Windows 7 update fails completely at 0%.
Windows 7 update fails completely at 0%.
You recently updated Windows 7 home premium 64bit on your Lenovo T430, but it’s refusing to download any further updates. The Windows Update progress stays at 0% and the issue persists even after a reboot. I’ve tried restarting it multiple times, but nothing changes. It seems like this is why you moved to Linux for your system.
Earlier this time I achieved a clean Windows 7 install, but had to add some updates myself. Once I did that, the updater functioned properly afterward. Refer to this guide: https://www.askvg.com/fix-windows-7-keep...for-hours/ They're still active but not removing the updates entirely. Recently, I've disabled Windows Update completely and receive only security patches from Microsoft each month.
This problem is quite frequent with Windows 7 updates and has been around for a long time. Based on my experience with five computers at home, it can be fixed in different ways—sometimes you need to leave the system on overnight, other times you must turn off and back on the update service manually, or disable optional updates that caused the issue. I had to remove a specific optional update before it worked again. Meanwhile, your CPU and RAM usage will be at full capacity. I suggest upgrading to Windows 10 for free, which worked well on all my machines, including the older ones with Core 2 Duo.
I'm running Windows 10, but I need a dual-boot setup with Windows 7. The connection via Wi-Fi is slow and unreliable, so I can't risk downloading updates while using it.
On Windows 10 Pro, you can disable automatic updates via the settings. Consider upgrading to Windows 10 Pro if you haven't already, which would eliminate the need for Windows 7 and avoid data concerns on Windows 10.
Have you configured the Wi-Fi hotspot as a metered connection in network properties? This, combined with an adjustment under Update & Security > Advanced Settings, should stop updates from downloading on metered connections. Your comment applies specifically to 10 Pro?