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August 24th, 2016 07:00

Windows Update doesnt work New Inspiron 15 with Windows 7 and Mcafee

There is a shield with an x when I go to Windows Update. It seems to attempt to search but after hours it just keeps searching. Ive tried various "fixes" for Windows Update but nothing changes.

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August 26th, 2016 12:00

JOHNSJACK,

You can click the link below to reset Windows Update.

How to Reset Windows Update in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8

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August 27th, 2016 05:00

Hi John,

After the Jesse L suggestions reset option is not working. No other solutions. Re-install the operating system using Clean Installation Method.

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August 28th, 2016 01:00

Windows 7 Update has been broken for about half a year now... Use the WSUS Offline Update:

http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/wsus-offline-update/ 

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August 30th, 2016 18:00

Hi,

I have an xps8900, win7 pro that won't download anything...tried both of these fixes...neither work.  It's been 3 months since I bought this computer and I haven't found anything that works so far...very frustrating.

Thanks,

Sunland9

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October 7th, 2016 19:00

If still not fixed natakuc4 has the answer. It is a 2-step process as he has outlined in the linked page.

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