• Re: "Checking for Updates" ... forever

    From Jason_warren@ieee.org@1:261/20 to All on Sat Dec 31 13:45:00 2016
    From: Jason <jason_warren@ieee.org>
    Subject: Re: "Checking for Updates" ... forever

    On Fri, 30 Dec 2016 23:58:51 -0500 "Jonathan N. Little"
    <lws4art@gmail.com> wrote in article <o47drh$1q9$1@dont-email.me>
    Really?


    Really. My weather station is not on the list :-(

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  • From Lws4art@gmail.com@1:261/20 to All on Sat Dec 31 14:58:00 2016
    From: "Jonathan N. Little" <lws4art@gmail.com>
    Subject: Re: "Checking for Updates" ... forever

    Jason wrote:
    On Fri, 30 Dec 2016 23:58:51 -0500 "Jonathan N. Little"
    <lws4art@gmail.com> wrote in article <o47drh$1q9$1@dont-email.me>
    Really?


    Really. My weather station is not on the list :-(

    Sorry, the list is long, but you did not mention what you had...

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  • From Imvalid@somewear.com@1:261/20 to All on Sat Dec 31 16:02:00 2016
    From: "James Wilkinson Sword" <imvalid@somewear.com>
    Subject: Re: "Checking for Updates" ... forever

    On Sat, 31 Dec 2016 02:24:17 -0000, Jason <jason_warren@ieee.org> 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 i t's either using the disk, the CPU, or the internet connection to a decent amou nt. If it stops, I reboot it and tell it to get updates again.

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  • From Gordon@address.invalid@1:261/20 to All on Sat Dec 31 21:36:00 2016
    From: Gordon Levi <gordon@address.invalid>
    Subject: Re: "Checking for Updates" ... forever

    Jason <jason_warren@ieee.org> wrote:

    On Fri, 30 Dec 2016 23:58:51 -0500 "Jonathan N. Little"
    <lws4art@gmail.com> wrote in article <o47drh$1q9$1@dont-email.me>
    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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  • From Michaelunowho@gmail.com@1:261/20 to All on Sun Jan 1 14:12:00 2017
    From: "Michael" <michaelunowho@gmail.com>
    Subject: Re: "Checking for Updates" ... forever



    "Jason" wrote in message news:MPG.32d0e0d8c2c0efdf989a5b@news.eternal-september.org...

    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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  • From Jason_warren@ieee.org@1:261/20 to All on Sun Jan 1 16:10:00 2017
    From: Jason <jason_warren@ieee.org>
    Subject: Re: "Checking for Updates" ... forever

    On Sat, 31 Dec 2016 02:26:50 -0700 "...winston?" <winstonmvp@gmail.com>
    wrote in article <o47ti1$es9$1@dont-email.me>

    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/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=3020369

    July 2016 update rollup for Windows 7 SP1
    http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.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.com/Search.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 easier<g>

    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/v7/site/Search.aspx?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/v7/site/Search.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

    Thanks Paul and Winston!

    I found info at answers.ms about two updates to fix Win update. I applied
    them and Searching for Updates completed almost instantly - offering 220 updates. This isn't gonna work, I said to myself. I was right - I stopped update after about 30 were installed because I was leaving the house. Upon return, the machine wouldn't boot and all the various repair options
    failed.

    So...I will do the recovery partition dance again to start fresh and try
    your suggestions.

    Thanks!

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