I am having a problem with instaling updates?

Question

For some reason my computer will not install Definition Update for Windows Defender. It is saying Failed.. Other updates install with no problems, why not this one?

Answer 1

1. To try to solve this issue, follow these steps:

Click Start => All Programs => Accessories. Right-click Command Prompt and select Run As Administrator.



At the Command Prompt, type:

Quote: regsvr32 %systemroot%\system32\wuaueng.dll Then press Enter.



Now try to update windows again.



2. Try renaming the CatRoot2 folder and Software Distribution folder inside system32 and then restart the windows installer service inside the services and then restart the system.



Rename the “SoftwareDistribution” and “CatRoot2” folders

Click Start

Click on Run

Type CMD and Press Enter

In the DOS window, type the following commands and press Enter key after each command:

1) NET STOP BITS

2) NET STOP WUAUSERV

3) NET STOP CRYPTSVC

4) REN C:\WINDOWS\SOFTWAREDISTRIBUTION SD1

5) REN C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CatRoot2 CR2

6) NET START BITS

7) NET START WUAUSERV

8) NET START CRYPTSVC



Then try with windows update.

Answer 2

Hi



You could try via the program its self the update or via the auto windows update found in your programs list which may update the program or visit the microsoft downloads area and download them yourself.

Answer 3

it seems your windows has failed validation test!!



if your windows isnt genuine then this problem occours



else check if your internet is working properly..