Windows Update

Updated: December 13, 2007

Applies To: Windows Server 2008

The Windows Update Agent runs on each client computer and checks for availability of updates. Updates can be downloaded from the Microsoft Update Web site, based on alerts provided by the Windows Update Agent. Updates can be configured to download automatically. 

 

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Windows Update Agent

The Windows Update Agent runs on each client computer and checks for availability of updates. Updates can be downloaded from the Microsoft Update Web site, based on alerts provided by the Windows Update Agent. Updates can be configured to download automatically.



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BLerghgamer
Start-Up Update Configuration error
Hi, On my computer during its start up it skips to the last update and then restarts for no apparant reason, then it does the same again and then restarts. CAn Anyone help me fix this issue. (I am running Vista home edition)
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Stujac
Windows Update error 800B0100
MSFT - how do you fix this..... it occurs when the system downloads your update. I have spent hours chasing the articles and suggestions. Can you please tell me what to do. I do not have the money to pay you to fix bugs in your code....<br />
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Despairguy
Looking for help guys here.
i am having a problem doing the windows update. Whilst trying to download the system recommended downloads,after selecting the Install Updates button, after a few moments it gives an error message, I Quote "Code 80070641 Windows Updater encountered an unknown error Iv'e tried everything i can to fix it with no success. I think it's a windows installer problem.
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stoney1367
Windows 7 update solution..
I read an article about accessing windows file on C: drive, then scrolloing down to a folder called 'software distribution'... oh, first you must turn off windows update by typing services.msc into search and enter, then find windows update etc in the list, double click and then click stop button.<br />Now, back to software distribution folder.. open it and delete the contents, restsart pc, windows update should restart ok... has worked for me so far.. (windows 7)..
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whitestone1113
Can you help?
Im unable to update Windows Explorer 9 and two other important updates due to recieving error codes 80070490, 9C47, and 643.
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sweet carol
error 80073712
having trouble download windows power shell 2.0 for windows vista for x64..erro 80073712 pops up. any advice

Terri1962
NEED HELP !!!!!
tried updating my computer and installing my updates i received error 646 what does this mean ? and also i have no audio output device installed either so i cant here anything on my computer as well !!!! i have windows vista thank you for any help you could give me !!!!! It will not even let me upload HP help chat window.
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Terri1962
windows vista 64 error codes 80070490 and error 663
I have tried to install my updates since January 2011. I have not been able to install any updates. I get these error codes everytime I try to install them. Please help. I have tried everything I know how to do.
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Thomas Lee
I keep getting an error code 80070490 when the system attempts to install security updates
The Updates are; Security Update for Windows Vista (KB967723), Update for Windows Vista (KB970430) and Update for Windows Vista (KB972145). This machine is a HP DV7000 Pre-loaded Vista which I then purchased and installed the Vista Premium uprgade and installed (Roughly 2 yrs ago). I need to get through these updates as they are holding up any future updates waiting in the pipe. I really dont want to go through the hassle of re-loading windows, then the service packs, then the ultimate upgrade JUST to fix the CBO Manifest. I think that is insane. There MUST be another way of repairing or regenerating that manifest without tearing down the entire OS and rebuilding! If there isnt, then MAKE ONE. Please?<br />
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Thomas Lee
windows update error
I have a problem in windows updates.Every time installing update but always failed the error code is 646.

Thomas Lee
Windows Update Trouble
<p>This is the 1st time this has happened. My computer said I had some updates. Some of them updated, but the ones that failed were given a code 00000646. I noticed that they all have to do with my Windows Works. Word, Powerpoint, One Note, Office Systems. What can I do?</p>

Thomas Lee
windows update error
I keep getting an error code that says windows can't update. The code is 8007007A then it says windows update dt000. Can anyone help me with this. It's very frustrating not being able to update windows.
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Thomas Lee
windows update error
i am receiving an error code 8024402c<br /> can you help in plain english please<br /> not completely computer savy<br /> running vista ultimate<br /> running only on home network
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Thomas Lee
windows update error code 8024402c
error code ,windows update . code 80240016 please help
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Thomas Lee
Windows update error
I have 27 updated waiting when trying to update get error code , 643,
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Thomas Lee
error code 800B0100
I keep getting error message WindowsUpdate_800B0100 when trying to get updateUpdate for Windows Vista (KB979306)$0 Installation date: ‎3/‎25/‎2010 10:35 PM$0 Installation status: Failed$0 Error details: Code 800B0100$0 Update type: Important$0 Install this update to resolve issues caused by revised daylight saving time and time zone laws in several countries. This update enables your computer to automatically adjust the computer clock on the correct date in 2010. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.$0 More information: $0 http://support.microsoft.com/KB/979306$0 Help and Support: $0 http://support.microsoft.com$0 $0 how do I fix this?????
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cuija
windows update question
<p>i am having a problem doing the windows update. it's supposed to be automatic on update when you click the check for updates button, but then it says after i click the button, windows update encoutered an80070246 error. please help me how to fix it.</p>
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