RANT - Windows 7 update hell.
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2017 10:28 pm
Windows 7. Yes I know there are newer os versions for a long time now. But folks seem to like windows 7. Maybe it's a misguided attempt to hold on to the past, maybe they are afraid of change or maybe they tried the free windows 10 when it was offered and simply didn't like it. But for whatever reason I still find myself installing windows 7 and the subsequently ending up in update hell.
Now -
Of course I installed a version that has sp1 already in it.
I have also used the windows update troubleshooter both from the UVK and from microsoft's website.
I attempted to apply the update rollup found here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3185278
I tried the WSUS offline updater found here: http://wsusoffline.net/
No matter the route I try for updates they take forever. I know that I just need to exercise patience and it will eventually complete but damn. I don't want these machines on my bench for days and days waiting for updates to complete. Is there a realistic option? sp2? It's really sad that an operating system that is slated for support for 3 more years does not have a current service pack for the previous 5 years up to now.
Yes I know how to work a search engine and I'll eventually get around to rolling that rollup into my install disk. I'm just frustrated and wanted a place to vent. So thanks for letting me.
Now -
Of course I installed a version that has sp1 already in it.
I have also used the windows update troubleshooter both from the UVK and from microsoft's website.
I attempted to apply the update rollup found here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3185278
I tried the WSUS offline updater found here: http://wsusoffline.net/
No matter the route I try for updates they take forever. I know that I just need to exercise patience and it will eventually complete but damn. I don't want these machines on my bench for days and days waiting for updates to complete. Is there a realistic option? sp2? It's really sad that an operating system that is slated for support for 3 more years does not have a current service pack for the previous 5 years up to now.
Yes I know how to work a search engine and I'll eventually get around to rolling that rollup into my install disk. I'm just frustrated and wanted a place to vent. So thanks for letting me.