Windows 7 update, stuck on startup.


  1. Posts : 13
    Windows 7
       #1

    Windows 7 update, stuck on startup.


    So, I got a clean Windows 7 computer. Then, I used the update thing, so thing are up to date. I downloaded and installed it, then it told me to restart the computer. I did, and now it just stays at the "Getting ready to configure Windows, don't turn off your computer." more than an hour now. That might not be the exact sentence, as the language is different.

    So, what should I do?
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  2. Posts : 5,747
    7600.20510 x86
       #2

    Reboot the computer.
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  3. Posts : 13
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #3

    WOW I NEVER THOUGHT OF THAT

    When I reboot the computer, it just goes back to the same update screen.
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  4. Posts : 5,747
    7600.20510 x86
       #4

    Hit f8 at boot and choose to restore previous settings that worked, or similar.
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  5. Posts : 13
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Did that, and it's still stuck at the startup screen saying getting ready to configure/update windows, or something like that.
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  6. Posts : 5,747
    7600.20510 x86
       #6

    Then go back to a restore point, method 2.

    System Restore
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  7. Posts : 13
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Tried restoring from every possible spot, but it gives a (0x8000ffff) error.

    I'm sick of Windows 7. Seriously.
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  8. Posts : 13
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #8

    I suppose I'll format it again. Another question. Is there a way to update Windows 7 without using that update program?
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  9. Posts : 5,747
    7600.20510 x86
       #9

    Boot to safe mode and uninstall the patches you did with WU. Control Panel - Programs - Programs and Features - Installed Updates

    If that doesn't work -

    Then you'll need a repair install.

    Repair Install
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