Many times Windows users face problems while using Windows Update. They receive strange error messages while downloading or installing updates via Windows Update.
To fix all these annoying problems, Microsoft has released Fixit which will automatically diagnose and fix common problems with Windows Update.
What this Fixit does:
- Checks Windows Update component configuration and repairs as needed
- Resolves incorrect Windows Update data locations
- Reregisters required services
You can download it using following link:
Download Link (exe)
If the above doesn't work for you, try following:
Alternative Link (msi)
This article was posted by VG in following section: Troubleshooting, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP.
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The download link, (after i ran it) shows me this error: "This troubleshooter is not available
This troubleshooter is invalid or might have expired. If the file name was changed when the troubleshooter was changed, the troubleshooter is rendered invalid and cannot be run.
To obtain a current version, please visit microsoft.com/fixit.
(Checkbox) Create a link to this website on the desktop"
I'm going to go the website shown above but can you help with that?
VG
^^ Are you using it in 64-bit Windows?
a
Same goes for the link given. (support.microsoft.com/mats/windows_update/). The same error message appears. Help!
a
Yes, VG
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Windows 7 Home Premium x64
VG
^^ It might be possible that it only supports 32-bit Windows? Not mentioned by Microsoft.
Me
@VG no I got the same error on a 32-bit version of Windows Vista Home Premium
VG
Ok. I have added another Fixit link. Try that one.
b
omg it worked!!
arie
thanks VG, this sure is helpful :)