emachines31g
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Hello everyone, I know there is a lot of request looking for help for stuck in "Setup is preparing your computer for first use", but I think some people may have had different problems to get this situation. So this is what happen to me, I was restoring my computer to factory settings, all went well until there was a blackout, the light came back and I turned my pc ON and I get stuck in "Setup is preparing..." When I start my pc a black screen comes out saying this...
Windows Error Recovery
Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause. To fix the problem:
1. Insert your windows installation disc and restore you computer.
2. Choose your language settings, and then click "Next."
3. Click "Repair your computer."
Other options:
If power was interrupted during startup, choose Start Windows Normally.
Safe Mode
Safe Mode with Networking
Safe Mode with Command Prompt
Last know Good Configuration (advanced)
Start Windows Normally
I don't have the windows installation disc so I tried the Other options, I clicked each options and nothing I still stuck in "Setup is preparing your computer for first use" then it restart by itself and it do that again and again no end. I had to disconnect the cable. Please can some tells me what can I do. Please
Windows Error Recovery
Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause. To fix the problem:
1. Insert your windows installation disc and restore you computer.
2. Choose your language settings, and then click "Next."
3. Click "Repair your computer."
Other options:
If power was interrupted during startup, choose Start Windows Normally.
Safe Mode
Safe Mode with Networking
Safe Mode with Command Prompt
Last know Good Configuration (advanced)
Start Windows Normally
I don't have the windows installation disc so I tried the Other options, I clicked each options and nothing I still stuck in "Setup is preparing your computer for first use" then it restart by itself and it do that again and again no end. I had to disconnect the cable. Please can some tells me what can I do. Please

My Computer
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- emachines ET1331G
- OS
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
- Memory
- 4GB DDR2
- Antivirus
- Norton