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‎CHANGELOG.md

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# CHANGELOG
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> Author : @aakkam22
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> Last Updated : 12 February 2018
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## 4.X
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### 4.1.2
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* Project moved *OpenSource* to [GitHub](https://github.com/aakkam22/windowsUpdateLoopFix)
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* Added FAQ to documentation
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* Fixed a bug in the Administrator manifest
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### 4.1.1
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* Fixed an issue where the wizard would report insufficient privileges even when run as administrator
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* Minor improvements
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### 4.1
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* Major code audit and cleanup
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* Added %errorlevel%==2 for wusa.exe in stage 3
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* Improved the reliability of the file download code
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### 4.0
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* 32 and 64-bit sources merged into one script
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* Required updates are now downloaded directly from Internet (BETA)
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* UX and code improvements
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## 3.X
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* Compiled the program contents into a single .exe file for ease of use
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* UX and code improvements
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## 2.X
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* Added advanced options
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* Rewrote documentation
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* UX and code improvements
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## 1.X
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### 1.2
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* UX and code improvements
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### 1.1
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* Added prompt reminding users to extract the zip folder
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### 1.0
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* Initial Release

‎FAQ.md

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# FAQ
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#### Don't see your problem? [Open an issue](https://github.com/aakkam22/windowsUpdateLoopFix/issues/new) on the GitHub repository.
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## The wizard hangs on Stage 3 when installing the updates.
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Try these steps in order:
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### Perform a clean boot
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Another process might be interfering with or blocking installation, so run the wizard in a clean boot environment. A clean boot starts Windows with only the core system services and processes running. See [this](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/929135/how-to-perform-a-clean-boot-in-windows) Microsoft Support article for instructions on performing a clean boot.
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### Temporarily disable Windows Update
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Open Windows Update and change the updating settings to **"Never check for updates (not recommended)"**. Then try Stage 3 again. This change ensures that Windows Update remains "asleep" during update installation. Don't forget to re-enable Windows Update after running the fix.
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### Install the System Update Readiness Tool (SURT)
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The SURT was released by Microsoft in October 2014. It will check for and patch any known issues in your Windows Update data store that might be preventing other updates from installing. You can download the SURT [here](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/947821/fix-windows-update-errors-by-using-the-dism-or-system-update-readiness).
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## The wizard hangs on "Requesting administrative privileges" after a reboot.
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After your computer reboots, it is busy loading everything back up and the wizard takes the lowest priority. Depending on your computer speed, you may need to wait a minute or two to receive the UAC prompt.
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## My anti-virus program is flagging and removing the wizard. Does it contain malware?
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The wizard is an unsigned file downloaded from the Internet. Please be assured that it contains no malware. However, because it is an unsigned file, some anti-virus programs will err on the side of caution and flag it as malware.
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To fix this issue, I would need to obtain a digital certificate and sign the code with it. However, this is a difficult and costly process and this project is not significant enough to warrant such a formality.
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## The wizard reports "Unsupported Operating System" but I am running Windows 7.
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Make sure that you have Service Pack 1 installed. You can download SP1 [here](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5842).

‎README.md

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#Title of Readme
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# Windows Update Loop Fix
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> An automated wizard to fix the "Checking for Updates" loop on Windows 7 SP1
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## Overview
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When a fresh copy of Windows 7 is installed, the update mechanism originally included with the operating system can't interact with the new Microsoft servers, causing the update check to hang. This wizard was written specifically to fix the "Checking for Updates" loop that occurs on Windows 7 systems.
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The wizard also installs KB3102810. This update addresses high CPU usage by the svchost.exe proces during updating operations.
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The fix is divided into three stages:
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1. Resets all Windows Update components
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2. Installs the latest Windows Update Agent
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3. Installs KB3020369, KB3172605 and KB3102810
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## Compatibility
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Compatible with **Windows 7 SP1 only**. No support will be provided for a different version.
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If you are running Windows 7, make sure Service Pack 1 is installed.
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## Instructions
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1. Download the latest release from [here](https://github.com/aakkam22/windowsUpdateLoopFix/releases)
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2. Exit any running applications
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3. Double-click the wizard.exe file inside the .zip folder
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###
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* The **"Custom (advanced users only)"** option allows you to skip to a specific stage of the fix
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* For the best results, choose the **"Express (recommended)"** option to run through all the stages in order
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The wizard will connect to the Internet to download the updates for installation. Please disconnect from the Internet when the required files have downloaded to ensure a smooth installation.
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## Package Safety
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Files downloaded from the Internet can sometimes trigger false anti-virus alarms. This program has been scanned with the latest anti-virus definitions and does not contain malware.
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## Help
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* See [FAQ.md](https://github.com/aakkam22/windowsUpdateLoopFix/blob/master/FAQ.md) for a list of frequently encountered problems and solutions.
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* See [CHANGELOG.md](https://github.com/aakkam22/windowsUpdateLoopFix/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md) for development history.
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* For all other feedback, please [open an issue](https://github.com/aakkam22/windowsUpdateLoopFix/issues/new) on the GitHub repository. Include error codes, screen-shots, and system details.
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## Terms of Use
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You use this script at your own risk. While this wizard has been tested extensively, the developer assumes no responsibility for any damage.

‎cleanup.bat

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::=============================
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::NAME: Windows Update Loop Fix
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::VERSION: 4.1.1
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::AUTHOR: aakkam22
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::=============================
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::===========
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::CHECK ADMIN
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::===========
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@echo off
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:checkAdmin
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fsutil dirty query %systemdrive% >nul
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if '%errorlevel%' NEQ '0' (
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echo Requesting administrative privileges...
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goto uacPrompt
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) else ( goto gotAdmin )
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:uacPrompt
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echo Set UAC = CreateObject^("Shell.Application"^) > "%temp%\getadmin.vbs"
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set params = %*:"=""
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echo UAC.ShellExecute "cmd.exe", "/c %~s0 %params%", "", "runas", 1 >> "%temp%\getadmin.vbs"
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"%temp%\getadmin.vbs"
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del "%temp%\getadmin.vbs"
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exit /B
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:gotAdmin
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pushd "%CD%"
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CD /D "%~dp0"
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call :mode
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goto cleanup
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::=====================
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::SET WINDOW PROPERTIES
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::=====================
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:mode
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echo off
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title Windows Update Loop Fix
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mode con cols=82 lines=43
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goto :eof
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::=============
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::PRINT HEADING
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::=============
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:print
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cls
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echo.
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echo.Windows Update Loop Fix v4.1.2
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echo ------------------------------
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echo.
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goto :eof
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::=======
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::CLEANUP
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::=======
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:cleanup
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call :print
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echo Cleanup
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echo.
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echo. The wizard is cleaning up...
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timeout /t 4 /nobreak>nul
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del /q %systemdrive%\packages\3020369.msu >nul 2>&1
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del /q %systemdrive%\packages\3172605.msu >nul 2>&1
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del /q %systemdrive%\packages\3102810.msu >nul 2>&1
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del /q %systemdrive%\packages\updates.bat >nul 2>&1
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del /q %systemdrive%\packages\wua.exe >nul 2>&1
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goto summary
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::SUMMARY
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:summary
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call :print
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echo Summary
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echo.
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echo. The fix has finished processing. You can now check for new updates.
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echo.
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echo. Please be patient when checking for updates for the first time
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echo. because Windows Update might still be registering brand new components.
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echo.
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echo.
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echo. What would you like to do?
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echo.
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echo.
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echo. +---------------------------------------------------+
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echo. ^| ^|
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echo. ^| 1 -^> Open Windows Update ^|
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echo. ^| ^|
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echo. ^| 2 -^> Go online to get Windows 7 Service Pack 2 ^|
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echo. ^| ^|
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echo. ^| 3 -^> View README ^|
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echo. ^| ^|
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echo. ^| 4 -^> View FAQ ^|
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echo. ^| ^|
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echo. ^| 5 -^> View CHANGELOG ^|
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echo. ^| ^|
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echo. ^| ^|
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echo. ^| 6 -^> Exit ^|
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echo. ^| ^|
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echo. +---------------------------------------------------+
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choice /c 123456 /n
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if %errorlevel% EQU 1 goto wuApp
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if %errorlevel% EQU 2 goto SP2
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if %errorlevel% EQU 3 goto openReadme
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if %errorlevel% EQU 4 goto openFAQ
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if %errorlevel% EQU 5 goto openChangelog
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:wuApp
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goto summary
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start https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-update/how-to-update-windows-7-using-the-convenience/c2c7009f-3a10-4199-9c89-48e1e883051e
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:openReadme
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IF EXIST "%systemdrive%\packages\README.html" (
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IF EXIST "%systemdrive%\packages\CHANGELOG.html" (
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:quit
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del /q %systemdrive%\packages\README.html >nul 2>&1
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del /q %systemdrive%\packages\FAQ.html >nul 2>&1
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del /q %systemdrive%\packages\CHANGELOG.html.html >nul 2>&1
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SET someOtherProgram=SomeOtherProgram.exe >nul 2>&1
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TASKKILL /IM "%someOtherProgram%" >nul 2>&1
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exit
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