Windows Update not working

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Whenever I try to start it manually I get the followng

'Checking for the latest version of the Windows Update software...

Depending on your connection speed, this might take a minute. During this
time, you may receive one or more security warnings. Review each security
warning to ensure that the content is signed by Microsoft, and then click
Install or Yes to install the software.'

This is as far as it gets - no 'Scan for Updates' option appears - can
anyone help me as I'm worried about my PC being vulnerable to attack
 
Whenever I try to start it manually I get the followng

'Checking for the latest version of the Windows Update software...

Depending on your connection speed, this might take a minute. During this
time, you may receive one or more security warnings. Review each security
warning to ensure that the content is signed by Microsoft, and then click
Install or Yes to install the software.'

This is as far as it gets - no 'Scan for Updates' option appears - can
anyone help me as I'm worried about my PC being vulnerable to attack

Check to see if svchost is blocked on ur firewall if using firewall..
I only allow svshost when updating mickeysoft.
 
Try this:

click start, run,

type the following: net.exe stop wuauserv
click OK,

type the following: regsvr32.exe wuapi.dll
click OK,

type the following: regsvr32.exe wups.dll
click OK,

type the following: regsvr32.exe wuaueng.dll
click OK,

type the following: regsvr32.exe wucltui.dll
click OK,

type the following: regsvr32.exe MSXML3.dll
click OK,

type the following: net.exe start wuauserv
click OK

restart computer
 

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