Update fails, and ‘WaaSMedic’ runs for hours …

Windows 10/11’s built-in WaaSMedic agent is supposed to automatically detect and repair problems with Windows Update.

But sometimes, it can’t fix what’s wrong; other times, WaaSMedic itself is the problem!

Fortunately, there are a number of known solutions — including some new advice from Microsoft — to remedy this and other common Update problems.

Plus: Edge won’t stay dead! And: A Wi-Fi dongle takes down a keyboard and mouse.

Read the full story in the AskWoody Plus Newsletter 18.42.0 (2021-11-01).

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Also In this issue:

• PUBLIC DEFENDER: Most corporate PCs can’t install Windows 11, study says
• BEST UTILITIES: Freeware Spotlight — MyFolders
• ON SECURITY: Security isn’t just a Microsoft thing

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