you getting windows updated was the main issue. I am running it nowYou can use this offline updater : WSUS Offline Update
It doesn't solve the problem but at least you can update Windows.
Specifically, what is the problem and what solutions have you tried ?But if anyone has a way to get windows updates working that would be great too
I ran the standalone updater and it seemed to get things started again. So now I am just selecting a few updates at a time and they are installing. Only had a 10 fail ...ran the standalone updater again and so far so good.You can use this offline updater : WSUS Offline Update
It doesn't solve the problem but at least you can update Windows.
Thanks you for that suggestion...I may try it later . so far I am getting the updates to install againI think some of your windows files get corrupted. Just run your CMD with administrator permission. than type "sfc/scannow" andwait for a while to check the system files. If its throw any integrity violations than you have to fix it.
It is always great to have the encouragement. I have found this community at MalwareTips to be very supportive and helpful. It is why I keep coming backHi Rozesky2. My hope is mainly to add a little encouragement for you & on this thread.
Something unusual happened with our Windows 8.1 today. The system's usually fast start up did not boot up fast today. In fact, it would not boot up at all, although the screen did read: "100 updates successfully downloaded...Please do not shut down your computer until completed", ..only it did not finish...
So, at this point I held the power button & forced it to power down, and the same display appeared again, except (after a long wait) this time I saw the usual start screen picture. I was able to enter the password, and logged on. Oh, oh...
Although I have not performed an install of our system, I think it's possible the Windows Update may be acting up unusually today.
Anyway, I wanted to communicate that you are not alone, and I hope everything works out well for each of us even if it's merely a coincidence. Good luck!
*crosses fingers*
IlluminationControl Panel, Under "system and Security" chose "Find an Fix problems" on the left under "control panel home" is 4 options, chose "view all" then scroll down to Windows Update, chose to run it as Admin..
If this does not work, then as suggested above, run a sfc /scannow and see if it finds and fixes any corrupt files. If it finds corrupt files and can not fix them then you can download the Checksur "System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7" from here:
Download System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB947821) [October 2014] from Official Microsoft Download Center
This solution worked for me. I have tried lots of fixes and none worked except for this one, running windows update as Admin. Thanks for your help.Control Panel, Under "system and Security" chose "Find an Fix problems" on the left under "control panel home" is 4 options, chose "view all" then scroll down to Windows Update, chose to run it as Admin..
If this does not work, then as suggested above, run a sfc /scannow and see if it finds and fixes any corrupt files. If it finds corrupt files and can not fix them then you can download the Checksur "System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7" from here:
Download System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB947821) [October 2014] from Official Microsoft Download Center
I have tried several solutions to get the updates working but nothing is helping at this point.
Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do?