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Windows Update: Keeps checking for updates for over 1.5 hours?
Good morning everyone,
Problem description:
After logging-on to my computer around 2:00 a.m. (U.S. EST), I went to Control Panel and clicked on "Windows Update." As I'm typing this, WU is still displaying the progress bar, and says "Checking for updates." This has been going on for over 1.5 hours now. I tried to end the process in Task Manager, but get an "Access denied" message.
* Please note that I am not seeing any error codes.
My question: How do resolve this endless 'checking for updates' situation and get WU to actually update my computer with the "Patch Tuesday" updates released yesterday?
[EDIT @ 4:15 a.m.]: I restarted the computer about 15 minutes ago, and the WU "Checking for updates" has stopped (when in the Control Panel & clicking on Windows Update). WU is shown as "Running" in Task Manager under the "Services" tab. I continue to note in Task Manager, my CPU is still hovering around the 50% level.
[Additional steps taken - as of 5:18 a.m.]:
1. Performed scans with ESET, MBAM & SAS - no issues found.
2. Ran sfc /scannow. NO problems found.
3. Ran the Microsoft "Fix-it" tool. NO issues reported.
4. I've attached the CBS below.
At this point, I don't know what to do next and frankly...afraid to try anything without expert guidance from someone here.
Thank you for your time and any help!
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Last edited by spc3rd; 15 Jun 2016 at 04:42. Reason: Added additional info.