Windows 10: My computer has frozen during a Windows Update.

Discus and support My computer has frozen during a Windows Update. in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; I went to update and shut down my computer but after a while my computer stopped updating and froze on me. The text reads; Configuring Windows updates... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by Adam S7, Jun 14, 2025 at 1:52 PM.

  1. Adam S7 Win User

    My computer has frozen during a Windows Update.


    I went to update and shut down my computer but after a while my computer stopped updating and froze on me. The text reads; Configuring Windows updates 95% Don't turn off your computer. I cannot do anything Ctrl Alt Del, Alt F4, F11 don't seem to work it's just stuck like that. Any advise, questions or ideas?

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  2. Frozen Computer

    Hi,

    We would like to know the status of the concern you have posted here in the Community forum. Kindly answer the following questions for us to provide you with an accurate troubleshooting suggestions.

    • When you turn your computer ON, on what screen does it freezes? If you can, kindly post here the screen shot of this frozen window.
    • Have you made any recent changes on your computer prior to encountering this issue?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

    We look forward to your post.

    Regards.
     
  3. Frozen Computer

    Hi Cindy,

    In order for us to help you with your frozen computer, kindly answer the following questions:

    • When you turn your computer ON, on what screen does it freezes? If you can, kindly post here the screen shot of this frozen window.
    • Have you made any recent changes on your computer prior to encountering this issue?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

    We look forward to your post and we appreciate your response.

    Regards.
     
  4. My computer has frozen during a Windows Update.

    Windows 10 'we couldn't complete the updates'

    1. How can you access Troubleshooting if everything is stuck/frozen? Your tips suggest going to certain parts of Windows but that's the issue: it's frozen and nothing is accessible or responsive (ie, mouse pointer doesnt move, "Don't turn off computer" no
    longer animates).

    2. I've tried powering off/on but the machine re-enters a "Don't turn off computer" blue screen of death, and we're frozen again.

    Please advise explicitly.
     
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