Windows 7 update install time taking a very long time

Anonymous
2010-11-23T05:04:32+00:00

Well I have a Windows 7 OS, and I shut down my laptop yesterday but then it automatically went in sleep mode as I slept. As I awoken it in the morning I see its at installing updates 32 of 45. Though I see the same thing in the night with no change.  I also see my hard-drive light flashing like it normally does when it's doing something but is this normal and if not what can I do? Also this computer is only 3 days old, and I have not made a recovery media due to lack of media I can use to use for the back up.

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Anonymous
2010-11-24T04:01:53+00:00

Hi ChaosDragon92,

You may restart your computer, then use the below steps and check if this helps resolve the issues-

Method 1: You may use the windows update troubleshooter and check if it lists and resolves any issues -

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Open-the-Windows-Update-troubleshooter

Method 2: Also I would suggest you to check in the update history if you are getting any error codes for the failed updates. If you get any errors, do provide us the same to assist you better. To check the recent updates installed on your computer.

View updates history -

a. Click Start, Settings and then control panel (all items view). Click on the Windows Update icon.

b. Click on view update history link.

c. To view the details of a single update select and right click on a listed windows update, then click on view details. Click Close when done.

You may also refer to the below link for additional assistance and check if these assist you-

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Troubleshoot-problems-with-installing-updates

Method 3: **** Use the system update readiness tool –

Download the System Readiness Tool.The System Update Readiness Tool checks your computer and tries to resolve certain conditions that could interfere with the installation of updates or other software.Here is a link to download System Readiness Tool; you may do it according to the exact configuration of the computer:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821

****After you download and then run the System Update Readiness Tool, restart your computer. Then check if you are able to install the updates properly.

Hope this helps.

Thanks,

Meghmala – Microsoft Support

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  1. Anonymous
    2016-06-07T19:54:06+00:00

    Thanks for your suggestion.

    But this requires installation ISO and reliable list and source of all present upgrade files.

    Is there such a reliable source?

    32 and 64, Home pro and Enterprise - it means x6 ISO?

    • as your mentioned there still remain latest updates ...

    PS. And the second biggest group of customers are users who accidentally are victims of pushed W10, which have turned their PC not functional.

    To me 2 hours trying to fix W10 PC + 3 hours to restore/install previous op system + x hours to complete updates.

    To customer result is EUR 100 minimum. Thank you MS :-)

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-06-07T18:54:35+00:00

    ProofMakerGirl, you need Win Toolkit by WinCert.  It is free and I use it lately as it installs all updates and other drivers and files to an new iso to copy to USB or burn to DVD.  It has saved me countless hours.  I am in the habit of making house calls, but reinstalling win7 is automatic take it home and reinstall.  I can't charge people 2.5 hours to sit and wait to windows updates.

    It's been a few months since I made my install USB and it still takes 2.5 hours to check for updates, even though there are only a handful of updates.   This is just shady business practice by Microsoft to frustrate users to install win10.

    But Win Toolkit has saved me numerous hours and headaches.  WinCert even have helpful forums if you have questions or configuration issues.

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-06-07T17:54:08+00:00

    Hello

    I provide PC support to a lot of customers.

    Last 2 years ALWAYS after installation of fresh Windows (SP1 ... W7 or any newer version) it takes toooo many hours to receive updates.

    I don't believe there is any technical excuses, IMO just the MS desktop operating system has reached to it's end.

    I'm sorry to write this but experiencing this issue 20-30 times per month is absolutely frustrating.

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