Windows 10: I think my computeris frozen its been showing "Preparing to restart" for a factory reset

Discus and support I think my computeris frozen its been showing "Preparing to restart" for a factory reset in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; Ive been having an extremely slow desktop pc all of a sudden so I assumed it was chrome at first but it seemed to be my computer. Pulling up flies and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by Grey Fernandes, Mar 31, 2025.

  1. I think my computeris frozen its been showing "Preparing to restart" for a factory reset


    Ive been having an extremely slow desktop pc all of a sudden so I assumed it was chrome at first but it seemed to be my computer. Pulling up flies and opening apps took like 15 minutes so I tried to reset my pc with the options "quicker just keep files" and "cloud update of windows" something along those lines. I let it start at 12:30 pm and it's now 6:30 pm and it's still saying its "preparing to restart" the wheel is spinning and I can move my mouse but that's it. Is it stuck? It's it working if the wheel is spinning?I'm scared to turn it off because I don't have a USB with windows on as a b

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    Grey Fernandes, Mar 31, 2025
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  2. I THINK MY PC RESET IS FROZEN?

    Hello,

    To help you resolve your concern, we suggest that you follow the instructions below:

    Power cycle your device. Here are the steps:

    • Force shutdown your computer by pressing and holding the power button down for 5 to 10 seconds.
    • Remove all the attached cables for 2 minutes then put them back on.
    If the same thing happens, we suggest that you perform the reset again.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Jamille Nar, Mar 31, 2025
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  3. swat354 Win User
    Windows 10 infinite restart black screen


    Thank you john for all of your help i decided to get the usb my computer came with and factory reset it i didnt have anything that personal or valueable so its ok thanks for the help though i appreciate it
     
    swat354, Mar 31, 2025
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  4. I think my computeris frozen its been showing "Preparing to restart" for a factory reset

    explorer.exe restarts frequently after a cool boot to windows 10 and unable to reset pc

    thanks for your reply

    i followed all the steps you have determined but nothings seems to work,

    i safemode also the screen flickered(i.e. the explorer restarted.)

    clean boot to didn't help.

    atlast when i tried to reset my pc to factory settings, after preparing stage the error occured as "WDF VIOLATION".

    I think you please suggest me with a reply to factory reset my pc and reinstall windows 10.
     
    Asuthosh CR, Mar 31, 2025
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