixes and improvements on Microsoft's What's New in Windows 10 Version 1903.
Latest Major Updates to Windows 8
As of September 2019, the latest major update for Windows 8 is the confusingly named Windows 8.1 Update.
If you've already updated to Windows 8.1, the easiest way to update to Windows 8.1 Update is through Windows Update. See instructions for manually installing Windows 8.1 Update in the Download Windows 8.1 Update section of our Windows 8.1 Update Facts piece.
If you are not already running Windows 8.1, see How to Update to Windows 8.1 for detailed instructions on applying the Windows 8.1 update. When that's done, update to Windows 8.1 Update through Windows Update.
Microsoft is not planning another big update to Windows 8, like a Windows 8.2 or Windows 8.1 Update 2. New features, if available, will instead be pushed through updates on Patch Tuesday.
Latest Microsoft Windows Service Packs (Windows 7, Vista, XP)
The most recent Windows 7 service pack is SP1, but a Convenience Rollup for Windows 7 SP1 (basically an otherwise-named Windows 7 SP2) is also available which installs all patches between the release of SP1 (February 22, 2011) through April 12, 2016.
The latest service packs for other versions of Microsoft Windows include Windows Vista SP2, Windows XP SP3, and Windows 2000 SP4.
In the table below are links that take you directly to the latest Microsoft Windows service packs and major updates for each operating system. These updates are free.
The easiest way to install the latest Windows service pack or update is to run Windows Update.
[1] Beginning in Windows 8, Microsoft began releasing regular, major updates to Windows 8. Service packs will not be released.
[2] Windows 7 SP1 and the April 2015 Servicing Stack Update both must be installed prior to installing the Convenience Rollup.
[3] Windows Vista SP2 can only be installed if you already have Windows Vista SP1 installed, which you can download here for 32-bit versions, and here for 64-bit ones.
[4] Windows XP SP3 can only be installed if you already have Windows XP SP1a or Windows XP SP2 installed. If you do not have one or the other of those service packs installed, install SP1, available here, before trying to install Windows XP SP3.
[5] Windows XP Professional is the only 64-bit version of Windows XP and the latest service pack released for the operating system is SP2.
[2] Windows 7 SP1 and the April 2015 Servicing Stack Update both must be installed prior to installing the Convenience Rollup.
[3] Windows Vista SP2 can only be installed if you already have Windows Vista SP1 installed, which you can download here for 32-bit versions, and here for 64-bit ones.
[4] Windows XP SP3 can only be installed if you already have Windows XP SP1a or Windows XP SP2 installed. If you do not have one or the other of those service packs installed, install SP1, available here, before trying to install Windows XP SP3.
[5] Windows XP Professional is the only 64-bit version of Windows XP and the latest service pack released for the operating system is SP2.