Fresh Windows 7 install won't update

Fresh Windows 7 install won't update

If you have installed a fresh Windows 7  recently you might have run across an issue where it won't finish running Windows Update. It just hangs and runs and churns and seems to never finish. There is a resolution, and it was ultimately found at https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/607544/windows-could-not-search-for-new-updates/. 

Here is the resolution and break down of that forum update.

The Resolution

I won't go into why this doesn't work, or how MS screwed up, I will just put the fix here. 

1. Install SP1 if you haven't, and restart.
   https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5842
2. Install the latest windows update, use Method 2 where you just download and install the update, and restart.
   https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3050265
3. Install Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB3102810), and restart.
   https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=49540
4. Last install IE 11, and restart.
   https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/18520/download-internet-explorer-11-offline-installer 

After all the restarts and the installs try and run Windows Update again.

NOTE it will still take what seems like for ever still, this is because it's downloading over 200 updates to your machine. 

Hope this helps. Let me know if this does or doesn't work, I would like to know and I am sure other will also. 

Windows Command-Line Reference A-Z List (not 2012)

INFO:

Here is nice little list of commands that can be run on windows from the command line. This applies to: Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Vista.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc772390(v=ws.10).aspx

NOTES: 

Some of the commands only work for specific OS's. Example "Freedisk" is a Vista and Windows server 2008 command. So check before you try and use. 

How to find just a folder in Windows 7 Search

Issue:

I am at a new job and wanted to search there VAST directories and locations for a mentioned folder. Lets say the folder is "SourceSafe".

The resolution:

It was simpler than I thought, unfortunately I couldn't find it anywhere real easily. 

When in the search area input:

type:folder sourcesafe

This type search function allows you to search a type of object and I did some guessing and ran upon it.

Here is a link to help with some other search tips:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/tips-for-finding-files

iPad "not charging" on windows 7 USB port

Issue:

I pluged my iPad into a laptop usb port on a windows 7 PC and it shows "not charging" where it should show me the charing battery".

Solution:

A quick search lead me to the this forum post.
 http://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/11690/how-to-charge-ipad-v1-on-a-windows-device

• "An insufficiently-powered USB port will charge an iPad, just slower than a high-powered one. When you plug the USB cable into your laptop the iPad will say "Not Charging." However, when the screen is off it is in fact charging. As soon as you turn the screen on again the battery area will say "Not Charging," too, but again, with the screen off it will charge."

Stuck Pinned Icons

Issue:

I came in to my computer this morning and noticed that I my pinned Outlook icon on my windows 7 taskbar was in the wrong area. I know a little OCD, but we continue. After trying to move the icon to a better location it would bounce back to where it was. Ok this has to be fixed.

Solution:

After some searching and investigating I came across several things that might have fixed the issue. Maybe one of them, maybe all of them. Anyways here are some of the interesting things I found.

• Out of all them this is my favorite.
• Somehow in Windows 7 icons in your taskbar may stay highlighted for unknown reasons, or maybe known but i just dont know of
  
  Anyway heres the quick little fix that will most certainly work.
  
  When you are having this issue then simple hold down SHIFT and RIGHT-CLICK on a icon in your taskbar and they wont stick on highlighting anymore.

• http://www.totalrandomthings.com/geek/tips-tricks/windows-7sticky-taskbar-icon-highlight/

I have to run off to a meeting.. i will try and put more here.. sorry if I don't.