Windows 10: Why is my laptop stuck on preparing to configure Windows

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  1. Why is my laptop stuck on preparing to configure Windows


    Have been stuck on this for twenty minutes, tried switching it off and starting again but no luck, can anyone help?

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    Will Callaghan, May 15, 2024
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Why is my laptop stuck on preparing to configure Windows

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