Very slow, freezes, Windows Update will not update, 25 suspicious host

• Go to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058 >> expand the menu next to Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7
• Click the Run Now button
• Follow the onscreen instructions

Hi- I followed the link and ran MicrosoftFixit. It showed 3 issues fixed and the following:

Hi NoNo,

Ok, let's try this remedy.

How To Fix Windows Update Error 80070BC9

When attempting to install Windows Updates, your computer may show the Windows Update error 80070bc9 like the following message:

Some updates were not installed
Error(s) found:
Code 80070BC9 Windows Update encountered an unknown error.

[external image: windows-update-error-80070bc9_zpsffb82f8]

The above error is often caused by corrupted Microsoft.net framework. If you want to fix it, follow the steps below:
Close all the antivirus, firewall and other third party software.

From the Microsoft Download Center, install the security update. If the error 80070bc9 pops up, close it.

Download and install the standalone package from the following link:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=3965

After installing the standalone package, restart Antivirus, Firewall and other third party software.

Click this link http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058 to reset Windows Update Components.

 

Hi - I have Windows Vista, 32 bit op system. This update says its an Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB976098). Supported operating system - Windows 7. Is it the one I should use? 

-NoNo

Hi NoNo,
 
I apologize, I gave you the wrong link. Please try this one.

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=15287

Then continue with the remainder of the instructions.

I followed the link and tried to install it. A message popped up that says 'This update does not apply to your system".

• Go to the Start [external image: start.jpg] menu, type "services" (without quotes) in the search box
• Right click the Services [external image: ietoolsbutton.jpg] and select "Run as Administrator"
• The Services GUI will open. Locate the following service and make sure it is set as indicated:
• To change the service double click the service then a window will open.
• Locate the Status section, change to status listed here >> click Apply, next select Start-up Type listed and click OK.
  • Windows Update - Status: Started Start-up Type: Automatic (Delayed Start)

Yes the windows update  status is Started and start-up type is Automatic (Delayed Start)

Hi NoNo,

Turn on Automatic Updating:
To turn on automatic updating automatically, click here, and save the file.
Locate the file and double - click to run.

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Restart the Windows Update Service:

To do this, follow these steps:

• Press the Windows logo Key+R to open the Run box.
• Type services.msc in the Run box, and then press Enter.
• Right-click Windows Update in the Services management console, and then click Stop.
• After Windows Update stops, right-click Windows Update, and then click Start.

Wait for Windows Update to start, and then verify that the Windows Update Agent is updated.
 
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How to check which version of the Windows Update Agent is installed

• Open the %systemroot%\system32 folder. %systemroot% is the folder in which Windows is installed. For example, the %systemroot% folder is C:\Windows.
• Right-click Wuaueng.dll, and then click Properties.
• Click the Details tab, and then locate the file version number.

Note The latest version of the Windows Update Agent for Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP is 7.6.7600.256.
 
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If you are able to complete all of these steps, attempt to update Windows

I did all the above and then checked for updates. within 3 seconds a message came back saying I need to restart the computer to check for updates. I did not reboot. Also at the bottom right a box pops up that says I need to restart computer to finish installing updates. It gives me 3 options, 10 min, 1 hr and 4 hrs to postpone restarting. 

I did all the above and then checked for updates. within 3 seconds a message came back saying I need to restart the computer to check for updates. I did not reboot.

Also at the bottom right a box pops up that says I need to restart computer to finish installing updates. It gives me 3 options, 10 min, 1 hr and 4 hrs to postpone restarting.

Hi Ive attached the screenshots, If I should do this another way please let me know.

📎WinUpdateCapture.JPG📎WinHistCapture.JPG

Hi NoNo,

That 2nd image shows that you are receiving some updates.

On the second image locate the "Troubleshoot problems with installing updates"

Open Windows Update and click on it, when the windows opens click on the Fix It button and follow the onscreen instructions
Reboot when done and attempt to install updates.