Windows XP Update Check takes a very long time after a new installation

Problem:

You reinstalled a Window XP SP3 computer but after that the Windows Update check takes forever. You are searching for a way to speed that up a little bit.

Solution:

You can download the following updated by hand, install them, reboot the computer and run a new scan which should then be a little bit slower

– Internet Explorer 8

– Package Installer for Windows version 6.1.22.4

– Windows Installer 4.5 Redistributable