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Windows 7 sp1 Activation Bug

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Microsoft's killer Windows 7 patch: Breaks networking, flags legit PCs as 'Not genuine' | ZDNet (https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsofts-killer-windows-7-patch-breaks-networking-bricks-legit-not-genuine-pcs/?ftag=TRE-03-10aaa6b&bhid=27019100506600804341211574582681) This may have been the cause KB971033/KB4480960/KB4480970 Are they any others that shouldn't be installed?

the latest windows update cannot be removed

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10 Jan 2019 It automatically updated Caused various problems. Try several previous dates in system restore but each one fails. Any ideas? Thanks guys Ps I would rather avoid going back to the factory state!

No Updates have been Installed or View Pop-Up?

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The last 2 Updates, I haven't gotten the Pop-ups? I've run Virus/Rootkit scans, Troubleshooter. chkdisk, sfc /scannow , and no problems? The Updates don't install until I manually "View Installed Updates/OK"/ Reboot. Any suggestions?

Desktop cannot boot after installation of SP1

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Hi, Need some help from the experts here. I have been searching on google but have not found a solution. Thanks in advance for you advice. I have an eMachines desktop running Windows 7 Professional that cannot boot from the HD, DVD and USB sticks after installation of SP1. After installation of SP1 I clicked Restart and the machine did the reconfiguration. But while doing the...

January 2019 patch Tuesday updates installed successfully

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After Brink posted this link few hours ago (late evening 1/11/19), concerning corrective action (if needed) for problem with KB4480970 Access Denied (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4487266/activation-failures-and-not-genuine-notifications-on-vl-win-7-kms-clie) and image backups as a plan B assurance. ;) I installed the three following updates with no problems, on a Win 7...

KB4480970, error 80073701

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In December 2018, when doing several updates via Windows Update on my W7 Pro x64, one update has failed and it was "security monthly quality rollup". I decided to wait one month for a next revision of this, but after that I still got an error. It's 80073701 for "2018-01 security monthly quality rollup" (KB4480970). I've run chkdsk, tried reading on the problem on this forum, run CheckSUR...

Windows 7 key invalid after 5+ years.

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Hello My Windows key is seen as invalid even though I have used it for 5+ years. I have tried SLUI 3 for two times and it still give me invalid. I did run the MGADiag and this is what I got;

Bad updates to Windows 7.

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I have two times used the recovery option in the windows 7 boot dvd and chosen system restore. When i have installed some updates my computer only restarts and restarts after installing some updates, and i don't know which one it is, When i did it the last time it was one of 11 updates. I got SP1.

Windows updates keep failing, error 80073712

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I have tried multiple things such as: sfc/scannow Deleting Software distribution folder (after stopping windows update process) Windows update troubleshooter (from control panel)

Windows 7 Updates - Detection of Missing Updates

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Recently posted on WU experiences mostly with regard to failure of Windows Defender Updates refusing to Install. Given up that item for the moment and am perplexed about another issue. Usually when advised that new updates are available, I sit a week and wit to see if anything hits the fan. Also research each one and see if any update includes items that I don't want to install for privacy or...

Win7 update won't install any Security Rollups or Siverlight updates

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Hi Guys: My Windows 7 64 bit home premium refuses to install any "Quality Rollups" from the last several months, as well as any security or other updates for Silverlight . The Security updates for Silverlight fail with a Code 643 The monthly Preview and Security Quality Rollups fail with Code 80073701 I downloaded the SURT as per the posting instructions, but it refuses to install. ...

How long is "Too Long" for Win 7 Update?

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About one hour and 20 min ago, I shutdown my Win 7 64 bit system because I had one update pending. Of course, it says "Do not power off or unplug your machine." So, how much longer should I wait? And then what should I do? Power off by pushing the Start button for 5 sec, or Just unplug it? Any ideas what I can expect when I restart it? Will it be able to be restarted? Will I have...

Have Turned Off Automatic Updates

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After September 2018 patch Tuesday, I turned off my automatic updating after hearing some caused more problems than they solved. Of course, now I will not know which patches after that will be deemed "critical". I tried looking that up at Microsoft's Web site, but they do not indicate this. Have I missed anything? Should I leave it turned off?

Can't boot after windows updates

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After installing updates from windows update the computer no longer boots into windows. It starts to show the windows logo for a second then a bluescreen emerges (se attached picture. Before I no longer was aviable to boot into windows the following updates were installed: Microsoft Update Catalog...

Unable to fully configure Windows Update

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This is a Lenovo T61p laptop running Windows 7 Ultimate SP1. At present, I am unable to fully configure Windows Update which is updating automatically well but only windows files (Like Office, etc.) 1] The selection for simultaneously updating others Windows programs has disappeared. 2] I have previously selected to "Notify me of new updates only" so I can chose those I want at my...

windows 7 update

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Hey everyone, I am currently using windows 7, and i am planning to get updated to windows 10 but there is a slight confusion that i am facing i.e. What is the difference between a feature and quality update?. Please help!

Solved MS Office 2007 SP3 update fails, error code 57E.

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Recently upgraded to Office 2007, All other updates are successful except SP3 which fails repeatedly. Downloaded SP3 still fails to install. Downloaded/Ran SURT, and sfc/ scannow shows no problems but SP3 update still fails.:confused:

KB4480970 fails to install

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Hi guys, I tried to install several times KB4480970, but it always fails. However, I have skimmed through a forums here and found out this update was pretty faulty: (https://www.computerworld.com/article/3332202/microsoft-windows/patch-tuesday-updates-for-win7-kb-4480970-and-kb-4480960-knock-out-networking.html) My question is: do i need to install it at all if I have KB4487345...

Can't install SP2 into Windows 7 Professional (64 bit)

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I have all SP1 updates done and Update is green. No further updates available. I am trying to install WindowsServer2003.WindowsXP-KB914961-SP2-x64-ENU. it is telling me I do not have enough 'storage'. Storage? Storage is a term referring to hard drives etc. Do you mean 'memory' perhaps? Regardless, I only have have one language installed (English). Why is this so difficult in the year 2019? Are...

My genuine activation issues

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Code: --------- Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0): ----------------------------------------- Windows Validation Data--> Validation Code: 50 Cached Online Validation Code: 0x0 Windows Product Key: *****-*****-CM74G-RPHKF-PW487
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