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    Windows update time normal?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by ChetJ78, Jun 16, 2008.

  1. ChetJ78

    ChetJ78 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi Guys,
    Ok, so here is the deal. My new Lenovo R61 arrived today and after completing all the set up, I decided to turn it off. The system said that I should choose the 'update and then turn off' option. I did that and it said 'installing 1 of 65 updates'. It is now 'installing 7 of 65 updates' but that is what it has been saying for the last 30 minutes. Is this normal? I am scared to do anything. Please let me know what you guys think.
    Thanks
    CJ
     
    ChetJ78, Jun 16, 2008
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    Update...it is still saying the same thing/..' installing 7 of 65 updates'.
    Is this normal? Should I do something?
     
    ChetJ78, Jun 16, 2008
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    yes just wait it out.. could take up to 3 hours
     
    flipfire, Jun 16, 2008
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    Hi Flipfire..thanks a lot! I was starting to freak out a little thinking that there was a problem. It was reassuring to get your post. Any other views on this issue?
     
    ChetJ78, Jun 16, 2008
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    Do you happen to have an Anti Virus program running? If so turn it off. It shouldn't take 30 minutes to install a single update.
     
    Rodster, Jun 16, 2008
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    Is your HDD light turning on?

    Does it sound like your CPU is in load?
     
    flipfire, Jun 16, 2008
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    Hi Flipfire, it does not sound like the CPU is in load. Infact the computer is not even hot or anything. This may sound like a dumb question..but what and where is the HDD light?

    Rodknee..how am I supposed to turn of the antivirus program if all it is saying is 'installing updates please do not turn off or unplug your computer?'
     
    ChetJ78, Jun 16, 2008
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    So, what do you think Flipfire? It is still saying 'Installing 7 of 65 updates' :(
    It does not seem to be doing much of anything else.
     
    ChetJ78, Jun 16, 2008
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    If it is still doing it, and you just got your new R61, do a reformat.
     
    Leon, Jun 16, 2008
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    Try waiting it off for aslong as you can. If nothing else changes, then do a hard boot. Hold the power button till it shuts off, then try starting again.

    I suggest you just download the standalone Service pack 1, which will include all those updates into 1 pack.
     
    flipfire, Jun 16, 2008
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    Microsoft's update servers can suck hard at times. I have 20MB Broadband, and have seen updates that should take me 10 seconds, take 10 minutes.
     
    Just Lou, Jun 16, 2008
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    Any updates? Is it still saying the same thing, or have you given up on it by now? Let us know.
     
    THAANSA3, Jun 16, 2008
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