Windows 10: Restoring PC is taking forever

Discus and support Restoring PC is taking forever in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I started a system restore yesterday at 5pm and it i still "finalizing file restore.". What do I do? This is taking way too long.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Tommirmack, Oct 24, 2020.

  1. Restoring PC is taking forever


    I started a system restore yesterday at 5pm and it i still "finalizing file restore.". What do I do? This is taking way too long.

    :)
     
    Tommirmack, Oct 24, 2020
    #1
  2. Sher Amo Win User

    Windows 10 Update Taking Forever

    To isolate your concern, we suggest that you perform the following steps to trigger
    safe mode through the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) option. To do this, follow the steps below:

    • Improper shutdown process (For Laptop: Remove the battery before performing the steps)
      • Turn on your computer. When the Windows logo is visible, unplug the power source of your computer. Perform this step three times.
      • On the fourth time that you turn on your computer, just simply wait for the
        Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) window to appear.
    • On the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings and click
      Restart.
    • Once your computer restarts, you will see a list of options. Press the
      F4
      key to start your computer in safe mode.

    We also recommend that you perform a system restore after booting in
    safe mode
    . This option takes your PC back to an earlier point in time. Restoring won’t affect your personal files, but it will remove apps, drivers, and updates installed after the restore point was made. To do
    this, follow the steps below:

    • In the Search box, type Control
      Panel and press Enter.
    • On the upper-right window, under View
      by, click Category and select
      Large icons.
    • Search Control Panel for Recovery.
    • Select Recovery > Open System Restore > Next.
    • Choose the restore point related to the problematic app, driver, or update, and then select Next > Finish.


    Let us know if the solution above works for you.
     
    Sher Amo, Oct 24, 2020
    #2
  3. Sher Amo Win User
    "Getting Windows Ready" takes forever

    Hi Jayby,

    One of the possible reasons why your PC fails to boot into normal mode are broken components on the boot configuration data of your system. To isolate your concern, we suggest that you perform the following steps to trigger
    safe mode through the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) option. To do this, follow the steps below:

    • Improper shutdown process (For Laptop: Remove the battery before performing the steps)
      • Turn on your computer. When the Windows logo is visible, unplug the power source of your computer. Perform this step three times.
      • On the fourth time that you turn on your computer, just simply wait for the
        Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) window to appear.
    • On the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings and click
      Restart.
    • Once your computer restarts, you will see a list of options. Press the
      F4
      key to start your computer in safe mode.

    We also recommend that you perform a system restore after booting in
    safe mode
    . This option takes your PC back to an earlier point in time. Restoring won’t affect your personal files, but it will remove apps, drivers, and updates installed after the restore point was made. To do
    this, follow the steps below:

    • In the Search box, type Control
      Panel and press Enter.
    • On the upper-right window, under View
      by, click Category and select
      Large icons.
    • Search Control Panel for Recovery.
    • Select Recovery > Open System Restore > Next.
    • Choose the restore point related to the problematic app, driver, or update, and then select Next > Finish.


    Let us know if the solution above works for you.
     
    Sher Amo, Oct 24, 2020
    #3
  4. Restoring PC is taking forever

    Reset taking forever...

    Hi my computer has been working really poorly. as i said in the other forum that i Made: System Restore
    not Working
    .

    So after a while even what the guy suggested it still gave a a error. so i decided to reset it but keep all my files. its been 5 hours and its only at 4%. i though that was normal but after i looked online it said about 2 - 4 hours. so im wondering if i
    should turn off my computer or just let it take forever. i assume the reset will take a few days.
     
    JoshuaKolby, Oct 24, 2020
    #4
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