Anaconda installation stuck at "Setting up package cache.." - windows

I am trying to install Anaconda in my windows PC, installation is stuck at "Setting up package cache" step for almost 14 hours now. Not sure if there is some thing I can do, but this is lot of time for a package to install. I am using my office VPN network, how ever this should not make it run for ever.
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In my case when the installation stuck at the same phase for the next attempt I've chosen the installation for user only (not for all users). It also took ages to install but it went through.
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