Windows Update Issues

System Readiness Tool

The System Readiness Tool is Microsoft's answer for all Windows update issues.

It will check to make sure Windows Updates works, and automatically downloads and fixes Windows Updates issues.

Due to the nature of Windows Updates, the tool will seem to hang for extended periods of time, so it is advised to leave it running and check back every half hour.

• Windows 7 64 Bit

• Windows 7 32 Bit

• Windows Vista 64 Bit

• Windows Vista 32 Bit

• Troubleshoot Problems With Installing Updates

• How do I reset Windows Update components?

Vista (32 Bit)

Failed to Update

1. Open Task Manager.

2. Open the Processes tab.

3. Select Show processes from all users.

4. Click Image Name column to sort alphabetically.

5. Look for two different "msiexec.exe" processes.

6. Click the first one and End Process.

7. Do the same for the second "msiexec.exe".

8. Close Task Manager.

9. Go to Control Panel, Security, Check for Updates, and click Install Updates.

Please Note: You may have to do it again if future updates fail.