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• Preparation configure windows do not turn off your computer

  When I start my computer, a message will come on indicating ' preparation set up windows do not.
  Turn off your computer. This process continues and does not set up, so I start in safe mode. How can I correct this situation?

  Hello

  This screen appears when you have pending Windows updates must be installed on the system or when you installed the Windows updates on the system.

  ·        What are the updates that you try to install on the system?

  ·        What operating system do you use?

  Method 1:

  As you said that you are able to boot into safe mode. I suggest you to uninstall the updates that are installed on the system. Follow the steps mentioned below.

  a. start in safe mode, and then click the start menu.

  b. type Windows updates in the start search box and press ENTER.

  c. click View update History and click install updates.

  d. click on the updates that are installed on the system and click on uninstall.

  e. before uninstalling the updates, make a note of the KB number and let us know what updates you are trying to install on the system.

  f. now check if you are able to boot to the desktop.

  See the article mentioned below.

  Remove an update

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/remove-an-update

  If this does not help, then follow method 2.

  Method 2:

  I suggest you do a system restore to a previous point where the system worked very well. Follow the steps mentioned in the article below.

  System Restore: frequently asked questions

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

  Thanks and regards.

  Thahaseena M
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer.
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Error message: "Preparation set up windows, do not turn off your computer" when to stop the system.

  Original title: closure of the problem

  Almost everytime I turn off my laptop, I get the message ' Preparation set up windows, do not turn off your computer . Then it takes forever to finally stop. Suggestions for this problem?.

  Hi ArthurCosford,

  This screen appears when you have pending Windows updates must be installed on the system or when you installed the Windows updates on the system.

  Step 1:

  You can check the windows updates history to discover updates recently and failed to install.

  For more information, you can consult the following article:

  See the Windows updates are installed

  Step 2:

  If there are updates failed, then try to download and install the stand-alone package with updates from the Microsoft Download Center.

  a. to download updates from the Microsoft Download Center

  b. Enter the item number in the field search and download the same.

  c. double-click on the downloaded file.

  d. click on run and follow the wizard to install it.

  Hope this information is useful.

• After trying to install the updates. my computer is now stuck in constant reboot mode while showing "Configuring updates 3 of 3 0%, do not turn off your computer.

  Visa update problem

  After trying to install the updates.  my computer is now stuck in constant reboot mode while showing "Configuring updates 3 of 3 0%, do not turn off your computer.  I tried to follow the instructions provided here because it seemed to be the same problem.  But when I restart and hold down the F8 key so I can boot into safe mode, I tried selecting safe mode and I get the same results, and I tried again by selecting the option 'Disable automatic reboot' which seems to be an option on the same page with the option of safe mode.  Whatever it is, the same message comes back and I can never get to where I can see my desktop to click 'start '.  I can't get out of this cycle.  I installed the update because it said I needed to install it.

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  Turn off your computer by holding the power button for about 20 seconds.
   
  Start your computer in safe mode: press and hold the F8 key as your computer restarts. You need to press F8 before the Windows logo appears
   
  Disable the automatic restart in the event of system failure:
   
  • Click Start
  • Click on Control Panel
  • Click on system and Maintenance link.
  • Click on the system link
  • In the left pane, click Advanced system settings
  • Locate the startup and recovery area, click the settings button.
  • In the startup and recovery window, uncheck the box next to automatically restart.
  • Click OK in the startup and recovery window
  • Click OK in the System Properties window
  • Close the system window
   
  After that... While STAYING in safe mode I do a system restore and maybe try a manual install of the update later.
   
  For the sake of space I refer you to the article about how to proceed.
   
  System restore
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/9f6d755a-74bb-4A7D-A625-d762dd8e79e51033.mspx
   
  Windows updates: http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/8f259118-0d61-4c7a-8c56-24987e87a8171033.mspx
   
  Please let us know if this solution works for you

  Theresa
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

  Hello

  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

  http://helpdeskgeek.com/how-to/change-boot-order-XP-Vista/

• Windows Updates Setup error: "configuration of the Windows updates failed. Restoration of the changes. Do not turn off your computer"stuck at 12%

  Just returned to windows 8, got my Norton security is and it.then update was of updates, so I can update to windows 8.1, but I got stuck when you try to update windows 8. It happened at 12%, and then tried to restart, it's 12% again.then what it says that windows does not not update reconfiguration do not turn off your computer.but I read someone post where they keyed off long the computer out the wireless USB mouse and took the card Sd, and the battery, put the battery back , but left the Sd Card and the mouse.and wireless USB, said, he started working.i tried all the this.and isn't yet working.it has been trying to run my computer hot.so I waited until what she calmed and it came again the same thing. ? Stuck in this mode.what do I do? I don't know if I should try just reset the computer of hole again or that it would be wrong.

  Original title: tried to update computers rose to 12%

  Hi Sandra,.

  Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

  You did it any significant hardware or change software on the computer before this problem?

  I understand that you can not install some updates with the error message "failure of configuration of the Windows updates...". ». I can imagine the disadvantages suffered by you and will certainly help you in the right direction to solve the problem.

  First place, according to the error message, I suggest you to try the steps in the following article and check if it 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

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

  
  

  The question may arise if the Windows downloaded update packages are corrupt. So, if you are able to boot to the desktop with the help of the above article, I also suggest you try the following steps and check if the problem persists.

  Method 1:

  Try to run that Windows update utility provided in the following link.

  Problems with installing updates

  Try to install the updates after running the troubleshooter.

  If the problem persists, try the following method.

  Method 2:

  I suggest you to use Deployment Image Servicing and Management to fix Windows Update errors.

  (a) open an elevated command prompt. To do this, press the Windows key + Q and type in CMD right click on command prompt in the list and select run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click allow.

  (b) type the following commands. Press enter after each command

  • DISM.exe / Online/Cleanup-image /Scanhealth
  • DISM.exe / Online/Cleanup-image /Restorehealth

  (c) close the command prompt, and then run Windows Update again.

  Check if the problem persists.

  Hope this information is useful. Let us know if you need more help, we will be happy to help you.

• 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.

• Computer stuck with screen reading "Configuration of updates: phase 2 of 3-100% full." Do not turn off your computer. »

  Original title: my computer has been slain with screen reading "Configuration of updates: phase 2 of 3-100% full." Do not turn off your computer. "for a week.  What can I do to get it to progress?

  My computer has been slain with screen reading "Configuration of updates: phase 2 of 3-100% full." Do not turn off your computer. "for a week.  What can I do to get it to progress?

  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

• "Configuration of the Windows updates failed. Restoration of the changes. Do not turn off your computer"error when trying to install Windows on Windows 8 updates

  Former title: windows 8

  Stuck into that and can't GET OUT! Failure of Windows updates. Restoration of the changes. Do not turn off your computer.

  Hello

  Please contact Microsoft Community.

  We understand the inconvenience that you are experiencing.

  1. How long it stays on the same screen?
  2. Windows Update is causing this issue?
  3. Have you tried to interrupt the installation at any time?

  When you try to install Windows updates, you get the following error: configuration of the Windows updates failed. Restoration of the changes. Do not turn off your computer. If this occurs, it may take 30 minutes to undo changes, and then the system will display the Windows login screen. Suggest you not to interrupt this until he completely undo these changes.

  Please see the article below and see if this can help you.

  https://support.Microsoft.com/en-us/KB/949358

  Let us know if you need assistance.

• 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

• Update fails with the message "configuration updates stage 3 of 3 0% complete. Do not turn off your computer "

  Before closing my lap top, I did 8 automatic windows updates. The next day I had turned on the lap top and other 3 automatic updates had started to download, but when configuring the update a prompt indicates "configuration updates stage 3 of 3 0% complete. Do not turn off your computer ". A few moments later, the laptop restarts and then returns to "configuration updates stage 3 of 3 0% complete. Do not turn off your computer "and restarts again, this continues each time. I'm unable to advance in the journal on stage. Can you help me?

  Best regards Mrs Neil Dowdeswell

  Hi Neil,

  Method 1: Please try last known good configuration boot

  (a) restart the computer.

  (b) press and hold F8 while the computer starts up, which helps you to go to the Advanced Boot Options screen.

  (c) use the arrow keys to highlight and select the last well known configurations and press ENTER.

  This mode will take the last point restart managed computer that helps your computer to boot to the desktop.

  Method 2:  Please see below the article mentioned which may help you in the matter of fixing.

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

   

   

  Hope this information helps.

• Update error configuration Windows Updates... Do not turn off your computer. This is immediately followed by the default configuration of the Windows updates. Restoration of the changes. Do not turn off your computer.

  OT: Windows Update failure 8.

  I recently re-installed Windows 8 using an old product key once I updated my PC using Windows 7 due to failure to boot Windows Technical Preview. The installation went smoothly, but when installation is finished, he told me that I had installed updates, for the most updated security. I installed them and restarting my PC, he has said configuration Windows Updates... Do not turn off your computer. It is immediately followed by updates default Windows configuration . Restoration of the changes. Do not turn off your computer. It accomplishes this task for like 10-15 minutes and then finally starts. Once my PC starts, this cycle starts again. So far, happened 4 times.

  Could someone please fix this? I want to update to Windows 8.1, but could end up, I'm stuck with Windows 8. (Also, why download from the store disappeared? "I'm not using a RT system).

  Thank you!

  -me15prg9926

  Why I can't update in the store?
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/why-can-t-find-update-store

• Default configuration of the windows updates. returning from changes. do not turn off your computer. (Infinite loop)

  Problem:

  • Computer: Lenovo N580
  • Windows 8
  • Reset my computer to factory reset
  • All my files uploaded to the computer
  • Launched about 120 windows updates
  • Now, the computer is stuck on the blue screen with the message that seems to never go "failed windows update Setup. returning from changes. do not turn off your computer"I can't access the login screen or any screen to disable the windows update.
  • I tried the solutions posted by other users with the same problem but without success.
  • Please help me with a solution where I don't have a factory reset because I don't have another copy of all my files!
  • Also, is there a way to access a safe mode on Windows 8? I tried F8 or SHIFT + F8 after starting, but nothing happens. I read a post online where Windows 8 have removed this feature. Is there another way?
  • Help, please! I AM ETERNALLY GRATEFUL!
  • THANKS IN ADVANCE!

  See: http://support2.microsoft.com/kb/949358/en-us (run a system restore)

  Perform the system restore from the recovery of Windows and check.

  (a) once you start your computer by using the Windows DVD or disc repair system, a black screen is displayed with the gray text "press any key to start from the CD or DVD. Press a button on any.

  (b) select the correct time and type keyboard.

  (c) click on repair your computer in the lower left corner.

  (d) select Troubleshooting in choose an option screen.

  (e) click Advanced options in the form of resolution of the problems.

  (f) select System Restore.

  Important: System Restore will return all system files not as documents, email, music, etc., to a previous state. These files of types are completely affected by the restoration of the system. If it was your intention with this tool to recover a deleted file to non-system, try using a file instead of system restore recovery program.

  Reference link:

  How to refresh, reset or restore your PC.
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows-8/restore-refresh-reset-PC

  If you don't have disc to install Windows or the system repair disc, contact the manufacturer of the computer.

  You can also refer to:

  How to create the installation media for a PC refresh or reset:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/create-reset-refresh-media

• Error in Windows 8 update 'failure Configuring Windows updates. Restoration of the changes. Do not turn off your computer.

  When I tried to update my PC it showed an error after restarting, "failure Configuring Windows updates. Restoration of the changes. Do not

  Turn off your computer. I tried again after the reboot. Then after reading on some forums, I ran Windows Update diagnosis and these are the errors I got:-
    
  Help, please!
  Thank you

  Hi Rishwajeet,

  Are you able to boot to the desktop?

  If this occurs, it may take 30 minutes to undo changes, and then the system will display the Windows login screen.

  I suggest you try all the steps which are names like Windows 8 from following link:

  "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. Also when you do the system restore, you will lose data and the programs that are installed on the date you make the system restore.

  Hope the helps of information. If you have questions related to Windows, please do not hesitate to post. We will be happy to help you.

• Default configuration of the Windows updates. Restoration of the changes. Do not turn off your computer

  Hi, I just refreshed my laptop that I got a few drops FPS at random. Initially, it worked fine, but after a while before instaled Norton started to cause me problems. At this time I uninstalled it and when he asked me to computer restatr now, I did. Now I'm stuck with this message window loading. Restart the computer from time to time, but the message is always the same: failure of configuration of Windows updates. Restoration of the changes. Do not turn off your computer.
  Computer: hp pavilion n006sm
  Operating system: win 8 pre-installed
  At the moment I'm stuck on this window for over an hour and nothing has changed

  Seems that problem solved by itself. As I correctly uninstalled Norton, I just put my automatic updates and restarted my laptop again. He installed the updates with no problem and its working fine. Seems that Norton was really the problem, will keep you informed.

• 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