Cannot install update KB2999226

[lilachaze]

I'm running Windows 7 64-bit and can't install update KB2999226. I've downloaded the update from Microsoft's website but it says 'checking for updates' forever. When I go to Windows Update and search for updates, it just says 'looking for updates' forever.  This issue is also preventing me from installing Python. Please help!

[lilachaze]

This issue is also preventing be from installing my new printer, as it just says 'searching Windows Update' forever

[JefferyD90]

On ‎5‎/‎25‎/‎2016 at 0:44 PM, fossda said:

I'm running Windows 7 64-bit and can't install update KB2999226. I've downloaded the update from Microsoft's website but it says 'checking for updates' forever. When I go to Windows Update and search for updates, it just says 'looking for updates' forever.  This issue is also preventing me from installing Python. Please help!

You shouldn't use Windows Update to install hardware (like your printer)

 

Additionally, go run the Microsoft fix it for Windows update.

[lilachaze]

12 hours ago, JefferyD90 said:

You shouldn't use Windows Update to install hardware (like your printer)

 

Additionally, go run the Microsoft fix it for Windows update.

When I turned on my printer and Windows started trying to install the driver, it just started searching Windows Update automatically. Where can I find the fix it for Windows Update?

[JefferyD90]

On ‎5‎/‎31‎/‎2016 at 6:13 AM, fossda said:

When I turned on my printer and Windows started trying to install the driver, it just started searching Windows Update automatically. Where can I find the fix it for Windows Update?

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/gp/windows-update-issues/en-us?wa=wsignin1.0

 

Like I said, you should run the Fix Me for Windows Update and go from there.  A simple web search, or better yet use the help that is included in Windows.