"preparation configure windows - do not turn off computer.

message ' preparation set up windows - don't cut computer "appears upon reboot and shutdown.  The computer hangs up here, for hours, not of compensation until the next afternoon.  Did the same thing on the next reboot.  What can I do?

Hello

1. have you made changes on the computer recently?
2. are you able to login in safe mode?

I would suggest trying the following methods and check if it helps.

Method 1:

Try to boot to the last good known Configuration.

Using the last good known Configuration:
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/using-last-known-good-configuration

Method 2:

If you are not able to connect to the last good known Configuration I suggest that you try to start in safe mode and check if it helps.

 

Safe mode:


How to start in safe mode in Windows 7: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

If you are able to start in safe mode, then I suggest to perform a restore of the system and check if it helps.

 

System Restore:

Restore the system to a point when the computer was working fine.
System Restore: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/features/system-restore

 

Method 3:

If you are always faced with the question then I suggest to perform a repair installation and check if that helps.

Startup Repair using the Windows 7 installation disc: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/What-are-the-system-recovery-options-in-Windows-7

Note: when running Startup Repair disk hard if bad sectors are found on the disk hard when the Startup Repair tool tries to repair this area if all available on which data may be lost.

Note: also, make sure that you have disconnected all external devices except the keyboard and mouse.

Method 4:

If startup repair fails try restore the system from the windows recovery environment.

Open the menu Options on your computer system recovery and try to perform the system restore.

To do this, follow these steps.

(a) remove all floppy disks, CDs and DVDs from your computer and restart your computer by using the power button on the computer.
(b) do one of the following:
If your computer has a single operating system installed, press and hold the F8 key as your computer restarts. You need to press F8 before the Windows logo appears. If the Windows logo appears, you must try again by waiting until the Windows logon prompt appears, and then stop and restart your computer.
If your computer has more than one operating system, use the arrow keys to select the operating system you want to repair, and then press and hold F8.
(c) on the Advanced Boot Options screen, use the arrow keys to highlight repair your computer and press ENTER. (If your computer is not listed as an option, then your computer doesn't understand no repair preinstalled recovery options, or your network administrator has disabled the.)
(d) to select a keyboard layout and then click Next.
(e) in the System Recovery Options menu, click a tool to open it.
(f) select System Restore.

More information consult:

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/what-are-the-system-recovery-options-in-Windows-7

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/advanced-startup-options-including-safe-mode

Reference:

Error: Failed to setup of the Windows updates. Restoration of the changes. Do not turn off your computer when you try to install Windows updates

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

Before you perform the upgrade on the spot, I would recommend you to back your files using windows backup.
Backup and restore: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/features/backup-and-restore

Hope the information is useful.

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