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• Re: Satellite L500D prepares to set up very long windows

  Prepare to set up windows's been at it for a long time... how long does take?

  Hello

  Installation and configuration of windows procedure should not last long
  I have installed and configured all Windows 7 within 60 minutes.
  In case of installation of Toshiba image that could this process took longer thanks to the installation and the configuration of other tools and utilities

  If the installation takes too long then it might be possible that the process has failed
  I think that the case you shut down the laptop and try again

  For this, you can use HARD drive recovery option.
  Press F8-> fix my computer-> drive HARD recovery

  Welcome them

• Preparation surface set

  My surface refuses to download applications more. Someone suggested that he may have installed the updates so I should restart. It was 30 minutes ago and it is stuck on the screen that says "preparing to set up Windows. Do not turn off your computer. "A suggestion was to hold down the power button until it stops, then restarts, but I learned that reset the machine and lose all my data, applications, etc. What should do?

  Hello Davelef,

  I let the Surface continue to set up at least 90 minutes before you stop it manually. You can have an another Windows Update after the install/configure, you can try this when your Surface is restarted:

  1. plug the Surface in the diet. Restart the Surface and the connection, the type of screen start 'control', select Control Panel.

  2. in the control panel in the upper right corner, select the category and replace large icons.

  3. scroll down the choice of Control Panel, and then select Windows Update. Look for the updates, and install any that are there. Your Surface may ask you to allow him to restart when these are installed, allow it to restart. Pending applications should install once you return to the start screen.

  4. If there is no updates to install, select the Windows key on your touchcover or tablet. Pending applications should be installed.

  I hope this helps!

• Windows 7 x 64 SP1 Update stuck on "Preparing to set up..." »

  Successfully, I downloaded and starts installing about 3 hours ago.  everything went well until what it restarts.  It's now on a page that says: 'preparation set up Windows.  Do not turn off your computer"... for two hours now.

  What should I do?  Wait any longer...? The lively circular icon that shows that the machine is working again, so I don't think that it is frozen... I also occasionally see the HDD LED flashing indicating some activity... but it's far too long now.

  Had this same problem - after about 3 hours of waiting (kept light infrequent disk activity), I pressed CTRL + ALT + DELETE and got the login screen.  Connected and everything was fine.  Looks like someone forgot to program in the section "what to do when you're done" was updated. I hope now that it happens on another pc just if I can do it again...

• "prepare to set up windows" with Windows update turns off!

  OK here is a mystery.
  I did a job with Windows 7 laptops, I have an installation script that installs the MS Word and MS Excel Viewer Viewer and change some settings grouppolicy.

  Windows Update is configured to "search the updaes but let me choose whether to download and install them.

  Now, occasionally, and not on all laptops can add, when I shut down Windows he decides he needs to do some "configuration" which lasts 30 minutes. Meanwhile, the HARD drive light is roughly 100% of the time.

  Now if Windows update turned off the coast of that Windows is trying to do.

  When I check that nothing has changed with the installation of the update.

  How do stop this behavior... any ideas would be greatly received.

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  The question you have posted is related to Scriptingand would be better suited to the TechNet community. Please visit the link below to find a community that will provide the best support.

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7itproinstall/threads

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• My new laptop Acer has locked up on the message "preparing to set up Windows shut down your computer.

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• "Preparation set up Windows. Do not turn off your computer"can't NOT GET PAST!

  I have windows 7, and once everything was loaded, she wanted to make a few updates
  I stopped him so he can make and it's updated 33/42 for 2 hours before I gave up and restarted

  now it is stuck on "preparing to set up Windows. Do not turn off your computer.

  Help!

  Hi Gronfors,

  Try to start the computer in safe mode do a system restore and check if it works very well.

  To start in safe mode follow the link given below.

  Start your computer in safe mode

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

  If you are able to boot to the desktop in mode safe mode try Method 1 if one does not work follow method 2.

  Method 1:

  Navigate to the specified location and delete the files, and then try to boot into normal mode

  c:\windows\winsxs\reboot. XML

  c:\windows\winsxs\pending. XML

  Once you boot to normal mode try to install the updates one by one and check if Windows update terminates the process.

  Method 2:

  If the above given step does not work try it to perform a restore of the system in safe mode and check if that helps. Follow the steps below.

  You can perform a restore of the system on the computer to restore the previous settings again.

  1. Click Start, type system restore in the search box, and then click System Restore in the list programs.

  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type your password or click on continue.

  2. in the System Restore dialog box, click on choose a different restore point and then click Next.

  3. in the list of restore points, click a restore point created before you started having the problem, and then click Next.

  4. click on finish.

  Note: When you perform the system restore to restore the computer to a previous state, programs and updates that you have installed are removed.

  For more information follow the link below.

  System Restore: frequently asked questions

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/system-restore-frequently-asked-questions

  Once the system restore try to boot to the desktop in normal mode and check if updates work fine. Try to install the updates one at a time.

  Hope this information is useful.

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• My computer is stuck on the preparation set up windows do not turn off the computer__

  I bought a new Toshiba Harvey Normans form - everything was going well until I turned the thing on and comes from this sign prepare to set up windows do not turn off the computer - 30 hours so far... everybody is why if there is a problem is - it may not be fixed. I cannot F8 or do something because when you stop and restart the computer, what happens with the same... also say how I get to the menu restore when I can't cross the saying prepares to set up etc etc, I'm typing this from my old computer and I get very very stressed to this topic

  Take it back to Harvey Normans. ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• Preparation configure Windows

  Help, please.  I just bought a new laptop a few days ago and since the first day, that it's work perfect, then yesterday when I stopped it, I noticed that automatically, he began to make the updates window, which took about 30 minutes, then when I tried to turn my computer back on it stuck on the page 'Preparation set up Windows.  He stayed there for about 4 hours and then allowed me to the office, but when I tried to open my explorer, nothing happened.  So I restarted my computer, and STILL he pasted on the page of 'preparation set up Windows'... that's the 5 times I left the computer 'prepare to set up windows' and she ends every time, I can't open my program explore

  Hi Angeldiva

  I followed the steps above that provided by the engineer of Microsoft Support answers and my computer now works again.  However, the only way I was able to make it work is by starting mode safe mode with networking, as you are given the option to start in safe mode or safe mode with network.

  Good luck

• Problem of multiple windows. Windows update 0% complete, "ready to set up Windows. "Please do not turn off your computer", etc.

  Hi all, I have recently experienced some of the problems reported here: - Windows update doesn't work (stuck at 0% for the hours) - Windows cannot stop ("preparing to set up Windows. Please don't turn off your computer") - MSE is out of date - I can't unzip files - some programs no longer work - I just can't stop some services (like Windows update). It times out. etc... I have Win7 X 64, and the last update that has worked with success has been about 3 weeks ago. Thanks for your help!

  Very well.

  Given that the 'MemTest... returned some mistakes,' contact the manufacturer for support under your warranty or Service contract. ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• Preparation configure Windows not to turn off your computer

  I downloaded 34 important update on my laptop with windows 7 Edition home premium and have downloaded the updates, then told me I had to restart my computer, I restarted my laptop and for the last 6 hours the screen says "preparing to set up Windows do not turn off your computer and I can't do anything because my cursor itsnt same here so it's just stuck on this one screen"

  It ended up I had a problem with my computer and had to have my computer wiped and reinstalled 7 windows

• Windows 8.1 hangs on "preparing to configure Windows disable computer.

  Hello

  I got his machine Windows 8.1 (Toshiba Satellite Pro) for a few months now. Everything has been working fine so far.

  Yesterday, I started and got the message: "preparing to set up Windows does not shut down the computer" which, I remember, he first thing appeared when the machine is started the first time when it was new. I thought that it is weird but left it to agree with her. On his return (a few hours later) the message still displayed but the animation (small points of indirect approach) has frozen.

  I have tried rebooting several times and there same thing is happening. I tried to access safe mode (F8, SHIFT + F8, F12 keys) but nothing happens. I just get he same screen that ends by freezes.

  Any help would be greatly appreciated!

  Thank you

  John

  Thanks for your reply Ramesh.

  I actually spoke to the representatives of the technical support of the manufacturer this morning who gave me some strategies to enter the rear part (so to speak) of the system and run the troubleshooter.

  If you switch the machine slot and turn off in quick succession, after 3 or 4 repetitions, it will launch automatically in the recovery routine and thus allow access to troubleshooting tools.

  Another method was to hold down the key "zero" from the top of the keyboard (not the numeric keypad) when starting the machine.

  I guess that these methods are specific to the manufacturer of this particular machine (Toshiba) with the use of generic, but useful to know in any case.

  The problem is now resolved, but it might be useful to add the above tips to the knowledge base for future reference.

  Thanks again for your kind response.

  Kind regards

  John

• Cannot start Toshiba C50 all I get is "preparing to configure Windows not to turn off your computer.

  Original title: startup

  When Toshiba C50 starting all I get is "prepare to set up Windows do not turn off your computer" I let it run all night, but always the same screen morning

  Hi John,.

  Thanks for posting the request in Microsoft Community Forums.

  You remember the updates that you installed recently?

  This problem normally occurs when updates could not set up within the system. It can also occur if there is no third-party program conflicts.

  To resolve this problem, use the following methods, starting with the first method below. If it solves your problem, click on the following method.

  Note: Do not restore/update system for the moment.

  We will try to put the operating system of this situation and then try to install the updates in the clean boot state. You also try to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter to see if that helps.

  "Configuration of the Windows updates failed. Restoration of the changes. Do not turn off your computer"error when you try to install Windows updates

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/949358/en-us

  Note: Follow How to reset the computer to start as usual after a clean boot troubleshooting article KB929135 to reset the computer in normal mode.

  Warning: The applications that came with your PC or you installed on Windows Store will be reinstalled, but all the apps you have installed other Web sites and DVD is deleted. Windows puts a list of applications on your desktop after you refresh your PC.

  Hope this information helps. Response with status so that we can help you.

• T-430 nine (he got today) 2102 Mini Sata error and Windows would not be up-to-date

  So I tried to install the update to windows when it got stuck on preparing to set up the scene, then the Sata Mini 2102 error popped up. Error, the installation itself, defeated once again, and then it seemed to be installed, except that it is not. 4 updates were for .NET Framework. Anyone know of a solution?

  The windows update issue is resolved and I got the T-430 with mSata. I didn't get the error 2102 since Windows Update problem has been solved, so my concern is that this issue is not related to the windows update and that there is something wrong with the mSata.

• Updates Windows 7 fails to configure and restart on log on the computer.

  Original title: Windows 7 update and logon

  turn on - pc answers with, application update 1827 1827 - then, preparation configure updates of Windows - then, failure of windows updates/returning from changes - then, Shutdown - then start Windows - then, prepare to set up Windows - then, failure to perform Windows updates/revertting configuration changes - then sign on screeen and access.

  This happens at every opening of session since close to 10/10/2010.
  Help

  Hello

  Check Windows Update history, see what are updates installed successfully and which of them are pending or not. To search for updates follow the link

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/see-which-Windows-updates-are-installed

  You will have to perhaps download and install the updates manually and check if that helps. Visit the link given below, download the updates that are applicable to your computer by using the KB article numbers.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/default.aspx

  Before installing the update set up your computer to clean the start state. To configure the computer to clean boot state follow the link below

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: When you are finished troubleshooting, follow step 7 in the article to start on normal startup.

  Hope this information is useful.

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