Microsoft has enabled Windows to
inform you about available updates. Most manufacturer companies, that have
pre-installed Windows 7 in the system, have enabled automatic updates.
Automatic update is a utility for the users to stay their system updated. These
updates take time according to the number of updates. However, a system freezes
sometimes when updating is in process. One cannot terminated update program and
experience continues crashes/ restart of system.
Following messages may appear on
screen:
1. “Preparing
to Configure Windows. Do not turn off your computer”
2. “Configuring
Windows Updates (x) % Complete. Do not turn off your computer”
3. “Please do
not power off or unplug your machine. Installing update (x) of (x)…”
If you are finding above messages,
then you need to go with below flow.
Causes
of Windows Update Freezes:
1. Software
conflict
2. Pirated Windows
3. Improper
installation
4. Corrupted Windows
updater
5. Virus/
malware
6. Corrupted Windows
registry
Restart System:
Try to
restart system. Afterwards, launch the update program, incase Windows behave
normally. If system does not restart by commands, then restart it forcefully.
Launch Windows in Safe Mode:
Check for
the issues by booting in safe mode. You will have access only to basic system
files and drivers. Moreover, it will inspect the conflicting service or
program.
System Restore:
Try to
launch system restore program. Select the latest restore point, which was
created by the operating system. This action will undo the changes made in the
system. In addition, your system will return to the previous best state. Save
your work and move to System Restore.
1.
Click Start
button
2.
Type “System
Restore” in the Search box
3.
Press Enter
4.
“System Restore” Windows
will pop up
5.
Follow the
instructions. Restart your system
Complete Startup Repair:
Startup
repair action will help to replace and repair corrupted Windows files. It will
scan your system for problems.
1.
Insert Windows 7/
recovery disc in the drive
2.
Restart system. Press
any key to boot from Windows installation/repair disc
3.
Select language.
Click Next
4.
Select “Repair Your Computer”
5.
Choose your Operating
System and click Next
6.
Select “System
Recovery” option and click Next
7.
Choose “Startup
Repair”. Follow the instructions
Scan Your System:
Once you are
done with the startup repair, scan your system with the good antivirus program.
Clean Windows Registry:
Frequent
changes in the Windows disturb registry. As Windows registry is the database
for all settings and information, it will affect system programs. Therefore, fix registry errors with the help of good registry cleaner.
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