Windows Update Freezes - Stuck At Stopping in services.msc

[roboticinvesting]

I have been hitting my head against the wall trying to update my version of 8.1 64bit version. Everytime I try to update the update window becomes unresponsive. If I check out services.msc it seems stuck at 'Stopping'. Have tried the windows update troubleshooter with no success.

Went through the process to see if I can get some help here. Here are the results:

CBS.zip - too big for here so please grab from dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/s/e66s0daiijzw105/CBS.zip?dl=0

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SFCFix version 2.4.5.0 by niemiro.
Start time: 2015-08-31 18:12:55.980
Microsoft Windows 8.1 Update 3 - amd64
Not using a script file.

AutoAnalysis::
SUMMARY: No corruptions were detected.
AutoAnalysis:: directive completed successfully.

Successfully processed all directives.
SFCFix version 2.4.5.0 by niemiro has completed.
Currently storing 0 datablocks.
Finish time: 2015-08-31 18:13:12.213
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Thanks in advance!

 

[roboticinvesting]

Tried another restart and still same issues. Windows Update seems to get stuck. Also ran a malware review and nothing there.

 

[zcomputerwiz]

Let's see if DISM will repair any of the files automatically.

DISM /RestoreHealth Scan

Warning: this fix is specific to the user in this thread. No one else should follow these instructions as it may cause more harm than good. If you are after assistance, please start a thread of your own.

1. Right-click on the Start
   
   button and select Command Prompt (Admin)
2. When command prompt opens, Copy (Ctrl+C) and Paste (Right-click > Paste) the following command into it, then press Enter
   
   Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
   
   
3. When DISM finishes scanning your component store, zip up and attach your CBS log to your next post:
   
   C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\CBS.log

 

[roboticinvesting]

Thanks for your help - ran the process but I got Error: 0x80240021 DISM Failed. No operation was performed. Here is the CBS log and the dism log. Thanks in advance for your help!View attachment dism.zipView attachment CBS.zip

 

[roboticinvesting]

Attached the files above - are you able to check them out?

 

[zcomputerwiz]

I'm working on sourcing the missing files, I'll let you know when I have a fix ready :)

 

[roboticinvesting]

Awesome - thanks so much!

 

[zcomputerwiz]

Here's the files that are corrupt:

=================================Checking System Update Readiness.

(p)	CSI Payload Corrupt			amd64_microsoft-windows-win32k_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17090_none_a9a2ec376e89a8f5\win32k.sys
Repair failed: Missing replacement payload.
(p)	CSI Payload Corrupt			amd64_adobe-flash-for-windows_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.16384_none_1c5e44113d869a3d\FlashUtil_ActiveX.dll
Repair failed: Missing replacement payload.
(p)	CSI Payload Corrupt			amd64_microsoft-windows-win32k_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17114_none_a9fd6ea56e452bf0\win32k.sys
Repair failed: Missing replacement payload.
(p)	CSI Payload Corrupt			wow64_microsoft-windows-ie-directxtransforms_31bf3856ad364e35_11.0.9600.17031_none_a5fc0ffe98e5460d\dxtrans.dll
Repair failed: Missing replacement payload.
(p)	CSI Payload Corrupt			wow64_microsoft-windows-ie-feeds-platform_31bf3856ad364e35_11.0.9600.17031_none_6e1c4b3b51b79844\msfeeds.dll
Repair failed: Missing replacement payload.
(p)	CSI Payload Corrupt			amd64_microsoft-windows-store-client-wssls_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.16477_none_d57fef54fc014473\WSSls.dll
Repair failed: Missing replacement payload.
(p)	CSI Payload Corrupt			amd64_microsoft-windows-win32k_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17193_none_a9a5eefb6e86f221\win32k.sys
Repair failed: Missing replacement payload.

I'm still working on amd64_microsoft-windows-win32k_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17114_none_a9fd6ea56e452bf0\win32k.sys

Here's the fix for the rest:

SFCFix Script

Warning: this fix is specific to the user in this thread. No one else should follow these instructions as it may cause more harm than good. If you are after assistance, please start a thread of your own.

1. Download SFCFix.exe (by niemiro) and save this to your Desktop.
2. Download the file below, SFCFix.zip, and save this to your Desktop. Ensure that this file is named SFCFix.zip - do not rename it.
3. Save any open documents and close all open windows.
4. On your Desktop, you should see two files: SFCFix.exe and SFCFix.zip.
5. Drag the file SFCFix.zip onto the file SFCFix.exe and release it.
6. SFCFix will now process the script.
7. Upon completion, a file should be created on your Desktop: SFCFix.txt.
8. Copy (Ctrl+C) and Paste (Ctrl+V) the contents of this file into your next post for me to analyse please - put [CODE][/CODE] tags around the log to break up the text.

View attachment 16159

Step 2 - SFC Scan

1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search.
   (If you're using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, and then click Search.)
2. Type cmd in the search box, and then right-click or press and hold on Command Prompt.
3. Tap or click Run as administrator.
4. When command prompt opens, copy and paste the following commands into it, press enter after each
   
   sfc /scannow
   
   Wait for this to finish before you continue
   
   copy %windir%\logs\cbs\cbs.log %userprofile%\Desktop\cbs.txt
   
5. This will create a file, cbs.txt on your Desktop. Please attach this to your next post.

 

[roboticinvesting]

Thanks for your help...text from SFCFix.txt below and cbs.txt is attached.View attachment cbs.txt

SFCFix version 2.4.5.0 by niemiro.
Start time: 2015-09-04 13:34:23.304
Microsoft Windows 8.1 Update 3 - amd64
Using .zip script file at C:\Users\jerem_000.JEREMYDELLPC\Desktop\SFCFix.zip [0]




PowerCopy::
Successfully took permissions for file or folder C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS\wow64_microsoft-windows-ie-feeds-platform_31bf3856ad364e35_11.0.9600.17031_none_6e1c4b3b51b79844
Successfully took permissions for file or folder C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS\wow64_microsoft-windows-ie-directxtransforms_31bf3856ad364e35_11.0.9600.17031_none_a5fc0ffe98e5460d
Successfully took permissions for file or folder C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-win32k_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17193_none_a9a5eefb6e86f221
Successfully took permissions for file or folder C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-win32k_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17090_none_a9a2ec376e89a8f5
Successfully took permissions for file or folder C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-store-client-wssls_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.16477_none_d57fef54fc014473
Successfully took permissions for file or folder C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS\amd64_adobe-flash-for-windows_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.16384_none_1c5e44113d869a3d

Successfully copied file C:\Users\jerem_000.JEREMYDELLPC\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\WinSxS\wow64_microsoft-windows-ie-feeds-platform_31bf3856ad364e35_11.0.9600.17031_none_6e1c4b3b51b79844\msfeeds.dll to C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS\wow64_microsoft-windows-ie-feeds-platform_31bf3856ad364e35_11.0.9600.17031_none_6e1c4b3b51b79844\msfeeds.dll.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\jerem_000.JEREMYDELLPC\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\WinSxS\wow64_microsoft-windows-ie-directxtransforms_31bf3856ad364e35_11.0.9600.17031_none_a5fc0ffe98e5460d\dxtrans.dll to C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS\wow64_microsoft-windows-ie-directxtransforms_31bf3856ad364e35_11.0.9600.17031_none_a5fc0ffe98e5460d\dxtrans.dll.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\jerem_000.JEREMYDELLPC\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-win32k_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17193_none_a9a5eefb6e86f221\win32k.sys to C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-win32k_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17193_none_a9a5eefb6e86f221\win32k.sys.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\jerem_000.JEREMYDELLPC\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-win32k_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17090_none_a9a2ec376e89a8f5\win32k.sys to C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-win32k_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17090_none_a9a2ec376e89a8f5\win32k.sys.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\jerem_000.JEREMYDELLPC\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-store-client-wssls_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.16477_none_d57fef54fc014473\WSSls.dll to C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-store-client-wssls_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.16477_none_d57fef54fc014473\WSSls.dll.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\jerem_000.JEREMYDELLPC\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\WinSxS\amd64_adobe-flash-for-windows_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.16384_none_1c5e44113d869a3d\FlashUtil_ActiveX.dll to C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS\amd64_adobe-flash-for-windows_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.16384_none_1c5e44113d869a3d\FlashUtil_ActiveX.dll.

Successfully restored ownership for C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS\wow64_microsoft-windows-ie-feeds-platform_31bf3856ad364e35_11.0.9600.17031_none_6e1c4b3b51b79844
Successfully restored permissions on C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS\wow64_microsoft-windows-ie-feeds-platform_31bf3856ad364e35_11.0.9600.17031_none_6e1c4b3b51b79844
Successfully restored ownership for C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS\wow64_microsoft-windows-ie-directxtransforms_31bf3856ad364e35_11.0.9600.17031_none_a5fc0ffe98e5460d
Successfully restored permissions on C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS\wow64_microsoft-windows-ie-directxtransforms_31bf3856ad364e35_11.0.9600.17031_none_a5fc0ffe98e5460d
Successfully restored ownership for C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-win32k_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17193_none_a9a5eefb6e86f221
Successfully restored permissions on C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-win32k_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17193_none_a9a5eefb6e86f221
Successfully restored ownership for C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-win32k_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17090_none_a9a2ec376e89a8f5
Successfully restored permissions on C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-win32k_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17090_none_a9a2ec376e89a8f5
Successfully restored ownership for C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-store-client-wssls_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.16477_none_d57fef54fc014473
Successfully restored permissions on C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-store-client-wssls_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.16477_none_d57fef54fc014473
Successfully restored ownership for C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS\amd64_adobe-flash-for-windows_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.16384_none_1c5e44113d869a3d
Successfully restored permissions on C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS\amd64_adobe-flash-for-windows_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.16384_none_1c5e44113d869a3d
PowerCopy:: directive completed successfully.




Successfully processed all directives.
SFCFix version 2.4.5.0 by niemiro has completed.
Currently storing 6 datablocks.
Finish time: 2015-09-04 13:34:24.229
Script hash: tFwmdzudUz5flLvHQYftmn1pgsLlBOASljbYIBrOtA4=
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[zcomputerwiz]

Very good.

Let's reset the Windows Update Components and try checking for updates.

Run Windows Repairs

1. Download Windows Repair (All-in-One) Portable to your desktop.
2. Once the file is downloaded, right-click on the file on your desktop and choose Extract All...
   
   
3. Keep the defaults and click the Extract button.
4. A folder named tweaking.com_windows_repair_aio will be extracted to the desktop. Once the extraction is complete the folder will open.
5. Inside this folder, there is a folder named Tweaking.com - Windows Repair. Open this folder as well.
   
   
   
   
6. Double-click on Repair_Windows.exe to open. Note: Please make sure all of your programs are closed and anything you were working on is saved as we will be rebooting.
7. When the program opens, click the Reboot to Safe Mode button at the bottom of the screen. Answer Yes to allow.
8. Once rebooted into Safe Mode, open the program again. When the program opens, click the Repairs tab and click the Open Repairs button.
9. A backup of your registry will be made. After a few moments you will have many options from which you can choose.
10. Please click the Unselect All button and then click to enable only the following ones:
    
    
    10 - Remove Policies Set By Infection
    14 - Remove Temp Files
    17 - Repair Windows Updates
    
11. Ensure the Restart check box is selected and click the Start Repairs button in the lower right of the screen. This may take some time to run so be patient.
    
    
12. Once the fixes are complete you will be prompted to restart your machine. Answer Yes.

Once your computer is at the Desktop, start Windows Update and check for updates. This will take much longer than usual.
When the check for updates is complete, try installing one (if any are offered) and let me know the results.

 

[roboticinvesting]

This is awesome - went through the process and just successfully installed a Microsoft Silverlight update. I have 44 more to go - should I do them all at once or do you recommend doing one at a time?

That said, so far so good so I am going to try to continue to install the updates.

 

[zcomputerwiz]

You can do them all at once, that will be fine :)

 

[roboticinvesting]

Awesome - looks like it works fine. Do you recommend the optional updates as well?

 

[zcomputerwiz]

The optional updates are generally a good idea to install, excluding things like Skype.
Don't install driver updates in the optional section, they can be problematic.