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    Windows Update wont run

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by toyota_scion_tc, Jan 8, 2011.

  1. toyota_scion_tc

    toyota_scion_tc Notebook Consultant

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    I have an G53JW-A1 I cloned the drive. Now when I try to use windows update I get a message windows update cannot currently check for updates, because the service is not running. You may need to restart your computer. I have tried to restart my computer and its not working. In msconfig under services it shows its running. How do I fix it?
     
    toyota_scion_tc, Jan 8, 2011
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    <MarkS> Notebook Village Idiot

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    Is the installed OS activated? You can check on the Computer/Properties page...scroll to the bottom.
     
    <MarkS>, Jan 8, 2011
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    toyota_scion_tc Notebook Consultant

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    I had everything updated and activated it was the way I wanted it. I backed up the date with Acronis and recovered to a new HDD and windows was still activated but windows update would not run. I searched online last night and actually found a fix. Microsoft Fix it 50202 and I had to run it in aggressive mode but it worked.
     
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    Geared2play.com Company Representative

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    thank you!. it took me a whole work day to figure this out. i wish i saw this post before.
     
    Geared2play.com, Feb 14, 2011
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