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• 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.

• Window Vista Home Basic__Configuring updates: stage 3 of 3 0% complete - do not turn off your computer.

  Ideas: Insert an error code or give a brief description of what you're trying to accomplish or difficult.
  I started my Dell laptop and it displays a message to update ~ configuration updates: step 1 of 3 then 2 of the 3 then the last 3 of 3 starts and the last message I see before it stop yourself. Configuring updates: stage 3 of 3 0% complete - do not turn off your computer. This he stops only to start up in the last window... step 3 of 3 0% complete. How can I fix?
  How can I get beyond this update to get into my computer?

  See as a guide on options:

  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

  When you try to install an update from Windows Update on a computer that is running Windows Vista, you may receive the following message: Configuring updates step 3 of 3. 0% complete
  After you receive this message, the computer returns to the screen that displays the same message. In addition, the update is not installed successfully, and the computer restarts.
  TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2010 - Update Services

• I'm in a loop, message "configure update: stage 3 3-0% complete.". Do not turn off your computer. »

  MY HP (VISTA) computer is locked in a loop.  It keeps on rebooting after the following windows message appears: ' updated configuration: stage 3 3-0% complete. ". Do not turn off your computer. "It has been in the loop for 3 days.  ANY IDEAS ON HOW TO GET IT FOR FREE.  I tried most of the things that I can think of.

  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

  Obviously you can not run the troubleshooter, read the article and go to method 2, etc.

  Method 2: Use the system restore feature

  Note You must be logged to Windows with an administrator account to complete this method. If it is a computer that is part of a network at work, you should ask the system administrator for help. For more information about how to connect to Windows as an administrator, visit: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/How-do-I-log-on-as-an-administrator

  (http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/How-do-I-log-on-as-an-administrator)

  Note If your computer is not configured to start from a CD or a DVD, or if Windows was preinstalled on your computer without the CD or DVD, see the documentation that came with the computer for instruction about how to continue, or go to method 2.

  When you start your computer by using the Windows installation disc, you can run recovery system at boot options. To do this, follow these steps:

  Windows startup :

  1. Insert the Windows Vista or Windows 7 installation disc into the drive and restart the computer.
  2. When you are prompted to start from the disc, press any key any.
  3. When you are prompted, configure the language to install, time and currency formatsand keyboard or input method options that you want, and then click Next.
  4. Click on repair your computer.

  Select a restore point:

  1. In the System Recovery Options page, click the version of the Windows operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.
  2. In the System Recovery Options page, click System Restore.
  3. On the System Restore page, click Next.
  4. Select a restore point during which you know the operating system works, and then click Next.

     The restore point should be a date that precedes the first time you encountered the error. To select a date, use the option to choose a different restore point , and then click Next.

  5. If you are prompted to choose which disk to restore, select the hard disk, and then click Next.
  6. In the confirm your restore point page, click Finish.
  7. When the restore process is complete, click restart.

  Note To avoid this problem in the future, see the steps in the "More information" section

  If the error persists, try Method 2.

  Method 3: Use the functionality in Place Upgrade

  Performing one set to update restores the current installation of Windows to the version of the installation DVD. It also requires the installation of all the updates that are not included on the installation DVD. If your computer came with Windows pre-installed, review the documentation for your computer for instructions on how to make a place in upgarde. Otherwise, follow these steps:

  Note: It is strongly recommended that you back up all your personal files. For more information about how to back up your files, please visit: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Back-up-your-files

  (http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Back-up-your-files)
  1. Insert the Windows Vista or Windows 7 DVD into the DVD drive of the computer.
  2. In the settings window, click install now.
     • Note If Windows does not automatically detect the DVD, follow these steps:
  1. Click on start and type Drive: \setup.exe in the box to start the search. Note The placeholder drive is the drive letter of the computer's DVD, usually D:\.
  2. List programs, click Setup.exe.
  3. In the settings window, click install now.
• Click connect to get the latest updates for installation (recommended).
• Type the CD key if you are prompted to do so.
• Select the operating system on the Install Windows page, you want to upgrade.
• Click Yes to accept the Microsoft software license agreement.
• On the which type of installation you want? of the screen, click upgrade.
• Once the installation is complete, restart your computer.

• 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.

• 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

  I got an error message in step 2 of configuring updates - "updates were not correctly configured.  Returning from changes' anyone can help solve this problem?

  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

• Cannot install windows update, error: configuration of updates. Step 3 of 3. 0% complete. Do not turn off your computer

  Original title: My laptop has frozen all by installing a Windows Vista Automatic Update

  My Samsung R70 was installing an update when it stuck on a screen saying, "Configuring Updates. Step 3 of 3. 0% complete. Do not turn off your computer. "After several hours, I turn off my laptop and since then I tried to open safe mode. I removed the battery and let the power drain before restarting and I also tried to startup, Samsung II of the recovery and restoration of the system repair. Nothing works! When I start I get the same "Configuring Updates" screen and I can't get in front of her.

  Someone at - it ideas? Thanks a lot in anticipation!

  Hello

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

  Default configuration 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

  Hope this information is useful.

• 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.

• New notebook ASUS Windows 8 by displaying "features of Windows Setup that are 100% complete do not turn off your computer.

  Since the purchase of my new laptop ASUS Windows 8, it took nearly 10 hours to install the 42 "Windows updates", and 22 "Apps updated and running a restart where"configuration Windows 100% full features do not turn off your computer"sitting on my screen for 40 minutes." I can't believe this is the technology of 2013. I'm afraid how long it will take to install Office - can I take the computer back to the seller?

  Hi Duncan,.

   
  I imagine the inconvenience that you are experiencing.
   
  Method 1:
  Start the computer and follow these steps to restore health:

  a. press the Windows key + X.
  b. open Prompt (Admin) command.

  c. type dism.exe / online/cleanup-image /restorehealth and press ENTER.
   
  Method 2:
  I suggest to refer to the section my computer crashes or freezes when it installs the updates and run the fixit the link:
  Crashes Windows or freezes
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2681286#top

  Note: The data files that are infected must be cleaned only by removing the file completely, which means that there is a risk of data loss.

   
  Method 3:
  Check out the link and follow the steps in the article:
  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/
  Note: When you perform the system restore to restore the computer to a previous state, programs and updates that you have installed are removed.
  Note: It is strongly recommended that you back up all your personal files.
   
  Hope this solves the problem. If the problem persists, you can write to us and we will be happy to help you further.

• Windows update failure "Configuring updates: stage 3 3-0% complete.» Do not turn off your computer.

  I try just turn on my computer, and I get a "Configuring updates: stage 3 3-0% complete.» Do not turn off your computer"let it sit and continues just to treat then turn off and back on - only to endlessly repeat the problem.  I can't do anything else that the menu hep access by pressing the F2 key, but I can go anywhere with this option or the other.

  Thank you for your help.

  3Ran

  Hello 3Ran
  Thank you for using Microsoft Vista answers Forum!

  Michael Murphy has provided these steps already; I'll just say it in a different way.

  Because you can't go to your office, I suggest that you start your computer in safe MODE. Next to normal mode, it is a different way to connect to your computer and makes a few changes when the problem.

  HOW TO START YOUR COMPUTER IN SAFE MODE

  1. Restart your computer if it is running.
  2. Press the F8 key after your computer powers initially.
  3. Once you see the menu Advanced Startup Options , you can stop tapping.
  4. Up/down arrow keys to highlight your selection.
  5. Select Safe Mode with network and press enter.
  6. You should see loading drivers and then Please wait.
  7. You should then be on the Welcome screen.

  Connect to your computer using an account with administrator privileges.

  David O
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our and tell us what you think.

• "Configuring updates: stage 3 of 3-0% complete.". Do not turn off your computer. "Todays automatically. Update on a Vista 64-bit machine

  The message "configuration updates: stage 3 of 3-0% complete.".  Do not turn off your computer. ' is on my screen for more than 2 hours.  OS 64 bit Vista with automatic updates on the value.  What should I do?

  Hello

  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 and Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/949358

  Method 1: Start Windows Vista/Windows 7 with the Windows installation media and use the repair feature

  How to do a startup repair in Vista and Windows 7
  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 - Vista Recovery Options
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/326b756b-1601-435e-99D0-1585439470351033.mspx

  This tells you how to access the system - Windows 7 Recovery Options
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/Startup-Repair-frequently-asked-questions

  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 do a system restore in Vista and Windows 7
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76905-System-Restore-how.html

  You can also do a restore of the system of starting with a disk of Vista or Windows 7.

  Method 3: Use the downloads at the end of this article - note for Vista x 86 versions 32 bit and Vista
  x 64 64-bit.

  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

  ------------------------------------------------------

  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.

• 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

• 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

• 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!