rename "%windir%\SoftwareDistribution" SoftwareDistribution.old >nul 2>&1 rename "%windir%\System32\catroot2" catroot2.old >nul 2>&1
The tool in question—often simply called "Reset Windows Update Agent" or "WuReset" —is a script-based utility originally created by a Microsoft MVP community. The includes: reset windows update tool windows 7 32 bit new
ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old Restart the services: net start wuauserv net start bits net start cryptsvc and try checking for updates again. Topic: Windows Update Reset Tool for Win7 @ AskWoody rename "%windir%\SoftwareDistribution" SoftwareDistribution
The tool will ask: "Restart now?" → Type Y . &1 rename "%windir%\System32\catroot2" catroot2.old >
when finished.