

What causes this isn’t always clear, but in some cases it’s malware. Its most important use is patching your PC with security fixes, making this an issue you absolutely should NOT ignore.

Keep in mind, Windows Update isn’t only good for getting the latest Windows features and bug fixes. “Windows Update cannot currently check for updates, because the service is not running. In fact, you might get a message that looks a lot like this: As a responsible Microsoft Windows user, you go to Windows Update to check for the latest important updates.īut this time, for whatever reason, something’s gone awry, and Windows Update won’t run.
