After going online directly to microsoft updates and having the computer scanned for updates, it just hangs and hangs with the scanning being active but nothing downloads. We have let the computer hang for 30 minutes and nothing downloads.
2007-04-18 17:29:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
1st: Check Your Friends Internet Connection by going to Start>Control Panel>Internet Connections.
2nd: Wireless: Check your IP Address by clicking your wireless Icon. Make Sure it is set by your Service Provider.
LAN: Check your Ethernet or Modem in the back of your Computer. Make Sure it is in the right spot.
3rd: Connectivity: Modem: 56k: This line is the slowest of all. I used this modem line for aol, Took 30 mins to download Windows Media Player for mac, Ut ugh.
Ethernet: Fast up to 1.5 MbPs good way to go.
USB:10-20 MbPs WHOA!!! I Use this Connectivity. Very Fast.
Wireless: 802.11 b>Slow 802.11 g: Fast 802.11 N Fastest internet can go Used on a mac, Compatible for windows computers, Put an Airport Extreme in a specified area.
4th: Try your internet connection again see if it worked.
If not Scan the computer for viruses, Threats, cookies, empty cache files, Malware, Spyware, Malicious Virus, and Trojan Boot Virus (Worst of all, took me 5 Hrs to remove 1 of 550 Trojan Boot Viruses. God. Took me Forever.) Good luck, Hope my Info Has worked to improve your Friends computer Connection.
2007-04-18 17:48:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well either the security settings won't allow Microsoft to do this or there are so many updates needed it just takes alot of time .. also if your friend is using a copied or pirated version of windows it could cause that ..
Tell your friend to try again and then just leave the computer for about an hour .. don't do anything else on it just let Microsoft do its thing ....if your friend has a virus program on it have them do a scan first to see if there are any virus on it then disable it while doing the update ..if they have a pop up blocker that will do it too ...
2007-04-18 17:37:25 · answer #2 · answered by myopinionforwhatitsworth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i recommend downloading them once they seem. they're updates which will strengthen the device and make it extra accessible that you need to apply. maximum updates you are able to examine intimately about if you're hesitant yet there are genuinely no downsides to updating your software except it comes with a function of your own distaste. desire this facilitates and clears your confusion:)
2016-12-04 07:14:48 · answer #3 · answered by janta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the Event Viewer in the Administrative Tools, located in the Control Panel.
If you find an error message post it at http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/ , and we will try to help.
This type of forum does not lend it's self well to interaction. This is more of a 1 question, 1 response.
2007-04-18 17:40:50 · answer #4 · answered by acklan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What version of Windows?
Windows98 does not have any support. It is outdated.
Is a firewall stopping it?
Is your memory (RAM) overloaded?
Try again. This time, close all open programs (including wallpaper and screensaver) except antivirus. When asked to run or save, choose save.
When you come to the save as window, save to the desktop. If it downloads, execute it from the desktop.
2007-04-18 17:34:57 · answer #5 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pirated Copy perhaps?
He can try firefox and go to
http://windowsupdate.62nds.com/
To try to get his windows updates!
Hope it helps
Blue Chip Hosting staff,
http://www.bluechiphosting.com
2007-04-18 17:35:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may be in danger of virus or worm.''
2007-04-18 17:33:46 · answer #7 · answered by Babybear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋