Search for Windows Update service, then right click on it and select Stop.ĭ. Inside run command box, type: services.msc and press Enter.Ĭ. Simultaneously press Windows key + R to open run command box.ī.

Solution 2: Solve Windows Update cannot check for updates” error manually. * If the problem is fixed, close the troubleshooter and check for Windows updates again.

Let the troubleshooter to fix Windows Update problems and press “ Next”. Select “ Detect problems and apply the fixes for me (Recommended)” option.Ĥ. Run Microsoft Fix It tool and press “ Accept”.ģ. Download the Microsoft Fix It utility to your computer from.

So, ignore this solution and continue to solution 2.ġ. Update: Unfortunately Microsoft has removed the FixIt utility. Solution 1: Solve Windows Update cannot check for updates” error using Microsoft Fix It utility How to resolve Windows (8, 7 or Vista) update error: “ Windows update cannot currently check for updates because the service is not running” when you check for updates. To easily fix this error, follow the below steps in this tutorial. You may need to restart your computer” probably occurs when Windows temporary update folder (SoftwareDistribution folder) is corrupted. Windows Update error “ Windows update cannot currently check for updates because the service is not running.

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