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#1 jmed

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Posted 16 March 2020 - 07:30 PM

This is what the Update Screen is showing for the last 3 days:

 

Hewlett-Packard - USB - 2/10/2017 12:00:00 AM - 40.11.1108.1741

Status: Downloading - 0%

 

I have tried stopping the update service, and deleting all files in the SoftwareDistribution Folder, then restarting.  Also ran the Malicious Software Removal Tool in addition to Windows Defender and Malwarebytes, but nothing corrected the issue. I am at a loss as to what to try next.  I am aware of the Reset Option but i prefer to use it only as a last resort.  Any help will be appreciated greatly!

 

Note: Windows 10 Home (Insider Preview)

          Version 2004 (OS Build 19582.1001)


Edited by hamluis, 17 March 2020 - 03:41 PM.
Moved from Support to Insider - Hamluis.


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Posted 16 March 2020 - 11:17 PM

Turn off Firewall to check if its causing the problem.

 

Use Windows Update Troubleshooter.


  • Right-click on Start button and pick Settings
  • Go to Update & Security > Troubleshoot
  • Click on Windows Update and select Run the troubleshooter


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Posted 17 March 2020 - 06:56 AM

You can make a .bat file and save it to you desktop, with these commands. (to make a .bat file..right click on a space in the desktop, select "new" "text document". Copy and paste the commands following these instructions  in to the text file. Click on "File" then "save as" ....(don't hit enter). Now go to the bottom to "save as type... click the little arrow to the far right and select "all files" ...rename the 'new text document.exe" to " (whatever name you decide) .bat    (dot bat) now save it. 

 

@ECHO OFF
echo Simple Script to Reset / Clear Windows Update
echo.
PAUSE
echo.
attrib -h -r -s %windir%\system32\catroot2
attrib -h -r -s %windir%\system32\catroot2\*.*
net stop wuauserv
net stop CryptSvc
net stop BITS
ren %windir%\system32\catroot2 catroot2.old
ren %windir%\SoftwareDistribution sold.old
ren "%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\application data\Microsoft\Network\downloader" downloader.old
net Start BITS
net start CryptSvc
net start wuauserv
echo.
echo Task completed successfully...
echo.
PAUSE
 
find the file you just made and right click on it, select "run as administrator" and click "ok" run it. 

Edited by Mason21, 17 March 2020 - 06:57 AM.


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Posted 17 March 2020 - 08:01 AM

This is what the Update Screen is showing for the last 3 days:

 

Hewlett-Packard - USB - 2/10/2017 12:00:00 AM - 40.11.1108.1741

Status: Downloading - 0%

 

I have tried stopping the update service, and deleting all files in the SoftwareDistribution Folder, then restarting.  Also ran the Malicious Software Removal Tool in addition to Windows Defender and Malwarebytes, but nothing corrected the issue. I am at a loss as to what to try next.  I am aware of the Reset Option but i prefer to use it only as a last resort.  Any help will be appreciated greatly!

 

Note: Windows 10 Home (Insider Preview)

          Version 2004 (OS Build 19582.1001)

have you tried restarting and trying to update again? either you need to activate the license or click fix all problems


Edited by Joshua721, 17 March 2020 - 08:01 AM.


#5 jmed

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Posted 17 March 2020 - 09:05 AM

FreeBooter, Mason21, tried recommendations with negative results. Thanks for trying to help me!



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Posted 17 March 2020 - 10:21 AM

The update you are trying to install dates back to 2017. If you Google

 

Hewlett-Packard - USB - 2/10/2017 12:00:00 AM - 40.11.1108.1741

 

There is a mass of information online about stopping it, removing it and hiding it. There is even a lot of info about failed updates with this update.

 

What I don't understand is why you would be trying to download this very out of date update anyway?

 

It is still in MS windows update catalogue so could be downloaded but all I have read says that would not be a good idea.


Edited by aldfort, 17 March 2020 - 10:22 AM.


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Posted 17 March 2020 - 11:35 AM

Download Windows updates manually.


  • Go to the official Microsoft update catalog;
  • Enter a specific update code, for example, KB4481031
  • Select the correct version and click Download
  • Click on the link and Windows will update your computer




Resetting the Windows Update components can usually solve these types of issues.

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/24742-reset-windows-update-windows-10-a.html


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Posted 17 March 2020 - 12:15 PM

Question per aldfortWhat I don't understand is why you would be trying to download this very out of date update anyway?

Answer: I am an idiot.



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Posted 17 March 2020 - 02:04 PM

Question per aldfortWhat I don't understand is why you would be trying to download this very out of date update anyway?

Answer: I am an idiot.

 

 

That update is too old for your computer. You have to hide it as per the instructions that were given to you.


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Posted 17 March 2020 - 02:11 PM

This is what the Update Screen is showing for the last 3 days:

 

Hewlett-Packard - USB - 2/10/2017 12:00:00 AM - 40.11.1108.1741

Status: Downloading - 0%

 

I have tried stopping the update service, and deleting all files in the SoftwareDistribution Folder, then restarting.  Also ran the Malicious Software Removal Tool in addition to Windows Defender and Malwarebytes, but nothing corrected the issue. I am at a loss as to what to try next.  I am aware of the Reset Option but i prefer to use it only as a last resort.  Any help will be appreciated greatly!

 

Note: Windows 10 Home (Insider Preview)

          Version 2004 (OS Build 19582.1001)

 

 

You might be new to running insider builds, but there are always bugs to work out. You really need to hide that useless update or it will download and mess up your system.


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Posted 17 March 2020 - 02:44 PM

The trouble shooter did not show the particular file. Please see attachment to view what I see on my Win Update Screen.

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Posted 17 March 2020 - 03:07 PM

^^^ That means that you did not follow the directions that were given to you to HIDE the update.


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Posted 17 March 2020 - 03:34 PM

I did follow the instructions as directed. The HP Update was not showing up when I ran the Troubleshooter. See Images please.

Attached File  Available To Hide.jpg   100.19KB   0 downloadsAttached File  Hidden Updates.jpg   48.7KB   0 downloads



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Posted 17 March 2020 - 04:33 PM

Why are you worried about this update? Do not think about it, it is nothing.


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Posted 17 March 2020 - 05:50 PM

Your update history shows that you have updates for both a Lenovo and an HP. What brand of computer is this?


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