Software update gets "stuck" checking for updates (Snow Leopard)

Software update stalls at about 10-20% on the progress bar. Other internet apps show no connectivity issues.

Are you trying to upgrade to a higher OS. Your profile says you are on 10.6.8 which is the highest level of Snow Leopard. The only improvement on that is to download and install the 10.6.8 Combo updater ... below.
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399

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Hi! i hope i'm able to explain what i worked out and what worked for me. I had the same message coming up "no internet connection, run network/internet diagnosis" etc etc. Internet connection was fine. What i finally did:
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Same problem this morning but now resoloved.
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