Apple Software Update is stuck in the "Checking for new software..." phase

I installed iTunes+Quicktime using iTunes64Setup.exe and so ASU got automatically installed as well.
When I manually start ASU, it immediately checks for new software and the progress bar stalls at around 10%. I have not seen ASU run by the task scheduler yet.
Bonus: The ASU logo has weird colours (http://imagebin.ca/view/XN2-zrN.html)
Is anybody also having the same problem?

That's an odd one.
Have you tried a repair install of ASU?
Head into your Uninstall a program control panel, select "Apple Software Update" and click "Repair".
Any help with the hang or the logo issue?

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