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Turbie47
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Windows Update

Post by Turbie47 »

Hello,
I am using Mac OS Sierra as host and Windows 7 as guest.
Windows Update does not want to update although the system tells me there is an update available.
Same for Windows Defender.
Anyone with a similar problem ?
Thanks
socratis
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Primary OS: Mac OS X other
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Re: Windows Update

Post by socratis »

Why do you believe it is a VirtualBox problem and not a Windows one?

(Hint: it is a Windows problem, search for it on the internet, it happens in real systems as well)
Do NOT send me Personal Messages (PMs) for troubleshooting, they are simply deleted.
Do NOT reply with the "QUOTE" button, please use the "POST REPLY", at the bottom of the form.
If you obfuscate any information requested, I will obfuscate my response. These are virtual UUIDs, not real ones.
Turbie47
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Re: Windows Update

Post by Turbie47 »

You probably got a point there but I honestly have no idea where the problem comes from.
I will do as you suggest.
Thanks for your response!
socratis
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Posts: 27329
Joined: 22. Oct 2010, 11:03
Primary OS: Mac OS X other
VBox Version: VirtualBox+Oracle ExtPack
Guest OSses: Win(*>98), Linux*, OSX>10.5
Location: Greece

Re: Windows Update

Post by socratis »

The problem comes from Windows itself. Take a look at "WSUS Offline".
Do NOT send me Personal Messages (PMs) for troubleshooting, they are simply deleted.
Do NOT reply with the "QUOTE" button, please use the "POST REPLY", at the bottom of the form.
If you obfuscate any information requested, I will obfuscate my response. These are virtual UUIDs, not real ones.
Turbie47
Posts: 9
Joined: 21. Jan 2016, 18:24

Re: Windows Update

Post by Turbie47 »

You were right, Virtual Box was not to blame.
The WSUS did not help but I followed your advice to search Internet and I found the cure.
Thanks for your help!
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