Windows Update mega slow on- Windows 7

[Chrisbf1]

is it just me or are windows updates so slow at the moment, working on a laptop and netbook. And oh my gosh, it is just sitting there. both hard wired and activated!!!! anyone any suggestions

[FN-GM]

Have a look at this - http://www.edugeek.net/forums/windows-7/159597-stuck-checking-updates.html