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

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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

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