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• Windows Vista - configuration of the updates/restart loop

  Hello
  I have a Satellite L300D (model number PLSC0E), which I believe is running on Windows Vista Home Premium SP1, which is stuck in a recurring loop I'm not on. Once the computer is turned on, it proceeds to the point where it would normally provide the user to type their password, but instead displays the following message:

  * Configuring updates: stage 3 of 3-0% complete *.
  * Do not turn off your computer *.

  and after a few seconds, stops, only to repeat the process.

  Occasionally, he offers the following options after that initial start-up of Toshiba screen appeared:

  Launch Startup Repair (recommended) *.
  * Start Windows normally *.

  Results "Start Windows normally" in the same message - I also tried all the options available when you press F8 to initial start-up screen (for example "Safe Mode"), and that did not help either and simply translates the laptop closed.

  When 'Launch Startup Repair' is selected, it loads the utility successfully, but is unable to find errors and is unable to perform a "System Restore" to any date.

  I also tried to use "System Restore" using a "Vista system restore" disk, but this also translates into a failure to the "System Restore" caused by a "catastrophic failure".

  I know it's a pretty common problem which is supposed to be caused by a corruption by a Windows Update, but most solutions simply say to try 'System restore', which is not really useful if it doesn't work - I don't want to really try to back up data by using the command prompt, but I will not lose the data either , so reinstalling Windows is not really an option.

  Any suggestions?

  Thank you.

  Hello

  It is understandable that new operating system installation is not an option for you, but what other chance you have at the moment?
  In my opinion, your priority should be access to your backed-up data and how to save them.
  You can somehow enter SafeMode (F8 at startup)?

• Windows Vista - configuration of the firewall

  "due to an unidentified problem windows cannot display windows firewall settings" (vista)? How can I fix.  Just finished a upadate before that happened :-(

  Thank you

  Glenn

  Hello glenn,.

  Are what "update" you referring?   detail, please.

  Something else has happened recently which could have 'weird' or importance?

  Remember to be logged in with an account of administrator rights.

  1. click the Start button, and then type Services in the search programs and files (Windows 7) or in the search box of start (Windows Vista).

  2. click on Services. Note: there will be a rack next to him. And then click run as administrator. If you are prompted, enter your administrator username and password, and then press ENTER.
  3. scroll until you see the Windows Firewall. Double-click Windows Firewall.
  4. click on the drop-down list next to startup type, select automatic.
  5. under the service status, if it is listed as stopped, click Start.
  6. click on apply, and then click OK.
  7 scroll down until you see Base filtering engine. Double-click the Base filtering engine.
  8. under the service status, if it is listed as stopped, click Start.
  9. click on apply, and then click OK.
  10. restart Windows. The Windows Firewall must be turned on.
  11. go back into the Windows Action Center.  Provide details as to what it shows to the firewall

• Restore Windows Vista configuration

  Hi my son downloaded and installed _ so on my computer and I don't know what is this now and turns very slowly I have all my files stored on a portable hard drive is there a way I can restore to the State when it was installed it first and removing everything with it and I don't have a windows vista cd any recommendation I had a quick glance and I tried the system restore, but did not go as that as long as I want to is there a way you can import a date or download one that I can use as a restore date fees if it is still possible

  Thank you

  "I'd like to is it possible you can import a date or download one that I can use as a restore date fees if this is even possible.

  NO!

  System Restore does not have what you want and you do not have Restore Points in the air.

  Read the different ways to make a recovery to factory settings:

  Vista recovery media obtain and/or use the Partition Recovery Vista on your computer to the factory settings .

  There is no Vista free download legal available.

  Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send a recovery disk/s Vista set.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

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  In addition, ask them if you have a recovery Partition on your computer/laptop to restore it to factory settings.

  See if a manual provided with the computer or go to the manufacturer's website, email or you can call for information on how to make a recovery.

  Normally, you have to press F10 or F11 at startup to start the recovery process...

  Another way I've seen on some models is press F8 and go to a list of startup options, and launch a recovery of standards of plant with it, by selecting the repair option.

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  Also ask them if it is possible to do the recovery disk/s for the recovery Partition in case of a system Crash or hard drive failure.

  They will tell you how to do this.

  Every computer manufacturer has their own way of making recovery disk/s.

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  Or borrow a good Microsoft Vista DVD (not Dell, HP, etc).
  A good Vista DVD contains all versions of Vista.
  The product key determines which version of Vista is installed.

  There are 2 disks of Vista: one for 32-bit operating system, and one for 64-bit operating system.

  If install a cleaning is required with a good DVD of Vista (not HP, Dell recovery disks):

  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

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/918884

  MS advice on the conduct of clean install.

  http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm

  A tutorial on the use of a clean install

  http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_install_03.asp

  Super Guide Windows Vista Installation

  After installation > go to the website of the manufacturer of your computer/notebook > drivers and downloads Section > key in your model number > get latest Vista drivers for it > download/install them.

  Save all data, because it will be lost during a clean installation.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Microphone works only in Windows Vista

  We have windows vista and our microphone does not work... can you help?

  Hi Dumbanddumber,

  Here are the troubleshooting steps you have to try to solve your problem.

  -Click on start > Panel > switch to Classic view > sound > recording tab > make right click in the empty space below the recording device select > devices see the disabled > if the microphone is disabled enable it

  -Try to restart the computer and let Windows Vista again detects your sound card again.

  S ' ensure that you have installed the latest compatible audio drivers Windows Vista version, if not we strongly recommend to download the latest audio driver for your Web site to computer manufacturers for your sound card or onboard audio chipset.

  -Plug the microphone of your sound card / audio card mother (usually pink in color for micro) pine

  -After this, go to control panel > sounds and Audio devices settings. Check to see if the microphone is detected by Vista. If this is not the case, check if you have selected microphone front or rear, as vista acknowledges their separately unlike windows XP. Correct the configuration of the microphone rear if necessary.

  -Check if the device is working properly by testing it on the other computer.

  -The microphone worked fine before and if if remember when you make changes to your computer before the onset of the problem?
   
  In this case restore us your computer to an earlier date when things worked very well.

  Manual steps to restore the registry in Windows Vista:

  1. on start , type systempropertiesprotection in the search box and press
  Come in.

  If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type
  password, or click on allow.

  2. in the Properties dialog box system on the System Protection tab, click System Restore.

  3. in the System Restore dialog box, select choose another restore point and then click Next

  4. Select the restore point that you want to use, and then click Next.

  5 confirm your restore point and then click Finish System Restore restores the selected Windows Vista configuration and then restarts the computer.

  6. log on the computer. When the restoration of the system of confirmation page appears, click OK.

  Hope that helps, please post back and let us know if it worked for you.

  Anthony
  Microsoft technical support
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• Computer is located in a loop of reboot installation update to the configuration of the stage on Windows Vista updates

  problem with the configuration of updates on windows vista - endless loop - no way out

  like many before me, I can't start my computer because windows update has got stuck to the configuration. When I try safe mode, it ends up with screen-cant even get on the system of repair-naoual the same loop. No one at microsoft knows the answer to this >

  You need to start on the Startup Repair disk or recovery Manufacturer'e disk/s.

  Follow these steps to try to solve your problems of boot.

   

  Restore point:

  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/using-Windows-Vista-system-restore/

  Do Safe Mode system restore, if it is impossible to do in Normal Mode.

  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.

  http://www.windowsvistauserguide.com/system_restore.htm

  Read the above for a very good graph shows how backward more than 5 days in the System Restore Points by checking the correct box.

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  If the system or Mode restore safe work not and you do not have a Microsoft Vista DVD, make 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:

  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.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Windows Vista crashes when configuring updates

  I am currently using a Toshiba Satellite a305-s6916 with Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit. I had some problems with the computer so I decided to reinstall my OS and have a fresh start. I made the discs by the creator of recovery on the computer disk.

  I reinstalled my OS, got all my files and programs on the computer, then started updates. When I installed Windows Vista Service Pack 2, my computer rebooted, went to the "Configuring updates 2/3 0% ' screen and stayed there." The circle of "loading" froze, I let it sit for an hour and finally started strong. He went to the same screen and froze, I rebooted it in safe mode, it starts normall (not in safe mode), and then asked me to do more updates. I let it reboot and he did the same thing, I rebooted again and he went to the same page with horizontal lines on the screen. I picked up in safe mode, it went through updates and seemed fine. I was using the computer and about 30 minutes later, he froze and made the lines again.

  I decided to reinstall the OS again in case I did something wrong or had a virus transferred in my files. I did reinstall fees disks on my computer of friends (same model bought the same day). This time, I didn't install programs or documents with the exception of my antivirus (eset). I immediately started this updates a little at a time. In a first time no problem, but he did 72 updates automatically, it froze on a similar screen, I rebooted and it worked fine (successful installation). I then continued to make updates. I got an error 80070570 for some and it is resolved by following the steps listed on http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/itprovistasp/thread/829de30b-0634-4186-9172-90cd5776b48c forum. (I have listed these steps below as well) I did not receive any other errors failed after that. When I did the update to IE 8 that it froze again, I rebooted and it has started well. I did several facilities and had problems with one more (I forgot to save that one).

  I went until I didn't have Windows Vist SP2 on the list to download. I left this download and restart it, it froze again on 2 of 3 0% screen configuration updates, I restarted, same thing, then restarted in safe mode. He started up very well.

  Although it seems to work once I started strong each time, I know I shouldn't have these freezing problems.

  Any help is appreciated.

  Steps, I followed to resolve this error:

  It's a Windows Update error. Perform the following steps.

  1. stop the Background Intelligent Transfer Service and the automatic updates service. To do this, follow these steps:

  a. click on start / all programs/accessories. Right-click "Command Prompt" and select "run as Administrator". Click on 'Continue' in the UAC prompt.

  b. at the command prompt, type the following commands and press ENTER after each command:

  net stop wuauserv
  net stop bits

  2. rename the folder "Catroot2. To do this, follow these steps:

  Type the following commands and press ENTER after each command.

  net stop cryptsvc
  Ren %systemroot%\System32\Catroot2 oldcatroot2
  net start cryptsvc
   
  3 Rename the folder "C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution":

  Type the following command and press ENTER.

  Ren %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

  4. save the files used by Windows Update and Microsoft Update. To do this, follow these steps:

  a. at the command prompt, type the following commands, press ENTER after each command and then click OK every time that you receive a verification message:
   
  regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\wuapi.dll
  regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\wuaueng.dll
  regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\wucltux.dll
  regsvr32 wups2.dll
  regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\wups.dll
  regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\wuwebv.dll
   
   
  5. start the Service the service of automatic updates, Background Intelligent Transfer and the event log service. To do this, follow these steps:

  a. at the command prompt, type the following commands and press ENTER after each command:
   
  net start bits
  net start wuauserv
  net start Eventlog
  output

  Restart the computer and try the SP1 update.

  Open a folder of Vista SP2 support for free:

  Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for Windows Vista SP2 issues until August 30, 2010. Availability of support chat or messaging differs depending on your location. Some questions may require that more support for which he is advanced a charge.  Go tohttp://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?prid=13014&gprid=582034 & select appropriate category (i.e., download problem;) Installation problem; Problems after installing a service pack).

  ~ 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

• Configure the xbox with windows vista wireless controller

  I recently bought a wireless Xbox 360 controller to use for playing mainly with Call of Duty 4 on my PC
  I followed all the instructions and have the wireless receiver but cannot operate at all which is extremely frustrating
  I have an install 32-bit windows vista Home premium
  Can someone please

  Hello Foxesfan1.

  First step would be to ensure that the controller is actually seen correctly by Windows.  I'll assume that you have already synced the controller and the wireless receiver by pressing the button on the receiver and the little one on top of the controller.

  To make sure that the controller is configured correctly in Windows start tying the game controllers in the box start the search on Windows 7, the option is called installation USB game controllers.  It could be called game controllers or something similar on Windows Vista, I have here in front of me to check.

  Anyway it should open a window called game controllers, the controller must be in there, in this case click Properties and check that all buttons work properly.

  If it is then its probably does not work because Call of Duty either is not setup in support of controllers (a ride in his options to enable the controllers support), or simply does not support at all, not all areas of PC games. Paul Smith - MVP for Windows desktop experience... I crawled off NNTP - for now. Detachment Aldershot, United Kingdom. On the internet at windowsresource.net and dasmirnov.net. Please post back to let us know what works and what does not. :-)

• Update the Configuration failed on Windows Vista when the computer was closed prematurely at sea

  My son turned off the computer before the update of configuration was complete.  It uses a Compaq Vista premium desktop computer.  The operating system will not load (it is stuck in a loop trying to reconfigure the old settings before the update).  We have tried to start in Mode safe mode and do a system restore.  The first available date is November 15, when the update occurred.  System Restore got the point to finalize and then jammed (lasted at least 4 hours).   Any suggestions other than a complete system to recharge?

  Hi DRoggeman,

  Welcome to Microsoft Answers Community Forums.

  I suggest you to do the Startup Repair to fix boot of startup problem and uninstall all updates you have installed.

  Reinstall or install updates for your computer by going to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com

  To perform the Startup Repair, you need to restart (boot) your computer using the installation disc. If you do not restart your computer from the disk, the option to repair your computer will not appear.

  1. Insert the installation disc.

  2. restart your computer.

  Click the Start button, click the arrow next to the lock button, and then click restart.

  3. If you are prompted, press any key to start Windows from the installation disc.

  Note

  If your computer is not configured to start from a CD or a DVD, see the documentation provided with your computer. You may need to change your computer's BIOS settings. For more information, see BIOS: frequently asked questions.

  4. choose your language settings, and then click Next.

  5. click on repair your computer.

  6. Select the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.

  7. in the System Recovery Options menu, click Startup Repair. Startup Repair can invite you to make choices as it tries to solve the problem, and if necessary, it may restart your computer, because it makes the repairs.

  For more information, please see the links below,

  ·          http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/how-do-I-fix-a-boot-startup-problem Fixed a problem starting to boot.

  ·          http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/startup-repair-frequently-asked-questions Frequently asked questions.

  Hope this information helps you.

  Kind regards

  Arona - Microsoft technical support engineer

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• Windows Vista Home Premium update froze during the 'configuration' June 30, 2009.

  Received notification of five updates to install on my computer Windows Vista Home Premium, one of them being Internet Explorer 8.   All the downloaded slowly.   Each of them appeared to install, but slowly and I left the computer while he was installing the 3rd update.   When I came back it had evolved in the 'Configuration' screen (always see after there are updates and it restarts) and sat there for hours.   It reads "Configuring updates: stage 3 of 3, 0% complete.  The percentage of nevers turns off 0%.   I finally turned off the computer and when she started he said windows had not closed properly so I chose the Safe Mode option.   He immediately went the same configuration screen.  I left it again for 4 hours, but no change.   What should I do?

  The laptop is a HP tablet PC.

  Here's how to uninstall the ones you don't want.

  And how to change the settings of update and IE8 HIDE update!

  Click Start > right click on computer > properties > Windows updates down the lower left corner > updates installed in the lower left corner in the next window

  > then click the one that you don't want > uninstall will appear at the top > uninstall it.

  In addition, on the page where you clicked "Installed updates", click on change settings at the top left corner it

  > Change update settings in the next page of AutoUpdate to "check for updates but let me choose etc" > OK ".

  When you take a look at pending updates, you can either download/install them one at the time, namely the bad.

  > or if you do not need an individual > right-click on > UAC prompt > hide it

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Can configure is no longer Windows Vista update to include the updates for other Microsoft products (Office, Visual Studio, etc.).

  I once had a problem with Windows Update, which gives me a family of .NET Framework through the window of Control Panel\Windows to update to Windows Vista, even if it has been installed and has Microsoft support help me through EasyAssist. The problem of .NET Framework has been fixed, but now I have a problem: the Control Panel\Windows update window informs me today I'll receive downloads for Windows only, not for all Microsoft products.
  When I click on "Change settings", the Microsoft Update option is no longer present.
  When I click on the link 'Get' updates for more products, I am now redirected to the former site of Windows Update V4 (who is not supposed to appear on Windows Vista) instead of Microsoft Update, and this site Web of Windows Update cannot detect the Vista updates.
  So I'm stuck now with only being able to get informed about the upgrades to Windows, but not other updates from Microsoft. And we don't mean Windows Vista x 64 final with the last Windows Update Agent 7.2.6001.788. This new update would be the culprit?

  Hi Unicodemaster787,

  Even if it is not automatic, you should be able to get your updates from the Microsoft Download center http://www.microsoft.com/DOWNLOADS/en/default.aspx

  Other than that, your best bet would be to do a repair install and let the system to reinstall the original files and settings.

  When you perform a repair installation, it restores the current installation of Windows Vista to the version on the installation DVD. This requires you to reinstall all updates that do not appear in this version of Windows Vista.

  To perform a repair of Windows Vista installation, follow these steps:

  1. Restart the computer.
  2. Insert the Windows Vista DVD into the DVD drive of the computer.

     Note If Windows does not automatically detect the DVD, click Start, type : \setup.exe in the Search box, and then click configuration in the list programs. Then click on install now.

  3. Click connect to get the latest updates for installation (recommended).
  4. Insert the product key if you are prompted to do so.
  5. Click to accept the Microsoft software license agreement.
  6. On the screen which type of installation you want , click upgrade.
  7. Once the installation is complete, restart the computer, and then try again to install updates.

  Remember, however, that it could undo previous changes to solve your problems of .net.

  Dave D

  Dave D
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Windows Vista not installed or configured wireless adapter.

  In windows Vista, after a new new installed, I can connect is the internet.

  Windows cannot find any networks to connect, if I can connect to internet with my other computer.

  When I ask to "Diagnose why Windows cannot find any network" he said that this computer does not have an installed and configured wireless network adapter.

  The wireless worked well until I reinstalled windows.

  I could use another computer to download all software/drivers related to WIFI from the Web from Toshiba site after entering in my specific computer, and I installed it all. This solved my problem. Thanks for the help.

• Corrupt Windows Vista boot configuration data?

  Hey there.

  So, my Acer Aspire 5570 actually running Vista for a while now. I tried to have it dual boot a Linux OS, worked well, then, I received a message "corrupt boot configuration data" when I tried to boot to Vista. I googled for answers, and I was not able to find any help. The only way I can get into Vista is via a command prompt any. I did everything that he restore points, and I've never had the OS installation discs. ZORIN, the Linux OS partition works very well. Any help?

  UPDATE: I think I can find something. You are not sure if it will work, but worth it, right? BTW, it starts at the Startup Repair, and I go into the advanced options or something.

  UPDATE (again): looks like Zorin has replaced ALL my files in Vista, even if it was SAID NOT TO DO THAT (yes I yell at computers, problem?) I tried these links: http://www.troublefixers.com/unable-to-boot-in-windows-vista-windows-boot-configuration-data-file-is-missing-required-information/, http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/ht/rebuild-bcd-store-windows.htm, http://pcsupport.about.com/od/termsl/p/logon.htm, http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/tp/recovery_console_commands.htm and http://pcsupport.about.com/od/termss/p/system-recovery-options.htm, but nothing worked. I have to buy a new version of Vista and install it? My Acer is a bit too old to upgrade, I think.

  Hello

  You do not need to buy a new version of Vista, you can reinstall the version you have as often you want on this machine.

  Something has gone wrong with your Dual Boot with Linux; but there is a special way to set that up, which is often mentioned in the Linux/Ubuntu Forums.

  If you want to reinstall Vista again, IF this option is still available, you press LEFT Alt + F10 keys at startup and Vista is re-installed normally Acer 'hidden' partition recovery.

  http://Acer.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/A_ID/2631

  If the dual-boot ruined who, you might ask Acer to send you recovery disks, which they used to do for a small fee.

  But Acer has ceased to provide the recovery disc Vista for most, if not all of its models.

  If this happens, you may need to try this instead:

  You can also borrow and use a Microsoft Vista DVD, which contains the files for the different editions of Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) must be installed. The product key on your computer / Laptop box determines what Edition is installed.

  Other manufacturers recovery DVDs are should not be used for this purpose.

  And you need to know the version of 'bit' for Vista, as 32-bit and 64-bit editions come on different DVDs

  Here's how to do a clean install of Vista using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft:

  "How to do a clean install and configure with a full Version of Vista '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html

  And once the operating system is installed, go to your computer manufacturer's website and get the latest drivers for your particular model or laptop computer.

  And phone Activation may be necessary when you use the above installation method.

  "How to activate Vista normally and by Activation of the phone '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  See you soon.

• Have Windows Vista on laptop. Windows does not... message is received. "Configuring updates: stage 3 of 3-0% complete" and then nothing

  Windows Vista will not charge in my laptop.  Receiver of message, "Configuration of update: stage 3 3-0% complete" and "do npot disable competitor."

  This message stays on 2-3 minutes then disappears and screen becomes white., after a few minutes more the restart process restarts and crosses th same process again, again and again.  Ant suggestions?

  Hi Francis,.

  Try the following and see if it helps.

   

  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.

  
  (A) start Windows Vista and go to 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 command prompt.

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

  3 type ren pending.xml pending.old, and then press 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 command prompt, type exit to quit the registry editor.

  2. press ENTER.

  3. click on restart.

  
  Method 2:

  Refer to the steps in the following Microsoft 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

  Notes:

  Before you perform the upgrade on the spot, I would recommend you to back your files using windows backup.

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

  Hope that the information provided is useful.

• Windows Vista stuck with "update configuration".

  Whenever I stop Windows Vista, System stucks with "Configuring updates" appearing on the screen.

  The original post has been read.

  The original post has no importance now.

  What you do not understand, is that you now do a logoff and reboot for a fresh start of windows.

  The problem should be gone because the download folder has been emptied.

  and if the problem is still there, start the system in safe mode and then rinse the folder download again.