Windows 7 update install time taking a very long time

Firstly, DO NOT INSTALL Windows 10 !!!!

You can read all about it's spying on you, how it collected personal data and how it will sell that info to 3rd parties elsewhere.

FYI, Win10 automatically installs updates whether you want it or not.  If you disable privacy settings (say set NO to share my location, camera, mic, calendar, etc.), the updates can and will reset those parameters back to factor - ie, it will now collect more data.

Stick with Windows 7, install Linux, or turn the PC into a Mac (Hackintosh), but don't install W10.

I wanted to do to mom's computer was factory reset to 7, then "upgrade" to 10. I hit look for updates and I'm waiting four hours. All I want to do is install 10 for the free upgrade. What do I have to do?

What are you talking about??

Here is the solution (I posted this on another topic: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-update/new-windows-update-agent-767600320-causing-error/46b72f85-1fec-4445-877f-fc530510cba1?page=12 ):

"yes, a newer Update Agent version helps. However this is only a nice workaround not a solution for people who don't care about computers and just want to reinstall Windows 7 as they did years before (...without having to do a research on the internet).

The problematic Windows Update Agent 7.6.7600.320 gets installed automatically as you connect your computer to the internet for the first time or open Windows update for the first time. The only real fix would be if Microsoft wouldn't distribute Windows Update Agent 7.6.7600.320 anymore but a newer release (which isn't buggy).

A colleague of mine had the same issue with his notebook. He did a clean Windows 7 SP1 DVD media installation and afterwards he tried to search for updates. Emphasizing "tried". He had the luck that I was sitting next to him and could help him quickly (by manually downloading March 2016 update client and installing it). Otherwise he probably would have dropped the Windows 7 installation and would have installed Windows 10.......... and in my eyes this is the situation Microsoft aims at!"

Hiere is the KB article for March 2016 update client. Download the right version and copy it via a flash drive to the new installed PC:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3138612

Good luck!

Hope everyone's day is going well. *EVERYONE needs to remember that when you get ready to start downloading a big program (Like Windows 10, or any other big updates) from the web, this is a massive undertaking between your computer and the host computer. Depending on what typed of service you have (DSL) and the speed of your connection, those things will dictate how long it will take that program to download to your computer.**BEFORE you start the download, do a speed test for your computer's download and upload speeds (this can be found online, many times available from your ISP), and this will give you at least a base time in hours.**Files in the GB size will take a fairly long time, again, depending on the speed.**Another good idea is to go into your computer settings, and change the "Power Plan" (for Windows).*This way, you can change what your computer does when you close the lid. This can be changed to "Do Nothing" so that if you DO have to be away from your computer during the download to sleep, eat or whatever, you can close the lid on your laptop to help assure there isn't any inadvertent keyboard strikes while the process is going on. Also remember that big downloads will keep your computer running and working non stop for a significant amount of time. If at all possible, set your computer in a cool place. In general, the cooler the environment for your computer, the better your computer likes it. BUT DO NOT PUT YOUR COMPUTER IN THE FRIDGE OR FREEZER (there is a big difference between being cool and being frozen).