My computer is stuck in the loop "Update Configuration". Boots only in safe mode.

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  You just bought a Dell desktop computer new with Windows 7 64 bit installed.  Fired all my files, pictures, etc installed printers, scanner. Now 2 days later, I hit restart and a screen pops up saying update 42 55 it stuck there.  After 10 hours, I tried to restart and got the same screen.  I then tried to reboot in safe mode using the F8 key, this does not work either.  Then, I turned off the machine and tried to restart with the rescue disk, I created the day I got the machine.  Just, it goes back to the screen updating and is sitting there with the small circle twirling away!  How can I solve this problem?

  When the first system boot, before Windows loads (the first thing that appears when Windows starts to load is the update progress screen), there should be a page that tells you what button to push to access the settings configuration (Setup) or start-up.

  Make sure there is no Dell page appear when the system first boots , which shows the key you need to press to enter the boot or configuration setttings?

  Since you have No message from the system model that I asked, tried by pressing the F2 key when you turn on the system.

  If the update progress screen appears instead of the startup configuration, shut down, reboot and try the F10 key.

  If none of these keys work, then you will need to contact Dell.

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• Service pack update is stuck in the loop: 3 3 100%

  Hello.  My wife's cell phone is having this problem after trying to install Service Pack 1 for its Vista Home Premium.
  He joined 'Update 3 3 100% ', then he sits for a while before restarting the whole routine - again and again.  We tried to turn it off, and he took over just after turn it on again.  There is no error code.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

  Hi Dave,.

  Thanks for posting on the Microsoft answers Forums

  Press and hold the power button until your pc is turned off completely.
  then while the computer is turn on before it gets to the loading windows screen, press F8 key several times until you see
  These options
  (With the arrow keys and down, choose "Last known good configuration" then press enter)
  Safe mode
  Safe mode (with networking)
  Last known good configuration<>
  .
  .
  .
  If this does not work, restart your computer. Perform the same steps, but rather start in SafeMode with network. When you're on the desktop, try to do windows updates and stop and start again. After the updates installed successfully restart computer and boot up normally this time.
  When the computer comes back again to run updates again.

  Please post back and let us know if this information was useful or if you are still needing help.

  Thank you

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• computer is stuck in the screen that lets you choose Safe mode or start normally

  Original title: stuck

  My computer is stuck in the screen that lets you choose Safe mode or start normally. When I choose that it just goes back to the same screen. stuck in this screen

  If there is a problem starting, XP is configured to automatically try to start again and you can stuck in a loop not being able to go beyond the screen boot options, or none of these startup options you choose will work only.

  Sometimes, when XP has a problem starting or falls down and tries to start again, it will give you a "short" menu of boot options and none of them will appear to be good to get your system going again.  You have tried them all!

  The options are similar to the Advanced Boot Options menu XP, but the only option that you need (disable automatic error system reboot) are not offered, because XP went too far during the boot process and offers a limited number of boot options.

  If this is the case, you must call Options menu advanced boot yourself until you do not see the option:

  Disable the automatic restart in the event of system failure

  When you get the XP Advanced Options correct start menu you want to see, he has options on it like these:

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  Enable Boot logging
  Enable VGA mode
  Last good Configuration known (your most recent settings that worked)
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  If you do not see the automatic restart on system failure option turn it off, you must reset your system and start typing the key F8 on the keyboard until you see her disable automatic restart on system failure option.

  If you miss the window of opportunity F8, you must try again and start tapping the F8 key with more urgency (earlier and more frequently) until you see disable automatic restart on system failure, and then select.

  You must keep trying the F8 menu until you see disable automatic restart on system failure option, and select it.

  If your system has a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), we need to know what the screen says:

  Here's a BSOD example showing information you provide:

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  Send for the nose and the Red arrows (3 to 4 lines total).

  Send all * line STOP message since there are clues in the 4 parameters.

  If it looks like there is some kind of name listed in the STOP message file, send this line also.

  Ignore the boring text unless it seems important to you.  We know what a BSOD looks like, we need to know what your BSOD looks like.

  Answering queries and results report of the disable automatic restart on system failure screen and you can decide what to do next.

• my computer is stuck on searching for updates

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  Try running the fixit http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058 in aggressive mode and see if, after the reboot, you are able to perform your edits again.

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• My computer will not install the last update of security mpam-fex64 [1] .exe. I have__Windows 7 Home premium X 64 based PC. Does anyone have any suggestions?

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  It is an update of the Forefront client. I suggest you post in the following Forefront Client Forum.
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• HP w1907: implementation gets stuck to the 'HP invent' blue Boot Screen

  Hi all
  
  I have HP w1907 desktop... I use it since 2008.
  Last month I format to have the new windows 7 in it... Previously I was also working with win7 Ultimate.

  But it's keep restarting after the use of 4-5 minutes and so I installed the entire operating system yet.

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• Got paper stuck in the printer and now will only print proofs. How to reset the printer

  Got paper stuck in the printer and now will only print proofs. How to reset the printer

  It looks like you may have some saved jobs in your queue that need to be removed.

  Here's how:

  To clear the print queue, stop the print spooler service and delete all the jobs/print pending.
     
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  Do not try to start or restart the Print Spooler Service immediately.  You must remove all print jobs backed up first...
     
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• Downloaded Windows xp service pack 3 on my computer, received an OX8007043C error message. Now cannot start in safe mode. There is a configuration problem. This can be corrected?

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• Windows updates can be installed in safe mode with networking?

  Re: Vista Home Premium 32 bit w/sp2.

  Windows update takes forever to download and even more time to install any update files. Then it configures when stopping down, then he sets up when power is on, oops one of your edits was not able to install and all the process begins again. I absolutely refuse to let the process run on its own if it is not an option. I personally oversee what, when and if something moved at all. I was wondering if updates can be installed in safe mode with network for a minimum amount of system resources are used and this could help speed up things a bit.

  Re: Vista Home Premium 32 bit w/sp2.

  Windows update takes forever to download and even more time to install any update files. Then it configures when stopping down, then he sets up when power is on, oops one of your edits was not able to install and all the process begins again. I absolutely refuse to let the process run on its own if it is not an option. I personally oversee what, when and if something moved at all. I was wondering if updates can be installed in safe mode with network for a minimum amount of system resources are used and this could help speed up things a bit.

  Clean boot the computer to see if that helps: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

• Vista: Cascade issues, ending in Mode without failure. Can't make the necessary changes to get out of Safe Mode.

  First of all, I use Vista Home Premium on a Toshiba Satellite P205-S7469. Recently had a problem with Office 2007 - after three years, he suddenly asked for the key, that he refused.

  With the help of the MS Support, we uninstalled and reinstalled Office 2007.

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  Hi renewbee,

  You can configure the computer to boot and check if the problem persists. It will start Windows Vista by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs and helps eliminate software conflicts.

  The following link has steps showing how to perform the clean boot: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: Please make sure that the computer is configured to start as usual according to step 7 of the article: how to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Hope the helps of information.

  Please post back and we do know.