My computer is stuck in "updates to configuration 3 3 0% complete" loop.

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• Vista computer displays "installation of Update step 3 of 3.0% completed, do not turn off" then turns off. This happens constantly .__Starting in safe mode does not disturb this cycle.__What do? tried to delete and reinstall memory.no joy.

  No recent changes to computer
  have you tried booting in safe mode
  I tried to remove/reinstall the memory chips
  don't have a recovery disk

  Quote your full version of Windows (for example, Vista SP1;) Vista 64 - bit SP2; Win7) when you post in a forum or a newsgroup. Please do it in your next reply.

  Previous discussions (including answers) about this behavior: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=site%3Asocial.answers.microsoft.com+%22stage+3+of+3%22+%220%25+complete%22+vista

  Assuming that Vista and SP2 is not installed...

  Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for Windows Vista, but only for Service Pack 2 (SP2). This support for Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2) is valid until November 26, 2009. Availability of support chat or messaging differs depending on your location. Go to http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?prid=13014&gprid=582034 & select appropriate category (i.e., download problem;) Installation problem; Problems after installing a service pack).

  ~ 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

• My laptop is stuck in a loop - "Configuring updates: stage 3 of 3-0% complete." Do not turn off your computer"appears.

  My laptop is stuck in a loop - "Configuring updates: stage 3 of 3-0% complete." Do not turn off your computer"appears.
  So going to "Shutting Down". The computer shutsdown portable & restarts, then shows the message "Configuring updates...". "once again,.
  before stopping again and so on. Can anyone help please?

  The link below has options to solve your problem of loop.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/949358>

  UTC/GMT is 03:43 Tuesday, September 27, 2011

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

  My computer is stuck in the loop "Update Configuration". Boots only in safe mode. I tried to do a system restore, but an error message appears that says:

  To perform an offline system restore, you must specify which Windows installation you want to restore. For example, if the installation is in "C:\Windows:" should be restored, enter the following command: rstrui.exe/OFFLINE:C\Windows

  I typed in the "run" command, and it didn't work either. VIsta came installed on the computer, so I don't have a disc to insert and reboot with. Help, please!

  Thanks, Ben

  OK, I found how to fix this problem.

  Go to this site download and buy the repair for Vista disc. Burn it to a disc.
  This link will guide you in burning instructions
  http://NeoSmart.NET/wiki/display/G/Burning+ISO+images+with+ImgBurn
  Start your computer with the disk and follow the instructions
  http://NeoSmart.NET/wiki/display/G/Burning+ISO+images+with+ImgBurn

• my computer is stuck on configuring updates

  Had recently updates install automatically on my computer when I signed off... now my computer is stuck on configuring updates step 3 of 3, 0% complete.  Do not turn off your computer.  It keeps rebooting and going back to that same point.  I can't connect in safe mode.  I tried clicking on F8 before the boot and repair the computer - says there is no problem.  I tried everything that I can think of short to throw the computer out in the snow.  Help, please!

  Hello

  I suggest you follow the troubleshooting steps form the article (949358) and check if it helps.

  An update is not installed successfully when you try to install the update in Windows Vista and Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/949358

• My computer is stuck in ' configuration updated: step 1 of 3-0% complete.» Do not turn off your computer.

  My computer said there has been updates to install yesterday evening, so I clicked on the stop icon to update. This morning when I turned it, it says "configuration updated: step 1 of 3-0% complete." Do not turn off your computer"but does nothing.

  My computer said there has been updates to install yesterday evening, so I clicked on the stop icon to update. This morning when I turned it, it says "configuration updated: step 1 of 3-0% complete." Do not turn off your computer"but does nothing.

  Hey Janeynflorida

  1st thing to try is a restoration of the system in safe mode

  http://www.windowsvistauserguide.com/system_restore.htm

  Windows Vista

  Using the F8 method:

  1. Restart your computer.
  2. When the computer starts, you will see your computer hardware are listed. When you see this information begins to tap theF8 key repeatedly until you are presented with theBoot Options Advanced Windows Vista.
  3. Select the Safe Mode option with the arrow keys.
  4. Then press enter on your keyboard to start mode without failure of Vista.
  5. To start Windows, you'll be a typical logon screen. Connect to your computer and Vista goes into safe mode.
  6. Do whatever tasks you need and when you are done, reboot to return to normal mode.

  If that does not read this information

  the link below is how to download and get a vista disk startup repair, which you can start from the

  http://NeoSmart.net/blog/2008/Windows-Vista-recovery-disc-download/

  Here's how to use startup repair system restore command prompt, etc. to bleepingcomputers link below

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial148.html

  to boot from the dvd drive to be able to you will see a way to get into the bios Setup at the bottom of the screen or command menu start

  It would be F2 or delete etc to enter the BIOS or F12 etc. for the start menu

  Change boot order it do dvd drive 1st in the boot order

  If that does not fix it try repost in the forum update windows for your updates problem

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistawu/threads

  Walter, the time zone traveller

• My computer is stuck in "configuration updates: stage 3 of 3 0% complete.". Do not turn off your computer. It restarts just over and over again with the same message.

  I have a Dell Inspiron 1525 with Windows Vista, and I have tried the following to fix my endless reboot with the "Configuring updates: stage 3 of 3 0% complete.".  Do not turn off your computer. »

  • I inserted the cd 'Réinstallation DVD Windows Vista', but it won't pop up any kind of prompt for me to do something with it.  I tried putting the cd in what was on the computer and tried leaving him in and restart it - but the cd has no EFFECT.
  • I used the F8 key and I tried the following with no luck: safe mode, safe mode with network, safe mode w / command prompt, enable logging, last known good configuration (Advanced) boot and debug mode.  Most of these options make the monitor off (to make you think he will do something), then it just restarts and did the thing reboot loop again and again.
  • I also tried the repair your computer option to the F8 key.  He asks me to log in as an administrator (but my password does not work).  So, I use the menu drop down and choose the name of my computer and then use my password, and I can connect to "restoration of access options '.  Once I'm in the "System Recovery Options".  I tried the following with no luck: Startup Repair tool, restore the system, Windows complete PC Restore, Windows Memory Diagnostic tool and command prompt.  THE only ONE that I HAVE NOT YET TRIED it IS THE "DELL FACTORY IMAGE RESTORE", it's because I want to try to fix it without losing everything on my hard drive.  Here are the details of the I've tried in the "System Recovery Options".
  • The command prompt says: 32 X:\Windows\system > (I have no idea how to use it, but it's what he says)
  • The memory diagnostic tool reboots the computer, but nothing new happening (just reboot over and over again)
  • In the PC restore full Windows: I tried to put the Windows Vista CD in, but it can not find a valid backup location
  • When I click on the system restore: it is said: "no restore points were created on your computer's system disk.  To create a restore open system protection point.  When I click on the system protection, it is said: "your computer is running in a limited diagnostic State.  If you use the system restore in this limited State, you can't undo the restore operation.  Help topics are not available in this State. "  So I press OK, and I'm back to square one.
  • When I click on startup repair: it says "Startup Repair could not detect a problem.
  • I know there are many many posts on this problem, and I think I've tried all the suggestions on how to solve the problem, but they do not work for me.
  • PLEASE HELP ME!  I need my computer for my college work.  I can't borrow laptop my friend forever!

  Hello

  I guess that part of the question could be a driver which is really old or similar should not be loaded.

  This exit Windows updates on (after you have access) and stop the updates of the driver to load.

  How to disable automatic driver Installation in Windows Vista - drivers
  http://www.AddictiveTips.com/Windows-Tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-Windows-Vista/
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730606 (WS.10) .aspx

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  You can use the solutions in this KB - 3 methods and I listed a little help for them below

  The update is not installed successfully, you receive a message, and the computer restarts when you try to
  install an update in Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/949358

  Method 1: Start Windows Vista with the Windows installation media and use the repair feature

  How to do a startup repair in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/91467-startup-repair.html

  You can also do a safe mode startup repair to access the Recovery Options If you have them available
  or use the DVD as described above.

  This tells you how to access the System Recovery Options
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/326b756b-1601-435e-99D0-1585439470351033.mspx

  Try recovery options Startup Repair

  How to do a startup repair
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/91467-startup-repair.html

  Method 2: Start the system in safe mode and then use the system restore feature

  How to make a Vista system restore
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76905-System-Restore-how.html

  You can also do a restore of the system of starting with a Vista disk.

  Method 3: Rename the Pending.xml file, and then change the registry (this method is part of the advanced troubleshooting)

  See article below for that.

  You can use this method on the updates that have this problem.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/949358

  Hide the update (click right - HIDE in the updates of Windows) and go to the Microsoft Download Center to download
  and install it.

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

  ------------------------------------------------------

  Once you are in Windows I was running once again reset here as a precaution.

  How to reset the Windows Update components?
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

  Hope this helps sort it out for you.
  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• Update the Configuration failed on Windows Vista when the computer was closed prematurely at sea

  My son turned off the computer before the update of configuration was complete.  It uses a Compaq Vista premium desktop computer.  The operating system will not load (it is stuck in a loop trying to reconfigure the old settings before the update).  We have tried to start in Mode safe mode and do a system restore.  The first available date is November 15, when the update occurred.  System Restore got the point to finalize and then jammed (lasted at least 4 hours).   Any suggestions other than a complete system to recharge?

  Hi DRoggeman,

  Welcome to Microsoft Answers Community Forums.

  I suggest you to do the Startup Repair to fix boot of startup problem and uninstall all updates you have installed.

  Reinstall or install updates for your computer by going to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com

  To perform the Startup Repair, you need to restart (boot) your computer using the installation disc. If you do not restart your computer from the disk, the option to repair your computer will not appear.

  1. Insert the installation disc.

  2. restart your computer.

  Click the Start button, click the arrow next to the lock button, and then click restart.

  3. If you are prompted, press any key to start Windows from the installation disc.

  Note

  If your computer is not configured to start from a CD or a DVD, see the documentation provided with your computer. You may need to change your computer's BIOS settings. For more information, see BIOS: frequently asked questions.

  4. choose your language settings, and then click Next.

  5. click on repair your computer.

  6. Select the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.

  7. in the System Recovery Options menu, click Startup Repair. Startup Repair can invite you to make choices as it tries to solve the problem, and if necessary, it may restart your computer, because it makes the repairs.

  For more information, please see the links below,

  ·          http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/how-do-I-fix-a-boot-startup-problem Fixed a problem starting to boot.

  ·          http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/startup-repair-frequently-asked-questions Frequently asked questions.

  Hope this information helps you.

  Kind regards

  Arona - Microsoft technical support engineer

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• Cannot go beyond the updates configuration: 1 3-0% complete state. don't put off the computer.

  When I turn the lap top, the display shows that the computer is in the process of configuring updates.  Display shows "Configuration updated: step 1 of 3-0% complete.".  Do not turn off your computer. "I left the computer for hours and he stuck in this mode.  The circular clear ball appears on the screen, but it does not turn. Windows Vista Home Premium is at the bottom of the screen.  I have turn the power off.  I can't go to the start menu.

  Try typing F8 at startup and in the list of Boot selections, select Mode safe using ARROW top to go there > and then press ENTER.

  Try a restore of the system once, to choose a Restore Point prior to your problem...

  Click Start > programs > Accessories > system tools > system restore > choose another time > next > etc.

  See you soon.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  If the above does not work, try to make a Bootable ERD to do a Startup Repair:

  As is the case with most computers/laptops these days, they do not come with good Vista disc to repair only the recovery disks.

  As your grave in the category above, download the ISO on the link provided and make a bootdisk of it.

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu.

  When you have changed that, insert the Bootable disk you did in the drive and reboot.

  You can make a tool to restart system, System Restore, etc. with it.

  Read all the info on the website on how to create and use it.

  http://NeoSmart.net/blog/2008/Windows-Vista-recovery-disc-download/

  ISO Burner: http://www.snapfiles.com/get/active-isoburner.html

  It's a very good Vista repair disc.

  You can do a system restart tool, system, etc it restore.

  There is not a disk of resettlement.

  And the 32-bit is what normally comes on a computer, unless 64-bit.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• My computer is stuck in a boot loop indefinitely after downloading the Vista updates.

  original title: I have the same problem posted by Don Gagen on 16 April. My computer is stuck in a boot loop indefinitely after downloading the Vista updates.

  I installed some updates Vista Home Basic important for my laptop on Wednesday, and since then, my computer won't start. I get to the first page of Windows that shows "Configuration updates 0% complete" for about 15 seconds and then restart the machine. This loop continues indefinitely. I spoke to the manufacturer (Dell) who say there have been some recent problems with the update service, and I have to pay (£69) to address this problem. I don't really want to pay for a repair, when the problem does not seem to have been caused by me or my computer. I tried all the options from the start menu, but there seems to be no way to solve this problem, for example, in 'Safe' Mode, the problem persists, and 'Last successful login' does not work either. It will not launch command prompt. I ran Dell diagnostic check before extended initialization and there seems to be nothing wrong with the hardware. I have no disks system of re - install Vista (and that I would lose all my data anyway). I can also access the ID of the license of Vista. The computer is no longer under warranty, and I have no agreement to support hardware or software for it.

  I would be grateful for any suggestion.

  Alan

  Help us help you: start by reading this post 'sticky '...

  What information to post in the Windows Update forum
      http://answers.Microsoft.com/thread/1467f44b-ee27-4F7D-98d7-f1c4b35b3395

• automatic update of Windows 8 crashes at 13%, restarting the computer is stuck at 13% more

  last week, I bought a Pavilion G6-2230sa with windows 8

  It automatically downloaded the latest updates today and is suspended from 13% each time

  -Updated windows configuration - 13% complete message - do not turn off your computer

  He did this for hours for the day and sometimes reboots and starts again.

  How to fill out or stop trying?

  Hey guys,.

  I see you are having the problem of blocking of 13%.

  Try this Document.

  Let me know the results.

  THX

• error on Windows 2008 server std edition "Windows could not update the Configuration to start the computer. Installation cannot continue. "

  I try to install windows 2008 server std edition on HP DL 380 G5 server, I am getting error while installing "Windows could not update the Configuration to start the computer. Installation cannot continue. ", please suggest?

  I tried also with HP smartstart CD, but failed.

  Thanks guys, I found the answer to my question, I used the last HP smart Start CD (V8.70B for windows 2008 server X 64) for DL380g5 for windows 2008 server STD, and it worked fine.

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• "Configuring updates: stage 3 of 3-0% complete.". Do not turn off your computer. "Todays automatically. Update on a Vista 64-bit machine

  The message "configuration updates: stage 3 of 3-0% complete.".  Do not turn off your computer. ' is on my screen for more than 2 hours.  OS 64 bit Vista with automatic updates on the value.  What should I do?

  Hello

  You can use the solutions in this KB - 3 methods and I listed a little help for them below

  The update is not installed successfully, you receive a message, and the computer restarts when you try to
  install an update in Windows Vista and Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/949358

  Method 1: Start Windows Vista/Windows 7 with the Windows installation media and use the repair feature

  How to do a startup repair in Vista and Windows 7
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/91467-startup-repair.html

  You can also do a safe mode startup repair to access the Recovery Options If you have them available
  or use the DVD as described above.

  This tells you how to access the system - Vista Recovery Options
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/326b756b-1601-435e-99D0-1585439470351033.mspx

  This tells you how to access the system - Windows 7 Recovery Options
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/Startup-Repair-frequently-asked-questions

  Try recovery options Startup Repair

  How to do a startup repair
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/91467-startup-repair.html

  Method 2: Start the system in safe mode and then use the system restore feature

  How to do a system restore in Vista and Windows 7
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76905-System-Restore-how.html

  You can also do a restore of the system of starting with a disk of Vista or Windows 7.

  Method 3: Use the downloads at the end of this article - note for Vista x 86 versions 32 bit and Vista
  x 64 64-bit.

  The update is not installed successfully, you receive a message, and the computer restarts when you try to
  install an update in Windows Vista and Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/949358

  ------------------------------------------------------

  Once you are in Windows I was running once again reset here as a precaution.

  How to reset the Windows Update components?
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

  Hope this helps sort it out for you.
  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• Windows could not update the Configuration to start the computer. Installation cannot continue.

  Trying to move from XP to Vista Ultimate.  During installation, the installation gets to 21% on the files and then closes and I get the error "Windows could not update the configuration to start the computer. Installation cannot continue.  Can someone help me with this?

  the problem has been fixed. I started on the dvd to see if I could install it outside of windows. I discovered that I could just install from windows. When I came out, I came across a repair button.  Who find startup errors and fixed them.  I then rebooted and went into windows and was able to install.

• Error Windows Update problem "don't shut down your computer updates being configured"

  OT: Windows Update problem.

  Why should I continue to get the message ' don't shut down your computer updates being configured "where all the updates seem to have been installed?

  Start here (ignore the title): http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949358