Hi, I get the following message when checking windows updates. Windows could not search for new updates An error occurred while checking for new updates for your computer Error(s) found: Code 8024000E Windows update encountered an unknown error. I am running Windows 7 Pro SP1 x86JamesCCA

Hello, Try the following: Run chkdsk /r /f and sfc /scannow Download and install Windows Update System Readiness tool for Windows 7 Reset Windows update components Disable all security softwares Download and the update manually If this does not help, I think it will be better to perform a repair install of your OS. This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights. Microsoft Student Partner 2010 / 2011 Microsoft Certified Professional Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: Security Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Security Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuration Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuration Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows 7, Configuring Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Administrator

I have done all the steps except the last one. Cant check for updates as it fails with that errorJamesCCA

I have done all the steps except the last one. Cant check for updates as it fails with that errorJamesCCA

I have done all the steps except the last one. Cant check for updates as it fails with that errorJamesCCA

Hi JamesCCA, Did you receive any error after run system readiness tool and system file check? If all the above doesn't work, please upload the update cbs log, which is located in C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\cbs.txt, it could help us find which step failed. Zip then upload it to your SkyDrive, put it in a public folder, then reply a folder link here. I'll check it later. Regards, MiyaThis posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights. | Please remember to click "Mark as Answer" on the post that helps you, and to click "Unmark as Answer" if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.

This is fixed now. Probably my fault but it appears Windows 7 was attempting to locate updates provided by my System Admin first, I clicked on check for updates online and it was fine. JamesCCA