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• 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.

• My computer is stuck on the preparation set up windows do not turn off the computer__

  I bought a new Toshiba Harvey Normans form - everything was going well until I turned the thing on and comes from this sign prepare to set up windows do not turn off the computer - 30 hours so far... everybody is why if there is a problem is - it may not be fixed. I cannot F8 or do something because when you stop and restart the computer, what happens with the same... also say how I get to the menu restore when I can't cross the saying prepares to set up etc etc, I'm typing this from my old computer and I get very very stressed to this topic

  Take it back to Harvey Normans. ~ 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

• "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.

• 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.
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• Computer Windows will not turn off

  original title: pc does not want to swithc off

  PC does not want to swithc off

  What kind of PC you are using? A desktop or laptop computer?
  By "doesn't turn off" do you mean that you cannot close it in the start menu? or you can't even by pressing the button on your desktop/laptop?
  If you can turn it off in the start menu then your power button is damaged, and if you can't spend it in the start menu then something is wrong with your operating system.

  I hope I helped!
  Alex

• Message "preparation set up windows, do not turn off your computer" slept for hours. What can I do?

  After upgrading from microsoft and restart message appears

  Problem fixed, for now.  Was able to start in safe mode and did a restore.  Run Windows Update and all is well.  Don't know where the problem came because it is a branded PC after only 2 hours of use, and the only thing I downloaded outside the windows update is an update for Silverlight.

• "Preparation set up Windows. Do not turn off your computer"can't NOT GET PAST!

  I have windows 7, and once everything was loaded, she wanted to make a few updates
  I stopped him so he can make and it's updated 33/42 for 2 hours before I gave up and restarted

  now it is stuck on "preparing to set up Windows. Do not turn off your computer.

  Help!

  Hi Gronfors,

  Try to start the computer in safe mode do a system restore and check if it works very well.

  To start in safe mode follow the link given below.

  Start your computer in safe mode

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

  If you are able to boot to the desktop in mode safe mode try Method 1 if one does not work follow method 2.

  Method 1:

  Navigate to the specified location and delete the files, and then try to boot into normal mode

  c:\windows\winsxs\reboot. XML

  c:\windows\winsxs\pending. XML

  Once you boot to normal mode try to install the updates one by one and check if Windows update terminates the process.

  Method 2:

  If the above given step does not work try it to perform a restore of the system in safe mode and check if that helps. Follow the steps below.

  You can perform a restore of the system on the computer to restore the previous settings again.

  1. Click Start, type system restore in the search box, and then click System Restore in the list programs.

  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type your password or click on continue.

  2. in the System Restore dialog box, click on choose a different restore point and then click Next.

  3. in the list of restore points, click a restore point created before you started having the problem, and then click Next.

  4. click on finish.

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

  For more information follow the link below.

  System Restore: frequently asked questions

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

  Once the system restore try to boot to the desktop in normal mode and check if updates work fine. Try to install the updates one at a time.

  Hope this information is useful.

  Amrita M

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• "failed to set up the windows updates. returning from changes. do not turn off your computer.

  Hello

  I get this error "failed to configure windows updates. returning from changes. do not turn off your computer. The computer is a Samsung Ativ tab 5 and I got it for a little over a week.
  I have updated with the SW update
  The results of the troubleshooting online are:

  Problems encountered:

  Recent updates - not fixed installation problems

  Search for missing or corrupted - files detected

  Some security settings are missing or have been modified - fixed

  Registration for the service is missing or corrupt - fixed

  Windows Update error 0 x 80070490 (2014-02-10-t-11_25_11A) - fixed

  I have been through ALL the steps as described in http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949358. I have had no success.
  One thing that bothers me, is in the configuration of the system, I have a service called true vector Internet Monitor (Zone Alarm) and when the value disable as in http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135, it is the only service still running when you perform a clean restart. I don't know if this affects the Automatic Updates/configuration or not.

  Hello

  Thanks for trying to help. Now my computer seems to be up-to-date.
  I followed your steps but MicrosoftFixit50202.msi did not like "my OS is incompatible. I use windows 8.  I couldn't run this in default or aggressive.
  I did go in Control Panel and disable antivirus and firewall Zone Alarm and reset Windows defender by default.
  I did IE default web browser I have prob changed when I got to the computer.
  I then returned to set up a clean boot and this time I managed to disable the true vector Internet Monitor (Zone Alarm) to run.
  I ran the reset troubleshooting of Windows with the same result as before is to say:
  Recent updates - not fixed installation problems
  Search for missing or corrupted - files detected
  I think I have restarted my computer at this stage and then tried to update again.
  It has not yet, but with the error, I got an error code and a link to help. I don't have not noticed this before. I followed the help and ran about 5 command prompts that have to do with the renaming of files I think.
  Then I tried updating again and this time 38 45 updates succeeded. I then ran the update again and it seemed to work on the other 7 updates.
  Although Windows Update said I was now updated, I was skeptical as when this whole thing started is started when I got the "windows installs updates" and then "failed to configure updates. Returning... etc"then I restarted my computer. At the start, there was no message on try to configure the updates, then, how do I know they are configured and working as it should?
  Thank you.

• Windows XP - monitor not turns off, power turns off after 5 minutes options the Auto value not

  sys is xp

  * original title - I can't disable the monitor in auto. power options are set to turn off monitor after 5 min, but it never turs of when I stop using the unit *.

  Hi jerryabts,
   
  -Which is the unit that you are talking about?
   
   
  Try to download the patch from the link below and install it to resolve this problem:
   
  The monitor may not turn off on a Windows XP-based computer even if you set the monitor to turn off after a period of inactivity

• Windows installs 3/3 stakes to date "do not turn off your computer.

  Originl title:

  Windows Vista updates

  My laptop does not restart after a recent windows update. All I get is a screen saying "can I install 3 of 3 updates" do not turn off your computer. When it is made 100% it tells me that it restarts. When that happens he tells me it is reinstall 3 3 updates everywhere! When I start my laptop in safe mode, I get the same answer. I'm in a loop.

  Tried to repair after updates by putting in the re - install the windows disc. Even if it will not start at the top.

  Help

  Hello
  1. Are not able to perform you reinstall?
  2. A reinstall succsesfull?
  3. Are not able to launch the start of the disc to perform you reinstall?
  Method 1:
  You can read the following article and check if it solves the problem:
  Windows Update crashes when the download or installation of updates
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2700567
  Note:
  You can back up data to an external hard drive and no CD. It is essential to back up data even if you do an upgrade on the spot.

  Reference:

  Back up your files

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/back-up-your-files

   
  Method 2:
   

  You can perform a clean boot.

  To help resolve the error and other messages, you can start Windows 7 by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot". A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

  How to solve the problem by running the clean boot in Windows Vista:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: when you are finished troubleshooting, work step 7: to reset the computer as usual.

  Method 3:

  Temporarily disable the software antivirus (and any other security software) and firewall on the computer as a test and check if this solves the problem.

  Disable the anti-virus software

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/change-which-programs-Windows-uses-by-default

  Enable or disable Windows Firewall

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/turn-Windows-Firewall-on-or-off

  Caution:

  Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable your antivirus software. If you need to disable temporarily to install other software, you must reactivate as soon as you are finished. If you are connected to the Internet or a network, while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

  Method 4:

  Check the disc and see if it helps.

  Check a drive for errors

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/check-your-hard-disk-for-errors

  Chkdsk WARNING: Running chkdsk on the drive if bad sectors are found on the disk hard when chkdsk attempts to repair this area if all available on which data can be lost.

  Method 5:
  Note the number of the Base of knowledge (KB) then go to the Microsoft Download Center and enter the number (KB) Knowledge Base Search updates and download to install them manually.
  
  Microsoft Download Center
   
  I hope this helps!

• Default configuration of the Windows, restore features changes, do not turn off your computer error/loop - failed to get on the desktop

  Hi, I restored my Toshiba laptop yesterday afternoon, this morning, when I turned it on it started to configure the updates and let him be like that so I made breakfast.

  When I came back, I found this saying ' failure set features Windows restore changes do not turn off your computer ' its been like that for about 10 hours.

  I wonder how can I fix? I tried it turn on and turn off, but the same problem persists.

  It came with 8 Windows preinstalled thereforeI don't have the installation disk and I don't have access to the desktop

  Any solution please?

  Thank you

  Hello

  I'll get you the link and restore your computer to a previous working state.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/949358/en-us

  Please reply with the status.

• Default configuration of the windows features. Restoration of the changes. Do not turn off your computer... HEEELLLPP!

  After restart my Asus X55oE due to necessary updates, I got «default configure features windows.» Restoration of the changes. Do not turn off your computer. After reading several messages through other forums, I turned it and then turn again only to receive the same screen. Some of these forums say that it can take 2 hours or more because of so many updates made at the same time. I think I was trying to upgrade windows 8 for windows 8.1.

  I'm really worried about it just because I just got back this PC from ASUS and am needing to work. Can someone tell me if there are other options or make sure that it just take a while? I also read that you can actually go to the control panel > windows update > help to erase mistakes. Also, someone said that you can customize the number of updates at a time can be both. I certainly do not happen again. Help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!

  Hello

  Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

  I understand you have questions while, Windows 8.1 in the computer installation.  We are happy to help you in the matter of fixing.

  You can try to follow these suggestions mentioned in the Microsoft article below to solve the problem with the installation of Windows 8.1 because Windows 8.1 is also an update for Windows 8 and these suggestions would help you with the same.

  "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: refer to "How to reset the computer to start normally after a boot minimum troubleshooting" to prepare the computer to start as usual after a repair.

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

  If this does not help then, try to disable anti-virus and see if that helps.

  Disable the anti-virus software

  (Also applies to Windows 8 and 8.1 of widows)

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/disable-antivirus-software#1TC=Windows-7

  Note : Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable your antivirus software. If you need to disable temporarily to install other software, you must reactivate as soon as you are finished. If you are connected to the Internet or a network, while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attack.

  I hope this helps. Otherwise, feel free to write us again for more assistance, and we will be happy to help you come.

• Failure to configure Windows updates, changes to restore, do not turn off your computer.

  I had this problem for about 3 hours now.

  I have a laptop called Lenovo G580, before it all went past, he had to restart while I was navigating apps send me 14 minutes to prepare.

  And then it goes up to (15%)? Then gave me the problem "configuration of the windows updates failed, restore changes. Do not turn off your computer "

  It took a while, so I had to turn it off, but he returned to the screen, same problem all the time. It does change a bit.

  It restarted once but it comes back to the same problem

  I'm not sure what I can do, I just leave and wait until the early morning hours or y at - it a specific solution for this or anything like that?

  Help please!

  Start here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949358

• Hi I was doing a tutorial on spllcing images and am confused. He told me go to the windows tab and turn off the application framework. I can't find the application framework on the windows tab? I need to change a setting, or something

  Hi I did a tutorial on the splicing of images and I'm confused. He told me go to the windows tab and turn off the application framework. I can't find the application framework on the windows tab? I need to change a setting, or something

  Hi, Yona,.

  The application is available for Mac machine and not a windows machine.

  Concerning

  Rohit