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Windows Update cannot currently check for updates, because the service is not running. Caused by large drive upgrade or driver issue.

This issue happened to me after I upgraded my drive from a 300GB to a 1TB Toshiba drive. Note I am using Windo ...

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When you try to install the latest Windows updates, you receive the following error message:

Windows Update Cannot Check For Updates, Because The Service Is Not Running

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Original title: Vista home premium Windows update

after clone and replace mi HDD in my gateway MD7818u, the system started fine, but microsoft security essential started to acting up, I uninstalled and when I try to install it again, it says th ...

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i didn't know windows update is so important i didn't update myLaptop HP for 2 years !!

• I tried to stop the service, then delete files in C:\windows\softwaredistribution\
• i deleted everything, then i restarted the service
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I recently noticed that it's been 2 weeks since my laptop scheduled an auto installation of windows updates on Sundays so I decided to check if any new ones were available. When I clicked on Check For Updates, I received the following message: