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There seems to be some sort of a network issue that is preventing Windows Update from downloading updates. The progress bar keeps on going forever.
I have done just about everything on the PC to make it work to no avail. This includes disabling firewalls and anti-virus software. According to this post which I believe sums up my situation there might be an issue with my Internet connection:
I am connected through a wireless Cisco router. Unfortunately I don't have access to another network. Neither do I have a network cable. But my Internet is working; I can download and upload files no problem.
The OS is not new but the user I'm logged in as is a new admin user.
How can I know what's wrong with my Internet connection, or more precisely what's blocking Windows Update?
P.S. One of the ideas I tried was upgrading the OS to Windows 10, but even the Windows 10 Installer gets stuck at the "Getting Updates" screen.
P.S. I am not able to connect my computers at home even though they are all in the same workgroup. The PC shows up as a shared computer on a Mac but is not connectable. All computers are connected wirelessly through the aforementioned router.
Mossi
Posted 2016-01-11T03:26:18.623
Reputation: 113
define forever, how long did you wait? – jiggunjer – 2016-01-11T03:58:09.690
A whole night.. – Mossi – 2016-01-11T03:59:38.227
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Common issue in W7, see my suggestions here...http://superuser.com/questions/951960/windows-7-sp1-windows-update-stuck-checking-for-updates/1022204#1022204
– Moab – 2016-01-11T18:44:31.323I gave your suggestion a try with open arms, and it worked!! Glad to be moving away from Windows. – Mossi – 2016-01-12T07:15:25.500