Download and install update KB2999226 on Windows 7

The KB2999226 code update is designed to ensure that the software development kit programs (SDK) Windows 10 developed for earlier editions of Windows to work properly. In this post, we will see how to install this update in Win 7.

Download and install update KB2999226

Installation and download of this package, like any other, it is done in two ways: visiting the official support site or “Upgrade center”.. In the first case we will have to do everything manually, and in the second the system will help us find and install it.

Method 1: manual installation from official site

This procedure is technically very simple:

1. Open the page on the Microsoft web portal at the following link and click on “Descargar”..

   Download package for systems 64 bits
   Download package for systems 32 bits (x86)

2. Find the downloaded file Windows6.1-KB2999226-x64.msu and run it. After scanning your system, the installer will ask you to confirm the installation. Click on “Yes”..
3. Once the procedure is complete, close the window and reboot the machine.

Read also: Manual installation of updates in Windows 7

Method 2: system tool

The tool in question is “Windows Update Center”.which enables you to check for updates on Microsoft's servers and install them on your PC.

1. We open the complement we are looking for through the command we write “To run”. (Windows + R).

   wuapp

2. Go check for updates by clicking the link shown in the next screenshot.
3. Waiting for the procedure to complete.
4. Open the list that contains important updates.
5. Check the box next to the post “Update for Microsoft Windows 7 (KB2999226)” and then click. Okey.
6. Proceed to install the selected package.
7. Wait for the update to install.
8. After restarting the computer, reboot “Upgrade center”. and check if everything went well. If errors occur, the information in the post linked below will help correct them.

   Read more: Why won't updates install on Windows 7?

Conclution:

In most situations, the first priority method is to use system tools specifically designed to install updates. If this procedure fails, you will need to download and install the KB2999226 package yourself.

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