Windows 10 update with Media Creation Tool

[Windows Central Question]

We are trying to update to Windows 10 and found instructions to download the Media Creation Tool and it seems like it downloaded, but says Checking for Updates and it has been doing that for about an hour now and this is the second time we tried doing this. It says you are supposed to download that and then click Run As Administrator, but we can't get past "Checking for Updates"

 

[holdum333]

Hi Welcome to windows Central. The time limit for the free upgrade is over, but you might still be able to get the upgrade! If you need more help,please join the forum here!
You Can Still Get Windows 10 for Free With a Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 Key

 

[shmsnh]

Are you trying to upgrade from Windows 7/8.1 or are you trying to update to Windows 10 Anniversary Update?