Windows 7 Checking For Updates stuck forever

Anonymous
2011-05-31T17:23:58+00:00

original title: Windows 7 Checking For Updates stuck forever - I know this is answered, but the solutions don't work for me. Please see details!

I have installed a legit Windows 7 OS on my laptop. Its not an upgrade, it was a blank hard drive. WIndows 7 installed flawlessly, picked up all my drivers. The only problem is I am having problems with Windows 7 updates. When I choose Windows 7 update, it says "Checking for updates" and stays like that - forever. Even the next day. I did heavy heavy research, found out others are having the same problem. I tried all the fixes I could find, which are listed below:

  1. No Anti-virus programs installed yet - brand new Windows 7 ultimate installation
  2. There is no spyware - its a brand new clean install
  3. Firewall shut off
  4. Temp files, cookies, history cleared
  5. background intelligent transfer service set to automatic in services.msc
  6. software distribution folder renamed
  7. tried shutting off automatic updates and doing it manually
  8. Added windowsupdate to trust zone
  9. ran MicrosoftFixit50202 in normal and advanced mode

Even with my internet SHUT OFF (turned off modem) it still checks for updates and doesn't fail with "No internet connection available".

Please, please help. Anyone.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update

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Anonymous
2011-06-08T21:01:42+00:00

Problem solved.

It was my internet connection!! I logged onto my neighbors via wireless unsecured (ssh... don't tell lol), and within 30 seconds, 77 updates came through!

It has to be something in my network.

Thanks for helping though!!

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  1. Anonymous
    2016-04-12T22:23:52+00:00

    Hey can someone from Microsoft fix this please?

    I'm not interested in the following:

    • windows10
    • waiting around for 3+ hours in the workday before my updates come through

    I thought you guys already fixed this issue. What's your problem?

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-04-08T20:01:30+00:00

    HERE IS WHAT WORKED FOR ME...

    First I uninstalled .NET4

    Then I uninstalled every windows update that had already been installed.

    Then I shut down my computer, waited 5 minutes and powered it back up.

    After doing so, updates were installed during boot-up.

    Then I installed WIN7 SP1.

    After that, everything was back to working properly.

    NOTE: I have found that it is better to let Windows download updates on its own, rather than manually checking for updates.

    ALSO... I HIDE MOST OPTIONAL UPDATES. Unless it has to do with drivers on my computer. Optional updates seem to be more of a hindrance than a help. Must be why they are listed as OPTIONAL! [grin]

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-04-08T19:49:21+00:00

    This solution worked for me on a fresh Windows 7 Install.

    Download and install 360 total security (Free).

    Open the toolbox and select Patchup.

    Scan PC and apply the windows updates.

    When that is done run the normal Windows update and install the rest of the updates.

    You can now uninstall 360 total security if you wish.

    Good Luck.

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  4. Anonymous
    2016-04-08T19:01:12+00:00

    ATTENTION FELLOW FRESH INSTALLS: TURN OFF WINDOW'S FIREWALL.

    IMMEDIATELY FIXED THIS ISSUE FOR ME AFTER 12 HOURS OF TORMENT!

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