kb3102810

KB3102810 is a Windows Update for Windows 7, Windows Embedded Standard 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2 designed to resolve issues where Windows Update hangs indefinitely while checking for updates. Users have reported that after installing this update, the progress bar no longer stalls, and updates can be found and installed normally. However, some users have experienced difficulties during installation, with the standalone installer itself appearing to hang while searching for updates on the computer. This update is often recommended as a first step in troubleshooting Windows Update problems on these older Windows versions.