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On a Windows 7 with SP1 laptop, running Windows Updates just hangs on the initial 'Checking for Updates' screen. &nbsp;It has been six hours now and it is still 'Checking for Updates.' &nbsp;The MS Mr Fix It for Microsoft Windows Updates has been run on the machine, but it still hangs. &nbsp;Any suggestions short of reinstalling Windows ? &nbsp; &nbsp;TIA,
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On a Windows 7 with SP1 laptop, running Windows Updates just hangs on the initial 'Checking for Updates' screen.  It has been six hours now and it is still 'Checking for Updates.'  The MS Mr Fix It for Microsoft Windows Updates has been run on the machine, but it still hangs.  Any suggestions short of reinstalling Windows ?    TIA,

Windows 7, sp1 - Checking for Updates hangs

Windows 7 is an operating system from Microsoft. Features include multi-touch support, a redesigned Windows Shell with a new taskbar, referred to as the Superbar, a home networking system called HomeGroup, and performance improvements.