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net stop wuauserv
The service is starting or stoping. Please try again later.
Never stops.
Product: Microsoft Fix it 50202 -- Error 1921. Service 'Windows Update' (WUAUSERV) could not be stopped. Verify that you have sufficient privileges to stop system services.
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I stop WUAUSERV to delete the contents in my "Software Distributions" folder. I do that when I am having problems when downloading and installing Apps from the Windows Store.
The Proper way to do it is as follows:
Command prompt
net stop wuauserv
net stop bits
Go to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution
Delete all the contents
Return to "Command Prompt"
net start wuauserv
net start bits
That should fix your problem.
I have clients with these problems. I find it reprehensible that these big applications don't uninstall cleanly and honestly. I have to get specific scripts that Norton and McAfee grudgingly distribute to remove not just the version installed but detritus from all previous releases, hot fixes and patches. Registry entries,
Event triggers, hidden directories, device drivers, side by side private versions...
Fact: Norton and McAfee applications are notoriousfor not uninstalling (or upgrading) cleanly. The "leftovers" may be your ongoing troublemaker here.
Fact: Norton and McAfee applications are notorious for not uninstalling (or upgrading) cleanly. The "leftovers" may be your ongoing troublemaker here.
Yes. And removed. And snuck back on. And removed. And snuck back on.
I never did free trial that I know of, but I have not reinstalled windows on this machine in years, since
Windows 7 came out. Always manged to fix it.
You're welcome & thanks for your feedback. That being said...
Reposting:
Has a(nother) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on the computer?
Did a Norton or McAfee free-trial come preinstalled on the computer when you bought it? (Doesn't matter if you never used or Activated it.)
