Christ Centered Gamer

So here is my predicament,

For Christmas i got 3 months of Xbox Live Gold, I was able to put in the code online and get all that stuff done. When i next used my Xbox it said i needed to do an update in order to use Xbox Live, so I pressed yes and it started the downloading/update process.

Well, it never completed, it just froze about 1/5 of the way across the bar and never moved for about an hour, finally it said i needed to test my connection because something wasn't right, Well, I tested the connection and everything was fine, until it started testing the Xbox Live connection, when it came to that part it said i had to unplug the modem/router for thirty seconds and then plug it back in, and wait thirty seconds, so i did. I tried updating it again, it did the exact same thing.
I looked up Xbox.com and it said some suggestions which i tried, i tried unplugging everything and doing it again, i tried deleting some unused game saves and such to make room, i tried clearing the storage cache, nonetheless, it still did not update.
I really do not want to go through the process of calling the Xbox people to see if they can help me, but If I have to I will.
Before i do that, does anyone have any ideas how I might be able to fix this?

Thank you.

Can you activate the xbox code through their website?

I suppose i would have to know what you mean by the 'Xbox Code' I am terrible technically impaired and I don't know what you're talking about.

I'm sorry.

After re-reading your post it looks like the code is already associated with your account. So your xbox isn't finishing the update? Well there's a good chance xbox's network is getting hammered by all of the new xbox's coming online. but if the update still fails I would recommend rebooting your cable/dsl modem and router and trying again.

okay, thank you, I suppose I can call them and ask what's going on. Thank you very much.

Wait, you mean X-Box Live nagging you about completing all three security measures wasn't already annoying?

no, not really. I got used to that with my brother's xbox. I'm just annoyed that it is being repetitive in it's cycle of trying to download and then telling me i need to test connection.

I found that being constantly disconnected from my party on x-box live got really annoying. I guess that is why I don't use the 360 as much.

It works! Hallelujah and praise the Lord God Almighty! We connected a cable from our Modem to the Xbox and we were able to get it all up and rolling.

Thank you for your suggestions guys! I appreciate it!

glad it's finally working!