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Windows 7: Stuck in "checking for updates"

23 Nov 2016   #11
zfp86x

Windows 7 x64
 
 

I'm really frustrated with this. I have freshly installed Windows 7 on my laptop and I can not get the updates to come. I've tried everything including this post, but no success. Any suggestions?


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19 Jan 2017   #12
cpmusic

Windows 7 Pro 64-bit
 
 

Post deleted -- it looks like something's working now....
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