Vista wont install updates

You said that the iolo system shield may be a problem - is that no longer the case? I'd run system files checker. You might be asked for the administrator password. Type the following. I am not a Vista user but this log may help us. Blue I did a backup in the Registry, saved to my desktop and completed the restore point.

I tried the auto fix again but it didn't work. Can I save the instructions to manual edit the registry on notepad and follow the instructions from there or do I need to print them out and do it. My printer is out of ink so I would like to follow the notepad route if I can. Strange that the auto fix did not work. You should be able to save to notepad, because you will be working in the command prompt window. Try SFC mentioned above and I will find other possible solutions.

Have you scanned for Malware - with programs like Malwarebytes and Superantispyware? Blues I ran Malwarebytes and it found a few things yesterday. I removed what it found but still the updates don't work. I ran the cmd like you recommended. It says Microsoft Windows [Version 6.

All rights reserved. This process will take some time. Beginning verification phase of system scan. Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of th em. Details are included in the CBS. I have to go out for a short while. If post anything else it will be and hour or so before I respond. Thanks for all you time and patience Blues. First post the log from Malwarebytes - checking what it found may mean, you need to run other malware scans.

If that is the case - I would need to pass you over to one of our Malware Experts. Start Malwarebytes again. Click on the Logs Tab.

Highlight the scan log entry. Click - Open. The scan log will appear in Notepad. Copy and paste it in your next post. Download the Free version Once it is downloaded to your desktop. Close all open browser windows. Select the Quick Scan option. Click Scan your Computer. Any infections or problems will be highlighted in red. Here's what those lights on your Amazon Echo mean by David Priest. Latest How To. Attack on Titan season 4, part 2: When does the next episode drop on Crunchyroll and Funimation?

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Then choose the correct "bit" download to use to install the Service Packs, installing SP1 first if it is not already installed. Was this reply helpful? Yes No. Sorry this didn't help. Thanks for your feedback. NET must be running,go to run,type:. As for java,open internet options,set all to default,open advanced tab,locate "reset to advanced settings" button. Many Vista SP2 users are currently affected by a problem where the initial " Checking for updates I first noticed this issue on my bit Vista SP2 machine in August i.

Please see the instructions on page 1 of m 1's thread Updates not working, it has been searching for updates for hours for a possible solution. I haven't tried this tool myself but other Vista SP2 users have reported good success. Note that a special extended support release ESR v9. Post of KellyB56's thread Windows Vista Update Hangs at "Checking For Updates" in the bleepingcomputer forum includes some background information on the cause of these slow Windows Updates, and if you are affected by this problem then running repair tools will not solve your issue.