After Windows updates, can't start computer! Solved/Closed

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Hello everyone,

First of all, I want to state I really don't know too much about computers. I know a little but I really don't know all the names/fuctions/etc. and I'm going to try and make this say exactly what my computer is doing but I may have a few of the words jumbled because my computer is at home being stupid and I'm at work trying to earn money to buy a new one. :p 

Anyway, last night my computer automatically restarted itself in order for my latest set of Windows updates to take affect. After it restarted, it came up with the usual screen that states it is installing the updates, Step 1 of 3 and then the percentage of it being complete. After completing the first and sometimes the second step, my computer will suddenly restart again and then the screen with state "Loading Files" and then come up with a screen that says Windows could not start and that it is scanning the files to repair. After doing this for several minutes it tells me that it must restart and to click "Finish" to restart. I do so and my computer restarts and then loops right back to the Installing Updates screen and once again, after completing Step 1 or Step 2 it restarts and goes to the Loading Files screen and then to the Windows cannot start and the the repair scan. It looped like this all night long and then again was doing it this morning when I left for work. 

Any advice/suggestions would be greatly appreciated! 

Opearating System: Windows Vista

Also, I don't really know how to do a System Restore and am concerned I will loose all my files. I also don't have a backup, though most of what is on my hard drive is music (all gotten in the legal way though a complete pain to import).System Configuration: Windows Vista
Internet Explorer 7.0

Rainwaterredmoon · Accepted Answer

I had the Vista reboot for a day. I tried Safe Mode and got hung at crcdisk.sys. I noticed a couple of interesting things, and now I have my computer back--I thought it was dead forever.

1). If you shut your computer down when you see the "Configuring Updates" screen, when you boot up again you will see the useless options to boot in safe mode.

2). If you shut your computer down shortly after you start it up, you should get different options: to either Launch Repair, or to Start Windows Normally. Choose Launch Repair.

3). I didn't watch the Launch Repair process the first time, and it didn't work. But by the third time I tried it, about 30 seconds in it asked me if I wanted to do a System Restore. Yes!!

4). When my computer restarted, the blue screen stated that it was back to Stage 1: Installing updates. It immediately skipped back to Configuring updates, and got stuck in the loop. 

5). I got back into Launch Repair and did the same System Restore, but this time I didn't wait for the blue screen to load up. I shut the computer down shortly after starting it up, and if I recall correctly, it was at that point that I was offered a whack of new options. I chose system restore (there was also the option to go to a command prompt--finally!), and the two restore points I was offered were a day before the loop fiasco. 

6). Ah, mon dieu. Everything booted up, I have my life back! The Word files I was working on look good. It just seems to be a matter of major patience and not giving up--your computer is not wrecked. Hang in there!

Ban · Answer

when your system boots or restarts again press the F8 or tab key it will take u to the choice screen.
select the last known good config option.
hope it will work.............................................

ssjkell · Answer

I have pretty much the same problem as you. I also ran system restore, which reinstalls the files to how they were before the update occured. Unfortunately, this never completes and I am left with the problem of my laptop not being able to get anywhere. I blame microsoft for sending an incomplete or pretty f***ed update, as I also know of a friend whose laptop did exactly the same, she had a full backup though so hers is up and running again.

alydeard · Answer

Hey,

Recently had the same issue with Vista too. I read some where else that if you install the Vista SP1 Service Pack and then try to install your updates after that, it would work. I tried it and have finally had some luck. Hope this works!

rahul · Answer

ok now what u can do is if you have the windows xp cd run a repair installation and everything will be back
this is te link to do a repair https://www.techspot.com/community/topics/how-to-repair-windows-xp-2000-if-you-are-unable-to-boot-into-windows.8356/  and the best part is you will not loose any of trhe data.
regards rahul

co · Answer

Take your PC and throw it out of the window.
Microsoft sucks

Quasarz · Answer

Ok here is how you fix this problem.... If your pc doesn't work after installing windows update, It's mainly because there could've been an error while windows was updating new protection software,, So what you do is....
Go to safe mode... Resotre system to : before installing updates.. After this windows will try to re=install the update once again.. and the same problem shouldn't happen again...

Hope this helps.

Rangerdoc · Answer

I don't have that option under safe mode... only "with networlng" or "with commnad prompt". Neither works. "Last configuration" won't boot either. I can't even get to system restore.

rangerdoc · Answer

It was stuck in the "configuring update" loop even in safe mode. Since I don't have a Vista DVD (gee, thank a bunch Dell), I downloaded the Windows Pre-environment from Microsoft's website. Booting with it has the basic repair & restore point options just like an OS DVD would.

Thx  for the help though.

rangerdoc · Answer

FYI, here is the link to instructions on how to download a Vista recovery disk image. 
This is not a system disk, but merely a bootable disk to allow you to access the recovery console when other methods don't work.
https://neosmart.net/blog/2008/windows-vista-recovery-disc-download/

Andus79 · Answer

I have followed the discussion as I also had the problem by installing the windows vista service pack 1 and then thereafter NOT being able to start my computer at all. I tried to restore to earlier point by using windows system restore from my windows vista DVD, but without luck. Then I tried to repair it also using my Windows vista DVD, and this helped me, after that I was able to restart windows vista as earlier.

But you must use a windows vista CD/DVD because not even restart in safe mode where possible, because the system crashes before entering start-up of vista.

ItÂ´s typhical microsoft to release an update which destroys the computer, basicly iÂ´m feed up with service packs that dosenÂ´t work.

delilah · Answer

I am also having the same problem. The install did not work all the way now I can not get my system to start. Vista is really a mess. None of my hardware works on it. Now I don't even have a work computer. If anyone has a solution please post it. I have tried the f8.

hike108 · Answer

After automatic MS updates of 2/25/09, text entry became slow and jerky, and the browsers crashed repeatedly. I tried to restore to a previous point, but then the browsers refuse to open and the computer is very unstable. I ran scans: no virus, no spyware. The computer shop now says that the Service Pack 3 corrupted Windows due to inocomplete installation or uninstallation. They are wiping the hard drive clean and will need to reinstall windows. The keyboard may also need replacing. Thanks, automatic updates! (This is a Dell Latitude 131L laptop with AMD processor.)

Brien · Answer

Im having the same problems as everyone is. My windows wont even load ive tried the system restore,safe mode, and last good known configuration none of it worked. I'm a college freshman and I have a lot of essays and school work on my computer that I really really need. someone please help me asap truely appreciate it

dude · Answer

i had the same problem of my laptop restarting ova n ova.
had to do system restore.
but now the restored files dont wanna work

delilah · Answer

I am having the same problem. I have tried f8 , I have tried safe mode, I have taken the battery out and let it set for 24 hours nothing works it still will not start I just get a blue screen.

Evan · Answer

Hi I have the same problem but I can't even start it this blue screen comes up and says Windows has detected an error and so on and says stuff like BIOS shadowing but I have the disk for windows XP service pack 2. thanks if u could help

Ann · Answer

I have this same problem. The system is booting but it shows black screen on the end. Cant see my desktop, cant see anything. What I can do to repair it? Just to mention I have laptop and never receivrd CD with windows vista.

Jimmy the C · Answer

After I re-installed Vista, everything on my computer was wiped out? Or did I see something while booting from Vista media that my old files were saved?

MCMC · Answer

the better way is reformat your computer !

micael · Answer

Please remove the system from your computer .You can reinstall a new system on your computer ,it's the better way to solve this problem .

Do not save any file you need to back up in your driver C:

theDVZ · Answer

can be bothered reading all this, but just:

boot off a vista DVD and restore the recovery point it made before the update, reboot and enjoy

fixed!! · Answer

I had the same problem (windows kept going to "configuring updates 3 of 3" screen and shutting down)..
I called Microsoft and they had me do something in the command prompt, Registry Editor, and I deleted some keys. It worked after that! I didnt have to reinstall windows and none of my information was deleted! You guys can try that out.

buckeyepost · Answer

Ok, here is what I did and it worked.... hit F8 during boot, select repair computer at the top and then I did a system restore to 2 days ago, right before the auto windows update ran and F-ed everything up. Things looks good but my NortonIS is having some issues, and when I hit the fix now button it doesn't fix it.... oh well, at least I'm back up and running so hope this helps someone else.

buckeyepost · Answer

Oh, and no files were damaged or lost (at least that I've found so far)

buckeyepost · Answer

sorry for all the posts but just letting everyone know what worked for me...

I reinstalled the Windows updates and the 3 of 3 0% screen of death popped up againg during the reboot but quickly jumped to 100% and everything worked fine......... so far.......

BillyJim · Answer

If you have a Best Buy nearby, try taking it to Geek Squad. They fixed mine in like 2 and a half hours when I had the same problem.

qwertyuiop · Answer

this happened to me,
what I done was I forcefully shut down my computer like loads up times
until
it said
"launch start up repar or Start windows normally"
i launched the repair and it had my computer going smoothley
then wen I logged on I switched updates off :)

Amarynthia · Answer

Installed the latest update to my Vista running laptop. It didn't have any problems rebooting but it was incredibly slow to process the start up and any program. I thought it was from a recent free MMO that I'd installed. Removed all files of the MMO in safe mode, restarted and ta da... black screen after the password log in. Just sits there and does nothing. Tried restart in every way possible.. safe mode, safe mode with prompt, and system restore to over a month ago, plus a few other dates. Nothing solves the problem. Boots, offers log in for password and bam... black screen once more.

The laptop didn't come with a Vista disk and my PC runs XP. At this point... if I have to lose everything on it fine, just so long as I can get it back up and running. Is there a command in the Config to boot off system defaults or original settings? I'm not sure if its the removal of the MMO's files or the latest update that has caused this problem. 

Any help is appreciated. Thank you so much! :)

Simon · Answer

all I did was to load my updates in safemode, restart and its working. but sometimes it doesn't work. im still having the same error. looking for solutions as well.

vinnie1thumb · Answer

Hello All;
I was updating microsoft.net Framework to 3.5 and also had a failure to install at 3 of 3.  now my computer is in perpetual reboot mode.
I have tried to hit [TAB] to Post or <DEL> to setup but can't get it to do either.
I have my windows XP SP3 install disk in the drive but can't get it to boot from there.
Any thoguhts would be greatly appreciated.
thanks
Vinnie

no1 in perticular · Answer

my Packard Bell EasyNote came with vista, and ive been installing updates for ages. I recently installed some more updates but my laptop ran out of battery halfway through configuring. Every time I boot, I get:

Configuring Updates 3 of 3 ..... 0%
 and then it restartes and does the same thimg again. I have no Windows Vista DVD. Where can I get one, and do I even need one?

daddyjames · Answer

it work I downloaded the vista recovery and use utorrent to download the files. then used Iso Recorder v3 to burn onto disc. then re-boot pc and boot from cd at first it did like the system recovery did.  then it did the same update problem then I try again and got and list of options heres a link to see what im talking about http://www.downloadsquad.com/...
and then I pick the earliest restore point and it worked

link to vista restore
https://neosmart.net/blog/2008/windows-vista-recovery-disc-download/

link to utorrent
https://www.utorrent.com/downloads
hope this helps

nyarlathotep · Answer

I have solved the problem after much frustration!

1.) load vista cd

2.) hit f2 to ennet set up

3.) disable boot from Hard drive and enable boot from cd

4.) load vitsa again

your old files will be copied to Windows.old folder but OS and other program functionality will be wiped out!!!!!!!!!!

Ronnie · Answer

Hi guyz,

Its really bad to see that computers come up with probs after you install updates..
However if that doesnt help or does no good.. its of no meaning keeping that update.
So you can try tapping F8 while computer is booting up and select safe mode..
go to control panel and select view installed updates and uninstal the updates that was instaled on the date your comp started coming up with the issue. Restart the computer and should work fine, if its because of the update
Try this should work fine... ;-)

gameboy462 · Answer

my computer did that a while back too, dumb ass microsoft, they cant do anything right.

jr barlog · Answer

hello I hav a window vista
and 1 day when I am installing the updates at stage 1 of 3there is a blackout at my house so the com hav been shutdown.then when I on my com the window load and then the screen go black
then there r blue screen and a window startup repair I try it but no luck so plsss tell me wat 2 do asap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(1 more thing, 1 dont know wat is vista dvd/cd and ms cause I am new to com)

jr barlog · Answer

and 1 more thing I noe nothing at alll so pls explain properly 2 me asap ty

RONNIE · Answer

Dude wen you do a system restore, you wont loose your personal files on your comp apart from .exe executive files and the programs that are installed after the date you restore to....
System Restore helps you restore your computer's system files to an earlier point in time. It's a way to undo system changes to your computer without affecting your personal files, such as e&#8209;mail, documents, or photos.
Restart the computer and try tapping F11 while your computer is booting up, and make sure you start tapping before you see windows screen, or else try restarting again..
Or you can try tapping F8 and select safe mode. Once logged on, use command prompt to run restore - as the option isnt available in safe mode - type rstrui.exe - this will then run system restore and you can choose your restore point. or Start-Allprograms-accessories-systemtools-sys restore.
or you can type in sys recovery in start search and initiate restore ;-)

jr barlog · Answer

hey dude I noe bout it alrdy but now my com would not even start!!!!When u pull the on button the got light right?but in my case now((latest))the light come about 10 nanosecond then it go out it is realy D*** com.Maybe becasue the hackshield I install but it was 3 days agofrom the 1 st time I cant startup

Sho · Answer

http://www.anguas.com/?p=47

This site has a bunch of fixes and may be able to help some.

soni · Answer

hi

Vista uploaded some updates that didn't install properly. Now when I start my computer I have the icon on my shutdown buttin indicating it needs to install updates when I shut down - problem is it doesn't install those updates. System restore does nothing - in fact it just takes me back to the same place. System Restore has not been creating a new system checkpoint. It pretty much is ina cycle. I can't even change the Windows Update to say NOT to download and install updates. I can't load the installed updates in programs and features to uninstall the updates. 

If I shut down the computer as soon as I login I can shut down and avoid going through the blue screen telling me its installing updates. However, next time I login I can't load a lot of programs  - Windows udpates, and programs I need to install, IE. I can load Help and Support and MS Office, but eventually everything freezes and I have to shut down. My IASAC adpaters also have problems when I load Windows . The only way for me to get back to normal is a system restore, but now I have the same problem where my computer is super slow because it's trying to install updates but it can't. I am also unable to install SP2 for Vista.

System retore doesn't work. Updates won't load. I can't install programs. I have no virus. What do I do? Reinstall Windows is not an option, because I know this can be fixed, I just don't know how. I am sure it is a reg problem, but I don't know what software I can use to fix it.

Any help would be appreciated!

Wannabe computer guru · Answer

I have a dell windows vista or however u say it (I'm 14 :P)
what I did was when the computer starts press f8 and at the very top u might see an option saying repair computer(if you don't see it........to bad) now keep going through the setup thing until it shows some options
click restore computer(it might say it's already launching) now pick a time where you didn't update your computer and wait for it to restore
it will restart and BOOM BABY!!!!!!
it should now bring you to the startup menu!!!!
but then again, if it didn't work....try doing the same thing but restore at a more earlier point.

that's about it.......FILIPINO PRIDE!!!!!!!!!

bye, wannabe computer guru :)

TechFreek · Answer

I also had this problem,   And it is NOT hard to fix.  I'm going to help you all because I understand its a hard thing to handle and you all have important things to do with your computer.  This is for people that JUST installed Windows Vista, and all you have to do is follow 10 simple steps.

_STEPS_

1. Get your windows vista 32-bit or 64-bit disk.  Insert it into your computer.

2. Shut down your computer and restart it immediately.

3. When you turn it back on,  Press any key to activate the disk.

4. When the windows checking file load up finishes your computer will restart and go into the installation.

5. there will be 2 messages on the bottom. The second message saying "Repair computer" click it.

6. When your there I beleive theres 5 options select the "Restore computer"

7. This will restore your computer to another point.

6. Select the date or point you would like to restore to and click "Restore"

7. Your CPU Is now finish restoring.

8. Restart your computer.

9. Take out the disk 32-bit or 64-bit.

10. WALLAHHH!! YOUR CPU IS DONE NO MORE CRAPY LOOP!

there you go end of discussion >.>

MATTMOOSE · Answer

I experienced this same thing on two different computers both running windows xp pro.  I know the cause and I have the solution only need a windows xp cd licensed copy and minimal computer knowledge.  The cause is the download of service pack 3 for windows.  Look below for step -by-step directions and you will not lose any of your data.

1. insert Windows XP cd (or equivalent operating system) and shutdown computer wait 1 minute and power it on.  when prompted press any key to boot from cd.

2.Select (R) for repair windows and select your boot drive (usually c:)

3. Type your admin password if setup( used only if you use a password to log in to windows.) Press ENTER

4. At C:\ windows > type CHKDSK \P press ENTER ,when completed, type FIXMBR press ENTER ,when completed, type FIXBOOT press ENTER ,when completed, type CHKDSK \P press ENTER ,when completed, type EXIT and remove Windows cd from cdrom drive.

5. While rebooting tap F8 rapidly and repeatedly until boot options menu appears scroll up to safe mode.

6.  Once your computer is at the desktop follow these directions to remove SP3...

START_SETTINGS_CONTROL PANEL_ADD OR REMOVE PROGRAMS.  PLACE A CHECK IN THE BOX ON THE TOP TO SHOW UPDATES.  FIND AND SELECT WINDOWS XP SERVICE PACK 3. CLICK REMOVE AND FOLLOW ANY INSTRUCTIONS AND AGREE TO EVERYTHING.  ONCE REMOVED RESTART COMPUTER IMMEDIATELY AND REMOVE THE WINDOWS CD IF NOT ALREADY DONE... BADDA BING BADDA BOOM WINDOWS IS UP AND RUNNING.  DO NOT EVER DOWNLOAD SP3 AGAIN UNTIL MICROSOFT RELEASES A NEW VERSION SINCE THIS ONE DOES NOT WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YOUR WELCOME TO ALL,
MOOSE

MSTRNICEGUI · Answer

I have a very similar issue and its not after a update. All of a sudden my computer started not booting up and I get a error saying the following:
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 restart your computer.
2. Choose your language settings, and then click next.
3. Click repair your computer

If you do not have this disc, contact your system administrator or computer manufacturer for assistance.

File: ksecdd.sys

Status: 0xc00000e9

Info: Windows failed to load because a required file is missing or corrupt.

I have formatted and installed from the original boot disk that came with my computer about three times and to no avail. Repair says it cannot repair automatically and I'm out of ideas.  If any else has any ideas please let me know. This is very frustrating...

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Toni · Answer

Okay, I've had SIMILAR problems, only I'm running Vista off of a emachines/Gateway computer. What happened was I was trying to update to Internet Explorer 8 but when the computer went to restart, it decided to update. I didn't think anything of it because I've never had problems before, so I went in the living room to watch TV for a bit. So, I didn't see what happened. All I know is at some point, my computer tried to reboot, but failed.

I came back and had a black screen with white text, and at the top it said "Windows Error Recovery", and said that the computer had failed to start up due to a recent software change (and I don't know if it was the update or the installation of IE 8.) There was only two options: Launch Startup Repair, which doesn't work, and Start Windows Normally, which also doesn't work.

I tried the F8 option, but NOTHING ON THE LIST WORKS. Not Safe mode of any kind, nothing. No options. Everything leads me back to the "Windows Error Recovery" screen and those two options that simply do not work.

To say I'm frustrated is an understatement at this point.


Is there any way to access Command Prompt without F8? Or to get to the Windows Restore option without having to start Windows? 

I'm making a list of the suggestions made, but I don't see anything dealing with my specific problem so I just posted it, in case someone had a more specific solution. I'm still going to try the other solutions. Hopefully something will work

lizeamore · Answer

okay so the same thing happened to me, I was extremely frustrated and came upon this site.. what I did was when the computer tuns on I pressed f8 then I clicked on repair computer and did a system restore and now my computer is back to normal. hope it helps. if u need more detailed instructions just reply :)

jocavey · Answer

It's happend to me three times now so I turned off my windows updates completely, it seems to be the only way my computer will run. I would like to know when this problem with the updates is going to get fixed so people stop having problems?

pcfixer · Answer

Had the same problem as everyone else.  I hit esc - then chose F11 then ran the System Restore it didn't erase any of my files - and it worked.  After it seemed to have worked, as it was rebooting, it threw me back into the screen asking if I wanted to do the System Restore again, but I just hit cancel and it brought up the normal startup screen.

Lazarus · Answer

Same thing - ADVENT AMD Phenom X4 base unit and an ACER Aspire t5590 laptop. within a week of each other got the "configuring updates 3 of 3 0%" infinite reboot loop.

Get the same screen if you try to boot in safe mode

Cant get to desktop so cant use system restore

Both machines are OEM install so dont have vista disc only factory restore discs (takes it back to shop settings pre SP1)

Both have recovery partitions - system restore from here fails - just hangs and does nothing.

Memoery diagnostics say no fault found

Only thin I could do was use an Ubuntu live cd to move my data from the C: partition to the D: partition and then do a destructive reinstallation of the operatins system on C.

Spent two weeks reinstalling updates and applciations on both machines.

Only software they have in common is MS Office 2007 and F-secure 2009 - I suspected f-secure but other people here have other security programs...

event system log shows tons of critical errors with MS updates - some of which point you to t technet articvle about server 2008

Last night on rebuilt laptop wanted to enable telnet so went to turn windows features on of off - enabled telnet client - got error message, went back to turn windows features on or off and the screen was blank - checked MS technet which advised is problem with updates (suprise! suprise!) and advised running SSFC/scannow - did this, was prompted to reboot the machine and instantly got the "configuring updates 3 of 3 0%" screen again = @!@!@$@% This time I was lucky and the system restore point in the recovery partition actuaqlly seems to have worked but It must be a MS issue and they really need to acknowledge and fix it - VISTA sucks so hard right now - If I had the cash id go MAC

all my fun and games are docuemented at www.lazarusgraveyard.co.uk

danilo · Answer

It sounds like an update has got stuck

To fix this you need a Vista DVD to boot from (If not use this Vista Recovery CD Avilabale from here... https://neosmart.net/blog/2008/windows-vista-recovery-disc-download/ )

Once you have booted up with the Vista DVD / Recovery Disc

Hit Repair Options and select command prompt

Now type in

C:
cd Windows\WinSXS
del pending.xml

This one worked first GO. Boot disk commnad prompt c: cd cindows cd winsxs and del pendingf.xls


This should fix it.

Regards
bOing

(Worked for me neatly. Hope it helps everyone!)
(source: https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/619863-vista-configuring-updates-3-of-3-shutting-down-configuring-upda/

computer whiz · Answer

hey.. I had this exact same problem.. I just turned my laptop on one day and it opened up to the light blue screen saying "configuring updates 3 of 3 0%" and then a few seconds later, it would say "shutting down".. the screen would go black and then it would start up by itself again.. I thought that the successive re-boots were just part of the update, but I let it go for hours seeing if it would stop but it didn't.. I tried using my recovery disks.. they did nothing.. I tried starting it in every kind of safe mode and with all the settings at f8 and nothing worked.. but what I finally found worked for me was just when the computer was restarting again I hit f8.. that opened up a black screen with while lettering and ''repair computer'' was the first option on the list, I clicked that then it'll ask you what language and then what you would like to do to repair it.. I chose to restore computer.. it took a few seconds for the restore window to open up.. and then I restored it to open week prior.. when it finished with that it asked to restart, so I hit f8 again and set it to safe mode.. then when it turned on and went to my desktop, I went to control panel/security center and turned off automatic updating. Then I restarted my computer and it just turned on without a glitch..

stupid microsoft!!.. they release updates and operating systems before they fix all the bugs!!!!! :@

jayd · Answer

My Dell 1525 has just died on me after it updated. Microsoft - I LAUGH bitterly....

hehe · Answer

hello, I had the same issues and I JUST put it on safemode and then rebooted and it was fine now idk why but it worked for me, if you restart your omputer or turn off the power and turn it back onthere should be an option for you to put it on safemode then id just reboot it and it got past the update

Agent · Answer

I have a very similar problem. Vista decided to do one of its random updates so I just went away and left it as it was taking a while. At some point during the restart or whatever, the power must have died. Whenever I press the on button I get the Toshiba start up screen, then an error message saying that the power reached critical level and the system has to be resumed and make sure the power cord is plugged in, blah, blah, blah. THe onlyoption I am then given is 'continue with system resume'. It goes to a page that says windows is resuming, then goes black and nothing happens. 

I cannot get into safe mode by pressing f8 or anything else- no matter when I try it. I am given no other options and I don't know how to get out of this loop- and I really don't want to lose all my data.

Geordie251 · Answer

If your running Vista with a dell computer, press F8 and access the command screen, select the option to acess system tools. Once on this you will have to log on via your username. Select the System restore and restore the system to before the update was run. Once this has been done windows should start and enable you to log on.

anon · Answer

Bad News. You gotta get Vista reinstalled.

sweetV · Answer

I don't know if this is going to work because I haven't tried it yet. I looked it up on the Sony website & this is what it says to do.

http://www.kb.sony.com/selfservice/documentLink.do?externalId=C454388

NOTES:

    * If the operating system will not start in Normal Mode, restart the computer in Safe Mode.
    * If the operating system will not start in Safe Mode, perform a system restore after booting to the VAIO Recovery Center.
    * If the operating system will not start in Normal Mode or Safe Mode, restart the computer in Safe Mode using the Command Prompt. At the Command Prompt, type C:\Windows\System32\Restore\Rstrui.exe and then on the keyboard , press the ENTER key to start the System Restore.
    * If the mouse is not available, use the TAB key, or ARROW keys to make the selection. 

Good luck! :) I hope this works because I really need my lappy!

anonymous · Answer

Hi. I had the same prob. but I got mine working, I would like to share! Ok,  first of all my problem was that when someone had turned off my computer, it came on and it said, Configuring Updates 3 of 3 0% and would restart over and over again. so I was like steaming when it did it all night, well, I figured out that I should try safe mode and no luck just restart. well, I pushed F8 over and over til a screen came up... click next, then a screen of lists should come up click the SECOND one. it should have you do stuff to do like a scan and then you restart it then it works, NO MONEY OR NOTHING! I hope that many of you having the same problem will be resolved by me hopefully! this was a vista basic computer btw. well good luck to all!

joshuacogo · Answer

Disregard everything else.. heres the fix:


MANUAL FIX TO WINDOWS UPDATE LOOP

1. Insert the Recovery/Install DVD into the computer
2. Boot off of the DVD. When you first start your computer, the first screen you see should give you the key combination to press to enter a 'multi-boot' menu. On Dell's this key is F12 but it varries by each manufacturer. Once you find it and are at the multiboot menu, choose to boot of CD/DVD
3. When prompted (after it has booted to the CD/DVD) choose "repair my computer" and enter the command prompt
4. Type C: (with colon) and press enter
5. Then type cd c:\windows\winsxs and press enter
6. Then type del pending.xml and press enter
7. Restart your computer

That should kill any pending updates.

All that other advice about safemode and recovery, switching memory sticks, launching to last known config... does not work!!!! But the directions above do. I know, I tried everything.. this advice above actually worked, and I didnt have to reset to defaults, or reformat.
Good luck everyone, Microsoft better get their shit together or they just lost another customer to Mac.

Sight · Answer

hi all, I have the same problem with u all and I tried this step and it worked (for now at least)

when the booting screen appears quickly press F12, that will open multiboot selection menu
choose the top choice
windows will search any problem that occur on your system, and if there any, it will bring up the startup repair wizard, just follow the step and it will restore your system back to before the updates were installed
hope this will work^^

QueenJovanii1 · Answer

Hey I had the same exact problem and the only thing that worked for me is to go to this website 

https://neosmart.net/blog/2008/windows-vista-recovery-disc-download/­overy-disc/ . 

download the recovery disk and you can download it to limewire or utorrent. Follow the directions that are on the website. Make sure to have a blank disk. Once you burn it, go ahead and put it in the laptop when you turn it on. then press F8. then look on the screen that will come up, and look for repair computer. the only thing that worked once I did that was system restore. If you have any questions, email me at Email Id removed for security . I will help you if I can cause I sure had a hard time doing this. If anyone knows email me whether it will hurt my laptop if I cut the automatic update. I do not want this to happen again. thanks

t16ffs1238 · Answer

i am not a computer wiz kid and you must forgive my spelling this is very simple I solved this on my laptop within one hour your pc shut down and restarts when you turn it on press and hold down f7 until you see the little space bar at the top left hand corner when you see the space bar take your finger of f7  your pc will now load
then go to windows update then click on update history then click on delete updates  if your pc say mess up in december 2009 you can delte the update one by one  a box will come up click restart later do this until you have deleted all the microsoft updates of december 2009 or the mounth your pc got the problem  this is a microsoft problem but they are not at fault the main reason for this problem is that updates where downloding if you turn your pc off as I  did while downloding  thats the cause

Grizz · Answer

Hi,
I had the same problem, I took the RAM out for a few minutes then reinstalled them.  I switched on and it booted up into a Windows repair page; everything worked as it should after that.

Many thanks for the help

Blandarn · Answer

Finaly found a sulotion was rely hard work :-(

http://unsharptech.com/2008/12/18/fix-vista-update-loop/

Good luck :-)

jai ho · Answer

ok this is what u do go to control panel install/uninstall a program then click "view installed updates" from there u can delete updates from service pack 1.. easiest way is (right click "sort by then installed on") check the date u installed service pack then uninstall all the updates from there.. I uninstalled mine then when I restarted it it says "uninstalling updates 1of 3" then after that 100% my comp is back to normal... hope I helped you guys

Mjuj · Answer

Hey guys I had the same problem except it restarted when it said step 3 100%. Now it's fixed. I don't know what happened but I just kept restarting for 4-6 times and it finally said 100% and got me to the login screen. Hope this helps anyone&#58389;

vtspam · Answer

One of the first posts in this discussion suggested unplugging the computer and removing the battery.  I did this and it appears to have allowed me to finally boot my computer.

lucyjane2000 · Answer

Hi there,

I'm sorry if someones already answered this...but I too had the same problem "configuring updates 1 of 3 0%, 2 of 3 0% 3 of 3 0%"...restart...loop.  I solved it this way:

f8 and tab on start up

"repair computer"

"system restore"

then it showed the windows update that had recently been downloaded, so I selected just before that.

It then repaired the problem.  After that I disabled automatic windows update.

I hope this helps

Lucy x

ITwannabee · Answer

Hi there! I can't seem to start my laptop.. here's what happened before that.. I was installing updates but I forgot that my laptop's settings will be put on sleep after few minutes.. so my laptop went on sleep mode.. after that I opened my laptop then it went off.. so it was unusual.. I tried restarting it.. but still it's shutting down.. I tried opening it on "SAFE MODE" and tried the system restore.. but while the restore is initializing.. it shuts off.. so I google-d and found this thread.. I tried the msconfig thingy.. it worked.. but am still not satisfied.. =/ I still want to fix it like really FIX IT.. so I downloaded the recovery disk here.. I pushed the ON button and pressed f8.. something showed up in my screen like "Press any key to boot from CD/DVD" something like that.. so I did.. then it turned off again.. =/

What should I do now? My laptop is Sony VGN-CS16G

help me.. Thanks!

Sephora · Answer

Hey,
I Have The Same Problem But My Computer Says: Updated Were Not Configured Correctly.Reverting Changes. Do Not Turn Off Your Computer. 
Then After That It Says Shutting Down.
After It Shuts Down The Same Page Somes Up Again!
And No Matter How Many Times It Shuts Down It Wont Let The Screen Page With Accounts Come Up,
Can Somebody Please Please Help Me!
Thanks!

toysareforboys · Answer

To fix the problem with the "configuring updates" loop you need to delete the pending.xml file in the folder c:\Windows\WinSxS

There are many ways to accomplish this. My favourite is booting off ANY Windows Vista CD (borrow one from a friend if you have to, download one from a torrent, etc.). 

After booting from the Vista CD, choose "Repair your Computer", pick "Command Prompt".

At the prompt type in the following then HIT ENTER: 

del c:\windows\winsxs\pending.xml

It won't say successful or anything. Now just type exit and hit enter and then click restart. Remember to take out the vista CD when it restarts.

BOOM! Should be back to normal :)

-Jamie M.

subtle · Answer

I had the same problem---computer was not starting up properly...just kept going to the "Configuring Updates--3 of 3--0% complete" and then after about 2 seconds, restarting.  I didn't know what to do and came across this site.  Whoever said to take out the battery and put it back in was a GENIUS!  Thank you!  After I took out the battery and turned the computer back on, it automatically asked if I wanted to run "system's repair" so I did and this fixed my problem and I'm now able to use my computer again...yay!  THANK YOU!

Mimi · Answer

hey everyone!
I had the same problem, I just solved it by pressing F8 after I turned my laptop on and then selected the first thing on the list which was "repair windows" and then restored it to a previous point.
It might help you too.
I'm def getting a ma, I'm so sick of windows!

joe · Answer

Ok,
this is the solution that I used to resolve the "Configuring Updates Step 3 of 3 &#65533; 0% Complete" infinite reboot cycle:

(Preface: you need a "live cd" too boot into an environment from which you may delete or rename the "pending.xml" file, to do this, I used the free and open source Ubuntu Linux distribution.)

Step-by-step:

1) find a friend with a working computer, CD-Burner and blank CDROM. Visit the Ubuntu download site: http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download

2) download the desktop edition ISO
3) burn the ISO to disk (if you don't know how to do this do a bit of googling - it's beyond the scope of this fix)
4) once burnt, boot your broken Windows Vista computer, but use the appropriate key combination to change the boot settings to tell it to boot from the CDROM

5) the Ubuntu CD should offer you a language selector and then the option "Try Ubuntu without modifying your computer"

6) Ince Ubuntu has booted, go to the "Places" menu in the top menu bar.

7) Within the places menu, you'll see some "disk drives" listed, you should be able to guess which one might be the one that is your Windows Vista C Drive by it's size or name, e.g. "75.4GB disk" or "Presario" or "System" etc... it depends upon your computer.

8 ) Once you've figured out which one it is then click it (don't be scared to try each entry in turn)

9) a disk icon should then appear on the Ubuntu desktop that you can then double click and explore.

10) Confirm that it's the correct disk partition by looing for familiar folder names such as "Users", "Windows" etc.. (if not try one of the others as described in step 7)

11) navigate to the following folder: windows/winsxs

12) locate the file "pending.xml" and rename it by pressing F2 on your keyboard and editing the file name to something like "pending.xml.broken" perhaps.

13) restart the computer via the ubuntu System -> Quit... Restart options

14) remove the live cd when prompted.

15) let the machine boot up back into Windows Vista, it may go back to the "configuring updates" screen again - but don't panic - be patient. It should switch after a while to say "Welcome" and eventually take you to your normal Windows Vista desktop.

This worked for me, I hope it works for you too.
Good luck.

guixav3 · Answer

I have the same problem and I'm a pro at computers...

And what stupid is, even if we do a restore, we eventualy neeed to install updates and it will crash again. The only solution is, do a clean up, a defragmnetation, upgrade RAM, Backup your files, and install an new version of Windows...

But it is very long and expensive so, at least you have money, there is no issues

If you have questions, here is my e-mail : xavier_livres@yahoo.ca

Have a nice day!

Munish · Answer

Hi All,

I am also facing the same issue, I have Windows 7 on my laptop though. It installed some windows updates & after that it's not working. I am able to login & get the desktop screen, but after that nothing. It hangs up very soon after that & does not allow to do anything. Please help me in resolving the issue.

I am able to get it working in the Safe Mode.

Thanks in advance ...!

Shari · Answer

HERE IS THE FIX 
M$ has a page dedicated to this problem--it is too long to reprint here because it covers every contingency. Here is that page:   

"Article ID: 949358 -   
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"   
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/949358/failure-configuring-windows-updates-reverting-changes-error-when-you-t    

Basically it tells you many steps in order to get back onto your desktop, and from there to remove the update either through System Restore or other steps. Once the update is removed, it is VERY IMPORTANT to follow the last steps, to prevent the problem from happening again:   

How to avoid this problem   
To avoid this problem, obtain and install update 937287 from the Microsoft Download Center separately from all other updates on the Windows Update site. Install the update that applies to your version of Windows Vista so that you can successfully install future updates.   

The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:   

I dont know if the download links at the bottom will work, if not, go to the bottom of the following link and click and install the download for either Vista x86 or X64   
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/949358/failure-configuring-windows-updates-reverting-changes-error-when-you-t    


Windows Vista x86-based systems   
 (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=5639710d-dfbf-4527-806e-9a1634d0cc8e&DisplayLang=en    
Windows Vista x64-based systems   
 (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=54235949-b5db-4fe2-a841-ef938217b285&DisplayLang=en

asa · Answer

shut it down and upgrade the system card like AMD xp card

David · Answer

Hi Mike, I had the same problem the other night and my computer is dead as well. I didnt realize it was SP1 until this morning when I was thinking about what changes were made right before it crashed. Its really messed up and I dont know what to do.

David

FabiFab · Answer

Since I have the deep freeze installed in my computer, to update my windows, I selected "thawed for the next restart" and restarted my computer.  Then I started to update, which was going fine.  The computer restarted and since I had the "thawed for the next restart" on, this time, it was "frozen", and did not allow the windows to finish installing.  The computer would not boot, and I tried the windows recovery and it doesn't work.  Does anyone know what to do?

mad as hell · Answer

For me, I system restore back to 4.15.10, and everything works fine.  Windows did two CRITICAL UPDATES, one on 18th, one on 4.19  They seem to mess up my machine somehow.  It will only open in safe mode.  When I system restore to the 4.15 marker, it starts fine.  This is a load of shit.  How long will windows offer us "updates" that don't work?  This reminds me of ServicePack2 XP all over again.  Windows, you totally suck.

claired8 · Answer

Hi, I got my windows vista business laptop for christmas 2007 and recently has not been installing the regular windows update. The update pops up on the home screen and I install it, after the instalation it asks me to restart my computer, when restarting it does the usual step 1 of 3 and a %, but the updates dont seem to be instaling and it comes up with a messasge saying "service pack did not install. Reverting changes. Do not turn your computer off" So I left it for about 4 hours and it still said the same message! so I turned off my laptop by pressing the power button and when I switch it back on it appears with the same message and I cannot get onto my laptop! My laptop is on and is currently still displaying that message! Please help!

cc · Answer

Do a Google search for ERD commander. This is guaranteed to get your computer up & running!

happycamper · Answer

I have two pavilions and both with Vista.  All this auto fix and update stuff just seems to make a confused mess.  I too just downloaded the microsoft  vista update and then had to restore my computer to a pre-update date.  Do the tech people realize we do not enjoy doing this stuff?  We regular users just want to use our computers and do not want to spend hours fooling around.  The HPs overheat and damage their own harddrives (which will be kept when replaced - I managed to BUY mine back for the price of a new one - under my extended warrenty).  I have spent days repairing computers - only to lose all my bundled pre-installed software - AND, I have a paper to finish for school.  Downloaded another microsoft thing and then my version of gmail doesnt work.  Brilliant.  I love my I phone, will try a MAC next.  More PC hardware garbage.  If it seems too good to be true, it probaby is.  Actually, the notebooks are now just a bundle of components sourced from the cheapest source that week.  Not necessarily compatable.

Saem kamalian · Answer

Thankssssssssssssss Very Much! U saved my friends Laptop!

jessie · Answer

reformat ur pc again change ur os 
..solved!!!

jessie · Answer

hello jianna 

if u wish to restore your system just follow this steps 1( go to Programs) step2(find Accessories) then step 3(go to system tools) then last go to system restore) gudluck.. hope I helped you ... bye

jessie · Answer

((((all updates..))) best to do is CANCEL all

AJ · Answer

down loaded vista svc pak 1.  When I went to install it, it got stuck on the registry portion of the download. Now, the laptop top wouldn't even go thru the full start up.  Keeps saying unable to start.  The startup repair is unable to solve the problem.  Frustrating, frustrating.  Any answers?

Trashed computer · Answer

My computer crashed and froze while it was on the blue page, now it won't work, it simply says floppy error or smt to do with the floopy!!!! Anyways, I restarted it while it was on the blue page and the end! it is gone forever, help me!!!

Bella · Answer

I am not understanding how you can download a bootable restore onto a computert that will not turn on?  
On mine what happens is, I turn it on and I a prompt asking me to:  
Start with Safe mode  
Start with Safe mode with Networking  
Start with Safe mode with Command Prompt  

Start Windows Normally  

So far no matter what I do I can not get out of the configuring stages 3 of 3 0% loop. It just keeps getting to the screen where I can log on, but before I have a chance to do so it shuts back down. I have tried it in each option and I keep having the same issue... What do I do? 

Edit: I turned on my computer and hit escape first thing, you have to do it fast cause you only have like a split second to do it. I was able to get to a system restore from that point. Its Initializing as I type from my work computer. I cant believe I havent tried this before, or even realized it was there. God, I hope this works
ps. you have to be REALLY patient, I was staring at a blue screen for like 10 mins and then I got to the system restore manager and then after I choose my option another 10 mins of blueeee and now Restoring Files.. hmmmm wish me luck

ash · Answer

ok sooo I tried what the last post told me to do on my computer.  as soon as you start it up push esc (i have an hp laptop).  soo it went into system restore and gave me the option of a) restart and repair (recommended) or starting up normally so naturally I tried the repair one.  its thinking right now...lets see if this works....oh and ps I do have that stupid system configuring bull**** too....

update:5 mins still thinking....

update:it asked me if I want to start up my computer using startup repair and I clicked yes

update: it says attempting repairs...

update: now its restarting itself...

update: restarting......

update: blank screen...

update: OMG IT WORKED!!!!!  I just logged onto my page....its taking awhile but no more )% configurmnet shit!  so far so good!

plumber · Answer

window 7 34 bit will not start it shows welcome can you help please

anna banana · Answer

last week I had 3 updates to be installed, I installed them and my laptop is now messed right up. it takes over 5 hours to load and take me to my desktop then a few more hours to load the desktop and open up the internet or anything for that matter. I keep getting ''host process'' pop-up's, saying ''microsoft visual runtime C++ runtime library'' bla bla bla message, a ''form1'' pop-up that is ''not responding'', ''log in process failed to create the security options dialog'' pop-up, my task bar day by day is losing icons, my security/virus protection is no longer displayed and windows security alert is saying my security/virus protection is turned off and I go to turn it on but its already on but this stupid windows alert wont go away, i've restored my computer as far back as I can but it only gives me the option to restore it back to 2 weeks ago or something, doesnt help much.... ive uninstalled the ''roxio'' program that kept popping up alerts as well as other programs, ive cleaned and defraged my laptop..... ive become obsessed with trying to fix this with out taking it in but I seem to be making this worse...... I am very computer illiterate, as im sure you can all tell but I am hopeing someone can understand what im talking about and help me??!!??!!??........

Ckid222 · Answer

Make sure you don't have anything hooked up via USB. Couldn't figure why it wouldn't boot after restart then I realized my iPod was charging. I disconnected, restarted and it worked fine.

Londoner · Answer

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you can also email them for a quick advice.

Londoner · Answer

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http://www.123fixmypc.co.uk 

you can also email them for a quick advice.

Londoner · Answer

Hi,
First of all I want to say If you have important data on your harddrive, (photos, documents, passwords list etc) and at the same time you dont know too much about computers and windows system it is better to call professional pc engineer
http://www.123fixmypc.co.uk or another comapny
Why? because you can completely rewrite your harddrive by mistake and yo may loose all your data.
now DIY: ;-)

if your vista has recovery console enabled
switch off your computer.
then ,switch it on

press f8 few times BEFORE  windows logo appears.
you will see

Camwell · Answer

I installed updates yesterday and since then my laptop can't start up at all- all I am getting is a blank screen. It is 13 months old, so just out of warranty, and I really don't know what to do. Can't get into safemode or anything because screen is totally blank.

Chris · Answer

Whatever you do - do not follow the MS advice of altering which services fire on Startup.  I did this and now my PC is really and truely stuffed.  I could open in Safe mode, but now I don't even get the option.
What I have noticed though, is that while the machine looks idle - black screen of truth (Microsoft you suck) - the router is going crazy.  
Seems to me MS have put an infinte loop into the patch.
By the way - I did do a system restore to 14th June, but this didn't help me at all.
I think my only hope is to create a boot disk on another machine, start the PC and reinstall Windows 7 from scratch.

sss · Answer

hello verry body,,plzz to tell me,,,,,,,,,,my computer can not open,,,,,how can I do...plz to tell me.

dori · Answer

Same problem as all of you I had to restore my system to and earlier point and it helped but when I download this update I get the same bullshit again computer does not start after the loading screen and even if I repair the system it never loads so the best thing to do is to go back to an earlier point when my pc was working and I did that manually. but can Microsoft please tell me how to get this update without fucking up my pc?

ana · Answer

hi every one  here is the conversation I had with hp that help me fix the issue hope it helps some one out .  :)

  
 
eric negrete : while updating windows was shut down now one device is powered on it loops from blue update screen dispalaying update 3 of 3 at 0% and keep restarting
[An agent will be with you shortly.]
[You are now chatting with Simon A .]
Simon A : Welcome to HP Total Care. My name is Simon. Please give me a few moments while I review your problem description details.

NOTE: For security reasons, PLEASE DO NOT send credit card information via chat.

Simon A : Hello Eric.
Simon A : How are you?
eric negrete : hi fine thanks
Simon A : Glad to hear that.
Simon A : I understand that the Computer restarts itself automatically showing the Windows update screen, am I correct?
eric negrete : yes it start to the update creen stays on for a few minutes and restarts and continies to do the same 
eric negrete : its that something we can fix
Simon A : I see.
Simon A : Eric, we will work together to isolate the issue.
Simon A : Is the computer beside you right now?
eric negrete : yes
Simon A : Alright.
Simon A : Eric, the issue seems to be with the corrupted Operating System files.
Simon A : In this case we will repair the Operating System and check.
Simon A : Restart the Notebook and tap the F11 key repeatedly and let me know the options that you see on the screen.
eric negrete : k give me a min
eric negrete : I heard a beep then a status bar displlaying window loading files
eric negrete : now it whent to a blue screen 
Simon A : I see.
Simon A : Did you tap the F11 key repeatdly after restarting the Computer?
Simon A : *repeatedly
eric negrete : k the recovery manager screen came up the options are advance options next and cancel
Simon A : Select Advanced Options.
Simon A : Do you see the Startup Repair as one of the option?
eric negrete : no 
eric negrete : I see computer chuck up microsoft system restore file back up program system recovery
Simon A : okay.
Simon A : Exit the Recovery Manager.
Simon A : Now we will look for Startup Repair in Advanced Boot Options.
eric negrete : ok done
Simon A : Restart the Computer and tap the F8 key repeatedly.
eric negrete : k I see
eric negrete : repair your computer- safemode-enable boot logging- last known good configuration-directory system restore-debugging -disable automatic restart on system failure- disable driver signature enforcemernt
Simon A : Select Repair your Computer option and proceed.
eric negrete : loading files
Simon A : Okay.
eric negrete : ok system recovery options came up it gives me an option to select keyboard layout then next or cancel
Simon A : Select the keyboard layout and proceed with the onscreen instructions.
eric negrete : k
eric negrete : now it gives me start up repair---------system recovery--windows complete pc restore--memory diagnostic tool---comand prompt recovery manager
Simon A : Select Startup Repair option.
eric negrete : start up repair could not detect a problem--then it tells me to remove any recently installed devices wich I have non it gives me option to finish or cancel
Simon A : Click on Finish.
eric negrete : ok back on system recovery option screen
Simon A : Exit the System Recovery and check if your computer boots into Windows.
eric negrete : ok 
Simon A : Keep me informed on the latest status.
Simon A : IF this does not work, we will try System Restore.
eric negrete : ok its loading ill let u lnow when its up 
Simon A : Alright.
eric negrete : nope again on bleu update creen 
eric negrete : :(
Simon A : I see.
Simon A : Is there any error message on the screen?
eric negrete : no it just said windows update stage 3 of 3 0% but it restarted again
Simon A : We will try System Restore and check.
eric negrete : ok
Simon A : Again restart the computer and tap the F11 key.
eric negrete : k
eric negrete : still loading
Simon A : Okay.
Simon A : Click on Advanced Options and select Microsoft System Restore.
eric negrete : ok recovery manager advance opts---next or canel
eric negrete : ok done
Simon A : Select the recent restore point and restore it.
eric negrete : waiting for it im at a blank blue screen
eric negrete : stll at the blank blue screen
eric negrete : ok its restoring ill let you know once it's done
Simon A : Did you select the recent restore point ?
eric negrete : yes
Simon A : Alright.
Simon A : Is it restoring?
eric negrete : yes till waiting for it to finish
eric negrete : restore completed sucessfully should I restart
Simon A : Yes, please go ahead.
Simon A : Eric, this should fix the issue.
eric negrete : k as soon as it restarts I will let u know 



it worked for me hope it helps

jenni · Answer

Vista generally sucks and microsoft does crap to automatically break your computer.  I've seen it happen a lot.

tabbycat · Answer

I have he same problem ... I get into Safe mode every 4th attempt ... I finally got into Safe mode with networking ... so I'm backing up key files to another computer. I'm gonna try that boot disk option - but I fear all my system restore points got trashed somehow - I've tried so many options and nothing has worked.  I hope some Microsoft developers are surfing this site - cuz this latest round of updates was a load of bull dung.

PC Buddie · Answer

I was updating a Vista system that didn't even have SP1 installed. After updating to SP1 computer rebooted, but while booting up it got blue screen of death. I rebooted again and tried to use option to repair statup. It didn't work. Then I booted up with Vista CD and chose to repair installation. The system could not even see any Windows installations present on the computer. That puzzeled me.  

After trying variety of different stuff, here is what fixed it (you need Win XP CD and Win Vista CD):

 1. Boot up with Win XP CD!

2. Chose Repair Windows using Recovery Console

3. In command prompt type fixboot and enter

4. Type chkdsk /r

5. After checkdisk is done, boot up with Vista CD. (If you boot up without CD, you will get an "Missing NTLDR file" error)

6. Chose Repair Installation. Miraculously now system sees a Vista installation present on the system.

7. Chose Vista installation from the choices on the disk and Next. 
  
8. Chose Repair Startup. It took less then a second for the repair process to finish.

9. Restart. Now you should be able to boot up normally.

I did this twice on the same system after two consecutive Windows installations messed up startup. You should not have this problem after SP2 installation. I hope it will work for your system too.

Thanx Microsoft for "flawless Vista updates"!

lucky · Answer

help me please

'Ello Mate! · Answer

Help me if you can... My PC is a Dell 'Dimention E520' runnig Windows XP Home Edition. My son recenttly installed Sims 3 and before that it worked fine. Well, I mean after it got that virus and boke. New hard drive and more RAM and it worked like a dream. Now if I try to turn the machine on it gets to a screen saying:
WINDOWS DIDNT START SUCCESSFULLY. A RECENT HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE CHANGE MAY HAVE CAUSED THIS. IF YOUR PC STOPPED RESPONDING RESTARTED UNEXPECTANTLY OR AUTOMATICALLY SHUT DOWN TO PROTECT YOUR FILES.
It then come up with the options: SAFE MODE, SAFE MODE WITH NETWORKING, SAFE MODE WITH COMMAND PROMPT, LAST KNOW OOD CONFIGURATION & START WINDOWS NORMALLY. 

Well, what do I do? Any help appreciated.

jen · Answer

i also got the same problem.... it always go back from scanning and repairing the startup process...

natty j · Answer

can I run windows service pack 3 on a windows 7 computer

After Windows updates, can't start computer!

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