Vista operating system has features to
update automatically from the Microsoft servers. The updates fix Vista security
issues, repair software and hardware issues and keep the computer at its best.
Sometimes, Vista encounters issues with downloading certain update and
installing them. In such cases, follow the steps given below in order to
troubleshoot the Vista problems.
Fix
Vista problems with updating the OS
·
Double-check your Internet
connection. Windows Update can’t download or install updates if the computer is
not connected to the internet. To ensure that you're connected, click your
Network icon on your task bar. Check if the modem is on.
·
Check whether the computer is
set to receive necessary updates. On your computer, Click the Start button and
then into the search box, type "Windows Update". In the results box, click
"Windows Update". Click
"Change Settings" from the
window that pops up on the left-hand column. You should have "Install
updates automatically" selected under the header "Important Updates". If it is not
selected, select this option and click "OK".
·
Ensure the Firewall is letting
Windows to reach Update server. Turn firewall off and try to install the
update. You’ll need to alter your firewall to give Windows Update permission to
contact the servers if Firewall was the villain. Open firewall program and
firewall settings. Find list of apps given permission through the firewall and
select Add, and then add Windows Updater to the allowed list. Restart computer
and try installing the update.
·
Check computer's free space
Updates can’t install if there is not enough free space click "Start", go to "Computer." You can see the amount
of space left in each drive there. Uninstall any unused programs, delete
temporary files and empty your recycle bin to make space.
·
Accept the Microsoft Software
License Terms. Click "Start",
"All Programs" and
navigating to that program. To see if they mention not being installed due to
licensing terms, check the "Update
Error Messages" display. For the updates with that message, Click
"Try Again" and accept the
license terms when prompted.
·
If the above solutions didn't work,
Search Microsoft's website for error numbers. Check the error number in Windows
Update if the update cannot be installed due to errors.
That’s how you troubleshoot the Vista
problems with Updates, thank you!
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