I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit and I've just updated from avast! Internet Security 7 to 8.
In the Software Updater, several items showed as needing an update. After updating each item, I rescanned and got an Up to date status. However, "Java Runtime Environment 7 (32 Bit)" never leaves the preparing state, with a continually scrolling yellow progress bar. Initially, under more details, it showed a "Local version: 7.0.110.21" and a "New version: 7.0.170.2". I updated via Start > Control Panel > Java and confirmed the installed version in Add Remove Programs. Even after an additional reboot, the Preparing status remains and the Local version shows as 7.0.110.21, even though the Software Updater status reads GOOD (100%). No previous versions of Java show up in Add Remove Programs.
Additionally:
I installed "Java Runtime Environment 7 (64 Bit)" from Java.com. No 64 bit version of Java had been installed previously. The Software Updater shows it as being up to date with the correct Local and New version.
