"configuring updates 3 of 3. 0% complete" reboot loop in Vista - possible fix
The following is from MS PSS (paraphrased):
Issue:
After installing updates from Windows Update, you may get into a Reboot loop
where you machines gets to “configuring updates 3 of 3. 0% complete” then
reboots. The machine then continues to reboot.
Solution:
1a. Boot to the Windows DVD and choose the repair option in the lower left
hand corner, choose System Restore, and select a Restore Point predating the
attempted installation of the updates.
1b. If you don't have the DVD and the Vista came preinstalled on the
machine, boot to the Safe Mode options using F8 during startup
Once in Safe Mode, invoke System Restore as follows:
Start | Run | (type in) rstrui.exe | [OK]
Select an available Restore Point predating the attempted installation of
the updates.
Recommendation:
To avoid running into the same problem again, install the following update
separately and ASAP:
A software update is available for the Windows Vista installation software
feature:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/937287
Download links for manual installation:
Vista x86 :
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...e-9a1634d0cc8e
Vista x64:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...1-ef938217b285
RE: "configuring updates 3 of 3. 0% complete" reboot loop in Vista - p
I have been having a similar problem, with the only difference being my
system doesn't go into a reboot loop. I see the "configuring updates 1/2/3 of
3" during either shutdown or startup/welcome screen...it shows for about 15
seconds or so, then continues on with the task. According to the
instructions (below) I need to choose a restore point before the bad
update...unfortunately the bad update occurred around Apr. 8, and my restore
points don't go back that far. Any suggestions on what I should do? Thank
you for your help.
Re: "configuring updates 3 of 3. 0% complete" reboot loop in Vista - possible fix
The update is not installed successfully, you receive a message, and the computer restarts
when you try to install an update in Windows Vista
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949358
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929777
Error message when you try to install Windows Vista on a computer that uses more than 3 GB
of RAM: "STOP 0x0000000A"
Things to know before you download Windows Vista SP1
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/w...b968859.aspx--
TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2008 - Update Services
Re: "configuring updates 3 of 3. 0% complete" reboot loop in Vista - possible fix
tied to do safe mode
scrolls down to windows drivers crcdisk
then the screen goes blank
a few minutes later it goes back to 3 of 3 loop error message
cant get to start button to get to restore function, can i do this from command prompt?
thanks
Re: "configuring updates 3 of 3. 0% complete" reboot loop in Vista
Microsoft you should be ashamed to call yourselves professionals!!! This is a
known issue and has been ongoing for a year ,or more! VERY SAD! I'm tired
of getting pc after PC brought to me with the same issues that your company
fails to resolve. My next machine, and my companies next machine , will be a
MAC! Instead of throwing money at advertising to compete against the MAC,
put your money into employees who know how to make the software and the
updates work properly. I for one, am tired of having to buy new operating
systems everytime your faulty patched together crap fails on every other
update! THANKS FOR THE CONTINUOS GARBAGE!!!
Re: "configuring updates 3 of 3. 0% complete" reboot loop in Vista - possible fix
first off I have no Vista CD, I have tried all the methods in this
thread, booting into safe mode does not work, it goes into the loop.
I have also tried to get into recovery but when it askes for the
administror pass word it says "administrator disabled"
I'm kinda at a loss as to what to do next?
Any help would be greatly apprciated.
Re: "configuring updates 3 of 3. 0% complete" reboot loop in Vista
This IS an old issue, but CLEARLY no one has found a satisfactory fix. I
installed the latest automatic update in Dec. 2009 and have encountered it. I
am looking at losing EVERYTHING because of a trusted update. What is the
tried and true action that will fix this? I see a variety of updates but no
one has said it fixed their system and they were able to fix it once and for
all. IS there a correct fix?