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wingman46

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Heres my problem:
I had installed updates through windows update (like normal) and restarted my computer. But when it got to the "configuring windows screen" it had suddenly restarted again! It repeats this over and over, never letting me get to the log in screen. I have tried safe mode and last known good configuration but it does the same thing.
Please help someone!
-Wingman 46:confused:
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate
Hey wingman, Log in safe mode via f8 key and try restoring windows to before updates installed. Never allow windows update to update automatically seems like bad things happen in windows 7 when allowed to update automatically. Especially drivers, never update drivers through windows update.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
AMD Phenom x4 965 BE
Motherboard
MSI 790FX GD70 Not Wiki
Memory
4gb Gskill
Graphics Card(s)
HD 4850
Sound Card
Onboard Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus VW246H
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 Native
Hard Drives
2 Seagate Drives Raid 0
PSU
650Watt Corsair
Case
CoolerMaster
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Air Cooling Stock Heatsink and Fan
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Logitech Cordless Duo
Mouse
Logitech Cordless Duo
Internet Speed
24000 KBPS
TonyTiger2004 said:
Hey wingman, Log in safe mode via f8 key and try restoring windows to before updates installed. Never allow windows update to update automatically seems like bad things happen in windows 7 when allowed to update automatically. Especially drivers, never update drivers through windows update.
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He has already stated that Safe Boot doesn't work. Thats bad advice about never allowing Windows Update to update automatically because it does bad things : thats just incorrect.

Wingman : do you have the Windows installation CD/DVD? Have you tried a "Repair Install" by booting from the CD/DVD?

Regards,
Golden
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Golden Mk. I.4
OS
Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
CPU
Intel i7 860 @ 2.80 GHz O/C'ed to 4.0GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte P55A-UD3R Rev.1. Award BIOS F13
Memory
16GB Corsair Vengance DDR3 @ 661 MHz Dual Channel (9-9-9-24)
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EVGA NVidia GTX 560 1024MB
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Realtek Integrated
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Dual Samsung SyncMaster 2494HS
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1920*1080 and 1920*1080
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1*Samsung 840 EVO 120GB SSD;
1*OCZ Vertex 2 60GB SSD;
2*Samsung F3 SpinPoint 1TB in RAID0;
1*Samsung F1 SpinPoint 1TB;
2*Western Digital 1TB External USB 3.0
1*Western Digital 500GB External USB 3.0
1*Seagate 500GB External USB 2.0
PSU
Thermaltake ToughPower QFan 750W
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Thermaltake Element S VK60001W2Z
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Corsair H60 Water Cooling, 2*230mm and 2*80mm case fans
Keyboard
Logitech G110
Mouse
Logitech MX518
Golden said:
TonyTiger2004 said:
Hey wingman, Log in safe mode via f8 key and try restoring windows to before updates installed. Never allow windows update to update automatically seems like bad things happen in windows 7 when allowed to update automatically. Especially drivers, never update drivers through windows update.
Click to expand...

He has already stated that Safe Boot doesn't work. Thats bad advice about never allowing Windows Update to update automatically because it does bad things : thats just incorrect.

Wingman : do you have the Windows installation CD/DVD? Have you tried a "Repair Install" by booting from the CD/DVD?

Regards,
Golden
Click to expand...

He never stated he couldn't get into safe mode, only stated safe mode wasn't any help, And when it comes to drivers via windows update thats always a bad thing. Next time windows update has drivers to update check and see if those drivers are actually up to date. 9 time out of 10 Ive seen those drivers arnt actually up to date. Ive seen many systems running windows 7 fail due to windows update. As he stated this started with windows update.

Can you log into safe mode at all? If you can take my advice, If not do as Suggested and do a repair booting from windows 7 disc.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
AMD Phenom x4 965 BE
Motherboard
MSI 790FX GD70 Not Wiki
Memory
4gb Gskill
Graphics Card(s)
HD 4850
Sound Card
Onboard Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus VW246H
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 Native
Hard Drives
2 Seagate Drives Raid 0
PSU
650Watt Corsair
Case
CoolerMaster
Cooling
Air Cooling Stock Heatsink and Fan
Keyboard
Logitech Cordless Duo
Mouse
Logitech Cordless Duo
Internet Speed
24000 KBPS
TonyTiger2004 said:
Golden said:
TonyTiger2004 said:
Hey wingman, Log in safe mode via f8 key and try restoring windows to before updates installed. Never allow windows update to update automatically seems like bad things happen in windows 7 when allowed to update automatically. Especially drivers, never update drivers through windows update.
Click to expand...

He has already stated that Safe Boot doesn't work. Thats bad advice about never allowing Windows Update to update automatically because it does bad things : thats just incorrect.

Wingman : do you have the Windows installation CD/DVD? Have you tried a "Repair Install" by booting from the CD/DVD?

Regards,
Golden
Click to expand...

He never stated he couldn't get into safe mode, only stated safe mode wasn't any help, And when it comes to drivers via windows update thats always a bad thing. Next time windows update has drivers to update check and see if those drivers are actually up to date. 9 time out of 10 Ive seen those drivers arnt actually up to date. Ive seen many systems running windows 7 fail due to windows update. As he stated this started with windows update.

Can you log into safe mode at all? If you can take my advice, If not do as Suggested and do a repair booting from windows 7 disc.
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I had gotten to safe mode...but it just goes strait to "configuring windows please wait..." then restarts. and no i do not remember where my install CD is, i had it a long time ago and it got misplaces. Every time I try to get to the login screen it does the "configuring" thing but never finishes,
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate
TonyTiger2004 said:
Golden said:
TonyTiger2004 said:
Hey wingman, Log in safe mode via f8 key and try restoring windows to before updates installed. Never allow windows update to update automatically seems like bad things happen in windows 7 when allowed to update automatically. Especially drivers, never update drivers through windows update.
Click to expand...

He has already stated that Safe Boot doesn't work. Thats bad advice about never allowing Windows Update to update automatically because it does bad things : thats just incorrect.

Wingman : do you have the Windows installation CD/DVD? Have you tried a "Repair Install" by booting from the CD/DVD?

Regards,
Golden
Click to expand...

He never stated he couldn't get into safe mode, only stated safe mode wasn't any help, And when it comes to drivers via windows update thats always a bad thing. Next time windows update has drivers to update check and see if those drivers are actually up to date. 9 time out of 10 Ive seen those drivers arnt actually up to date. Ive seen many systems running windows 7 fail due to windows update. As he stated this started with windows update.

Can you log into safe mode at all? If you can take my advice, If not do as Suggested and do a repair booting from windows 7 disc.
Click to expand...

When I try safe mode it only gets to the configuration thing then reboots again. In fact anything I do ends up that way. I have misplaced my install CD a while back but i am searching for it. (Edit: sorry for the double post)
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate
[/QUOTE]

He never stated he couldn't get into safe mode, only stated safe mode wasn't any help, And when it comes to drivers via windows update thats always a bad thing. Next time windows update has drivers to update check and see if those drivers are actually up to date. 9 time out of 10 Ive seen those drivers arnt actually up to date. Ive seen many systems running windows 7 fail due to windows update. As he stated this started with windows update.

[/QUOTE]

Rubbish! I've used 7 from the Beta and never had a failure due to a driver update, and its set to Automatic.
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home build.
OS
Vista Ultimate 32 bit, Win 7 Pro 32 bit, Win 7 Pro 64 bit
CPU
Intel i5 CPU 750 @ 2.67 GHZ, OC 3.7 GHZ
Motherboard
Asus P7P55D
Memory
4 Gig
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GeForce GTS450
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer 24"
Screen Resolution
1440 x 900
Hard Drives
1000 GIG
1000 GIG
PSU
650
Case
Antec Nine Hundred Two
Internet Speed
14 MB (APPROX)
TonyTiger2004 said:
Hey wingman, Log in safe mode via f8 key and try restoring windows to before updates installed. Never allow windows update to update automatically seems like bad things happen in windows 7 when allowed to update automatically. Especially drivers, never update drivers through windows update.
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Please, please, please do not give this kind of advice here. There is absolutely no basis for telling a user to not have their automatic updates turned on. In fact, automatic updates should ALWAYS be turned on so that your system receives the latest security patches. Only very rarely will an update cause a problem on a system that is not already compromised in some way.

And driver updates through Windows 7 also very rarely cause any problems. I'm sorry you've had a bad experience, but this is not advice that should be passed on to impressionable and novice users.
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate RTM (Technet)
CPU
3.00 gigahertz Intel Core2 Duo E8400
Motherboard
ASUSTeK Computer INC. P5K/EPU Rev 1.xx
Memory
4GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon X1950 Pro
Sound Card
Built in HD Audio
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22" Gateway LCD
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1920 x 1200
Hard Drives
ST3160023A [Hard drive] (160.04 GB) -- drive 0, rev 8.01, ST3500630AS [Hard drive] (500.11 GB) -- drive 2, rev 3.AAK
ST3500630AS [Hard drive] (500.11 GB) -- drive 1, rev 3.AAK
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Logitech G11
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Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 5000
Internet Speed
13.44 Mbps
No problem, my apologies.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
AMD Phenom x4 965 BE
Motherboard
MSI 790FX GD70 Not Wiki
Memory
4gb Gskill
Graphics Card(s)
HD 4850
Sound Card
Onboard Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus VW246H
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 Native
Hard Drives
2 Seagate Drives Raid 0
PSU
650Watt Corsair
Case
CoolerMaster
Cooling
Air Cooling Stock Heatsink and Fan
Keyboard
Logitech Cordless Duo
Mouse
Logitech Cordless Duo
Internet Speed
24000 KBPS

My Computer

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HCL
OS
Winbdows 7 ultimate x64 | Ubuntu 12.04 x64 LTS
CPU
Core 2 Duo e7400 @ 2.90GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte G31M-ES2L
Memory
3GB DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
Asus Nvidia GTX 560Ti 1GB
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On-board
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HCL eZeeBee 18.5" LCD
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1366x768 @ 60Hz
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Western Digital 320GB
PSU
Corsair CX500 V2 500W
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Stock
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Stock
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Stock
Internet Speed
15-25kBps D/L | 10kBps U/L | Hey Don't laugh
Ill see if i can find the CD and will post back when found
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate
If u can find your cd, that's good then. Bu what i said was that if your any friend has Windows 7 running, you can use that to create a repair disc with which you can boot and restore your pc to another date.
 

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HCL
OS
Winbdows 7 ultimate x64 | Ubuntu 12.04 x64 LTS
CPU
Core 2 Duo e7400 @ 2.90GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte G31M-ES2L
Memory
3GB DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
Asus Nvidia GTX 560Ti 1GB
Sound Card
On-board
Monitor(s) Displays
HCL eZeeBee 18.5" LCD
Screen Resolution
1366x768 @ 60Hz
Hard Drives
Western Digital 320GB
PSU
Corsair CX500 V2 500W
Cooling
Stock
Keyboard
Stock
Mouse
Stock
Internet Speed
15-25kBps D/L | 10kBps U/L | Hey Don't laugh
Two things. I have never had a problem with Windows updates. The next is a question, how does one loose the c/d?
 

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PC/Desktop
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Home made Desktop
OS
Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
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Intel i7-6800K @ 4.3
Motherboard
ASUS X-99 Deluxe II
Memory
Corsair Platinum 16 gig @2400
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 1070 OC
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus 27" LED LCD/VE278Q
Screen Resolution
1920-1080 or 1280-720 HDMI
Hard Drives
INTEL SSD 730-240 Gb Sata 3.0/
PSU
EVGA Platium 1200W
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Phanteks Luxe Tempered Glass 8 fans/ one radiator
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XSPC/ Water Cooled CPU
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Das 4 Professional
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Logitech M705/MX Anywhere 2-S
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100 mbits
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Microsoft Security Essentials/ Malwarebytes Premium 3.0/ SAS
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I.E. 11 default/Firefox/ ISP Time Warner Cable/Spectrum
Other Info
LG BluRay Burner/
Sound system-KLipsch-THX/
Icy Dock ssd Hot Swap bays.
I had put my CD in a box with other software disks. now i can seem to find the box.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate
I have had problems with Windows Updates under certain specific conditions --- and to that extent I do agree with TonyTiger. I have found that if the update should happen to download while you have certain programs or apps open and running -- it can cause a conflict and a huge problem. Therefore, for me, the most cautious and prudent thing to do is to have the system notify me that one or more updates are available, which gives me time to close all of the open programs, apps, messengers, etc. so that I can get a clean download. Since I started doing that, I've never had a problem. [knocking on wood]
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavillion dv5t (generation 1)
OS
Vista 64 bit and 32 bit (SP2)
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9400 (2.53 GHz
Memory
4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Graphics Card(s)
512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
Monitor(s) Displays
15.4" diagonal WSXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescre
Screen Resolution
1680 x 1050
Hard Drives
320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
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Built-in HP
Mouse
Built in - Synaptics TouchPad V6.5 on PS/2 Port
Internet Speed
Max
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~ Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card w/Bluetooth ~ Blu-Ray ROM DVD+/-R/RW ~ Integ. HDTV Hybrid Tuner ~ 12 Cell Battery ~ MS Office (Home Premium) 2007 ~
Imperfect1 said:
I have had problems with Windows Updates under certain specific conditions --- and to that extent I do agree with TonyTiger. I have found that if the update should happen to download while you have certain programs or apps open and running -- it can cause a conflict and a huge problem. Therefore, for me, the most cautious and prudent thing to do is to have the system notify me that one or more updates are available, which gives me time to close all of the open programs, apps, messengers, etc. so that I can get a clean download. Since I started doing that, I've never had a problem. [knocking on wood]
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It happens alot more then people are willing to admit. I wasnt saying turn Updates all off. as for drivers. I still stand strong i dont let Win update do my drivers theyre never up to date. Too many graphics cards and hardware for win update to get it right. Example just the other day was Eithernet drivers update on win update. i went to realtek and downloaded even newer drivers that windows update was trying to install.

All in all DONT turn WINDOWS UPDATE OFF. Just have it download and notify you.
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
AMD Phenom x4 965 BE
Motherboard
MSI 790FX GD70 Not Wiki
Memory
4gb Gskill
Graphics Card(s)
HD 4850
Sound Card
Onboard Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus VW246H
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 Native
Hard Drives
2 Seagate Drives Raid 0
PSU
650Watt Corsair
Case
CoolerMaster
Cooling
Air Cooling Stock Heatsink and Fan
Keyboard
Logitech Cordless Duo
Mouse
Logitech Cordless Duo
Internet Speed
24000 KBPS
+1 I couldn't agree more.
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home built
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
CPU
Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz
Motherboard
ASUS P4P800-VM Motherboard Chipset: Intel 865G + ICH5
Memory
2.50 GB RAM
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS
Sound Card
SoundMax Integrated Digital Audio (Chip)
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ViewSonic VX 1962 wm
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1680 X 1050
Hard Drives
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 80 GB
ST380215A ATA Device 18.6 GB
Western Digital "My Book" external hard drive 750 GB
Cooling
Fan based
Keyboard
Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000 v10 USB
Mouse
Logitec optic USB
Internet Speed
3.01 Mb/s download 0.64 Mb/s upload

My Computer

OS
Win7U 64 RTM
CPU
Q9550
Motherboard
GA-EP45-UD3R
Memory
8GB Gskill
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS|EAH4850/HTDI/1GD3/A
Sound Card
xfi Plat
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell 2405fpw
Screen Resolution
1920x1200
Hard Drives
Seagate & WD sata Drives
PSU
Antec
Case
Antec
Keyboard
MS Natural Ergonomic 4000
Mouse
Logitech MX610 USB Cordless
TonyTiger2004 said:
All in all DONT turn WINDOWS UPDATE OFF. Just have it download and notify you.
Click to expand...

Agreed. It gives one complete control over the updates, and when things do go awry, you can pinpoint the issue quickly.

James
 

My Computer

OS
Win7U 64 RTM
CPU
Q9550
Motherboard
GA-EP45-UD3R
Memory
8GB Gskill
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS|EAH4850/HTDI/1GD3/A
Sound Card
xfi Plat
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell 2405fpw
Screen Resolution
1920x1200
Hard Drives
Seagate & WD sata Drives
PSU
Antec
Case
Antec
Keyboard
MS Natural Ergonomic 4000
Mouse
Logitech MX610 USB Cordless
If you can't find your DVD, burn a Repair CD to boot into to run Startup Repair which will run sequenced tests and fixes including System Restore. If this fails after several separate attempts, boot back in to System Restore from the Tools list. http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2083-system-repair-disc-create.html

It is heartening to hear the XP oldthink about Windows updates corrected so resoundingly.

MS spent a fortune under WHQL paying for hardware manufacturers to develop drivers so that they would be in the Win7 installer and quickly available via optional Updates. This was in direct response to manufacturers holding out on drivers for Vista to force new hardware sales

.Yet many are still stuck in an Xpired mindset to have their drivers ready to add after install.

Do not change out drivers given by the Win7 installer or quickly updated via Optional Updates unless there is a performance issue.

In addition: Automatically get recommended drivers and updates for your hardware
 
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