Fix - Computer stuck on Preparing to configure Windows screen

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:52 Reasons for "Preparing to configure Windows" Stuck
2:56 Method 1: Wait Until Windows Updates Install Completely
3:50 Method 2: Use System Restore
4:54 Method 3: Reboot Windows in Safe Mode
5:13 Method 4: Startup Repair for Windows
7:48 Method 5: Run ChkDisk Scan

If you've ever been in the middle of an important task only to find your computer unresponsive and seemingly stuck on "Preparing to configure" screen, you're not alone. It's a situation that can leave you feeling helpless and eager for a solution. There is a lot that goes on in the background during an update process. That is why Windows 10 Updates take a long time to complete. It can be at 35% or 85% or even 100%. The exact error message is:

Preparing to configure Windows, Don’t turn off your computer.

We also looked at some possible reasons behind this problem and provide you with step-by-step instructions, complete with screenshots, to help you fix it. Additionally, we cover multiple methods, including waiting for Windows updates to complete, using System Restore, rebooting into Safe Mode, performing a Startup Repair, and running a ChkDisk Scan.

We did more than the ordinary. We also emphasize the importance of creating system restore points and share valuable tips to prevent and resolve this issue in the future.

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[Fjordur_]

My computer was stuck on that screen until i opened this video on my phone, then it started to update 😂

[a-fox]

How do you check for restore points if your screen is stuck on "preparing to configure

[kieronimo]

How can I system restore if I can't even boot?

[povilaskulesa]

Hi, what if my laptop is on a continuous loop of preparing to configure windows and immediately restarting after?

[tarun_sritej]

Sir!!
If we encrypt a memory card in Samsung devices we need to decrypt in that device only. If we do factory data reset the phone then It can't be able to decrypt that sd card. I didn't know this before and I did that mistake.
Please help me to decrypt the memory card without data loss.

[dansmith]

Hey I think you scared my computer about half way through the video my computer finished updating

[patricknaile]

I have windows 10
New ish fast PC all drivers up to date
Cleaned regularly and Advanced System Care
But
Every other day I get my PC glitching, I know what is is, Microsoft wanting the blue wheel of death, 20 min ‘ do not switch off windows configuring” so Tuesday Thursday and Sunday always 2+ try’s before it works
I can tell because little hangs or glitches, if I get I turn off to let blue wheel of death take over
Worst ever was 5 try’s at it Until today
I’m on 7 blue wheels of death
How can I stop this
I never want to buy another Microsoft product ever again
I have monthly 365 so recall what can I do ?
Patrick

[Bilal_Zoologist]

What I do when windows 10 is stuck on the preparing screen after all the efforts?