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• 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

• update to Server 2008 is stuck at 'Configuring updates 3%.... " »

  My 2008 Server is stuck on «Configuring updates 3%...» "for about 1 year now. I tried all the suggestions and they have not worked. The problem seems to be the Pending.xml file. I'm unable to delete or rename it - I have said that I don't have permission, even if I log in as an administrator. How can I rename this file. I'm still not able to install sp2 or other updates.

  Please repost in the Forum servers to the: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/category/windowsserver.

  Good luck!

  Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / has + - if this post solves your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• 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.

• I turned off my computer vista accientally when she was updating windows, now computer stuck at 'Configuring updates step 3 of 3. "

  and now whenever I start it up it goes from an expression of the form "Configuring updates step 3 of 3" then it fails and restarts and goes to the screen even. Help!

  Hello

  See if that helps you.

  Do a Safe Mode system restore to before the problem started.

  http://bertk.MVPs.org/html/restoresysv.html

  How to access Safe Mode

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/how-to-start-Windows-in-safe-mode/#Vista

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  If it doesn't, try a startup repair and / or a system restore using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft

  Manufacturers recovery disks normally do not have Service Options; they are normally a relocation to the factory only settings option.

  Here is the guide to repair Options using a Vista DVD from Microsoft.

  If a friend or a work acquantance of yours has one, you can borrow and use it for repairs.

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/repair-Windows-with-Windows-Startup-Repair/

  Table of contents

  1. Overview of Windows Vista repair options
  2. How to perform an automatic repair of Windows Vista using Startup Repair
  3. Advanced Tools Overview
  4. Conclusion

  If you do not or can not borrow a Microsoft DVD there is a download of a file ISO of Vista Startup Repair available that you can put on a Bootable floppy to make the above startup repair and that the method is recommended by a large number of posters in these Forums.

  Unfortunately, you have to buy it.

  Here is a link to it:

  http://NeoSmart.net/blog/2011/Windows-Recovery-discs-updated-reinstated/

  See you soon.

• 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

• Windows Vista Home Basic Edition stuck in configuring updates: stage 3 of 3 0%

  I tried F8 and boot into safe mode, safe mode with networking, safe mode with command prompt. They all took a while to load, but they returned to the same configuration updates: 3 screen 3 inches. Then the computer itself restarted again.

  Hi RSkarbonkiewicz,

  If it is an OEM (Dell, HP, etc), and Windows is preinstalled on the computer, you can check the Web site of the manufacturer for recovery options.

  This document may be useful, How to replace Microsoft software.

• Update issues - stuck on configuring updates step 3 of 3

  original title: update problems

  I installed an update and it now loads to the screen is blue and says "Configuring updates step 3 of 3-0% don't turn off your computer.

  Then the computer turns off and turns on and displays the same screen. He did this even though its plugged in the power cable. It was thus for 5 hours now.

  Hello

  You can follow the steps from the link below: 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

• Stuck on "Configuring updates stage 3 of 3 0% complete

  I have a windows Vista x 32 on a Dell portable system.  He was fully functional when I finally stopped him.  I just started to find the Stage 3 the page shown growth of 0% of Windows Update, then it restarts. Stuck in this loop.  Have tried using F8 to boot into safe mode, to get the last proper installation and prevent automatic reboot, without success, she keeps just reboot.  Also tried the systems repair, but with my drive encrypted, it doesn't seem to work. What can I try?

  Windows Vista keeps restarting after an update

  Hello
  You can try the troubleshooting provided in the link below steps to fix the problem.
   
  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
   
  Note: If above does not work, you will need to check with the manufacturer of origin.

• stuck on configuring updates step 3 of 3 to 23% complete

  
  

  Ideas:

  • You have problems with programs
  • Error messages
  • Recent changes to your computer
  • What you have already tried to solve the problem

  See if this sugesstion can help you:- http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949358>

• I installed an update on my Windows Vista laptop and it stuck on configuring updates 3 0f 3 0% complete. Do not turn off your computer

  Then my laptop keeps restarting itself, but not Corporate Communications Department any further. This has been the same since yesterday

  Hi CraigWaddle,
   
  To resolve this issue, use the methods listed in the section in the order in which they are presented.
   
  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

• Vista stuck on 100% update screen 3on3 after shaped computer.

  So, here's my problem:

  I formatted my computer yesterday.
  It is about 2/3 years since I formatted last.
  I've never had any problems before with formatting my computer.
  It is a 5 year old computer, but still works.
  These are the things I've done before update:
  Install avast!
  install chrome
  install vlc. (not that I think it's important)
  Now, I've already got it by going to the BIOS, start from my cd and recover the computer using the cd.
  There again, he said that I have about 130 updates ready for the update.
  So I did it again, and now he's stuck again in the same screen.
  I hope you can help out me.

  Sonny,

  I will only refer to the suggestions of Diana from here-

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_other-windows_update/stuck-on-configuring-updates-stage-3-of-3-0/9047f1a4-88f4-4dc5-9ef1-1eae9b1a2e62

  Thank you.

• My computer seems to be frozen configuration updates. does nothing.

  My computer is stuck at configuration updates.  It is said stage 3 of 3... 100% complete.  Do not turn off your computer.  The computer has to be on hous.  I tried to reboot in safe mode, but it is up to the same message.  Pressing control alt dlelete does nothing.  I use windows vista Home premium.  I would really appreciate help with this.

  Hi Donna,

  Welcome to the community forums of Microsoft and thanks for posting the question. According to the description, computer is blocked to updates (3 of 3 100% full) configuration. We will perform some troubleshooting steps and try to resolve the issue.

  Method 1:

  Rename the Pending.xml file, and then change the registry.

  Note: Serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: (http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Back-up-the-registry ) how to back up and restore the registry in Windows)

  To rename the Pending.xml file, and edit the registry, follow these steps.

  Has) start Windows Vista and go to the system recovery options:

  1. Insert the Windows Vista installation disk into the disk drive and restart the computer.

  2. When you are prompted to restart from the disc, press any key.

  3. When you are prompted, configure the language to install, time and currency format and keyboard or options for method of entry that you want, and then click Next.

  4. on the page to install Windows, click on repair your computer.

  5. on the System Recovery Options page, click the version of the Windows Vista operating system that you want to repair, and then click Next.

  B) use the system recovery options to rename the Pending.xml file and edit the registry:

  1. in the System Recovery Options page, click on command prompt.

  2 type cd C:\windows\winsxs, and press on ENTER.

  3 type ren pending.xml pending.old, and press on ENTER.

  4. type regedit and press ENTER.

  5. Select HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.

  6. on the file menu, click on load the hive.

  7. look for the following folder:

  C:\windows\system32\config\components

  8. When you are prompted for a name, type Offline_Components.

  9. in the registry editor, find and delete the following registry subkey:

  HLKM\Offline Components\AdvancedInstallersNeedResolving

  HKLM\Offline Components\PendingXmlIdentifier

  C) exit the Registry Editor:

  1. at the invite command, type exit to quit the registry Editor.

  2. press on ENTER.

  3. click on restart.

  Method 2:

  Then try to install the updates.

  For more information, go through the link 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

  Hope this information helps. Please reply with the status so that we can help you.

• failure of cofiguration - Vista stop configuring updates stage 3 of 3

  original title: configuration failed

  my windows vista computer stuck on configuring Update step 3 of 3 0%

  Hello

  I suggest you try the steps below and check if it helps

  Method 1: Try to reset the default Windows Update components and check if you can install the update.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

  Method 2: 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 3: Also check the update history.

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

  Let me know the description the updates that do not have the status.

  More information: See problems with the installation of the updates:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-with-installing-updates

  Hope this information is useful.

• Screen stuck during the update

  Believe the computer was turned off during the installation of the updates. It is now stuck at ' Configuring updates 1 3-0% complete. Regardless of what I do, I can't get out of this screen. The circular icon that shows the activity/progress moves in a clockwise direction all the while.

  I left it for hours with absolutely no progress. I turned the machine off & on and off & on in Safe Mode without success. The screen remains the same.

  Restore point:

  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.

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  If restore work not and you do not have a Vista DVD from Microsoft, do a repair disc to do a Startup Repair:

  Download the ISO on the link provided and make a record of repair time it starts.

  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.

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

  Link above shows what the process looks like and a manual, it load the repair options.

  NeoSmart containing the content of the Windows Vista DVD 'Recovery Centre', as we refer to him. It cannot be used to install or reinstall Windows Vista, and is just a Windows PE interface to recovering your PC. Technically, we could re-create this installation with downloadable media media freely from Microsoft (namely the Microsoft WAIK, several gigabyte download); but it is pretty darn decent of Microsoft to present Windows users who might not be able to create such a thing on their own.

  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 startup repair disk.

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

  It is NOT a disc of resettlement.

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

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  If the above does not work, repost in the appropriate Forum:

  Windows Update Forum:

  It comes with Vista, upgrade install and activate Forum.

  You will get the best help for any problem of Update/Service Pack in the Windows Update Forum; the link below:

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

  When you repost here, kindly include the Error Codes, and exactly what is happening when you try to update.

  In this way, you will receive the best help.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner