Trouble with Getting Update

When I go to do an update check from the tools drop down I get this message:

Installed Version 1.0.981
Latest Version:

Failed to get update information.
Please try again later

this has been for months getting this message. I am about 350 days over due..according to the clock.

Any suggestions. Sometimes it takes double clicking 3 times to get the program started.

Thanks for your help and time in advance.

Eddy