Windows 10: Windows 10 Reinstall Stuck at “preparing”

Discus and support Windows 10 Reinstall Stuck at “preparing” in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I was doing a Local Reinstall and it is just stuck at preparing at 62%. It hasn’t even gone to the actual reset process, it is just on the screen right... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Max_128, Jul 20, 2023.

  1. MAX_128
    Max_128 Win User

    Windows 10 Reinstall Stuck at “preparing”


    I was doing a Local Reinstall and it is just stuck at preparing at 62%. It hasn’t even gone to the actual reset process, it is just on the screen right after you click reset on the desktop and it just says “preparing to reset”

    :)
     
    Max_128, Jul 20, 2023
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  2. ARJAY DOM
    Arjay Dom Win User

    Win 10 stuck at preparing automatic repair

    Hi,

    This issue can be caused by system files corruption.

    To better assist you, please answer the following questions:

    • On which version of Windows 10 is your device running?
    • Are you getting any error messages?
    • Do you have an installation media for Windows 10 (DVD or USB)?

    In the meantime, try performing the troubleshooting steps provided by
    Nyima Yonten     on this
    thread     which was found similar and helpful in resolving the issue.

    Update us with the outcome so we can provide further assistance.
     
    Arjay Dom, Jul 20, 2023
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  3. MRGENIUS
    MrGenius Win User
    [Solved] Windows 10 keeps reinstalling KB3119142

    I noticed quite some time ago that KB3119142 (Update for Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 Redistributable Package) kept reinstalling itself for some reason. At least once daily. Sometimes up to several times a day. I just ignored it. It didn't seem to be doing any harm. And I figured they'd eventually fix it. Well...days turned into weeks, weeks into months, with no end to the problem in sight. It dragged on unsolved for at least the last few months. Literally reinstalling itself hundreds of(at least a hundred, felt like more) times in that period of time.

    So I finally googled it a couple days ago. And just got around to fixing it today. Which appears to have worked. And it couldn't have been easier to do. I feel so stupid to have let it intimidate me for so long.*Oops! Windows 10 Reinstall Stuck at “preparing” :oops:
    Below are links to the thread that I got the fix idea from, and the official MS support info page for KB3119142(from which I quoted the above).
    http://www.tenforums.com/windows-up...-windows-10-keeps-reinstalling-kb3119142.html
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3119142
     
    MrGenius, Jul 20, 2023
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  4. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Reinstall Stuck at “preparing”

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Jul 20, 2023
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