Windows 10: Preparing Security Options

Discus and support Preparing Security Options in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; my laptop gets very slow and nonresponsive, especially when it is working overnight, and when I try to run task manager to see which process causes the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by Matt1351, May 27, 2020.

  1. MATT1351
    Matt1351 Win User

    Preparing Security Options


    my laptop gets very slow and nonresponsive, especially when it is working overnight, and when I try to run task manager to see which process causes the issue it stuck on the "Preparing Security Options" until I use the power button to restart. I read the previous thread for this but it did not provide any help. how can I resolve the problem?


    Thanks,


    Matt

    :)
     
    Matt1351, May 27, 2020
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  2. JAN DEL
    Jan Del Win User

    Preparing Security Options

    The Preparing Security Option is neither a virus nor an application/program, it is simply an informational message that appears if the security is updating or needs to be updated.

    Regarding with 20 opened Internet Explorer, yes, it affects the performance of your computer and one of the possible reason for that is the computer is trying to download an update online or on the web. We suggest booting your computer in
    safe mode to isolate the possibility that it may be a driver update related.

    Update us with the outcome so we can provide you further assistance.
     
    Jan Del, May 27, 2020
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  3. DANIELBESSIS
    DanielBESSIS Win User
    Preparing Security Options

    Question 1: I do not remember if I made or not changes.

    Question 2: I do not remember if I downloaded or not programs.

    Question 3: I get: "Preparing Security Options" only when I boot or come back from sleep.

    Nothing happens when I shut down.

    Thank you for your help,

    Daniel Bessis

    Is this a virus? I tried to uninstall "Preparing Security Options" , but could not find it anywhere.
     
    DanielBESSIS, May 27, 2020
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  4. STEVOMARTINO
    StevoMartino Win User

    Preparing Security Options

    Preparing Security Options Removal

    Hi,

    My PC is running Windows 10. When I log in I can't do anything. The PC flashes "Preparing Security Options" in the background for 1/10th of a second and then goes back to the desktop. I can't click the window icon. It won't ctrl alt delete. Nothing I click
    works. It's as if the system is non stop spamming the Preparing Security Options message that is running in the background. I can only use the system like normal when I boot in safe mode. Please let me know how to disable the Preparing Security Options feature.

    Thanks,

    Stevo
     
    StevoMartino, May 27, 2020
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