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windows firewall blocks windows update
HI all,
Windows Firewall Blocks Windows update with error Code 8024402C Microsoft provide help on this error: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/w...error-8024402C Where it says: "This error might be caused by a program running on your computer that is preventing Windows Update Services (SVCHOST) from accessing the Internet. Programs that might do this include firewalls .. blah blah" YES THE PROGRAM RUNNING ON MY COMPUTER CAUSING THE PROBLEM IS YOUR WINDOWS FIREWALL!! IT IS BLOCKING WINDOWS UPDATES!!! Needless to say when I turn off the windows firewall, updates work fine. I occasionally receive computers to repair and this has occurred on a few computers running Vista and XP but out of the blue my Windows 7 computer is having the problem. In the past I have tried connecting the computers direct to the router via cable, this did not work. I followed some advice he http://superuser.com/questions/31284...windows-update I reset the update components: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058 Interestingly I had to disable the Windows firewall to let the Fixit program run. All this is very unsatisfactory. |
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windows firewall blocks windows update
123Jim wrote:
HI all, Windows Firewall Blocks Windows update with error Code 8024402C Microsoft provide help on this error: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/w...error-8024402C Where it says: "This error might be caused by a program running on your computer that is preventing Windows Update Services (SVCHOST) from accessing the Internet. Programs that might do this include firewalls .. blah blah" YES THE PROGRAM RUNNING ON MY COMPUTER CAUSING THE PROBLEM IS YOUR WINDOWS FIREWALL!! IT IS BLOCKING WINDOWS UPDATES!!! Needless to say when I turn off the windows firewall, updates work fine. I occasionally receive computers to repair and this has occurred on a few computers running Vista and XP but out of the blue my Windows 7 computer is having the problem. In the past I have tried connecting the computers direct to the router via cable, this did not work. I followed some advice he http://superuser.com/questions/31284...windows-update I reset the update components: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058 Interestingly I had to disable the Windows firewall to let the Fixit program run. All this is very unsatisfactory. Did you check the firewall settings to see if somehow it was set to "disallow"? %windir%\system32\WF.msc |
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windows firewall blocks windows update
On 22/02/2013 10:50, G. Morgan wrote:
123Jim wrote: HI all, Windows Firewall Blocks Windows update with error Code 8024402C Microsoft provide help on this error: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/w...error-8024402C Where it says: "This error might be caused by a program running on your computer that is preventing Windows Update Services (SVCHOST) from accessing the Internet. Programs that might do this include firewalls .. blah blah" YES THE PROGRAM RUNNING ON MY COMPUTER CAUSING THE PROBLEM IS YOUR WINDOWS FIREWALL!! IT IS BLOCKING WINDOWS UPDATES!!! Needless to say when I turn off the windows firewall, updates work fine. I occasionally receive computers to repair and this has occurred on a few computers running Vista and XP but out of the blue my Windows 7 computer is having the problem. In the past I have tried connecting the computers direct to the router via cable, this did not work. I followed some advice he http://superuser.com/questions/31284...windows-update I reset the update components: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058 Interestingly I had to disable the Windows firewall to let the Fixit program run. All this is very unsatisfactory. Did you check the firewall settings to see if somehow it was set to "disallow"? %windir%\system32\WF.msc Thanks, I looked further at the firewall setting but could not see anything that looked like it might be causing a problem. However, I was pointed to another possible solution he http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1301660 and have solved the problem by changing my adapter's DNS settings Like this: My adapter: (Broadcom 4313 802.11b/g/n) I changed my adapter's preferred and Alternate DNS server to 4.2.2.1 and 4.2.2.2 respectively. Before I changed it as above, it was set to 'obtain DNS server automatically' I wonder if my ISP, (TalkTalk in UK) is doing something stupid with DNS. Probably! .... Maybe it's something to do with government spying on internet traffic, I read somewhere the ISPs might be required to let the spooks filter internet traffic. Here's how I change my DNS servers In windows 7: Network and sharing center change adapter settings Wireless network connection (properties) Internet protocol version 4 (properties) Use the following DNS server addresses ... |
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windows firewall blocks windows update
123Jim wrote:
On 22/02/2013 10:50, G. Morgan wrote: 123Jim wrote: HI all, Windows Firewall Blocks Windows update with error Code 8024402C Microsoft provide help on this error: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/w...error-8024402C Where it says: "This error might be caused by a program running on your computer that is preventing Windows Update Services (SVCHOST) from accessing the Internet. Programs that might do this include firewalls .. blah blah" YES THE PROGRAM RUNNING ON MY COMPUTER CAUSING THE PROBLEM IS YOUR WINDOWS FIREWALL!! IT IS BLOCKING WINDOWS UPDATES!!! Needless to say when I turn off the windows firewall, updates work fine. I occasionally receive computers to repair and this has occurred on a few computers running Vista and XP but out of the blue my Windows 7 computer is having the problem. In the past I have tried connecting the computers direct to the router via cable, this did not work. I followed some advice he http://superuser.com/questions/31284...windows-update I reset the update components: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058 Interestingly I had to disable the Windows firewall to let the Fixit program run. All this is very unsatisfactory. Did you check the firewall settings to see if somehow it was set to "disallow"? %windir%\system32\WF.msc Thanks, I looked further at the firewall setting but could not see anything that looked like it might be causing a problem. However, I was pointed to another possible solution he http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1301660 and have solved the problem by changing my adapter's DNS settings Like this: My adapter: (Broadcom 4313 802.11b/g/n) I changed my adapter's preferred and Alternate DNS server to 4.2.2.1 and 4.2.2.2 respectively. Before I changed it as above, it was set to 'obtain DNS server automatically' I wonder if my ISP, (TalkTalk in UK) is doing something stupid with DNS. Probably! .... Maybe it's something to do with government spying on internet traffic, I read somewhere the ISPs might be required to let the spooks filter internet traffic. Here's how I change my DNS servers In windows 7: Network and sharing center change adapter settings Wireless network connection (properties) Internet protocol version 4 (properties) Use the following DNS server addresses ... |
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windows firewall blocks windows update
123Jim wrote:
Did you check the firewall settings to see if somehow it was set to "disallow"? %windir%\system32\WF.msc Thanks, I looked further at the firewall setting but could not see anything that looked like it might be causing a problem. However, I was pointed to another possible solution he http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1301660 and have solved the problem by changing my adapter's DNS settings Your ISP's DNS may very well be causing problems. I personally use 4.2.2.2 and 8.8.8.8 To test for best performance and see what servers are redirecting you due to typos or spying on your activities you need to run this tool, it's a must-have for a technician's toolbox. http://www.grc.com/dns/benchmark.htm It's a two step process, let it run both steps. Many stop after the first step and think the job is done! Read the dox. |
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windows firewall blocks windows update
On 22/02/2013 15:57, G. Morgan wrote:
123Jim wrote: Did you check the firewall settings to see if somehow it was set to "disallow"? %windir%\system32\WF.msc Thanks, I looked further at the firewall setting but could not see anything that looked like it might be causing a problem. However, I was pointed to another possible solution he http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1301660 and have solved the problem by changing my adapter's DNS settings Your ISP's DNS may very well be causing problems. I personally use 4.2.2.2 and 8.8.8.8 To test for best performance and see what servers are redirecting you due to typos or spying on your activities you need to run this tool, it's a must-have for a technician's toolbox. http://www.grc.com/dns/benchmark.htm It's a two step process, let it run both steps. Many stop after the first step and think the job is done! Read the dox. Thanks, excellent program! It seem to indicate that 4.2.2.1 , 4.2.2.3 and 4.2.2.5 are 2nd 3rd and 4th fastest of the 72 resolvers tested. 129.250.35.250 being the fastest (NTT American technical operations) |
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windows firewall blocks windows update
123Jim wrote:
On 22/02/2013 15:57, G. Morgan wrote: 123Jim wrote: Did you check the firewall settings to see if somehow it was set to "disallow"? %windir%\system32\WF.msc Thanks, I looked further at the firewall setting but could not see anything that looked like it might be causing a problem. However, I was pointed to another possible solution he http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1301660 and have solved the problem by changing my adapter's DNS settings Your ISP's DNS may very well be causing problems. I personally use 4.2.2.2 and 8.8.8.8 To test for best performance and see what servers are redirecting you due to typos or spying on your activities you need to run this tool, it's a must-have for a technician's toolbox. http://www.grc.com/dns/benchmark.htm It's a two step process, let it run both steps. Many stop after the first step and think the job is done! Read the dox. Thanks, excellent program! It seem to indicate that 4.2.2.1 , 4.2.2.3 and 4.2.2.5 are 2nd 3rd and 4th fastest of the 72 resolvers tested. 129.250.35.250 being the fastest (NTT American technical operations) You're welcome... enjoy no nonsense DNS !! I hate resolvers that redirect to ads! |
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windows firewall blocks windows update
123Jim wrote:
On 22/02/2013 15:57, G. Morgan wrote: 123Jim wrote: Did you check the firewall settings to see if somehow it was set to "disallow"? %windir%\system32\WF.msc Thanks, I looked further at the firewall setting but could not see anything that looked like it might be causing a problem. However, I was pointed to another possible solution he http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1301660 and have solved the problem by changing my adapter's DNS settings Your ISP's DNS may very well be causing problems. I personally use 4.2.2.2 and 8.8.8.8 To test for best performance and see what servers are redirecting you due to typos or spying on your activities you need to run this tool, it's a must-have for a technician's toolbox. http://www.grc.com/dns/benchmark.htm It's a two step process, let it run both steps. Many stop after the first step and think the job is done! Read the dox. Thanks, excellent program! It seem to indicate that 4.2.2.1 , 4.2.2.3 and 4.2.2.5 are 2nd 3rd and 4th fastest of the 72 resolvers tested. 129.250.35.250 being the fastest (NTT American technical operations) Funny how US based resolvers are the fastest in the UK. I would have expected your report to have a European resolver come in 1st and 2nd. |
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windows firewall blocks windows update
On 22/02/2013 9:09 PM, 123Jim wrote:
HI all, Windows Firewall Blocks Windows update with error Code 8024402C Microsoft provide help on this error: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/w...error-8024402C Where it says: "This error might be caused by a program running on your computer that is preventing Windows Update Services (SVCHOST) from accessing the Internet. Programs that might do this include firewalls .. blah blah" YES THE PROGRAM RUNNING ON MY COMPUTER CAUSING THE PROBLEM IS YOUR WINDOWS FIREWALL!! IT IS BLOCKING WINDOWS UPDATES!!! Needless to say when I turn off the windows firewall, updates work fine. I occasionally receive computers to repair and this has occurred on a few computers running Vista and XP but out of the blue my Windows 7 computer is having the problem. In the past I have tried connecting the computers direct to the router via cable, this did not work. I followed some advice he http://superuser.com/questions/31284...windows-update I reset the update components: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058 Interestingly I had to disable the Windows firewall to let the Fixit program run. All this is very unsatisfactory. Its not necessarily just windows firewall that causes the problem, but this is good to know. I have traced the same problem back to PCTools anti virus stopping the installation of updates. Would say some other AV/firewall software is doing the same thing. How careful can one be when reputable AV software is becoming a problem interfering with normal computer operations. As an example making a JPG file in Photoshop CS5 (normal thing!) PCTools AV would not allow it to be saved, I was having to turn off the real time protection to save the file. Things have gone overboard. |
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