Fix all Windows Update Errors on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10

Solve Windows update error or installation failure. Works with Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10.
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[@boxerboyBN2]

Thanks Kirt. you're an excellent tutor. You helped me fix my windows updates. I appreciate your big help :)

[@KirtKershaw]

Welcome :) and Thank you!

[@Saxo1314]

@@KirtKershaw Hello sir.. I download the second files and its say "The Update Is Not Applicable To Your Computer" plz tell me something i can do

[@Marcifyx]

Man has 32GB of RAM. holyyyy coowwww

[@Yeshuaschosen]

Thanks Kirt! I did a new install of Windows 7 after Windows 10 almost killed my computer but couldn't do any updates on 7 until I watched your video!So I went into Services (C drive)and stopped windows update then changed my settings to "never update" in Control panel .After that I was able to manually download and install some critical updates such as Service Pack 1. Now I don't get the error message anymore!I restored my settings after I was done.Thanks a million!

[@KirtKershaw]

Welcome 😊

[@AndrewMcDonald123]

Thanks! I was stuck after rebuilding a Windows 7 PC. Right after the install updates would not work and this video was a big help. no sound driver yet so I just watched in silence :)

[@KirtKershaw]

Welcome :) Glad to hear it worked for you, even with now sound!

[@omar-bin-salem]

From Dubai in 2022 I still have windows 7 thanks for you support wish you all the best

[@jkklaptop001]

Thank you very much. The downloaded files and further steps as guided by you worked on a HCL laptop of 2007 that came with Vista originally. Your description of steps is wonderful ! Will look forward to your videos on other troubleshooting too! Best wishes.

[@ropafadzomusademba2591]

hi. the first update installed properly but the second update is saying ''the update is not applicable to your computer''. what could be the problem?

[@muatring]

i'm having the same problem

[@jameswaddell3348]

Downloading those catalog/files was a bit challenging. Had to put them on a thumb drive, then install on my Dell Vostro 1720. When i tried on the old Dell to get to site where those 2 files were, it wouldn't let me! So installing each one individually, and restarting each time, then checking for updates for 32 bit Win7 Home if found 190 updates to install. So my next step is to install the win10 install media upgrade i have on a thumb drive. Only thing i know i need to do is have the thumb drive plugged in, shut down, start up and keep clicking F12 to boot to the thumb drive, and i'm good to go. Not very tech savy, but extremely persistent! Thanks much for your help

[@KirtKershaw]

Welcome 😊

[@travisisbadatyoutube3203]

Hours of frustration solved by your 10 minute video, thank you!

[@KirtKershaw]

Welcome 😊

[@andrewaslame9138]

I have a problem, in 6:53 it saids "The update is not applicate to your computer" can you help me? Edit: I don't think you need that download in 6:53 because I downloaded one of the catalogs but not those too, so anyway now that my Windows reached End of Support update and is up-to-date, thank you for helping me.

[@anishkalakheti4630]

Mine also

[@lacasadepapel5135]

Can you plz help!...I'm getting like 'the update is not applicable to your computer'

[@midir850]

Omg thank you i wasted 3 hours to watch Videos and try Things to do this and your second Method worked i had 180 Updates :D

[@KirtKershaw]

Welcome 😊

[@Vernis50]

Big thanks to you friend! Been fighting with these pesky update errors for 3 days and finally the battle is won :D :D

[@tesz1587]

hi, 6:06 min I tried to install the link for my Win 8.1 x64 and error appeared: update is not applicable for my computer

[@chrlmlln9018]

A big and warm THANK to you Kirt, for helping me out with my problems with this old Windows 7 32-bit update. Now it seems to working just fine! Wishing you all the very best and please stay blessed and healthy! Best regards from Sweden! :-)

[@ORLANDOBUSA]

WOW , this is great, i spent hrs and days trying to fix this, Kirt , than i found you, it worked on my clean install, this worked, i can not believe, thank you so much, your the (win doctor), take care

[@KirtKershaw]

Welcome 😊

[@vyronvarsamis4646]

Hello! I have 64bit operating system so tried it, the first file was done perfectly, however the second file showed an error: The update is not applicable to your computer. Do u have any suggestion?

[@smart_ledtv]

Make sure the 2nd file is correct for your particular OS (64bit).

[@carlawaller8470]

You fixed my computer when no one else could! I looked at another video before I found yours. I stopped when the guy said uninstall everything and download Linux to find the fixes the microsoft problem. A mess! You are awesome! Thank you so much!

[@KirtKershaw]

Welcome :) Glad to hear it worked for you!

[@hyprcaffein8d]

Pulled out an old Compaq Presario from storage. Worked fine, but could not get Windows Update to work at all and it hadn't been updated in quite a few years. Did my searches on the Internet to find a solution. Frustrated that none of the tricks I found worked. Found this video and tried the second trick. IT WORKED! Thank you for posting this.

[@KirtKershaw]

Glad to hear! Welcome :)

[@seh1759]

Sir, you said you recommend thst we should watch what videos,? I'm experiencing error in update, window 7 user

[@Mrs.Darcy1000]

Use the first option and it perfectly worked. Thank you very much. You are a genius. You saved my life.

[@KirtKershaw]

Glad it helped 😊

[@keeezy2]

Hi Kirt. Tried other stuff on the web....nothing worked. BUT...your methods DID work (second KB file) and now can update. Thank you. Tony - Stoke on Trent UK.

[@KirtKershaw]

Welcome 😊

[@6theripper642]

Hi Kirt, i've tried everything you have instructed, but unfortunately none of these worked for me

[@alesiaw7048]

I learned a lot and I truly appreciate you, but I still have windows 7. This is not kool. I need help? Thanks again...

[@snookslayer4559]

Well done video. My issue is that second download (3172605), when I try to install it says "The update is not applicable to your computer." ??? But the first one installed just fine. I've got Windows 7 64 bit, but I can't update Windows or Microsoft Security Essentials.... both give error messages. Don't like not having a firewall. Any thoughts?

[@anwardbios9314]

Finally my windows 7, can update anymore Thanks a lot,. work in April 2022

[@bfd1918]

Do appreciate. good lesson & looking forward to watch your videos again.TQVM Kirt.

[@KirtKershaw]

Welcome 😊

[@ybsmike6512]

I have a Win7 64 Dell Laptop that has both of these updates installed but each time I reboot, it hangs for a very long time showing its doing an update and it then builds a 3 - 7GB file on my drive, but never finishes. I can delete the files, reboot, and again I get the 45 minute hang at boot, and it again builds up massive files that take forever to build and Ive never been able to fix this issue. Its an I5 Dual core 2430M, 3.0Ghz max with 16gb ram, but I just bought a used Dell 7940 Laptop with an I7 4-core and bought a 4tb ssd for it and doubled the Ram to 32gb. It is Win 10, so im going to get rid of this old setup. I had put an SSD into this one and its been fine for work, but its showing its age now so I got a replacement for it and will soon set it up. I appreciate the vid, but even this fix didn't change mine from building the huge files and delaying on each startup. Well, I wrote that before deleting the files in the last part of your vid, so maybe it will work Afterall. It seems to never finish but when I go into C Drive, Properties, Disk Cleanup, I can see the files there but if I delete them, then the 45 min delay comes back so I just leave the files now. They are called "Windows Update Cleanup" and checking now, they are 3.83GB this time. I'm afraid to delete them because of the forever boot (45min), but Ill have to try it after doing all of your steps to see if maybe we finally fixed it. I spilled coffee on this when it was new, and it was a full cup right into the keyboard draining out of the battery terminals shutting it off instantly and although I have used it for 12 years straight now, after I cleaned up all the coffee in it, the laptop monitor does not work unless I push down on the cable attached to the MB, and once I get that done it then displays on my external monitor. Anyway, I greatly appreciate the input, Ill get back to you if it worked. I am not too worried about it now that I have its replacement with me. Thanks again.

[@hamidsalami7022]

Hi Kirt. thank you so much! the second method worked for me! I tried many methods which I found on the websites but they didn't work. subscribed right away. you rock!

[@synnastyrkuhr]

Detailed but not too lengthy of a tutorial. Sadly nothing worked for me. Second update was not applicable to my computer but the first update installed. Deleting the objects in the software distribution folder didn't work completely. Was unable to delete Data Store folder and Reporting Events text file. Hoping you can provide a bit more help?

[@lovehelping456]

Before this video, I had 3 update errors with total 302 MB. After I downloaded the two files and checked for updates and it said "Windows Updated!" Huh...That's odd! It didn't show the 3 updates that had errors! Why is that? Any way downloading the two files did it for me. Thanks Kirt you are great.

[@KirtKershaw]

Glad to hear it worked for you! Welcome 🙂

[@lovehelping456]

@@KirtKershaw Thanks to you Kirt, I also upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10 too👍👍👍

[@bobludlum6909]

Second method fixed my problem. Many thanks!

[@juicer52]

Thanks KK. The third method, the big guns, worked for me. Delete the contents of Computer/C/windows/software distribution and the next attempt to update worked as expected.for Win 7.

[@oliviaendino8850]

there was a problem starting setup. but we're unable to run this tool on your PC. if you continue experiencing problems, reference the error code when contacting customer support. error code : 0x80072F8F - 0x2000.

[@waulau8]

On the 27th Nov 2018, i found my desk top pc got this Windows Update Errors . This video works for me. Just the first step and my PC is back doing the Windows update. Other videos were like very complicated which i dared try it out. Thank you very much Mr Kirt Kershaw. Thank you.

[@KirtKershaw]

Welcome :)

[@ChipsCooper]

Thankyou so much for this video it really help me out fixing the problem I had with windows update.

[@umeshprajapaticmw50]

As per your directions I trying to update my PC but I found that windows can not search for new updates why?

[@arsenictim1315]

hey kirt do you know what to when you try to download windows 10 onto a windows 7 computer and it gets to 79% loading then just cancles and says windows 10 instalation failed??? it would rlly help if you could help me out

[@mandoflores348]

I have seen alot of videos how to solve this problem but none, not even this one solved my problem. I have recently did a fresh install windows 7 64 bit on a hp p6142p and acer aspire 1410. Whoever is frustrated and can't get anywhere, I did this. I went to the update catalog website and downloaded all x64 windows 7 platforms and first use my theory on the hp computer first when my friend asked for help to solve windows update errors after he did factory reset. Be cautious there will be details for the manually updates which version of windows is it for. I have saved into 2 folders after I started to install manually one by one the updates. The only thing I didn't do is check time to time if it finally updates on its own. After almost 90% of manual updates I had a gut feeling it would work which it did FINALLY. However it used so much space that it was ridiculous. Even though I have solved the issue and install some basic software like Microsoft office, some games and etcetera, I needed to do fresh install for the acer computer because it had a virus whenever i connected to the internet. It did ran good the movies, games, software and etcetera but still have viruses. I started to check every 5 manually updates to see it finally picks up but it seems like it took a long time. Finally I came across windows6.1-kb3125571-v4-x64 and it started to update on its own after the restart it asked for afterwards. I think as long as most updates are manually install, especially windows 7 service pack 1, you should be fine. I will keep the manually update download saved for future reference windows 7 64 bit users. I will backup with using acronis software so I don't have to do updates again on my acer laptop. This time I learned what to do without using too much space on the hard drive. On my acer laptop, I didn't do same mistake download most of manually install updates that would take too much space and limitated into half. software backup could be used sata and ide hard rives.

[@laptopstutorials6402]

Who’s using windows 7 on 2020 me of course hahaha

[@KirtKershaw]

😊

[@platinum-lumberakyle24]

@@KirtKershaw how to upgrade windows to 10? HAHA im using too Windows 7

[@sjkruger1420]

my factory os win 8 laptop runs faster on downgraded win 7 ultimate. It is actually just as responsive as my i7 win 10 build.

[@johnm2990]

Thank you so much Kurt. Your video enabled me to finally install an update I was having a problem with.

[@KirtKershaw]

Glad to hear 🙂

[@mohammadhusseinbayoumi1812]

thank you so much even after 3 years it fixed all of my problems not only windows update but all things thanks

[@mohammadhusseinbayoumi1812]

anyone want to fix or know anything problems or pc choose this one he is genuise and i guess he is hacker now😂😂😂+1❤&sub

[@rendor21]

I had 2 issues. First was an update error code 80072efe which required downloading an update direct from MS. The Second issue was a Failure to Install Code 80092004 which required downloading and installing files associated with SHA hash checks.

[@ClaimOfRightMuso]

Thanks for this. One of the top-five best, most relaxed and informative tutorials on utube. Congrats.

[@ClaimOfRightMuso]

...and most relaxed and informative *tutors*

[@KirtKershaw]

Thank you 😊

[@Hermanus2024]

Hi dude i have a Lenovo Machine running Windows 7 Pro 32bit the Windows Defender definition updates always fails to install how do I fix this

[@noormotani9719]

didn't work as described in the video any more sugestion

[@soniar81]

Thank u so much! U explained everything so thoroughly that a person like me, who doesnt use or is familiar with computer technology at all, has successfully managed to remove all windows installation issues 👍👍 will def chk out yr other relevant videos too

[@KirtKershaw]

That's great! Glad to hear :)

[@0.0-m5o]

Will updating fix all my errors like null injection, an error occur and etc?

[@delbertmitchell4640]

thanks for video I did it on old computer ( 4/27/21) and it got updates for win 7

[@delbertmitchell4640]

yes it got onehunderd & seventy win 7 updates

[@KirtKershaw]

Glad to hear 😊

[@irondisciple2984]

When i got to download the files i was able to download both but one file wasn't able to download everything on that file which was the second one. I started this because my windows didn't want to run it didn't give me an error like yours it just said that it couldn't start to check for it because my service wasn't running. But my internet has been working before this windows issue i had to fix browser errors with the proxy it was hell to try and install an updated norton before i tried updating my windows 7 up to date to try and upgrade to Windows 10. I went my browsers and updated what i could since the error restricted me of internet access even with ethernet directly connected. I was finally able to manage after uninstalling outdated applications like curseclient,ventrilio,bingbrowser,etc. But Norton didn't download properly so had to un and reinstall. So now im dealing with the windows update and i was wondering if i should turn everything back on from the windows automatic update files you tampered and install the first update you did before doing the second one. Because then i ended up with the error you got from trying to download them.

[@samboosa9911]

Now i can update my windows thank you very much for the help ❤️❤️❤️

[@philcuore62]

I have been looking around for a solution, tried, not working, then i stumble upon yours, your audio and video is STUNNING and your SOLUTION is GODSEND ! Thank you very much, it's your selflessness that give me hope and solved my worries and problem. God blessed you and im your fan now.

[@daviddavis8165]

Thank you ever so much. Your second method worked for me. I had AVG do all the driver updates but had one driver missing which I really needed so coming on to youtube I tried a few different things and nothing seemed to work. I came across your channel and followed every step on this pc and managed to sort my other pc out. Your tutorial really helped and I was able to finally have the missing driver updated by AVG. I have 167 updates due which did take a few restarts on the pc and an overnight episode but proud to say as of this morning all issues solved thanks to your excellent tutorial. Best tutorial I have come across on KZbin. Thank you again. Dave

[@KirtKershaw]

Glad to hear it worked for you! 😊

[@CFELIZM]

A huge thank you Kirk cause your tutorial had been the only one that fix my windows updates. Regards and health....

[@KirtKershaw]

Welcome 😊

[@digitalemotion3820]

Thanks bro, God bless you. Good tutorial. 😊

[@KirtKershaw]

Welcome :)

[@craftyladydi]

Step 3 fixed my pc, running great, thanks!

[@KirtKershaw]

Welcome 😊

[@robrod5370]

hey Kirt i have windows 8.1 where i download the catalogs for windows 8.1?

[@bestsaya1172]

hello kirt, i am thankful that i came in here and listening your video tutorial. i am using window 7 desktop, i am stuck in microsoft catalog update hence it pop-up "Your connection is not private". please help me on what to do to solve this

[@HarisAhmedUsmani]

Thank you Kirt, it works like a charm!

[@mstuber69]

thanks brother your the man helped me fix my windows update

[@EnergyAndLightAwakening]

Oh you dear dear man lol. THANK YOU!!!! I have many failed updates from a few days ago. Is the website you used a good place to get those updates as well??

[@KirtKershaw]

Welcome 🙂

[@Diamonds-c7b]

Thank you, appreciate your amazing recommendations here! 😊 It worked!! Yay

[@avinashanoop8490]

Thank you very much, you were very clear about what u were telling. u deserve my subscribe

[@auxionmusic]

For me it didn't work at all

[@nqabampofu]

Many thanks for this. I revived a laptop I had not used in 4 years and your video proved very useful!

[@KirtKershaw]

Welcome 😊

[@lashpolebubba]

Help When I downloaded the 1st file it said Access denied Error 8007005

[@edutech123]

While updating the standard vga adapter it says windows was unable to install your standard vga graphics adapter

[@miltonjwalker]

Thank you so much Kirt!!!!... it worked... had to do all the steps, 1 to 3 but man was it worth it!... may be upgrading to Windows 10 so i hope u have a video on that as well!

[@KirtKershaw]

Welcome 😊

[@mathias2410]

Still cannot update after all 3 methods. Anything else you can recommend?

[@brendeltribunalo2630]

ff

[@MshoaibAkhtar]

The second option worked for me. Thank you

[@KirtKershaw]

Welcome 🙂

[@hafizabdullah2050]

thank u very much you have solved my very big prolem bro!

[@KirtKershaw]

Welcome 😊

[@poojapophale]

The 2nd fix worked for me. Thanks for sharing the exact name of the updates from the catalog.

[@KirtKershaw]

Welcome 😊

[@cg3772]

The second update is no longer available when I search for it.

[@samuelcaron9052]

Same thing for me

[@ianstrange4347]

@@samuelcaron9052 likewise

[@andybenefer7991]

Second download for me says update is not applicable to your computer. First download went OK and installed

[@vibevirse]

When I try to install the 2nd update form the catalog it says "The update is not applicable to your computer" HELP MEE

[@tonyfletcher8018]

Thank you so much for all your help, my son bought a HP desktop from the pawn shop for 10$ and they said it was broken. I changed out the hard drive and installed windows 7 then it wouldn't update, after viewing your video I'm now able to update. I'm getting important updates now this well also fix my ethernet controller driver problems, along with PCI simple communication controller,SM bus controller problems. Thanks again

[@KirtKershaw]

Welcome 😊

[@photofamily9686]

Thank You veri much sir this trick work perfectly on my window 7 ultimate 32bit

[@ManteeMusic]

life saver.. Kirt, thank you so much.

[@KirtKershaw]

Welcome 🙂

[@Liam-cq4cb]

You are amazing!! Thank you sooo much. Great technical tutorial, and great voice and personality. Keep it up!!

[@KirtKershaw]

Thank you 😊

[@Gaflon46]

Excellent video . Fixed my problem in no time at all.

[@KirtKershaw]

Glad to hear! Thank you 🙂

[@shkarilx1009]

Thank you so much , first one helped me fix my window up dates

[@KirtKershaw]

Welcome 🙂

[@fneymlneym6098]

Sir Kirt if I update my window 7 to window 8.1 will it be fix?

[@vincentspeller7550]

Can you do windows 8 the same way you did windows 7 do you have a program for windows 8

[@jessicac9986]

Hi Kirt, I watched this video and tried all 3 options. None of them worked. Are you able to help me an any other way?

[@luiscipher4855]

Awesome! The method of manually downloading the two .msu files worked. Thanks a lot Kirt!

[@KirtKershaw]

Welcome 😊

[@vanessagillham918]

Hi Kirt, I've just pulled my laptop out and its Windows 7 home & its now 2022. I keep getting errors on Windows updates and can't install Windows 10 via MeidaConnect as I keep getting failed error. Are you still able to assist me please? Thank you

[@jt6945]

Great work pal, ive been struggling with my windows 7 for weeks after i factory restored my desktop PC, The "check for updates' just would not work anymore, always gave a red error code message. 80072EFE. (This has never happened before in the 11yrs ive owned this PC) After following your video to the letter and installing both of the Microsoft update catalogue files, my Windows 7 Updates are now working again. Thx very much.

[@KirtKershaw]

Welcome 😊

[@darkchaoszeroomega]

Im having trouble finding the specific updates for windows 8

[@quickeasyrangoli810]

Thanks Kirt, Finally my laptop problem got shorted.

[@KirtKershaw]

Welcome 😊

[@lilmagill938]

did i miss where 8.1 is repaired? are the other catalog updates numbers for 8.1?

[@ikramshahar44]

But i have windows 8 and those fils are for windows 7 but can i still use them?

[@JakubMKS]

what do i search on the microsoft update catalog if i have windows 8??

[@RedPill780]

Is there a way to update the Windows Update history? I have failed updates that install successfully later, but they don't update their status from failed to successful, which can lead to unnecessary effort to get them installed when they're already installed. It can get messy. So, I want to delete the failed status log for every failed update I install manually. Is it possible? Deleting the SoftwareDistribution folder is not a solution. It deletes everything in the updates history.

[@omnipixel8878]

I wanted to say thank you for your video. It worked just as you said and your detailed instructions were very easy to follow.

[@KirtKershaw]

Welcome 😊

[@paulthomas575]

hi Kirt thank you for your work in helping us with our probs i did as you said and the first update worked however the next (3172605) said it was not for my pc i check and done 3 more times but still no joy it was coming up as win 6.1 and i have win7 64 bit tried letting pc do it automatically still no good any suggestions thank Paul

[@winniechai6265]

but there is no Update for Windows 7 for x64-base systems (KB3172605) in microsoft update catalog

[@austinsouslin1764]

I have problem with Update KB3020369 doesn't installed on windows 7 pro sp1

[@nonyplayz6976]

Thank you so much that fixed my pc i don't know how i can thank you more than that

[@KirtKershaw]

Welcome 😊

[@immortalfighterx9064]

Hi ,,i downloaded ur link but my windows not can open it ,why ?i use windows 7 sp1 and always if wish to run windows update show me 2 important update but always error not can finish it ,any solution pls ???

[@samarashraf8370]

2020 and your video help me fixing my windows ,thanks alot

[@KirtKershaw]

Welcome 😊

[@angelapokhrel]

But mine is windows 8 so what should i write after searching microsoft windows catalog? Pls reply