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"Checking for Updates" ... forever
I dug out an old, little-used netbook that my wife had used for a course
and no longer uses. I want to hook it to my wi-fi weather station to put it on Weather Underground's network. The machine hadn't been used in two years. It runs something the Windows 7 "Starter Edition" - which was ok last time we used it. Since it hadn't been updated in two years, I clicked to check for updates. Two and a half hours later, it's still checking. Any idea where the problem lies? |
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"Checking for Updates" ... forever
"Jason" wrote in message
... I dug out an old, little-used netbook that my wife had used for a course and no longer uses. I want to hook it to my wi-fi weather station to put it on Weather Underground's network. The machine hadn't been used in two years. It runs something the Windows 7 "Starter Edition" - which was ok last time we used it. Since it hadn't been updated in two years, I clicked to check for updates. Two and a half hours later, it's still checking. Any idea where the problem lies? This appears relevant to your problem: Windows Update on Windows 7 is fast again Nov 6, 2016 1:44 PM PT http://www.computerworld.com/article...ast-again.html |
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On Fri, 30 Dec 2016 18:34:32 -0800 "Norm X" wrote
in article This appears relevant to your problem: Windows Update on Windows 7 is fast again Nov 6, 2016 1:44 PM PT http://www.computerworld.com/article...ast-again.html Thanks, Norm. I'll check it out. |
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Jason wrote:
I dug out an old, little-used netbook that my wife had used for a course and no longer uses. I want to hook it to my wi-fi weather station to put it on Weather Underground's network. The machine hadn't been used in two years. It runs something the Windows 7 "Starter Edition" - which was ok last time we used it. Since it hadn't been updated in two years, I clicked to check for updates. Two and a half hours later, it's still checking. Any idea where the problem lies? Windows. Even when it was new it ran like crap on such low spec hardware. I have a Compaq 110c mini that had the same Windows 7 (training-wheel Edition) and using it was test on ones patience. Dumped windows and replace with Ubuntu and made a useful device out of it. Running 14.04LTS works just fine. -- Take care, Jonathan ------------------- LITTLE WORKS STUDIO http://www.LittleWorksStudio.com |
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On Fri, 30 Dec 2016 21:41:10 -0500 "Jonathan N. Little"
wrote in article Running 14.04LTS works just fine. I'm glad that works for you. Not an option for what I want to do with this "lo-spec" (yes!) machine... |
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On Fri, 30 Dec 2016 21:24:17 -0500, Jason wrote:
I dug out an old, little-used netbook that my wife had used for a course and no longer uses. I want to hook it to my wi-fi weather station to put it on Weather Underground's network. The machine hadn't been used in two years. It runs something the Windows 7 "Starter Edition" - which was ok last time we used it. Since it hadn't been updated in two years, I clicked to check for updates. Two and a half hours later, it's still checking. Any idea where the problem lies? For the fix, see this thread in the Windows 7 newsgroup http://alt.windows7.general.narkive.com/a91aGj0c The Windows 7 newsgroup has several other discussion threads about this. See the Windows 7 newsgroup "alt.windows7.general". -- Kind regards Ralph 🦊 |
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Jason wrote:
On Fri, 30 Dec 2016 21:41:10 -0500 "Jonathan N. Little" wrote in article Running 14.04LTS works just fine. I'm glad that works for you. Not an option for what I want to do with this "lo-spec" (yes!) machine... Really? http://www.weewx.com/ -- Take care, Jonathan ------------------- LITTLE WORKS STUDIO http://www.LittleWorksStudio.com |
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Jason wrote:
I dug out an old, little-used netbook that my wife had used for a course and no longer uses. I want to hook it to my wi-fi weather station to put it on Weather Underground's network. The machine hadn't been used in two years. It runs something the Windows 7 "Starter Edition" - which was ok last time we used it. Since it hadn't been updated in two years, I clicked to check for updates. Two and a half hours later, it's still checking. Any idea where the problem lies? A while back, these were enough (at the time) to make it work again. Servicing Stack http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/...aspx?q=3020369 July 2016 update rollup for Windows 7 SP1 http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/...aspx?q=3172605 Microsoft issued the temporary improvement, because Windows Update was preventing GWX installation of Windows 10 and preventing them from achieving their targets for adoption of Windows 10. So doing that in July was strategic to GWX (not done to help customers). *No* Microsoft update addresses the key issue, which is a lack of scalability in the logic in wuauserv, for figuring out which patches need to be installed. Everything Microsoft done is a temporary bandaid. After you've installed those two, you'll need the December 2016 one. Because after each Patch Tuesday, Windows Update will go slow again, until it is fed an update that prunes the supersedence tree in the Windows Update manifest file. December 2016 Security Monthly Quality Rollup http://www.catalog.update.microsoft....aspx?q=3207752 It's a judgment call, as to whether it's worth it to continue patching Windows OSes with this stuff. On the one hand, the updates might contain security materials. Or they contain materials related to the Microsoft plan for world conquest (they won't install Windows 10, but they may do something to your copy of Windows 7 that you don't want). ******* To install those: 1a) Temporarily switch Windows Update to "do not check for updates" Reboot. OR 1b) Disconnect the network cable. Reboot. (This prevents wuauserv from going nuts, before the patches are installed.) Double-click 3020369, 3172605, 3207752 MSU files to install them. Only take the advice to reboot, after the third one is installed. Once the system is up, you check Windows Update history tab and if all is well, plug in the network cable and carry on. As for Windows Update, I wouldn't leave that enabled on a netbook, especially if you were planning some canned machine function that needs all the CPU it can get. When the next Patch Tuesday rolls around in January, it'll be slow again. Disabling Windows Update prevents that slowness. Paul |
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Paul wrote:
Jason wrote: I dug out an old, little-used netbook that my wife had used for a course and no longer uses. I want to hook it to my wi-fi weather station to put it on Weather Underground's network. The machine hadn't been used in two years. It runs something the Windows 7 "Starter Edition" - which was ok last time we used it. Since it hadn't been updated in two years, I clicked to check for updates. Two and a half hours later, it's still checking. Any idea where the problem lies? A while back, these were enough (at the time) to make it work again. Servicing Stack http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/...aspx?q=3020369 July 2016 update rollup for Windows 7 SP1 http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/...aspx?q=3172605 After you've installed those two, you'll need the December 2016 one. December 2016 Security Monthly Quality Rollup http://www.catalog.update.microsoft....aspx?q=3207752 Double-click 3020369, 3172605, 3207752 MSU files to install them. Only take the advice to reboot, after the third one is installed. Once the system is up, you check Windows Update history tab and if all is well, plug in the network cable and carry on. As for Windows Update, I wouldn't leave that enabled on a netbook, especially if you were planning some canned machine function that needs all the CPU it can get. When the next Patch Tuesday rolls around in January, it'll be slow again. Disabling Windows Update prevents that slowness. Paul Hi, Paul - This Win7 stuff never gets easierg The July 2016 Rollup requires the April 2015 Service Stack The September 2016 Servicing Stack replaces the April 2015 Servicing Stack For best results the order would be (note: links below provide location to obtain downloadable installer): KB3020369 April 2015 Servicing Stack https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3020369 KB3172605 July 2016 Update Rollup (re-released Sept.13, 2016) http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/...px?q=KB3172605 KB3177467 September 2016 Servicing Stack (released Sept. 20, 2016) https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3177467 KB3207752 December Security Monthly Quality Rollup http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/...aspx?q=3207752 There are two other possibly important pieces of information a. Due to a low level issue on some OEM systems using older than currently available OEM drivers - it may be necessary to install the August 2016 Update Rollup to avoid installation failure(Manual or via Windows Update) of the December Security Monthly Rollup. ***A few of these older OEM provided drivers have corrupted permissions impacting the Windows installer*** August 2016 Rollup https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3179573 b. Avoid installing the December .NET Update Rollup(manually or via WU) until the entire machine is updated exclusive of the December .NET Rollup - (i.e. uncheck or hide it until last). https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3205402 -- ....winston msft mvp |
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WIndows 10?
Jason wrote: I dug out an old, little-used netbook that my wife had used for a course and no longer uses. I want to hook it to my wi-fi weather station to put it on Weather Underground's network. The machine hadn't been used in two years. It runs something the Windows 7 "Starter Edition" - which was ok last time we used it. Since it hadn't been updated in two years, I clicked to check for updates. Two and a half hours later, it's still checking. Any idea where the problem lies? -- Quote of the Week: "I got this aunt... Carpenter ant." --Girl and Crow Note: A fixed width font (Courier, Monospace, etc.) is required to see this signature correctly. /\___/\ Ant(Dude) @ http://antfarm.home.dhs.org (Personal Web Site) / /\ /\ \ Ant's Quality Foraged Links: http://aqfl.net | |o o| | \ _ / Please nuke ANT if replying by e-mail privately. If credit- ( ) ing, then please kindly use Ant nickname and AQFL URL/link. |
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"Checking for Updates" ... forever
On Fri, 30 Dec 2016 23:58:51 -0500 "Jonathan N. Little"
wrote in article Really? Really. My weather station is not on the list :-( |
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Jason wrote:
On Fri, 30 Dec 2016 23:58:51 -0500 "Jonathan N. Little" wrote in article Really? Really. My weather station is not on the list :-( Sorry, the list is long, but you did not mention what you had... -- Take care, Jonathan ------------------- LITTLE WORKS STUDIO http://www.LittleWorksStudio.com |
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On Sat, 31 Dec 2016 02:24:17 -0000, Jason wrote:
I dug out an old, little-used netbook that my wife had used for a course and no longer uses. I want to hook it to my wi-fi weather station to put it on Weather Underground's network. The machine hadn't been used in two years. It runs something the Windows 7 "Starter Edition" - which was ok last time we used it. Since it hadn't been updated in two years, I clicked to check for updates. Two and a half hours later, it's still checking. Any idea where the problem lies? When running update on an old PC, I leave the task manager open and make sure it's either using the disk, the CPU, or the internet connection to a decent amount. If it stops, I reboot it and tell it to get updates again. -- I used to work in a fire hydrant factory. You couldn't park anywhere near the place. -- Steven Wright |
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Jason wrote:
On Fri, 30 Dec 2016 23:58:51 -0500 "Jonathan N. Little" wrote in article Really? Really. My weather station is not on the list :-( Nor is mine but it works perfectly. Many weather stations are the same but are sold under a different make or model. If your station looks similar to one on the list it will probably work. |
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"Checking for Updates" ... forever
"Jason" wrote in message ... I dug out an old, little-used netbook that my wife had used for a course and no longer uses. I want to hook it to my wi-fi weather station to put it on Weather Underground's network. The machine hadn't been used in two years. It runs something the Windows 7 "Starter Edition" - which was ok last time we used it. Since it hadn't been updated in two years, I clicked to check for updates. Two and a half hours later, it's still checking. Any idea where the problem lies? ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++ Get the Microsoft repair tool for error 8007000e. I had the same issue and that's the fix that worked. |
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