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Many Windows 10 Users Unable To Connect To Windows Update Service (bleepingcomputer.com)

Posted by msmash on from the what's-happening? dept.

For the past two days, some Windows 10 users from around the world have been reporting that they are unable to connect to Windows Update. When they attempt to do so, Windows 10 will complain that they are unable to connect to the update service. From a report: We first learned about this problem yesterday when our member Opera contacted us stating that they, and many others, were having issues connecting to Windows Update. When they tried updating, Windows would report that it could not connect to the update service. The wording of the error, shown below, indicates that this is an Internet connectivity issue, but others are not so sure. "We couldn't connect to the update service. We'll try again later, or you can check now. If it still doesn't work, make sure you're connected to the Internet" Unfortunately, there is no clear cut answer as to what is causing this issue and some feel it is related to a botched Windows Defender update and others state that this could be a DNS issue.

8 of 84 comments (clear)

  1. Didn't pay Windows Subscription by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    They forgot to pay their monthly fee for the privilege of using the worst O/S on the planet.

  2. Don't fix! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Hopefully they won't fix this, sounds like a god-send.

  3. Let's call that group the lucky ones by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    They win!

    1. Re:Let's call that group the lucky ones by quenda · · Score: 3, Funny

      In unrelated news, PC uptime and productivity sets record high.

  4. What's the issue? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Sounds ideal to me!

  5. Bet you anything by Rosco+P.+Coltrane · · Score: 4, Funny

    The Windows telemetry on the other hand probably has no trouble connecting whatsoever.

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    1. Re:Bet you anything by Knightman · · Score: 3, Funny

      You mean like a "check engine" light?

      If you car shows a "check engine" light when your tire pressure is low it may have been built by Microsoft.

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      --- Reality doesn't care about your opinions, it happens anyway and if you are in the way you'll get squished.
  6. Not a bug by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Not a bug. This is a feature.