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Old 10-29-2008   #1 (permalink)


vista home premium 32bit
 
 

Windows update won't run

running vista home prem. when i go to windows update I just get a blank box. the only way to close it is to go to task manager and stop the update process . there are no error messages

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Old 10-29-2008   #2 (permalink)


VISTA HOME PREMIUM X64/ 7 x64 / 7x86
 
 

Re: Windows update won't run

Quote  Quote: Originally Posted by bill b3 View Post
running vista home prem. when i go to windows update I just get a blank box. the only way to close it is to go to task manager and stop the update process . there are no error messages
Hi bill,

You may like to see if there's anything here that would be of use

http://www.vistax64.com/software-too...air-tools.html

Hope it helps

SIW2
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Old 10-31-2008   #3 (permalink)


vista home premium 32bit
 
 

Re: Windows update won't run

Tried all 3 no help. still just get blank box
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Old 11-20-2008   #4 (permalink)


Vista Home Premium
 
 

Re: Windows update won't run

Hey Bill,

I have the exact problem. I tired the fixes with no luck :{. I actually let it run all night long and finally had to use the task manager to stop it. Sigh
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Old 06-25-2009   #5 (permalink)


Vista Basic
 
 

Re: Windows update won't run

I had the same problem and found the solution by accident. Turn off the computer and disconnect it from the internet. Turn the computer back on and click on windows update and the screen should load up properly. When it shows you the updates to install, connect the computer back to the internet and the updates should install.
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