

It seems Microsoft has changed the way Windows Update client downloads and installs updates from Microsoft servers and only the new updated client is able to download updates from the servers, that’s why the older versions of Windows Update client are unable to download updates from Microsoft servers. These updates upgrade the client program version and improve its functionality. The reason behind this irritating problem is a little bit funny! Actually Microsoft has released a few updates for the Windows Update client program. Many users have reported that they even waited for more than 24 hours but Windows Update just stuck at “Checking for updates” status and they couldn’t install any update in their computers. Most of the times this issue occurs after a fresh/clean installation of Windows 7. It also affects overall system performance and if you check Task Manager, the Svchost.exe process occupies high CPU resources and memory usage. Windows Update just gets stuck at “ Checking for updates” screen and Windows 7 doesn’t download and install any update. The progress bar keeps showing progress animation which makes you think that Windows Update is doing something but even after waiting for hours, nothing happens, it just keeps checking for updates forever. Several Windows 7 users have reported that when they try to check for new updates using Windows Update, it keeps checking for updates for hours. SOLUTION 6: Use Built-in System File Checker (SFC) Tool.SOLUTION 5: Use Custom DNS Settings for Your Internet Connection.

SOLUTION 4: Use Windows Update Troubleshooter and Fixit Tool.SOLUTION 3: Reset Windows Update Components and Services.SOLUTION 2: Install All Updates Using Official Convenience Rollup Package.SOLUTION 1: Install Required Updates for Windows Update Client Manually.
