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Windows update error

RageAx
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My brother tried to install Windows Update Standalone Installer but as soon as he tried, windows gave him an error message which states the following: "Only one instance of wusa.exe is allowed to run". He tried to reboot the computer but no luck. He also checked the task manager to see if a process is active, but he claims it's not there. He has not updated his windows 8 in 2 years (since launch). 

 

He said he needs it to run Photoshop. Does he only need to update Windows or does he need to have this software?

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wusa.exe is basically the windows update service. I would guess that the standalone updater comes with it's own wusa service.

 

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/934307/description-of-the-windows-update-standalone-installer-in-windows

 

I suggest to update the os trough the built in updater and avoid using the offline patches - if you can.

If you find any grammar or spelling errors please fill out entry permit A38, thanks.

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