FIX: *READ* the entire post before beginning this change!
login as Admin. QUIT all running programs
- using services, STOP Microsoft Update service
- using the file Explorer, cd to c:\Windows
- SCROLL to find the folder SoftwareDistributions
- right-click on that folder and DELETE IT
REBOOT
The folder will be recreated on first execution of MS Update
Panel will show
Most recent check NONE
Updates installed NONE
Click on Check For Updates
and let it complete *DO NOT KILL THE TASK OR CLOSE THE WINDOW*
These will become current again
Most recent check xx xx xx
Updates installed xx/xx/xx
History will be reset to this date as well