Hi there,

sounds funny your post

but I think we can help you ... lets try

The following steps I would prefer:

1. Delete the index.html files in the stats folder, maybe its disturbing the stat. If you want to get sure that the directory listing is set to off, place a .htaccess file in these folder (except in /log) and write this phrase in that:
Code:

Options -Indexes 

2. The reason for never ending run of the update process could be an error in your logfile, specially the timestamp entry 2038. So if you can start the stat from the beginning, do this again by entering the admincenter and hit "reset the stat".

3. Could it be that your server is not the fastest one ?

4. We could take a look at your new installation with a ftp account. You could configure this account for us pointing just in the stat folder. And sending via private message (PM).

5. Nevertheless, if you just hit reload in your browser while running the update process again and again, the stat opens . Try this.

Bye
Reimar