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"configuring updates 3 of 3. 0% complete" reboot loop in Vista - possible fix

Discussion in 'Windows Update' started by PA Bear [MS MVP], Feb 19, 2008.

  1. yohansk

    yohansk Guest

    RE: "configuring updates 3 of 3. 0% complete" reboot loop in Vista - p

    I am getting a similar reboot loop, with a slight difference. I get the
    message "“configuring updates 3 of 3. 0% complete” whcih progresses to
    “configuring updates 3 of 3 - 94% complete” then either just hangs, or
    reboots. This has been going on for two days, and I have tried all of what
    you and others have suggested I do to rectify the probelm. One significant
    problem I have is that I am traveling and do not have the Vista DVD with me.
    I have used the F8 key to attempt to enter safe mode, safe mode with
    networking, safe mode with command prompt, and all of the other options at
    the F8 screen, but in each case always get the screen "“configuring updates 3
    of 3 - 94% complete” then the system reboots.

    Any way to modify the registry entries without actually getting Vista to
    start (nromally or in safe mode)?


    "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > 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 (tutorial:
    > ).
    >
    > 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:
    >

    >
    > Download links for manual installation:
    >
    > Vista x86 :
    >

    >
    > Vista x64:
    >

    > --
    > ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
    > MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
    > AumHa VSOP & Admin

    > DTS-L

    >
    > <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
     
  2. Re: "configuring updates 3 of 3. 0% complete" reboot loop in Vista - p

    You're replying to a very old thread. See...

    The update is not installed successfully, you receive a message, and the
    computer restarts when you try to install an update in Windows Vista:


    Skip directly to the section "How to avoid this problem" at the bottom of
    the page.

    Unlimited installation and compatibility support for Vista SP1 is available
    at no charge *but only through 18 March 2009*!!

    • US:


    • CA:


    • UK:


    • AU:


    • Other:
    | select Windows
    Vista | select Windows Vista Service Pack 1

    TIP: Do not attempt to install Vista SP1 manually until and unless it's
    offered by Windows Update!
    --
    ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
    MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
    AumHa VSOP & Admin

    DTS-L


    yohansk wrote:<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > I am getting a similar reboot loop, with a slight difference. I get the
    > message "“configuring updates 3 of 3. 0% complete” whcih progresses to
    > “configuring updates 3 of 3 - 94% complete” then either just hangs, or
    > reboots. This has been going on for two days, and I have tried all of
    > what
    > you and others have suggested I do to rectify the probelm. One
    > significant
    > problem I have is that I am traveling and do not have the Vista DVD with
    > me.
    > I have used the F8 key to attempt to enter safe mode, safe mode with
    > networking, safe mode with command prompt, and all of the other options at
    > the F8 screen, but in each case always get the screen "“configuring
    > updates
    > 3 of 3 - 94% complete” then the system reboots.
    >
    > Any way to modify the registry entries without actually getting Vista to
    > start (nromally or in safe mode)?
    >
    > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >> 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 (tutorial:
    >>
    ).
    >>
    >> 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:
    >>

    >>
    >> Download links for manual installation:
    >>
    >> Vista x86 :
    >>

    >>
    >> Vista x64:
    >>

    >> --
    >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
    >> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
    >> AumHa VSOP & Admin

    >> DTS-L
    <!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
     
  3. Rinnie

    Rinnie Guest

    RE: "configuring updates 3 of 3. 0% complete" reboot loop in Vista - p

    This did happen to my system i am running Vista Home Premium with SP1 on a 64
    bit operating system. I tried to install this as directed

    Vista x64:


    and received the following message "this update does not apply to your
    system". I currently have changed my system not to automatically do any
    updates from microsoft until i know that this won't happen again. I do have
    an update waiting to be installed Vista sp2...any thoughts on what i should
    do?
     
  4. SV650

    SV650 Guest

    Re: "configuring updates 3 of 3. 0% complete" reboot loop in Vista

    Is Everyone here using F-secure? I have heard a rumour that this is the
    problem.

    "TaurArian" wrote:
    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > The update is not installed successfully, you receive a message, and the computer restarts
    > when you try to install an update in Windows Vista
    >
    >
    >

    > 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
    >

    >
    > TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2008 - Update Services
    >

    > ======================================
    > How to ask a question:

    > Computer Maintenance: Acronis / Diskeeper / Paragon / Raxco
    >
    >
    > "Duy" <Duy.3aoize@DoNotSpam.com> wrote in message news:Duy.3aoize@DoNotSpam.com...
    > |
    > | I did something as below:
    > |
    > | First of all I install update 949939. After that install 937287. After
    > | that I install all update from year 2007. I got error of this 929777. I
    > | check from Microsoft website and understand this problem because I use
    > | 4GB RAM of my computer.
    > |
    > | After that I install all update from 2008 : 947562, 943889 and 946041.
    > | I got same error. I had to restart by Window Vista DVD and restore my
    > | computer.
    > |
    > | What should I do with update 929777 and the rest?
    > |
    > | Thanks
    > |
    > |
    > | --
    > | Duy
    > | ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    > | Duy's Profile:

    > | View this thread:

    > |
    > |

    > |
    >
    >
    > <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
     
  5. jmj

    jmj Guest

    RE: "configuring updates 3 of 3. 0% complete" reboot loop in Vista

    I'm in the same situation as Ronnie.

    "Rinnie" wrote:
    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > This did happen to my system i am running Vista Home Premium with SP1 on a 64
    > bit operating system. I tried to install this as directed
    >
    > Vista x64:
    >
    >
    > and received the following message "this update does not apply to your
    > system". I currently have changed my system not to automatically do any
    > updates from microsoft until i know that this won't happen again. I do have
    > an update waiting to be installed Vista sp2...any thoughts on what i should
    > do?
    > <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
     
  6. jmj

    jmj Guest

    RE: "configuring updates 3 of 3. 0% complete" reboot loop in Vista

    I'm in the same boat as Rinnie. Any suggestions?

    "Rinnie" wrote:
    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > This did happen to my system i am running Vista Home Premium with SP1 on a 64
    > bit operating system. I tried to install this as directed
    >
    > Vista x64:
    >
    >
    > and received the following message "this update does not apply to your
    > system". I currently have changed my system not to automatically do any
    > updates from microsoft until i know that this won't happen again. I do have
    > an update waiting to be installed Vista sp2...any thoughts on what i should
    > do?
    > <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
     

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