Windows 10: Why is my computer getting stuck on windows updates so often?

Discus and support Why is my computer getting stuck on windows updates so often? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello.I have this problem where quite often during a windows update it gets stuck on this screen: “Preparing to configure windows”“Don’t Turn off your... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by TechTutorialsYT, Jun 15, 2023.

  1. TECHTUTORIALSYT
    TechTutorialsYT Win User

    Why is my computer getting stuck on windows updates so often?


    Hello.I have this problem where quite often during a windows update it gets stuck on this screen: “Preparing to configure windows”“Don’t Turn off your computer” BelowIt happens quite a bit and I am not sure why.One possible reason is that my computer has a HDD rather then a SSD and it caps the disk usage in task manager to 20% maximumBut I don’t think that is the problem. By the time you are reading this, It will be most likely fixed. But it would be nice to know for the future.Thanks,TechTutorials!!

    :)
     
    TechTutorialsYT, Jun 15, 2023
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  2. EESHWAR KUMAR
    Eeshwar Kumar Win User

    windows update stuck at installation screen and cannot get to desktop

    Hi Sue,

    To understand the issue better, I would like to ask some questions:

    • Is the computer stuck in the Installing updates screen?
    • For how long is the computer stuck in the screen?
    • When was the computer last updated?
    • Is the screen showing any percentage of installation?

    Sometimes the installation might take a long time to install if the update is of large size. So, I suggest you to wait for sometime and check if the system boots to the desktop. If it is taking a longer time, then perform a Power Drain by following the steps
    provided below:

    • Shut down the Computer.
    • Remove all power source (including battery if it is a laptop).
    • Press and hold the power button for 15-20 seconds.
    • Connect the power source and start the computer.
    • After the computer boots to the desktop, suggest you to install all the pending updates.

    Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Jun 15, 2023
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  3. ALDEN REY
    Alden Rey Win User
    Computer stuck at getting windows ready

    Hi,

    For us to effectively assist you, may we ask if you made any recent changes on your computer prior to the issue?

    Have you tried any possible troubleshooting steps? If yes, what are those steps? This is to avoid repeating of the possible steps done.

    If Windows 10 install gets stuck on the message "Getting Windows ready", it is possible that the internet connection might be running slow. Kindly ensure that your internet connection can suffice the download during the update. The other thing would be a conflict
    from external devices. We suggest temporarily disconnect all peripherals aside from mouse and keyboard.

    If you require any further information, let us know.

    Regards.
     
    Alden Rey, Jun 15, 2023
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  4. USER33331
    user33331 Win User

    Why is my computer getting stuck on windows updates so often?

    Win10: windows update stuck at never ending loop ?

    When in win10:
    • Update&security -> Windows update -> Finding update... .... .... ....
    Planning to download the latest Win10.ISO (vers.1803) and manually update:
    - Then wait that my ordered new SSD arrives and clone the old HDD to it.
     
    user33331, Jun 15, 2023
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