Windows update not working, stuck at checking for updates [solved] by sophie luo – last updated: 1 month ago technical tips windows updates 75 comments if you’re stuck on or frozen at the checking for updates message when you try to install windows updates in windows 7, don’t worry, we’re here to help.. On any windows operating system such as xp, vista, windows 7 or windows 8, programs can seem to ‘freeze’ and stop responding, forcing you to either wait it out, shut-down the offending program or shut-down your computer.. 0x80073712: a file needed by windows update is likely damaged or missing. 0x800f0923: this might indicate that a driver or other software on your pc isn’t compatible with the upgrade to windows 10..
Driver updates for windows 10 and many devices (such as network adapters, monitors, printers, and video cards) are automatically downloaded and installed through windows update. it's likely you already have the most recent driver, but if you're having trouble with a device, you can try fixing it by updating or reinstalling the driver.. Driver updates involve changes to the windows registry and other important parts of windows, so restarting is a good way to make sure that this update hasn't negatively impacted some other part of windows.. Windows updates have become a complete mess lately, with the latest october 2018 update deleting user's files, patch tuesday updates causing crashes because of incompatible keyboard drivers, and.
