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Thread ID: 91074 2008-06-25 06:15:00 BIG WinVista Problem Craig Mellor (13762) Press F1
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682335 2008-06-25 06:15:00 My brother has a Vista Laptop which he updated on Microsoft the other night. When he goes to turn it on it comes up configuring update stage 3 of 3 Do Not Shut Down and the loading icon just goes round and round, it eventually restarts itself. This is all it does, continuously. It doesn't even reach the part when you log in. I'm the computer guy in the family and I'm stumped. I suggested incerting a reboot disc but he said it didn't come with one. So I thought I'd download one, but wanted to know if theres any point and if it will fix the problem. Any suggestions welcome. Craig Mellor (13762)
682336 2008-06-25 06:31:00 Try starting in safe mode first then come back to us gary67 (56)
682337 2008-06-25 06:36:00 I tried that and it just kept restarting itself as usual. Craig Mellor (13762)
682338 2008-06-25 06:51:00 It'll be SP1 since you left it on auto for updates

That stage 3 youre seeing will be SP1

That will happen if you dont change automatic updates from auto to something else (For Vista)

Here's a forum (forums.microsoft.com) with some not so happy users

Try what it says here (news.softpedia.com)
Speedy Gonzales (78)
682339 2008-06-25 07:13:00 Thanks, I appreciate the help. Craig Mellor (13762)
682340 2008-06-25 07:14:00 No probs Speedy Gonzales (78)
682341 2008-06-25 07:35:00 I'm on my brothers computer now and when I push F2 to go into setup it comes up that I need a password, I don't even think he would've added a password (he is not here for me to ask) and when I get it wrong 3 times it comes up 'System Disable [09050]'.In the link it says:
''If you are stuck watching the "Configuring Updates Stage 3 of 3 0% complete Do not turn off Computer" and in the endless reboot loop, then stop the cycle and boot from the Vista media,'' and I'm guessing that means I need to go into the F2 setup. Is there a universal password or something or don't I need to even go into this?
Craig Mellor (13762)
682342 2008-06-25 07:37:00 What if you press enter?

Or is this what you have to do ? (support.microsoft.com)
Speedy Gonzales (78)
682343 2008-06-25 07:39:00 Nothing, it just beeps as in saying wrong answer and awaits another password. Craig Mellor (13762)
682344 2008-06-25 07:44:00 Try the MS link, I changed before your last post Speedy Gonzales (78)
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