Configuring windows updates failed windows 7

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I work in a predominantly Windows 7 environment it's slowly becoming Windows You can pretty much count on re-creating this issue by simply running an elevated Disk Cleanup gives you the Windows Updates Cleanup option , check off pretty much every box, clean, and restart. As you shutdown you'll notice a "Configuring Windows Should you force it down again, it will want to run check disk. Once check disk completes it will finally load into Windows All for helping someone clear out 9GB of temps and Windows Update cleanup files.

Microsoft is wonderful. They've always had the worst update system. In fact, their updating so horrible it has carried over to the Xbox console because our favorite thing to do is get home from a long day of work and then watch the Xbox update for an hour. I know, because if I go months without playing either, I will turn them on, each, once at a time, and let them download whatever they need to update with.

And should Microsoft have a large console update You're not playing that evening, may as well pop in a movie and forget about it This has been the case since Windows 95 and A Mac or Android will update circles around a Windows machine.

Ok, I had this same thing happen to a clients computer after disk cleanup on a remote session to a workstation. I forced a remote hard reset after waiting 20 minutes. I checked the workstation and it now was at "cleaning up do not turn off your computer" a minute later it has a SSD it went to the login screen! You may check to find the drive letter that hosts the Windows 7 system. After rebooting the computer, Windows will try to revert the changes it made earlier.

It may take a bit time to complete the process but it will eventually lead you back to the login screen. You may also try to delete the following file before attempting the DISM reverting approach.

Either way, it should be able to bring back the login screen for you. Once you log in and settled, I recommend you run Windows Update again to keep your Windows computer up-to-date. If you have time, you may just leave it running.

It may look like stuck but they will finally go through and make to the login screen. For information, see how to back up your files. If these methods did not fix the issue, you can use the Microsoft Customer Support Services Web site to find other solutions to your problem.

Searchable Knowledge Base : Search technical support information and self-help tools for Microsoft products. Solution Centers : View product-specific frequently asked questions and support highlights. If you continue to have problems, you might want to contact Microsoft Support. How to restore or repair your Windows installation Repair and recovery for Windows Startup Repair for Windows 7 Startup Repair for Windows Vista Note These sites include options to use when the manufacturer has installed the System Recovery options on the computer.

How to avoid this problem in Windows Vista. To avoid this problem in Windows Vista, obtain and install update from the Microsoft Download Center separately from all other updates on the Windows Update site. Install the update that applies to your version of Windows Vista so that you can successfully install future updates.

The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:. Windows Vista xbased systems Download the Windows6. Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section. Try to install Windows Updates again. Type Troubleshooting, tap or click on Settings, and then tap or click Troubleshooting. Insert the Windows 8 installation disc in the drive, and then restart the computer.

When you are prompted to start from the disc, press any key. Tap or click Repair your computer. Tap or click Troubleshoot, and then tap or click Advanced options. Select Repair your computer. When the restoration process is complete, select Restart. Need more help? Expand your skills. Get new features first. Was this information helpful?

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