There seems to be some sort of a network issue that is preventing Windows Update from downloading updates. The progress bar keeps on going forever.
I have done just about everything on the PC to make it work to no avail. This includes disabling firewalls and anti-virus software. According to this post which I believe sums up my situation there might be an issue with my Internet connection:
I am connected through a wireless Cisco router. Unfortunately I don't have access to another network. Neither do I have a network cable. But my Internet is working; I can download and upload files no problem.
The OS is not new but the user I'm logged in as is a new admin user.
How can I know what's wrong with my Internet connection, or more precisely what's blocking Windows Update?
P.S. One of the ideas I tried was upgrading the OS to Windows 10, but even the Windows 10 Installer gets stuck at the "Getting Updates" screen.
P.S. I am not able to connect my computers at home even though they are all in the same workgroup. The PC shows up as a shared computer on a Mac but is not connectable. All computers are connected wirelessly through the aforementioned router.
