Windows 10: Win 10 update KB5041580 just hung/looped preparing to configure windows message, no %age...

The auto install for release Win 10 update KB5041580 just hung/looped preparing to configure windows message, no %age for 12 hours when I triggered the update and restart.I powered down the laptop despite the message saying not to, re-powered and it came back to the same scree. For about 20 secs, before progressing, slowly with the update, crawling through the %age points.It now shows as 'successful'.Why did it hang? Is there a better way to recover than just turn it off? How should I get out of it if it does it again?There do seem numerous reported issues with this release - is there som

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HAL_INITIALIZATION_FAILED and Preparing Automatic Repair loop


Hello Les,

Have you checked other threads on these forums to see if there are any suggestions you can try.

Here's one to try: Windows 10 preparing automatic repair loop

 

Windows 8 failure configuring updates and reverting

I agree 8 is awful! It's not for me though... I replaced a broken screen in a Win 8 laptop that was given to me and I am going to give it for free to someone that can't afford one so they can do homework at home. Yes I took it from 8 to 8.1 back on 10/09/2014. This is what I posted there...

"Great post! I found a similar one. I would like to point out that you may want to edit your OP...

1. Step 1 should read to disable AUTOMATIC updates, not disable manual updates.

2. KB2871398 should really read KB2871389

I would like to say that KB2917499 may also be needed as it was in my case. I also had to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter after installing those 2 updates. After these steps I was able to begin my 8.1 download from the Microsoft store. I don't know if it made a difference or not, but I also went into the Bios and disabled "Secure Boot."

It was a helpful post. Thanks!

 

Microsoft claims I signed up for Windows 10...

Click to expand... This is my list of hidden updates: