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To fix the problem, and just for good computer practice, I recommend that you review your Windows updates. Do so immediately after an update, or any time you see the Windows Update icon in the System Tray \/ Notification Area.<\/p>\nWhy does Windows Update keep updating your computer?
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\nWell, it could be that Windows just has a lot of updates. That happens. I suppose Windows Update must notify me at least once a week that some update is pending, normally to the Windows Defender anti-spyware thing.<\/p>\n
Another reason Windows Update may keep pestering you could be that updates fail. That happens.<\/p>\n
Windows doesn’t wave a red flag in your face when an update fails. In fact, the only clue you probably have that the update has failed is that Windows just repeatedly tries to update: You see the little Shield icon by the Shutdown button that tells you updates are waiting to be installed. Or maybe Windows just pops up a warning that says, “Shut down your computer now so I can update.” Over and over.<\/p>\n
It’s annoying.<\/p>\n
To fix the problem, and just for good computer practice, I recommend that you review your Windows updates. Do so immediately after an update, or any time you see the Windows Update icon in the System Tray \/ Notification Area.<\/p>\n
Click the icon.<\/p>\n
Eventually you’ll see the Windows Update window.<\/p>\n
On the left side of the Windows Update window click the link View Update History.<\/p>\n
Peruse the History list. Specifically, you’re looking for items in the list that show Failed as their Status. It’s those Failed items that are causing you endless Windows Update woe.<\/p>\n
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