Software Update - Checking for new software bar stuck

Hi,
When i check for software updates the loading bar gets stuck (please see image below), i left it for a couple of hours and its still the same.
The software updates was working before, what could be causing the issue?
i got a macbook pro 13' early 2011.
Thanks

I once had issues using the software update once after buying a used mini - previous owner must've changed the software update servers address. could this have happened to you?
you could fire up terminal and give this a try:
defaults delete /Library/Preferences/com.apple.SoftwareUpdate CatalogURL
idk if this is gonna help, but its not gonna hurt either.
source: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=798068

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