Dear Geek,
I keep my computer updates current. However, when I try to shut down my computer, Windows still attempts to install the same updates. When my computer reboots, I check for my update list and it indicates that they haven’t been installed yet. Am I doing something wrong?
Signed,
Not Updating
Dear Updating,
Try to brace yourself, but Windows isn’t perfect…I know, a shocker! Neither is the Windows update process. This is especially true if the update happens to be corrupted, or if something interrupts an update while it’s installing. Admitting their imperfection is a difficult thing indeed, but Microsoft does offer a ‘Windows Update Fix It’ utility that scans the updates for problems. This means you won’t have to worry about missing updates or waiting for the same updates to install each time you shut down the PC. You can download the utility by visiting: http://support.miscrosoft.com/mats/windows_update/. Click on the “Run Now” button, and follow the directions to fix the problem with the updates.
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