RE: GP Utilities Not responding
I know that this is a really old thread and the only reason to update is that 'just leaving it' does not always solve the problem
In our case while it acts the same, it is not the cause of the problem.
We are building an offsite system for a client for processing files related to 'legal proceedings' and we needed to be able to prove that the data was frozen, so an off site system with only limited access was the best way.
Anyway, we built the server and during the restoring of the databases, we restored a database from the BAK file that we had not 'built' in Dynamics first. This caused the Dynamics system fits and it did not know what to do. So no amount of time - in fact left for over 8 hours - did not nothing to resolve the problem.
As soon as the 'restored' database was removed the GP Utilities ran as expected - instantly and without hesitation.
So, if you end up with a situation like this where Utiliites appears to be frozen, be sure to have a look at the underlying databases and make sure that there is nothing wrong with them.
Just my two bits worth. Have a great day.