Windows 7 updates won't start, what should I do? Windows Update doesn't work

Any operating system, like software products, should be updated some time after installation. Updates are released for:

security system fixes;
ensuring compatibility with newly introduced computer components on the market;
program code optimization;
increasing the performance of the entire system;

If the service "Center Windows updates» is included, and some software components Systems that are associated with the update service require updates for it to function, then these updates must be installed before checking, downloading and installing any other updates. These required updates provide bug fixes, improvements, and compatibility with Microsoft servers that support the service. If the update service is disabled, it will be impossible to receive updates for the operating system.

Updates are additions to software designed to prevent or fix problems and improve the performance of your computer. Windows security updates help protect against new and existing threats to your privacy and the stability of your computer. The best way to receive security updates is to enable automatic update Windows and always stay up to date with the latest security issues and let the operating system take care of its own security. This article will focus specifically on Windows Update.

It is advisable to update your computer as often as possible. In this case of using automatic updates, the Windows operating system installs new updates as soon as they become available. If you do not install updates, your computer may be at risk of security risks, or unwanted problems with Windows or programs may occur. Every day more and more new ones appear malware that use vulnerabilities in Windows and other software to cause damage and gain access to your computer and data. Updates to Windows and other software can fix vulnerabilities soon after they are discovered. If you wait to install updates, your computer may become vulnerable to such threats.

Updates and software from Microsoft for Microsoft products are a free offer from support, so you don't have to worry about being charged extra to keep your system secure. To find out whether updates for other programs are free, contact the applicable publisher or manufacturer. There may be additional charges for downloading and installing updates for various programs depending on your Internet connection type. standard board for local or long-distance telephone calls, as well as fees for using the Internet. Because updates are applied to Windows and programs installed on the computer regardless of who uses them, once the updates are installed, they will be available to all users of the computer.

All updates are divided into: important, recommended, optional and major. The following is their description:

Important updates provide significant benefits in security, privacy, and reliability. They should be installed as soon as they become available and can be installed automatically using "Windows Update".
Recommended updates may fix minor problems or make your computer easier to use. Although these updates are not intended to fix any major problems with your computer or Windows software, installing them can lead to noticeable improvements. They can be installed automatically.
Optional updates include updates, drivers, or new Microsoft software that make your computer easier to use. They can only be installed manually.
Other updates include all updates that are not part of the Important, Recommended, or Optional Updates.

Depending on the type of update in "Windows Update" The following options are offered.

Security updates. These are publicly distributed fixes for vulnerabilities of certain products. Vulnerabilities vary in severity and are listed in the Microsoft Security Bulletin as Critical, Important, Moderate, or Low.
Critical updates. These are publicly distributed fixes for specific issues that are related to critical errors, not related to safety.
Update packages. Tested kits software, which includes hotfixes, security updates, critical updates, regular updates, and additional fixes for issues discovered during internal post-release testing. Service packs may contain a small number of user-requested design or feature changes.

Introducing Windows Update

"Windows Update" can be opened in the following ways:

Click on the button "Start" to open the menu, open "Control Panel" and from the list of control panel components, select "Windows Update";
Click on the button "Start" to open the menu, open "All programs" and select from the list "Windows Update";
Click on the button "Start" to open the menu, in the search field or enter wuapp.exe and open the application in the results found.

You can also create an icon and place it on your desktop. To do this we will do the following:

On the desktop, click on the right button to display the context menu. In the context menu, select the command "Create" and then "Label".
In the field “Specify the location of the object” enter cmd /c wuapp.exe and press "Next";
Name the shortcut "Windows Update" and click on "Ready";
Go to object properties and in the dropdown list "Window" select "Collapsed into an icon";
Click on the button "Change icon" and in the field "Look for icons in the following file" enter %SystemRoot%\System32\wucltux.dll;
Click "OK".

The first screenshot shows the Windows Update dialog:

Checking for updates

To check for updates, do the following:

As you can see in the previous screenshot, both important and non-essential updates can be displayed. If there are only optional updates available, the button "Install updates" is not displayed, you need to select the item “Optional updates: xx pcs. available", where xx is the number of additional changes. Then press the button "OK". Important updates help make Windows and your entire computer more secure and should be installed. Optional updates are most often updates to device drivers or programs that do not significantly affect their operation. You can install optional driver updates if they introduce new features (such as additional languages) or if existing drivers or programs are unstable.

You can specify the frequency of checking for updates. Using the following tweak, you can specify the period of time in hours between searches for available updates. The true wait time is determined by subtracting 0 to 20 percent from the stated time. For example, if this policy sets detection to 20 hours, then all clients to which this policy is applied will check for updates at 16-20 hour intervals.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 "DetectionFrequencyEnabled"=dword:00000001 "DetectionFrequency"=dword:00000014

Get updates for other Microsoft products

Along with operating system updates, you can also receive updates for other Microsoft programs, including updates for Microsoft Office, and notifications about new Microsoft software. In order for the update center to inform you about the availability of updates for other programs, you need to do the following. In the left area "Windows Update" select "Setting options". Then in the Center section Microsoft updates Select the "When you update Windows, provide updates for Microsoft products and check for new optional Microsoft software" checkbox. If you are already using Windows to automatically receive updates "Microsoft Update", the Update Center will automatically open and display the update status.

If you uncheck the box, then the next time you start setting up parameters, this option will no longer be available. To make this option available, you need to do the following:

Once you do this, the option “When you update Windows, provide updates for Microsoft products and check for new optional Microsoft software” will reappear in the Windows Update settings settings.

Some programs, for example antivirus programs and detection programs spyware, contain a link that allows you to check for updates while in the program itself, or they offer subscription services and notifications about the availability of new updates. We recommend that you check for updates for security-related programs and the programs and devices you use most often first.

Selecting how to install updates

Microsoft provides the user with a choice of how to install updates. In the Windows 7 operating system, the same as in the operating system Windows Vista, there are four modes. In order to change the way updates are installed, you need to open "Windows Update", in the left area select "Setting options" and in the dialog in the drop-down list "Important Updates" choose the method that suits you most.

Methods for installing updates:

Install updates automatically

To ensure that Windows installs important updates as they become available, you should turn on automatic updates. Important updates provide significant benefits, such as improved security and reliability. You can also configure Windows to automatic installation Recommended updates to fix minor problems and make your computer more efficient. Optional updates are not downloaded or installed automatically.

If automatic updates are not enabled, you should check regularly for new updates.

If automatic mode is selected, updates are installed by default at 3:00. If your computer will be turned off at the designated time, you can install updates before turning it off. If your computer is in power-saving mode (sleep mode) and connected to a power source at the designated time, Windows will wake it long enough to install updates. However, if your computer is running on battery power, Windows will not install the update. Instead, Windows will try to install them during the next scheduled installation.

Using the following registry setting you can determine whether "Windows Update" use management capabilities Windows power supply to automatically wake the system from hibernation if there are updates scheduled for installation. Windows Update will automatically return the system to normal mode only if it is configured to install updates automatically. If the system is in hibernation when the scheduled installation time arrives and there are updates that need to be applied, then "Windows Update" will use Windows power management capabilities to automatically wake up the system and install updates.

The system will not wake up from hibernation if there are no updates to install. If the system is running on batteries when "Windows Update" wakes it up from hibernation, updates will not be installed, and the system will automatically return to hibernation mode after 2 minutes.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 "AUPowerManagement"=dword:00000001

To schedule the automatic installation of Windows updates, do the following:

Open "Windows Update", in the left area select "Setting options";
In dialogue "Choose how you want to install Windows updates" in the dropdown list "Important Updates" select mode;
In dropdown lists "Install updates" choose the time that suits you:

Or use the registry tweak:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 "ScheduledInstallDay"=dword:00000002 "ScheduledInstallTime"=dword:00000008

where is the parameter ScheduledInstallDay is responsible for the day of the week, and the parameter ScheduledInstallTime- during the installation of updates.

With automatic updates set up, there's no need to search online for updates, and you can be sure you're not missing important Windows fixes. Windows will automatically check for availability latest updates for computer. Depending on which Windows Update options you select, Windows may install updates automatically or only notify you when they are available.

You can also specify whether the Automatic Updates service will install some updates without interruption Windows Services and without restarting Windows. If you apply the following registry setting, Automatic Updates will immediately install such updates when they are downloaded and ready to be installed.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 "AutoInstallMinorUpdates"=dword:00000001

Download updates, but installation decisions are made by me

If you select this mode, updates will be automatically downloaded, but you will make the decision about installation. After selecting this Windows mode recognizes your Internet connection and uses it to automatic download updates from the website "Windows Update" or . When the download starts, an icon appears in the notification area on the taskbar. Once the download is complete, a message appears in the notification area. After the message appears, you need to left-click on the component icon "Windows Update" or on the text of the message. To refuse installation of a downloaded update, click the button "More details" and uncheck the box next to the appropriate update. To install the selected updates, click the button "Install". You can also set Windows to automatically install recommended updates to fix minor problems and help you use your computer more efficiently. Optional updates are not downloaded or installed.

Look for updates, but the decision to download and install is made by me

This method is convenient for experienced users, which monitor updates and install them selectively. Windows recognizes that you are connected to the Internet and uses it to look for updates on the Web site "Windows Update" or on the website "Microsoft Update". When will it be found necessary update, a message and a component icon appear in the notification area on the taskbar "Windows Update".

To view the updates found, click on the icon or message. To refuse to download a specific update, you need to uncheck the box next to it in the dialog "Select updates to install", as shown in the following screenshot.

To download selected updates, click the button "OK" and then in dialogue "Windows Update" you need to press a button "Install updates". Immediately after clicking the install updates button, Windows Update begins downloading the selected updates.

Component icon during loading "Automatic update" hides from the taskbar and moves to the notification area. If you hover your mouse over it, a download status message will appear. After the updates are downloaded, the system creates a restore point in case the updates lead to a system crash or to be able to roll back to the installation of the updates.

Once the restore point is created, Update will begin installing the downloaded updates.

Once the download is complete, a message appears in the notification area indicating that the updates are ready to install.

Don't check for updates

You can also use a registry tweak to select how to install updates, the listing of which is given below:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 "AUOptions"=dword:00000002

where is the parameter AUOptions is responsible for the mode of how updates are installed. To select the mode "Install updates automatically" the parameter value must be specified as 00000004, for the mode “Download updates, but installation decisions are made by me” the value must be set to 00000003 to select “Seek updates, but the decision to download and install is mine.” the value should be 00000002, and for "Don't check for updates"- value 00000001.

Installing updates manually

Updates that the operating system downloads from the Microsoft update server are located in the %SystemRoot%\SoftwareDistribution\Download folder in the form of *.cab files, and updates are not permanently stored there, since the folder is automatically cleared from time to time. In case you like to install all updates in manual mode, in most cases you won't need this folder at all. But sometimes you have to install updates from cab files. To do this, you can use a small bat file, the listing of which is given below:

@echo off setlocal Set "TempDir=cabtmp" Set "Log=Log.txt" mkdir "%TempDir%" For %%i In (*.cab) Do (expand "%%i" -f:* "%TempDir% " && Echo>> "%Log%" %Time:~0,-3%^>^> "%%i" expansion - OK || Echo>> "%Log%" %Time:~0,-3% ^>^> "%%i" expansion - FAIL Echo - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Echo Installing %%i%. Please wait. pkgmgr /ip /m:"%TempDir%" && Echo>> "%Log%" %Time:~0,-3%^>^> "%%i" installation - OK || Echo>> "%Log%" %Time:~0,-3%^> ^> "%%i" installation - FAIL del /f /s /q "%TempDir%") rd /s /q "%TempDir%" Echo - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Echo Operation completed Echo Log file created as %Log% Echo System log can be found at %WINDIR%\logs\cbs\Cbs.log Echo Now you may close this window pause

You just need to place this bat file in the same directory where the cab file with the update is located and run it. To complete the update, you just need to press any key after completing the installation. Creates in the current directory log file, in which you can see which updates from cab files have been installed.

Reboot after installing updates

After installing some important updates, you need to restart your computer. For example, before checking the availability of updates, you may need to install an update to the service itself "Windows Update". Such updates cannot be installed while Windows is running, so to complete the update process you should save the files, close everything open source software and restart your computer. If you install such an update and re-open "Windows Update", then even when you click on the link "Search for updates" located in the left area, we will still see the following dialog content:

Also, after installing such updates, a notification will appear every 10 minutes indicating that you need to restart your computer to complete the installation of updates.

The waiting period before displaying a new invitation to reboot according to a schedule can be changed using a drop-down list, as well as using a registry tweak. If this option is disabled or not specified, the standard interval of 10 minutes is used (in in this example- 30 minutes):

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 "RebootRelaunchTimeoutEnabled"=dword:00000001 "RebootRelaunchTimeout"=dword:0000001e

The following registry tweak allows you to set the automatic update service to wait a period before performing a scheduled reboot. When you specify a value for this tweak, a scheduled reboot is performed the specified number of minutes after installation is complete. If this option is disabled or not specified, the default timeout interval of 15 minutes is used.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 "RebootWarningTimeout"=dword:00000019 "RebootWarningTimeoutEnabled"=dword:00000001

You can also set the Automatic Updates service to not automatically restart your computer during a scheduled installation if you are logged in. Instead, the user will be notified to restart the computer. This can be done using the following registry tweak:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 "NoAutoRebootWithLoggedOnUsers"=dword:00000002

If there are updates waiting to be installed on the finish button Windows operation A shield icon appears, which can be seen in the following screenshot.

The following registry setting allows you to control whether the setting appears in the dialog box "Shut down Windows". If you apply this tweak, then the parameter “Install updates and shut down” will not appear in the dialog box "Shut down Windows" when selected from the menu "Start" teams "Shutdown", even if there are updates available to install.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 "NoAUShutdownOption"=dword:00000001

Usually, if you do not apply the previous registry tweak, the parameter “Install updates and shut down” selected by default in the dialog box "Shut down Windows" when selected from the menu "Start" teams "Shutdown" when there are updates available for installation. But with the help of the following tweak, in the dialog box "Shut down Windows" selected will default to the option selected the last time you shut down (etc.), regardless of whether the option is available “Install updates and shut down” on the list.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 "NoAUAsDefaultShutdownOption"=dword:00000001

Immediately after starting the computer, if "Windows Update" did not run the scheduled installation, the previously skipped scheduled installation is performed immediately. You can specify the number of minutes after the computer starts to schedule a previously missed installation. This can be done using the following registry tweak (in this case it is set to 15 minutes):

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 "RescheduleWaitTimeEnabled"=dword:00000001 "RescheduleWaitTime"=dword:0000000f

Conclusion

This article discusses a standard component of the operating system - Windows Update, designed to prevent or fix problems and improve the performance of your computer. Methods for installing updates on a computer and some settings that are responsible for the operation of the update center are discussed. The next part of the article will cover installing driver updates, software notifications, and Windows Defender signatures and antivirus software. Microsoft software Security Essentials, viewing the update log and deleting updates installed on your computer.

Some users 7 Windows versions face problems with standard Update Center operating system. Windows 7 searches for updates endlessly, cannot download them, and continues to look for others.

A problem like this can cause a lot of trouble. Firstly, the latest patches will not be installed on your computer, which may reduce work efficiency OS. Secondly, while the search is ongoing, processor and physical memory heavily loaded. This may not be very noticeable on powerful PCs, but on “weak” ones it is very unpleasant. This article describes what to do if Windows 7 Update can't complete searching for updates.

Setting up automatic search

Firstly, you need to completely disable Windows update, loading operating system, because it goes on forever. Subsequently, you will be able fix the problem and activate it back, if you want. But even without Windows updates it still works stably. Many users disable them on purpose and do not experience any problems.

You will need to do the following:

This is followed by restart your computer to stop searching. Now your system will not try to search for new updates. If you need to enable this function, you can do this in the same menu.

Stopping a service

In some cases, the above method may not work. For example, when you try to reboot, the computer will spend a long time trying to download and install some kind of patch. And after turning it off and on manually, all settings return to initial state. And accordingly, the endless search for Windows 7 updates will begin again. To fix this problem, you need completely disable the service responsible for the work Update Center.

After these steps, the search for updates will be completed. To run it, you must return the service configurations to their original state.

In some cases, stopping the service and starting it again may solve the problem. Try this before resorting to more complex methods if your computer takes a long time to search for new patches.

Correcting errors in system files

Often such problems arise as a result damage to important system files. This may occur as a result system failures, actions virus programs , incorrect installation of previous updates and so on.

In Windows OS there is special utility , with which you can automatically find and correct such errors. It does not have a GUI, so users need to launch the system command prompt to use it.

This is done as follows:

If you would like to copy this line, you need to use context menu by clicking right click mouse inside the window. The Ctrl + V combination in the console does not work.

After that Windows will scan everything system files . All detected errors will be corrected. After this, you should restart your computer and start searching for updates again. If the process is still too slow- need to search other ways to solve the problem.

Microsoft has released special update for their operating systems, patching Windows Update, which endlessly searches for updates. Download links are located on the official website of the developer, so you can download the patch without resorting to services Update Center.

For owners 32-bit version Windows - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=49542
For Windows with 64-bit architecture - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=49540

You need select the interface language of your OS and click on the red Download button. Then just run the downloaded file, wait for the installation to complete and restart your computer. In most cases, this patch solves all problems that arise.

Updates KB3020369 and KB3172605

If the previous solution did not help, then you should update the seven by installing two more updates, rebooting the computer between their installations. This method was suggested by several of our readers and it really helps.

Microsoft Troubleshooter

Another way to solve the problem is to use the Microsoft Troubleshooting Tool. Its action is somewhat similar to “sfc /scannow”, with the difference that it was created specifically for Update Center and can make a significant difference more problems. Besides, it has a graphical interface, which makes it easier for users unaccustomed to working in the console.

Do the following:

Wait until the operating system scan is completed. If the utility detects any problems, it will report it and automatically apply fixes.

We hope this article helped eliminate the endless search for updates to the seventh version of Windows, significantly speeding up your computer and making it much more stable.

Video on the topic

We don't fully realize how much easier our lives have become with the advent of automatic operating system updates via the network. Imagine what would happen if for each new patch and for each intermediate innovation we had to run to Kudykina Mountain or write letters to Microsoft asking them to send a disk with a service pack by mail? The picture that emerges is quite depressing. But once upon a time this was approximately the case. Owners of the first personal computers for each new program ran to the market. To buy an improved word processor or another toy, you had to wear out all your shoes.

With the advent of the Internet, such problems disappeared. But new ones have appeared - Windows Update periodically pleases us with refusals to fulfill its duties. What to do if Windows 7 Update does not work - this is our note.

Problems with Windows Update can be of various types: the center may not find and download updates. Or it may not work at all, giving an error when trying to start.

We will consider all these questions in order.

Reset and restart the service

One way to restore Windows Update functionality is to reset and restart a number of services responsible for its operation. This will help in the vast majority of cases, and it’s done like this:

The Notepad program opens. Then in new document The lines shown in the figure below are entered.

This document is saved with any name and “bat” extension (for example, script.bat). To do this, in the save window you need to select “All files” in the “File type” field, and specify the name along with the extension in the field for the name of the saved file. The script can be saved to any folder.

UPDATE: in order not to worry about creating a script, you can download a ready-made one

During its execution, this batch file will stop the Windows Update service, as well as some other services: the cryptography service and the background intelligent transfer service BITS. Auxiliary backup folders and Windows reloads the services. The script will run and correct all errors in the center Windows security. Just remember: you need to check whether the center is working or not only after restarting the computer and restarting Windows. The script execution process looks like the following figure:

If the method did not help

The above method does not always produce the expected results. In this case, you can try other options, for example:

If none of the above helps, then you can try the last resort - reinstalling the operating system. This is of course an extreme measure, but sometimes the only possible one.

After all, using a computer with a non-working service for loading service packs means inviting trouble in the form of virus attacks and other similar problems.

In addition, you will not get pleasure from using new “chips” in the system. If the script method helped, do not rush to delete this file, hide it in a safe place until better times - in case you need it again. We hope that we have answered questions on this topic thoroughly.

Recently, many users have complained that Windows 7 Update has stopped working for them. Sometimes it is possible to correct the situation in this case, but sometimes it is not. Everything will depend on the reason why problems of this kind arose. Although you can usually get the service to work on your computer. Let's try to figure out what can be done to solve this problem. Fixing the error is actually not that difficult. The main thing here is to discover the reason why the update center stopped working.

Internet

The simplest reason why Windows Update refuses to work is that there is no Internet connection on the computer. The application will not work in this case. You can configure your downloads, view all installed components, and remove them if necessary. However, it will not be possible to download new documents and put them on your computer. This means that Windows 7 Update is not working. To fix this problem, you will have to restore the Internet connection on your computer. When this happens, you can manually search for this service, check all the necessary boxes, and then download them to your computer. When the process is complete, the downloaded components will automatically install. Then it is better to perform a “relog”.

Launch

The method described above does not always work. This kind of case does not happen very often, but what should you do if Windows 7 Update stops working? It might be worth turning on automatic start of this component. For some reasons this feature may be disabled. After this, there can be no talk of any work of the service. What can be done to get the update center to work? Right-click on the My Computer shortcut and select Manage. In the list that appears, click on “Services and Applications”. Highlight Services and then Automatic Updates. Set the option to "Automatic" and then save your changes.

After this, the computer must be restarted. Now run Windows 7 Update again. It will most likely launch without any problems. However, you should not expect that this process it will pass quickly. Quite often, after performing such operations, Windows 7 Update waits for an update for a long time. Don't be scared, you just need to be patient and wait until the computer finds all the documents available for download again. This will solve all your problems. But it’s too early to rejoice. After all, there are a lot of other points that need to be taken into account if Windows 7 Update does not work for you.

Automatic check

In some cases, the update center does not work due to the application settings. You may have disabled automatic check updates. Then the center itself may stop working. To correct this situation, you just need to slightly adjust the program settings. To do this, go to Windows 7 Update and click on “Settings”. In the scan parameters, you must set the appropriate parameter and save the changes made. After this, it is recommended to restart your computer and wait for a while. The problem should go away.

Pirate versions

In case you use pirated version OS, you may not be surprised that Windows 7 Update does not work for you. In this case, only purchasing and installing a licensed copy of the operating system will help solve the problem.

Updates are software add-ons that fix problems, improve security, reliability, and performance of your computer. By default, updates are installed automatically, as Microsoft recommends this method for installing updates.

But let's figure it out: is it worth installing updates? automatic mode, or are there other options.

Settings

For this we will open Windows Update. There are several ways to open the Update Center

Press Win key + R and enter the command
control /name Microsoft.WindowsUpdate
Start - All programs - Windows Update
Start - Control Panel - Windows Update

In this window, select the item Setting parameters. By default, updates are set to install automatically. In this case, there is no need to search for updates on the Internet. Windows will automatically check for the latest updates for your computer and install them. If you want to control the update process yourself, then select the item Don't check for updates

Now, to receive updates, you will have to manually search for updates. To do this, in the Windows Update window, just click the button Checking for updates. After searching, you will see a list of updates that are currently available.

Note: Updates are divided into important, recommended, optional and major:

Important updates provide significant benefits in security, privacy and reliability. They should be installed as soon as they become available and can be installed automatically using Windows Update.
Recommended Updates may fix less significant problems or make using the computer more convenient. Although these updates are not intended to fix any major problems with your computer or Windows software, installing them can lead to noticeable improvements. They can be installed automatically
These are updates, drivers, or new Microsoft software that make your computer easier to use. They can only be installed manually.

Selecting important updates to install

To install the update, select the one you need, or uncheck the box if you think that this update is not needed. (In my case I don't use Windows Defender because I use something else software for protection, so there is no need to install this update). Each update has a summary that appears on the right half of the window.

Selecting optional updates

In this case, we select those updates that we consider necessary for our computer, or we do not select them. If we do not select anything this time, then no updates will be installed.

Warning: If automatic updates are disabled, be sure to check regularly for new updates to be available

If you have problems receiving new updates, follow these steps:

If automatic updates are enabled but updates cannot be installed, try updating manually.
Run antivirus and antispyware programs before starting Windows Update. Make sure your computer is free of viruses and malware.
Close all programs and restart your computer. Another program may be interfering with Windows Update.
Check your Internet connection. Before you run Windows Update, check to see if you can connect to other websites.
If you know what update you need, such as a service pack or security update, you can find it on the Microsoft website. Most updates have knowledge base (KB) articles that describe the updates and provide instructions for manually downloading and installing them.
Check the service mode. Start - Administration - Services. Mode Auto or Manually