Windows 7 Stuck at "Checking for updates" [SOLUTION]

Operating Systems & Open Source Windows
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Hey guys,

When you do a fresh install of Windows 7, and go to check for new updates, you might get stuck in a endless loop of the Windows doing nothing. Here are the steps to fix this:

1) Download and install this update first: 32-Bit / 64-Bit
2) Download and install this update after: 32-Bit / 64-Bit
3) Restart your computer, and you're done.

Your windows can now update in peace :slight_smile:

PLEASE SEND PEOPLE TO THIS THREAD IF YOU SEE THEM STRUGGLE WITH THIS PROBLEM!

Hopefully I've been helpful :slight_smile:

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I would also add this: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/instantanswers/512a5183-ffab-40c5-8a68-021e32467565/windows-update-troubleshooter

In my experience doing this troubleshooter offline works best.

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Yeah updates and Windows7 has allready been a pain in the rear since 2015.

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I've tried the troubleshooter too, but in a few cases it didn't help :confused:
This method has so far worked on all (~30) PCs I've tried it on..

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