How to fix a problem with Windows Update

Description: How to have Windows troubleshoot computer issues with Windows Update.

  1. Click Start then Control panel.
  2. Windows 7 Start Menu, Control PAnel
  3. Click Action Center and then click Troubleshooting Common Computer Problems.
  4. Windows 7 Control Panel, Action Center
  5. Click Fix Problems with Windows Update.
  6. Windows 7 Troubleshooting, Fix Problems with Windows Update
  7. On the Windows update screen that opens up, click Next.
  8. Windows Update Troubleshooter
  9. Windows will detect problems.
  10. Troubleshooter Detecting Problems
  11. When the troubleshooting completes, the screen will show the outcome and if it has been corrected.
  12. Troubleshooting Complete
  13. To finish, click Close Troubleshooter or the close button in the lower right corner of the screen.

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