microsoft solitaire collection stopped working after windows 10 update

Now Windows update turns off Windows Defender. It then continues from the same point it failed at last time. It knows what has been sucessfully downloaded (must keep records remotely not just on the local computer) If it runs and finds that it has sucessfully downloaded an update, it searches for it and even if it has been deleted it will restore it.

Why was Windows update not working? 'I think' its meant to be pretty smart. It seems that Solitaire uses the same mechanism as windows update, so if that is not working neither does Solitaire. I think I know what was actually happening. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. If one of them is corrupted in some way (which is why they were deleted in the first place) Windows update will fail and may crash and the windows update service gets stuck in the 'stopping' state. If its downloaded files become corrupted, the simple way to deal with them would be to delete them, right? Well the service seems to look to see what has been downloaded, recognizes that the updates have been downloaded and deleted so it restores the deleted files from the disk. There may also be a fundamental problem with Windows update. Some testing indicates it is about as useful as a pocket in a jock strap.

I think Microsoft Solitaire collection uses Windows update to check itself for updates as well as advertising banners.Īlso look at the reviews for Windows defender. You can search the net for 'Windows 10 Update service stuck' It maybe your virus scanner is interfering with Windows update. You will notice that Windows Update turns off Defender when it is checking for updates.

If you use any Virus scanner other than defender it seems to interfere with Windows Update. It may take a minute or so to retrieve saved games. You will probably have found the service (before you clicked on it) status was 'stopping'.ĭo a restart and I think you will find Solitaire will start up and work. If you turn off windows update ( Go to Control Panel, Administrative Tools, Services, scroll down to Windows update right click then Properties, set Start Up to Disable (was on Automatic (Delayed Start))

Microsoft solitaire collection stopped working after windows 10 update