Normally, when force updating takes about 10 seconds with my 1 mpbs (120 Kb/s) connection. But now, as I am typing this message, the downloading is still going on. 88% @ 0.24 Kb/s. I have tested downloading files from browsers and it is 100 Kb/s which is fine. I have tested streaming videos on Youtube and I'm getting 900+ kbps download. Why does it take so long for Minecraft to update? I am on a wireless though but it does not affect downloads outside the Minecraft launcher.
EDIT: Yes, this has been going on recently only. About 2 months ago.
EDIT: Yes, this has been going on recently only. About 2 months ago.