Can confirm this still works as of April 2nd, 2024. You'll have to start the proxy every time you use the auto updates. Thank you for this, very helpful for remaking era correct machines.
Thanks! The updates that are manually installed at the start fix some bugs in Windows Update that cause Automatic Updates to either not find updates or take an extremely long time to check for updates. So yes they aren't mandatory to install but are highly recommended to be installed.
HOLY FRICKING GOD, this is so useful! i have a 2007 notebook that i really dont want to sell, it was a big part of my childhood, and this is just, perfect!
Thanks! I'm glad to hear that! Updating old systems, especially older ones is always super cool. Preserving classic computers and keeping them alive is awesome. I'm glad that this was helpful for you!
Oh my god, this is such a lifesaver! I’ve had trouble with the cabinet method, this was shockingly straightforward! Do you mind if I share this method in a video I’m working on?
Thanks so much fr this. I've a old dell latitude that im getting vista extended kernel on and i need a couple of updates for windows update is much faster for getting them.👍👍
Hi, I have a Sony Vaio desktop with windows vista operating system. I am unable to access certain websites like LinkedIn because the browsers are outdated. It’s making it difficult for me to apply for jobs. I wanted to follow the steps above and get the updates before purchasing another desktop or laptop. What are the issues that could go wrong with my current desktop while trying to do this update ?
Hi there, I think the only problems that could happen are really issues when updating the operating system. If you do all the steps correctly you should be fine, nothing bad should happen. Now the obvious things things like powering off your laptop while Windows Vista is updating will cause system damage. So make sure your laptop is powered on, plugged in while updating and make sure to update in batches of 80 meaning install 80 updates at a time, otherwise if you go higher than that Windows Update could freeze and it will not install all the updates. Now for browsers, you can simply look up good browsers for Windows Vista that are still up to date. You could even try to use slightly older browsers like Google Chrome 49 or even FireFox version 52.9.0esr. Please let me know if you get Windows Update working and if you find an up to date browser for your laptop.
Thanks a lot for the update trick, my hp pavillon of 2009 is now update ! I have the same issue for browser internet explorer an SSL error. Is JavaScript important to update? Because this ssl error block me a lot. Last version of java on a usb key + google chrome 49
Hello. Windows Update started working for me, but when I try to install any update, there pops up a window saying "Windows Modules Installer stopped working and was closed" and update installation freezes, no matter if it's in Windows Update or while shutting down/restarting the system. I even tried manually downloading and installing these updates, but still the same thing happened. Any ideas?
Nevermind, I fixed it. This was caused by Windows Update Agent 3.0. I've installed some Vista updates before fixing Windows Update and during that I didn't realize I already have WUA updated (7.6 - even newer version). So all that was caused by installing an older version of WUA over the one I already had. What I did to fix it is I recovered the system from an automatically created recovery point from a few days ago and did everything from the video again, just without installing Windows Update Agent 3.0, and everything related to Windows Update works perfectly fine for me now.
The KB4012583 keeps failing during install. What could be wrong? Everything installs perfectly. Running home premium 64 *UPDATE* I tested with ultimate on a different disk, Still the same issue... am i missing something else?!
Hi there, do you have Service Pack 2 installed? Are you installing the 64-bit versions for all the updates? Also are you installing the updates in the order I show in the video? Make sure you've done all of those and the update should install. If the update still doesn't install, then just proceed as normal as if you installed the update and see what happens. Let me know if it works and if you need any more help.
Yes. Everything is correct, Updates are for x64 bit and i have installed them in order. I do get access to the download server but WU get stuck during checking for updates. I left the pc on while i was at work, and it was still searching when i got back home. It use to work couple of months ago@@tecadam
Hi again. I finally got it to work after another clean install. I found an thread online with more updates that i installed before the other 4 ones. Thank you again man!
I have the same problem, 1 update failed to install, I just write down the update number, download separately and install it manually and after scanning for new updates it doesn't show any problem, everything was fine! And the most interesting thing is that the name of this update was different, but the identifier was the same - KB972145, and as I already said, after manual installation everything starts working!
a friend gave me a laptop with windows Vista. It won't run and need to reinstall it, but I don't have a copy of windows vista? Where can i down load a copy of windows vista to install it.
I would suggest looking up a Windows Vista ISO download on the internet and see what you get. Download an ISO of your choice. You can also look up how to burn an ISO to a bootable USB or DVD and it should help you out. If you need anymore help, please let me know.
I tried to install all the updates but it keeps saying that it won't work on my machine., Its a 32 bit Windows Vista Home Edition. Is that the problem? Does it have to be the better version for it to work?
ps the copyright says 2006 too Is that just too old of a version for these upgrades to work for? I have tried installing each one like you showed and each one says that it is not applicable for my machine
Hi there, you need to make sure your system is updated to Service Pack 2 and that you are installing the 32-bit updates. Remember, SP2 needs to be installed first, then the prerequisite updates can be installed. Let me know if this helps you out!
Hi there. None of the download links contains malware, and if your Windows Vista system is 32-bit, then download the 32/x86 updates. If you are running a 64-bit Windows Vista system, then download the 64-bit/x64 updates. Hope this helps!
Okay, I’m a complete idiot I guess. I can’t even find the prerequisite files at the very beginning of the video. How do I find them? My Vista system was last updated in 2016. It is also a 32 bit with Service Pack 2.
Well, I tried downloading the links, starting with “KB3205638 Update (x86), because I already have the Service Pack 2. When I attempted to install link, it just keeps working and working in an endless loop or something. I let it go for over an hour and it is still working to install the update. I guess this process won’t work for my computer. Any other suggestions?
Thanks in advance. Do I have to have Internet Explorer before i begin this process? I have a very good internet connection but i cant surf web browers? Right now the only way i can get kb updates is my loading them onto a flash drive from another computer. Please, please help.
Hi there, you don't need to have Internet Explorer to do this! If downloading the KB updates and the rest of the prerequisites from another computer on to your flash drive works for you, then that's fine! You will still be able to get Automatic Updates working again on your system.
You can install it on your current computer! You don't need to have a fresh install of Windows Vista in order to make Automatic Updates work again. Although I highly and strongly recommend you make a backup of everything incase something goes wrong on your computer. Make a backup of important files, the hard drive, and make a system restore point too. Then you should be all good to go! Hope this helps!
Make sure the proxy is running while you are checking for updates, downloading updates, and installing updates, otherwise it won't work. That should help fix your problem.
This will give your Windows Vista system the latest security updates released for your system and the latest driver updates for your system too. However the latest updates for Windows Vista were released in 2017. Installing these updates might fix some things that could be wrong with your system.
first get a disk clone software,clone your hard drive,install on the clone drive keeping the original drive safe,use the clone drive for a couple of months or longer to be sure it is stable,keep original drive as a back up,make a copy of it as a spare. I made back up discs of vista home premium 32bit when it is installed it is sp1 not sp2 as per current system,current system i think has some bugs,it won't defrag unless 3rd party software is used,i can't use disk checker properly at start up,i have ordered an original install disc but it too may be sp1,so i want to be sure i can create a sp2 HDD and clone a clean system to keep vista alive as i have software that won't run on higher systems,pita.
Your Windows Vista install may already be fully updated. But if it's not, then I would recommend rebooting your system, and try to check for updates again and see if it makes a difference. Hope this helps!
Thanks! It really depends on the users preference, this method is more native because we are bypassing the SHA-2 requirement from Microsoft's Update Servers, but with Legacy Update, it's definitely easier to setup, but it isn't as native because we are using an external tool to get updates which isn't how it was done when Windows Vista could download and install updates from the Windows Update Servers. Either way works, it just depends on the users preference. If you want something more native like how Windows Update was before when you could download and install updates right from Microsoft's Update Servers, then you should use this method. If you want something easier to setup, than I would recommend using Legacy Update. Hope this helps!
so far fine until the last part. I think i would not use the russian windows update proxy, as it is an invitation to russia to manipulate and get an entrance to my old system.
Hi there, I can assure you that's not the case at all. This is just a proxy to trick the Windows Update servers into providing you with the exact same updates 1:1 like it would have back in the day up until Windows Vista's end of support.
Thanks for being there, I did the wsus steps, my windows update search reveals error code 80072efd, do I have an internet security issue? I can get firefox but not internet explorer.
You are getting me really hopeful after 45 hours of work trying to get updates? With your help it finally kicked in but here's a question? The windows update said I only have one update available a wireless driver. I installed. I have about 15 updates total how can I get the other original 180 or so updates that I saw on your video?
@@robertpeach6029 Hi there, I had that same issue before where only driver updates were showing up, and then a few Windows Vista updates. Honestly what helped me was restarting my VM a couple of times and eventually Windows Update was able to detect all the remaining updates for Windows Vista. That's what worked for me. If that doesn't work let me know. Thanks.
Hi there. Do you think you can advise on how I can fix ( on regular windows update tab) unable to connect to updates, error code 80072efd. Right now only way I can check is through wsus. I still can't connect to microsoft or internet explorer. Just wish I could get the 80 or so original updates. Thanks again ill keep at it:)
Maybe because their system isn't compatible with the latest versions of Windows or they are still using it for nostalgia purposes. People might be running Windows Vista in a Virtual Machine too.
Windows 7 is basically a Windows Vista service pack. In fact, Windows Vista SP2 and Windows 7 RTM are the same operating system with a different taskbar.
Ive spent 12 hours trying to figure out how to get the final step of wsus_nt5 proxy file and cant do it. Ive successfully done all the prior steps, just need help with this final wsus_proxy_nt5 file? Just dont know how to get it?
Hi there, you need to download the 7zip file, the extract it, then run Add_wsus as an Administrator (Click on Yes if you get the prompt to), then once it finishes you can close out of that command prompt window, then run Run_wsus as an Administrator (Click on Yes if you get the prompt to), then keep that open while you Check For Updates, Download Updates, and Install Updates as that's the proxy that allows your system to fetch updates from Microsoft's servers. If that doesn't work for you, then make sure you have installed all of the prerequisites that I showed in the video. If you need anymore help let me know.
I wish there were more people like you to help me with my problems!
Thanks for the info. I tried using this process on my HP Workstation PC running Windows Vista Ultimate X64 today and it worked.
I like having the most beautiful OS on my second pc, and this (these files) helps me get important visual c++ updates, so thank you for that sir.
Can confirm this still works as of April 2nd, 2024. You'll have to start the proxy every time you use the auto updates. Thank you for this, very helpful for remaking era correct machines.
THANK YOU SO MUCH! Fixed my dad's old laptop with this!
You're welcome! I'm glad to hear that and I'm glad that I could help!
Thanks for creating this tutorial. Restoring a PC back to factory settings and your tutorial should help greatly with getting Vista up to date.
You're welcome! Restoring a PC back to factory settings with Windows Vista installed will definitely help with getting Windows Vista up to date.
I like this simplified method. You don't have to install a bunch of updates to get it working. Thanks for the tutorial.
Thanks! The updates that are manually installed at the start fix some bugs in Windows Update that cause Automatic Updates to either not find updates or take an extremely long time to check for updates. So yes they aren't mandatory to install but are highly recommended to be installed.
HOLY FRICKING GOD, this is so useful! i have a 2007 notebook that i really dont want to sell, it was a big part of my childhood, and this is just, perfect!
Thanks! I'm glad to hear that! Updating old systems, especially older ones is always super cool. Preserving classic computers and keeping them alive is awesome. I'm glad that this was helpful for you!
in the same boat with my 2008 notebook!!
Same, have a dell xps m1730 with sli 9800gt I still use for retro / classic wow. Getting the thing fully updated was such a pain
Oh my god, this is such a lifesaver! I’ve had trouble with the cabinet method, this was shockingly straightforward! Do you mind if I share this method in a video I’m working on?
Thanks! I'm glad to hear that! You can share this method in your video!
Thanks for the list of updates in the description
No problem!
Thanks for this, it worked on Vista 32 bit business copy.
You're welcome! I'm glad to hear that!
Back when OS's were nice and simple
Great video thank you so much 👍🏽
Thanks so much fr this. I've a old dell latitude that im getting vista extended kernel on and i need a couple of updates for windows update is much faster for getting them.👍👍
I am running into an issue where it says the update does not apply to my computer. I am running service pack 2.
That either means that the update is already installed or that you are installing the update with the wrong architecture.
Hi, I have a Sony Vaio desktop with windows vista operating system. I am unable to access certain websites like LinkedIn because the browsers are outdated. It’s making it difficult for me to apply for jobs.
I wanted to follow the steps above and get the updates before purchasing another desktop or laptop.
What are the issues that could go wrong with my current desktop while trying to do this update ?
Hi there, I think the only problems that could happen are really issues when updating the operating system. If you do all the steps correctly you should be fine, nothing bad should happen. Now the obvious things things like powering off your laptop while Windows Vista is updating will cause system damage. So make sure your laptop is powered on, plugged in while updating and make sure to update in batches of 80 meaning install 80 updates at a time, otherwise if you go higher than that Windows Update could freeze and it will not install all the updates.
Now for browsers, you can simply look up good browsers for Windows Vista that are still up to date. You could even try to use slightly older browsers like Google Chrome 49 or even FireFox version 52.9.0esr.
Please let me know if you get Windows Update working and if you find an up to date browser for your laptop.
Thanks a lot for the update trick, my hp pavillon of 2009 is now update !
I have the same issue for browser internet explorer an SSL error.
Is JavaScript important to update? Because this ssl error block me a lot. Last version of java on a usb key + google chrome 49
I subscribed, love messing with old operating systems heheh, loved the video
Thanks! I'm glad to hear that! Same here.
@@tecadam Nice to see ya grow your channel fast.
@@MSWinNT Thanks! I appreciate that!
Good tutorial...very clear instructions..👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks!
Hello. Windows Update started working for me, but when I try to install any update, there pops up a window saying "Windows Modules Installer stopped working and was closed" and update installation freezes, no matter if it's in Windows Update or while shutting down/restarting the system. I even tried manually downloading and installing these updates, but still the same thing happened. Any ideas?
Nevermind, I fixed it. This was caused by Windows Update Agent 3.0. I've installed some Vista updates before fixing Windows Update and during that I didn't realize I already have WUA updated (7.6 - even newer version). So all that was caused by installing an older version of WUA over the one I already had. What I did to fix it is I recovered the system from an automatically created recovery point from a few days ago and did everything from the video again, just without installing Windows Update Agent 3.0, and everything related to Windows Update works perfectly fine for me now.
Is this actually for 2024???
Yes it is as well as beyond 2024!
Also can I get new link for WSUS proxy the link has expired @@tecadam
Will these updates be suitable for Russian Windows vista?
Yes! They will work on any language version of Windows Vista that was able to obtain updates back in the day!
The KB4012583 keeps failing during install. What could be wrong? Everything installs perfectly.
Running home premium 64
*UPDATE* I tested with ultimate on a different disk, Still the same issue... am i missing something else?!
Hi there, do you have Service Pack 2 installed? Are you installing the 64-bit versions for all the updates? Also are you installing the updates in the order I show in the video? Make sure you've done all of those and the update should install. If the update still doesn't install, then just proceed as normal as if you installed the update and see what happens. Let me know if it works and if you need any more help.
Yes. Everything is correct, Updates are for x64 bit and i have installed them in order. I do get access to the download server but WU get stuck during checking for updates. I left the pc on while i was at work, and it was still searching when i got back home. It use to work couple of months ago@@tecadam
Hi again. I finally got it to work after another clean install. I found an thread online with more updates that i installed before the other 4 ones. Thank you again man!
I have the same problem, 1 update failed to install, I just write down the update number, download separately and install it manually and after scanning for new updates it doesn't show any problem, everything was fine!
And the most interesting thing is that the name of this update was different, but the identifier was the same - KB972145, and as I already said, after manual installation everything starts working!
U Amazing ... Thanks you
Thank you! I appreciate that!
Thanks
a friend gave me a laptop with windows Vista. It won't run and need to reinstall it, but I don't have a copy of windows vista? Where can i down load a copy of windows vista to install it.
I would suggest looking up a Windows Vista ISO download on the internet and see what you get. Download an ISO of your choice. You can also look up how to burn an ISO to a bootable USB or DVD and it should help you out. If you need anymore help, please let me know.
best tutorial ever
Thank you so much!
Hello does proxy fix windows vista update error code 80072EFD?
Yes!
I tried to install all the updates but it keeps saying that it won't work on my machine., Its a 32 bit Windows Vista Home Edition. Is that the problem? Does it have to be the better version for it to work?
ps the copyright says 2006 too Is that just too old of a version for these upgrades to work for? I have tried installing each one like you showed and each one says that it is not applicable for my machine
Hi there, you need to make sure your system is updated to Service Pack 2 and that you are installing the 32-bit updates. Remember, SP2 needs to be installed first, then the prerequisite updates can be installed. Let me know if this helps you out!
Good afternoon
The first 2 downloads say that it may contain malicious software. Are these updates suitable for those with a 32-bit operating system?
Hi there. None of the download links contains malware, and if your Windows Vista system is 32-bit, then download the 32/x86 updates. If you are running a 64-bit Windows Vista system, then download the 64-bit/x64 updates. Hope this helps!
Okay, I’m a complete idiot I guess. I can’t even find the prerequisite files at the very beginning of the video. How do I find them? My Vista system was last updated in 2016. It is also a 32 bit with Service Pack 2.
Hi there, don't worry you're all good. The download links for everything are in the description of the video. Hope this helps!
Well, I tried downloading the links, starting with “KB3205638 Update (x86), because I already have the Service Pack 2. When I attempted to install link, it just keeps working and working in an endless loop or something. I let it go for over an hour and it is still working to install the update. I guess this process won’t work for my computer. Any other suggestions?
Thanks in advance. Do I have to have Internet Explorer before i begin this process? I have a very good internet connection but i cant surf web browers? Right now the only way i can get kb updates is my loading them onto a flash drive from another computer. Please, please help.
Hi there, you don't need to have Internet Explorer to do this! If downloading the KB updates and the rest of the prerequisites from another computer on to your flash drive works for you, then that's fine! You will still be able to get Automatic Updates working again on your system.
@@tecadam do you think at some point automatic updates will advise me if the 180 or so missing original Vista updates?
How about to watch video files. I have windows media player and real player. What other ones or better ones can I get?
Hi there, on Windows Vista you could use something like VLC Media Player for example.
@@tecadam ok where can I download it?
@@Stawnish83 You can download it here: www.videolan.org/vlc/
can i install this when i have all my videos, photos and data on my computer, or i must clean everything and preinstall first on clean vista?
You can install it on your current computer! You don't need to have a fresh install of Windows Vista in order to make Automatic Updates work again. Although I highly and strongly recommend you make a backup of everything incase something goes wrong on your computer. Make a backup of important files, the hard drive, and make a system restore point too. Then you should be all good to go! Hope this helps!
Hi, I cannot download windows update agent from your link...
The links works just fine. I just tested them on my end and they both work.
they dont work as of feb 21 2024 i cannot download windows update agent@@tecadam
Hi there. I am getting an error now: 80072EFD. Could not find a solution :/
Make sure the proxy is running while you are checking for updates, downloading updates, and installing updates, otherwise it won't work. That should help fix your problem.
Same here did you found a solution ?
Will this fix my vista. Outdates drivers that wont let me open complete web sites.
This will give your Windows Vista system the latest security updates released for your system and the latest driver updates for your system too. However the latest updates for Windows Vista were released in 2017. Installing these updates might fix some things that could be wrong with your system.
i get the msvcr110.dll error when i open wsus
The Visual Studio C++ Redistributables need to be installed, otherwise you will continue to get this error.
@@tecadam Thank you!!! +1 sub to u
@@Windowsfan0000 Thank you!
first get a disk clone software,clone your hard drive,install on the clone drive keeping the original drive safe,use the clone drive for a couple of months or longer to be sure it is stable,keep original drive as a back up,make a copy of it as a spare.
I made back up discs of vista home premium 32bit when it is installed it is sp1 not sp2 as per current system,current system i think has some bugs,it won't defrag unless 3rd party software is used,i can't use disk checker properly at start up,i have ordered an original install disc but it too may be sp1,so i want to be sure i can create a sp2 HDD and clone a clean system to keep vista alive as i have software that won't run on higher systems,pita.
It Only found Windows Office Updates, Bummer. Fresh Vista install. Any suggestions, Thanks
Your Windows Vista install may already be fully updated. But if it's not, then I would recommend rebooting your system, and try to check for updates again and see if it makes a difference. Hope this helps!
use legacy update
Hello! Great video! I want to ask you something! Does this method better then legacy update? Which method is better?
Thanks! It really depends on the users preference, this method is more native because we are bypassing the SHA-2 requirement from Microsoft's Update Servers, but with Legacy Update, it's definitely easier to setup, but it isn't as native because we are using an external tool to get updates which isn't how it was done when Windows Vista could download and install updates from the Windows Update Servers. Either way works, it just depends on the users preference. If you want something more native like how Windows Update was before when you could download and install updates right from Microsoft's Update Servers, then you should use this method. If you want something easier to setup, than I would recommend using Legacy Update. Hope this helps!
@@tecadam Okay! Thank you!
@@tecadam Thank you!
@@eskikanal3 You're welcome!
so far fine until the last part. I think i would not use the russian windows update proxy, as it is an invitation to russia to manipulate and get an entrance to my old system.
Hi there, I can assure you that's not the case at all. This is just a proxy to trick the Windows Update servers into providing you with the exact same updates 1:1 like it would have back in the day up until Windows Vista's end of support.
Don't know how to setup wsus proxy, please help.
Watch the video. I show you how to do it. Do exactly what I do in the video.
Thanks for being there, I did the wsus steps, my windows update search reveals error code 80072efd, do I have an internet security issue? I can get firefox but not internet explorer.
You are getting me really hopeful after 45 hours of work trying to get updates? With your help it finally kicked in but here's a question? The windows update said I only have one update available a wireless driver. I installed. I have about 15 updates total how can I get the other original 180 or so updates that I saw on your video?
@@robertpeach6029 Hi there, I had that same issue before where only driver updates were showing up, and then a few Windows Vista updates. Honestly what helped me was restarting my VM a couple of times and eventually Windows Update was able to detect all the remaining updates for Windows Vista. That's what worked for me. If that doesn't work let me know. Thanks.
Hi there. Do you think you can advise on how I can fix ( on regular windows update tab) unable to connect to updates, error code 80072efd. Right now only way I can check is through wsus. I still can't connect to microsoft or internet explorer. Just wish I could get the 80 or so original updates. Thanks again ill keep at it:)
Why on earth is anyone still running this!??
Maybe because their system isn't compatible with the latest versions of Windows or they are still using it for nostalgia purposes. People might be running Windows Vista in a Virtual Machine too.
@@tecadam pretty much every machine that could run vista could also run 7. And IMHO XP was better than vista anyways.
@@bryanbahling2877 That's true.
A intel core i9 and 10gb of ram for the worst operating system in 2023 💀
Worst is ME windows vista is in the second of better windows as launched only losing for 2000
You mean "for the operating system that got unfair hate while preparing free path fot the next one".
Windows Vista is the best among the worst. That is, it is purely for amateurs.
Windows 7 is basically a Windows Vista service pack. In fact, Windows Vista SP2 and Windows 7 RTM are the same operating system with a different taskbar.
It's a virtual machine
Ive spent 12 hours trying to figure out how to get the final step of wsus_nt5 proxy file and cant do it. Ive successfully done all the prior steps, just need help with this final wsus_proxy_nt5 file? Just dont know how to get it?
Hi there, you need to download the 7zip file, the extract it, then run Add_wsus as an Administrator (Click on Yes if you get the prompt to), then once it finishes you can close out of that command prompt window, then run Run_wsus as an Administrator (Click on Yes if you get the prompt to), then keep that open while you Check For Updates, Download Updates, and Install Updates as that's the proxy that allows your system to fetch updates from Microsoft's servers. If that doesn't work for you, then make sure you have installed all of the prerequisites that I showed in the video. If you need anymore help let me know.
is there any malware in this? 👁
No! There isn't any malware in this.