So, ignore this solution and continue to solution 2.ġ. Update: Unfortunately Microsoft has removed the FixIt utility. Solution 1: Solve Windows Update cannot check for updates” error using Microsoft Fix It utility How to resolve Windows (8, 7 or Vista) update error: “ Windows update cannot currently check for updates because the service is not running” when you check for updates. To easily fix this error, follow the below steps in this tutorial. You may need to restart your computer” probably occurs when Windows temporary update folder (SoftwareDistribution folder) is corrupted. Windows Update error “ Windows update cannot currently check for updates because the service is not running.
