Repeat these steps until you have selected all the check boxes. If only one service is selected in the Service list, and you still experience the problem, the selected service causes the problem. Go to step 6. If no service causes this problem, go to step 4. If no startup item causes this problem, a Microsoft service most likely causes the problem. To determine which Microsoft service may be causing the problem, repeat step 1 and step 2 without selecting the Hide all Microsoft services check box in either step.
If the problem still occurs, repeat step 1 and step 4. In step 4, click to clear half of the check boxes that you originally selected in the Startup Item list. If the problem does not occur, repeat step 1 and step 4. In step 4, select only half of the remaining check boxes that are cleared in the Startup Item list.
If only one startup item is selected in the Startup Item list, and you still experience the problem, the startup item that is selected in the list is the service that is causing the problem. After you determine the startup item or the service that causes the problem, contact the program manufacturer to determine whether the problem can be resolved. Or, run the System Configuration utility, and then click to clear the check box for the problem item.
Note: After you have finished troubleshooting, follow these steps to boot to normal startup. I suggest you to disable Third party antivirus installed on the computer and check. Important Note: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats.
In most cases, you shouldn't disable your antivirus software. If you have to temporarily disable it to install other software, you should re-enable it as soon as you're done.
If you're connected to the Internet or a network while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks. Boot the computer in a clean boot state and check the update status. A clean boot helps to verify if any third party application service or startup item is causing this issue. You may refer to this article to reset Windows Update Components and check the status. How do I reset Windows Update components?
Important: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. Rename Software Distribution folder and check the staus. Follow the steps. Now, go to Windows Update and try installing the updates.
Check if it helps. Reply with the status of the issue and we will be glad to offer our assistance. Was this reply helpful? Yes No. Sorry this didn't help. Thanks for your feedback. Try to take ownership of the Folder and then follow the steps from Method 4 again from my previous reply.
Run a full computer scan with Microsoft Safety Scanner to make sure that the computer is virus free. Safety Scanner Disclaimer : There could be a loss of data while performing a scan using Microsoft safety scanner to eliminate virus if any. Type the following command and press Enter:. Windows Update cannot currently check for updates, because the service is not running. You may need to restart your computer.
A lot of people come across code A in Windows 10, Windows 8. MiniTool provides useful tools to protect your system. The only time you will get to know about the occurrence of this error is when you check the Windows Update module. Some Windows users are unable to search and download new updates for their OS. Most affected users are reporting that the updates start downloading, but the process just never completes and the Error code A is displayed.
Pro Tip: Run a dedicated PC optimization tool to get rid of incorrect settings, junk files, harmful apps, and security threats that can cause system issues or slow performance. Windows could not search for new updates. There was a problem checking for updates. Error s found: Code A Windows Update ran into a problem. Get help with this error. The only option available is the Try again button, but clicking it usually generates the same results.
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