Windows Update - Check for updates for your computer error message. - Microsoft Community

the hd on laptop failed , replaced new hd. used recovery cds reinstall operating system , applications. tried run windows updates , when window following message: "check updates computer". when click check updates button following message: windows update cannot check updates because service not running. may need restart computer.

i check service , running. rebooted computer still doesn't work.

i have tried install sp1 didn't work. tried updating internet explorer 8 , doesn't work. keep on getting errors.

have come across issue in past?

here specs on laptop.

make: toshiba

model: satellite e205

oper sys: windows 7 home premium

fyi... tried many suggested options have found on web none of them seem work. next step try mess registry. i'm trying avoid modifying registry.

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update...

i able fix problem. none of suggested ideas worked. fixed issue installing intel rapid storage tech driver. found answer on following page: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install/error-0xc8000247-message...

this reply on above link:

the common cause these mismatches faulty intel rapid storage tech driver

download , install latest version from....

 http://downloadcenter.intel.com/detail_desc.aspx?agr=y&prodid=2101&dwnldid=21730

then run mgadiag report , post results.

after installed drive windows updates started worked. able bring computer date.

thanks issue.

you may run system file checker , dism tool resolve issues corrupted system files may cause issue. this, follow these steps:

1. press windows key + x on keyboard.
   
2. choose command prompt (admin).
   
3. type or copy each command followed hitting enter:
        sfc /scannow
        dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
   

keep in loop result.

Windows / Windows 7