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Windows 7 Keeps Installing the Same Update Over And Over
Try these easy tips if Windows 7 keeps installing the same update
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Updated onMarch 21, 2024
updated onMarch 21, 2024
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It can be frustrating if your Windows 7 keeps installing the same update over and over. However, this issue mainly occurs when the Windows system cannot establish specific updates correctly and continues to reinstall them.
Why do Windows updates keep repeating?
Different factors may be responsible if Windows keeps installing the same update over and over on your PC. Here are the most common reasons:
Having seen what could be the reason behind the issue, let’s explore the best solutions.
What can I do if Windows 7 keeps installing the same update?
Before engaging in any troubleshooting or settings tweaks, users should ensure they perform the following simple steps:
Having confirmed the above checks, and the error is yet to fix, you can try any of the fixes below.
1. Delete the Software Distribution directory
With this, all backups and your problematic Windows update are deleted, so you shouldn’t face this issue anymore.
2. Uninstall the problematic updates
You can repeat the above steps to uninstall problematic updates. Also, you’ll need toprevent Windows from installing updates automaticallyagain. This should help resolve the problem.
3. Perform a system restore
Alternatively, you can use otherthird-party toolsto scan your registry automatically to remove the problematic entries compared to the system restore process.
4. Run the Windows update troubleshooter
The Windows Update troubleshooter automatically detects and fixes most incorrect settings on your computer.
5. Run the SFC and DISM scans
If theWindows update keeps reinstallingon your devices, running the SFC and DISM scans should help fix the issue.
However, note that whether the SFC scan is successful or not, you should still run the DISM. After the DISM scan completes, you can now run the SFC scan again.
6. Manually update with Microsoft Update Catalog
In case you do not know how to access the Windows Updates Catalog, you can check our detailed guide onhow to access Microsoft Update Catalog on any browser.
And that is all you should do if Windows 7 keeps installing the same update over and over on your devices.
Also, please use the comments section below if you have any questions, comments, and further suggestions, or if somehow none of these solutions work for you.
Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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