Windows update hangs, SFC SCANNOW keeps finding corrupt files, restore points deleted

MILESCFA

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In my Ult. Vistax64, Windows update hangs. I tried numerous fixes from Microsoft (MrFixIt) and others. nothing seems to fix it, including a full system image restore from a month ago.

System Restore also seems to have had its restore points deleted as there are only two recent saved restore points/images.

And I have noticed that after booting up, and perhaps at other times, my CPU usage goes to 100%. Both the Windows update service is running (wuauserv) - see pic - and when I stop it, CPU usage gets better.


CPU100.jpg

what is a bit concerning is that my McAfee virus is also taking up CPU usage as if transfer activity over the internet is heavy. No viruses are found, either via real-time scanning or if I run a manual scan on the hard drives.

I have also run an sfc /scannow , there are a lot of PendingRenames, which seem to be from the sfc command fixing errors, as well as a lot of "duplicate ownership...", which is sort of scary to see when I have a problem with my computer.

Besides the failure of the windows Update, the SFC /scannow keeps finding corrupt files and repairing them, and it does not seem just limited to a few that "are erroneously marked as corrupt" and not a problem, according to research into these problems.


The computer seems to be working fine, but not being able to install updates is a problem, and the high CPU usage is suspicious. Any help would be appreciated.

Miles
 

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My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Sonata Trading Computers - custom built
    CPU
    IntelCore2DuoE6600_BX80557E6600
    Motherboard
    INTEL975X-BOXD975XBX2KR
    Memory
    2GB21GB800MHzDDR2_KVR800D2N5K2-1G (now 6GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    4Monitors2xDVI_GeForce7600GS
Re: Windows update hangs, SFC SCANNOW keeps finding corrupt files, restore points del

I attached my CBS logs but don't see them. try again...

View attachment CBS.log
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Sonata Trading Computers - custom built
    CPU
    IntelCore2DuoE6600_BX80557E6600
    Motherboard
    INTEL975X-BOXD975XBX2KR
    Memory
    2GB21GB800MHzDDR2_KVR800D2N5K2-1G (now 6GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    4Monitors2xDVI_GeForce7600GS
Re: Windows update hangs, SFC SCANNOW keeps finding corrupt files, restore points del

Welcome to Vista Forums MILESCFA. Windows Update has been performing dreadfully for virtually all of us since August (see http://www.vistax64.com/windows-updates/303992-windows-update-just-seems-hang-while-checking.html), so don't jump to the conclusion that there is something wrong with your system. Running sfc /scannow on my Vista PC finds no integrity violations, and yet I have come to dread monthly Windows updates. Try installing only half of this month's updates at a time (i.e. deselect half of them). I'm not an expert at interpreting CBS logs, but yours seems to indicate at the bottom that repairs were successful. What happens if you run sfc again?

[Edit] If Windows Update is set to install important updates automatically, you would have to change the setting in order to deselect half of them as I suggested.
 
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System One

  • Operating System
    Vista Home Premium x86 SP2
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion Elite m9150f
    CPU
    Intel Q6600
    Memory
    3 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT
Re: Windows update hangs, SFC SCANNOW keeps finding corrupt files, restore points del

Given my additional problems - recurring corruption finds and the disappearing restore points - I think my thread should remain separate, but as mentioned above, you may want to check out the link below.

fyi: I'm not even reaching the updates found but when I did, I tried selecting just one and nothing seemed to be occurring. If I can reach the screen again (ie, finds updates), I will select just one small one and let it run for a longtime...

http://www.vistax64.com/windows-updates/303992-windows-update-just-seems-hang-while-checking.html
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Sonata Trading Computers - custom built
    CPU
    IntelCore2DuoE6600_BX80557E6600
    Motherboard
    INTEL975X-BOXD975XBX2KR
    Memory
    2GB21GB800MHzDDR2_KVR800D2N5K2-1G (now 6GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    4Monitors2xDVI_GeForce7600GS
Re: Windows update hangs, SFC SCANNOW keeps finding corrupt files, restore points del

Try disabling mcafee for the update. Better yet ditch mcafee.
 

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System One System Two

  • Operating System
    Windows 8.1 Industry Pro x64
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavillion Elite HPE-250f
    CPU
    Intel i7 860 Quad core 2.8 ghz
    Memory
    8 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD 5770 1 gb ram
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Alienware 25 AW2521HF
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080 &1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    1 TB x2
    Other Info
    https://www.cnet.com/products/hp-pavilion-elite-hpe-250f/
  • Operating System
    Windows 2012 R2 Data center/Linux Mint
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Poweredge T140
    CPU
    i3 9100 3.6GHz, 8M cache, 4C/4T
    Memory
    8GB 2666MT/s DDR4 ECC UDIMM
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    1 TB & 360 GB x2
    Other Info
    https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/productdetailstxn/poweredge-t140?~ck=bt
Re: Windows update hangs, SFC SCANNOW keeps finding corrupt files, restore points del

Excellent point I did not think about. Thank you. I hated Mcafee years ago - too much interference with software. ATT Universe gives it free so I decided to give it another try last year after major virus problems that got past AVG(?). Mcafee seems OK other than when I forget to disable it on installs, and I really like having website warnings (have WOT too). I have to have some anti-V, so what would you suggest?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Sonata Trading Computers - custom built
    CPU
    IntelCore2DuoE6600_BX80557E6600
    Motherboard
    INTEL975X-BOXD975XBX2KR
    Memory
    2GB21GB800MHzDDR2_KVR800D2N5K2-1G (now 6GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    4Monitors2xDVI_GeForce7600GS
Re: Windows update hangs, SFC SCANNOW keeps finding corrupt files, restore points del

Avast or Avira Anti-Vir both are free only pick one.
Also free Malwarebytes and when installing on the last box before launching un-check the option to try the pro version or you will get nag messages after the trial period hes expired

MalwareBytes does not run all the time it is a program you need to start whenever you want to scan
It will need to go on line to update virus definition files when you select scan
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Thinkpad T400
    CPU
    Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHz
    Motherboard
    LENOVO 64734VM
    Memory
    2.00GB Single-Channel DDR3 @ 531MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family
    Sound Card
    Conexant 20561 SmartAudio HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15 inch
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800
    Hard Drives
    1x 180GB Intel 530 series SSD
    1 x 120GB Hitachi 5400rmp
    1 x 650GB Western Digital Elements 5400rpm
    1x 1Tb Western Digital Elements 5400rpm
    Internet Speed
    Medium for New Zealand
    Other Info
    Weakest part of my computer is the graphics chipset.
    Only ever used a laptop.
    Also use USB Freeview TV Card
    Lenovo Docking Station
    External Speakers
    Other bits a pieces as needed
Re: Windows update hangs, SFC SCANNOW keeps finding corrupt files, restore points del

I use Microsoft Security Essentials.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • Operating System
    Windows 8.1 Industry Pro x64
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavillion Elite HPE-250f
    CPU
    Intel i7 860 Quad core 2.8 ghz
    Memory
    8 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD 5770 1 gb ram
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Alienware 25 AW2521HF
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080 &1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    1 TB x2
    Other Info
    https://www.cnet.com/products/hp-pavilion-elite-hpe-250f/
  • Operating System
    Windows 2012 R2 Data center/Linux Mint
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Poweredge T140
    CPU
    i3 9100 3.6GHz, 8M cache, 4C/4T
    Memory
    8GB 2666MT/s DDR4 ECC UDIMM
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    1 TB & 360 GB x2
    Other Info
    https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/productdetailstxn/poweredge-t140?~ck=bt
Re: Windows update hangs, SFC SCANNOW keeps finding corrupt files, restore points del

+1 for Microsoft Security Essentials. Its reputation for ineffectiveness was always exaggerated and is now outdated: Microsoft Aces Antivirus Test | PCMag.com. My biggest complaint with it currently is that definition updates are incredibly slooow, like everything else that must be downloaded from Microsoft.

Avira does not support Vista, which narrows ilikefree's recommendations down to Avast. I would infer that Brink thinks Avast is very good, since he maintains a sticky thread here that announces each new version. I might be willing to try it sometime, but haven't so far. AVG and Panda both gave me more trouble than they were worth. MSE is like a much-needed vacation from AV support forums. However I suspect that Windows Update will continue to frustrate no matter what AV you are using. Almost makes end of support sound like something to look forward to.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Operating System
    Vista Home Premium x86 SP2
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion Elite m9150f
    CPU
    Intel Q6600
    Memory
    3 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Thinkpad T400
    CPU
    Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHz
    Motherboard
    LENOVO 64734VM
    Memory
    2.00GB Single-Channel DDR3 @ 531MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family
    Sound Card
    Conexant 20561 SmartAudio HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15 inch
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800
    Hard Drives
    1x 180GB Intel 530 series SSD
    1 x 120GB Hitachi 5400rmp
    1 x 650GB Western Digital Elements 5400rpm
    1x 1Tb Western Digital Elements 5400rpm
    Internet Speed
    Medium for New Zealand
    Other Info
    Weakest part of my computer is the graphics chipset.
    Only ever used a laptop.
    Also use USB Freeview TV Card
    Lenovo Docking Station
    External Speakers
    Other bits a pieces as needed
Re: Windows update hangs, SFC SCANNOW keeps finding corrupt files, restore points del

I wonder what all the Mac or 'Anti-MSE' fanboys are saying when someone using MSE says about them topping the AV tests recently.
I'm just hoping they haven't turned MSE into a Windows Update-like (slow and non-optimised for Vista).
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Packard Bell imedia s3210
    CPU
    AMD Athlon(tm) 7450 Dual Core Processor (2.40GHz)
    Memory
    2.00GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 8200
Re: Windows update hangs, SFC SCANNOW keeps finding corrupt files, restore points del

Who was that directed to and was that a question?
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • Operating System
    Windows 8.1 Industry Pro x64
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavillion Elite HPE-250f
    CPU
    Intel i7 860 Quad core 2.8 ghz
    Memory
    8 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD 5770 1 gb ram
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Alienware 25 AW2521HF
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080 &1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    1 TB x2
    Other Info
    https://www.cnet.com/products/hp-pavilion-elite-hpe-250f/
  • Operating System
    Windows 2012 R2 Data center/Linux Mint
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Poweredge T140
    CPU
    i3 9100 3.6GHz, 8M cache, 4C/4T
    Memory
    8GB 2666MT/s DDR4 ECC UDIMM
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    1 TB & 360 GB x2
    Other Info
    https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/productdetailstxn/poweredge-t140?~ck=bt
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