Vista constantly rebooting after this week's updates - "Configuring updates stage 3 of 3"

I have this problem, too, and had a live chat with Microsoft tonight
only to be told that I'll be called back in a few days so I don't have a
sloution yet. I did copy all of the files that Darrell Gorter suggested
and if anyone would like to look at them I will send them to you.


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sjcinnamond
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Calling Microsoft is definitely the way to go, although the procedure
may be lengthy. After two hours a Microsoft tech got my computer
bootable. There are other issues with the computer regarding updates,
but that is another topic. If you are still stuck at update 3 of 3 I
would suggest contacting Microsoft.


sjcinnamond;1209134 Wrote: <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> I have this problem, too, and had a live chat with Microsoft tonight
> only to be told that I'll be called back in a few days so I don't have a
> sloution yet. I did copy all of the files that Darrell Gorter suggested
> and if anyone would like to look at them I will send them to you.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->


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RE: Vista constantly rebooting after this week's updates - "Configurin

I woke up to exactly the same problem on BOTH my own Dell desktop and my
wife's Medion laptop this morning. Both PCs booted into an endless lop of
'Configuring updates, stage 3 of 3' after downloading yesterdays package of
updates.

I've got the PCs running again by booting from the Vista installation disk,
choosing repair my computer' and then the 'Use Windows Restore' option to go
back to the last restore point.

Both the PCs then booted normally. The next thing I did was to turn off
Windows update on both PCs until I can find the update that is the source of
my problem!

My question to everybody is which update caused the problem and how do I
install it successfully?





"Tom Walker" wrote:
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> My son (away at university) has just installed this week's Microsoft updates
> and now is unable to get his laptop re-started (it's an Acer Aspire 5633
> about a year old).
>
> It says "Configuring Updates. Stage 3 of 3 0% Complete.
> Then it says "Shutting Down" and restarts the whole cycle. This goes on and
> on....
>
> He has tried to get it into Safe Mode but it won't, just goes back into the
> cycle described above.
>
> I've searched on Google and come up with only one hit - that described
> identical symptoms and was posted in a blog about three hours ago. There
> are some references to the same message related to SP1 installation but my
> son is just using the standard Microsoft Update service - not gone near SP1.
>
> Is anyone else getting this symptom and has anyone any ideas how to get out
> of it without wiping the whole machine?
>
> Many thanks for any help.
>
> Tom Walker
>
> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

Re: Vista constantly rebooting after this week's updates - "Config

Hi I have had the same problem and with some help have managed to get out of
it, Here goes have to bare with me as I am not very techi ok

Right here goes turn off comp when you turn it back on again keep pressing F
5 then when that window comes up then press F8 then go to the option to repair
once there go to who ever name is signed o to the comp i.e who ever is the
administrator this then will get you to be able to take it back to the
restore point.

I hope this helps. I have a Toshiba lap top. What I got told was that vist
even in safe mode will continue to try to load the updates not like xp. where
you could get back to the restore point easily.


Olive

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> See if anyone's posted about the same problem in Dell Forums:
>
>
> If not, consider beginning a thread about it.
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin
> DTS-L
>
>
> Christian Brockman wrote:<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
> > My computer in question is a Dell Latitude Laptop Model 630. It is
> > approximately 2 months old. I already wrote Microsoft an email (after
> > having decided that the issue was not addressed in their database). I
> > also
> > think it was a patch problem.
> >
> > The problem with calling is that I need to know the security update patch
> > #,
> > but there is no way to know that without first getting into Windows to see
> > what patch failed to install properly, which is my very problem.
> >
> > And Bob, I already tried last know good configuration and I still have the
> > same problem.
> >
> > Christian
> >
> > "MowGreen [MVP]" wrote:
> ><!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
> >> Microsoft Product and Support Services
> >>
> >> The issue is not strictly related to Acer and perhaps not just laptops
> >> as well, Don. I strongly suspect a Security update is involved here thus
> >> the suggestion to call the issue in.
> >>
> >> MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
> >> ===============
> >> *-343-* FDNY
> >> Never Forgotten
> >> ===============
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Don wrote:
> >>> I am having the recycle reboot problem as well. It is on a laptop, but
> >>> a
> >>> Dell model.
> >>>
> >>> What is Microsoft's PSS???
> >>>
> >>> Don Chapman
> >>>
> >>> "MowGreen [MVP]" wrote:
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> Tom, Kenneth, and Christian ...
> >>>> Are all 3 affected systems Acer laptops ?
> >>>>
> >>>> STRONGLY suggest that you all phone this in to Microsoft's PSS. Tell
> >>>> them ***specifically*** that this was caused by a Security update.
> >>>> Perhaps it was
> >>>>
> >>>> Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-004 – Important
> >>>> Vulnerability in Windows TCP/IP Could Allow Denial of Service (946456)
> >>>>
> >>>> that caused this issue. Or it could have been
> >>>>
> >>>> Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-007 – Critical
> >>>> Vulnerability in WebDAV Mini-Redirector Could Allow Remote Code
> >>>> Execution (946026)
> >>>>
> >>>> There is no-charge support for issues with Security updates:
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>> Support
> >>>>> • Customers in the U.S. and Canada can receive technical support
> >>>>> from
> >>>>> Microsoft Product Support Services at 1-866-PCSAFETY. There is no
> >>>>> charge for support calls that are associated with
> >>>>> security updates.
> >>>>> • International customers can receive support from their local
> >>>>> Microsoft subsidiaries. There is no charge for support that is
> >>>>> associated with security updates. For more information about how to
> >>>>> contact Microsoft for support issues, visit the International Support
> >>>>> Web site.
> >>>>
> >>>> Make them troubleshoot just which update is causing the rebooting.
> >>>> After
> >>>> all, it was their update
> >>>> that caused this issue <w>
> >>>>
> >>>> MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
> >>>> ===============
> >>>> *-343-* FDNY
> >>>> Never Forgotten
> >>>> ===============
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Kenneth wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>> Same here, tried all the options from the "safe boot" options. Cant
> >>>>> get
> >>>>> out
> >>>>> of the cycle. And its also at the stage 3 of 3 im hanging at. Computer
> >>>>> was
> >>>>> just fine untill the update ran and did an automated reboot to install
> >>>>> the
> >>>>> changes
> >>>>>
> >>>>> "Christian Brockman" wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> I am having the exact same problem. I can't even get into Vista to
> >>>>>> try to change directories as has been suggested elsewhere in this
> >>>>>> forum. I have tried booting in safe mode and jumping back to system
> >>>>>> save point. Neither work (as I still get the step 3 of 3 and then
> >>>>>> another reboot). I really don't want to have to reinstall vista.
> >>>>>> Help please!
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Christian Brockman
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> "Tom Walker" wrote:
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>> My son (away at university) has just installed this week's Microsoft
> >>>>>>> updates and now is unable to get his laptop re-started (it's an Acer
> >>>>>>> Aspire 5633 about a year old).
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> It says "Configuring Updates. Stage 3 of 3 0% Complete.
> >>>>>>> Then it says "Shutting Down" and restarts the whole cycle. This
> >>>>>>> goes
> >>>>>>> on and on....
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> He has tried to get it into Safe Mode but it won't, just goes back
> >>>>>>> into the cycle described above.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> I've searched on Google and come up with only one hit - that
> >>>>>>> described
> >>>>>>> identical symptoms and was posted in a blog about three hours ago.
> >>>>>>> There are some references to the same message related to SP1
> >>>>>>> installation but my son is just using the standard Microsoft Update
> >>>>>>> service - not gone near SP1.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Is anyone else getting this symptom and has anyone any ideas how to
> >>>>>>> get out of it without wiping the whole machine?
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Many thanks for any help.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Tom Walker <!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>
> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

Re: Vista constantly rebooting after this week's updates - "Config

[<singing> ♪♪ Olive me/Why not take Olive me?... ♪♪ ]

Olive wrote:<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Hi I have had the same problem and with some help have managed to get out
> of
> it, Here goes have to bare with me as I am not very techi ok<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
<snippage>

 

Re: Vista constantly rebooting after this week's updates - "Config

Hi,

I have upgraded my home premium to Ultimate and updated all windows update.

The i have tried vista SP1 , when its installing the stage 3 it was keep on
rebooting.

I have tried to start in all the modes ...but it still doing the
installation and restarting.

When i checked with my recovery disc, windows not showing any restore point.

I dont want to loose any data in the laptop ...So i didnt recover my laptop
to its original state.

Then i tried to do the things in

I put my vista upgrade DVD and tried to do the 3rd step from the above link

when i do On the System Recovery Options page, click Command Prompt.


My system shows x:\sources

How can i do the Use the System Recovery options to rename the Pending.xml
file and edit the registry:

Pl let me know...I am worried

Thanks




"Michael Neill" wrote:
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
>
> Start from the Vista DVD and open a command prompt, type the following
> command:
>
> ren %windir%winsxspending.xml pending.old
>
> Reboot.
> Started a little funny - but came up OK.
>
> Michael Neill
>
>
> --
> Michael Neill
> Posted via
>
> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

Re: Vista constantly rebooting after this week's updates - "Config

I have upgraded my home premium to Ultimate and updated all windows update.

The i have tried vista SP1 , when its installing the stage 3 it was keep on
rebooting.

I have tried to start in all the modes ...but it still doing the
installation and restarting.

When i checked with my recovery disc, windows not showing any restore point.

I dont want to loose any data in the laptop ...So i didnt recover my laptop
to its original state.

Then i tried to do the things in

I put my vista upgrade DVD and tried to do the 3rd step from the above link

when i do On the System Recovery Options page, click Command Prompt.


My system shows x:\sources

How can i do the Use the System Recovery options to rename the Pending.xml
file and edit the registry:

Pl let me know...I am worried

Thanks




"Michael Neill" wrote:
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
>
> Start from the Vista DVD and open a command prompt, type the following
> command:
>
> ren %windir%winsxspending.xml pending.old
>
> Reboot.
> Started a little funny - but came up OK.
>
> Michael Neill
>
>
> --
> Michael Neill
> Posted via
>
> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

Re: Vista constantly rebooting after this week's updates - "Config

To avoid confusion, please begin a new thread about your specific problems.

PS: Perhaps the computer's got another hijackware infection? =>



murlon123 wrote:<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Hi,
>
> I have upgraded my home premium to Ultimate and updated all windows
> update.
>
> The i have tried vista SP1 , when its installing the stage 3 it was keep
> on
> rebooting.
>
> I have tried to start in all the modes ...but it still doing the
> installation and restarting.
>
> When i checked with my recovery disc, windows not showing any restore
> point.
>
> I dont want to loose any data in the laptop ...So i didnt recover my
> laptop
> to its original state.
>
> Then i tried to do the things in
>
> I put my vista upgrade DVD and tried to do the 3rd step from the above
> link
>
> when i do On the System Recovery Options page, click Command Prompt.
>
>
> My system shows x:sources
>
> How can i do the Use the System Recovery options to rename the Pending.xml
> file and edit the registry:
>
> Pl let me know...I am worried<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
<snip hijacked thread from February 2008>

 

Re: Vista constantly rebooting after this week's updates - "Config



"murlon123" wrote:
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Hi,
>
> I have upgraded my home premium to Ultimate and updated all windows update.
>
> The i have tried vista SP1 , when its installing the stage 3 it was keep on
> rebooting.
>
> I have tried to start in all the modes ...but it still doing the
> installation and restarting.
>
> When i checked with my recovery disc, windows not showing any restore point.
>
> I dont want to loose any data in the laptop ...So i didnt recover my laptop
> to its original state.
>
> Then i tried to do the things in
>
> I put my vista upgrade DVD and tried to do the 3rd step from the above link
>
> when i do On the System Recovery Options page, click Command Prompt.
>
>
> My system shows x:sources
>
> How can i do the Use the System Recovery options to rename the Pending.xml
> file and edit the registry:
>
> Pl let me know...I am worried
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
>
> "Michael Neill" wrote:
> <!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
> >
> > Start from the Vista DVD and open a command prompt, type the following
> > command:
> >
> > ren %windir%winsxspending.xml pending.old
> >
> > Reboot.
> > Started a little funny - but came up OK.
> >
> > Michael Neill
> >
> >
> > --
> > Michael Neill
> > Posted via
> >
> > <!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->


I have started from the vista DVD and went to the option system recovery
option...When i open up the command prompt it shows x:\sources and then i
have tried ren %windir%\winsxs\pending.xml pending.old

it shows system couldnt find the file.

I dont have any restore points too...Not able to start in any modes when we
press F2..All the options are just rebooting....

I dont want to reinstall my vista to loose all my data...

Please help me out....I am just wondering that drive x:\ is the windows
drive???

How i can logon to the vista Ultimate...

 

Re: Vista constantly rebooting after this week's updates - "Config

Its an old thread and why do you need to post it here?



"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> To avoid confusion, please begin a new thread about your specific problems.
>
> PS: Perhaps the computer's got another hijackware infection? =>
>
>
>
> murlon123 wrote:<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
> > Hi,
> >
> > I have upgraded my home premium to Ultimate and updated all windows
> > update.
> >
> > The i have tried vista SP1 , when its installing the stage 3 it was keep
> > on
> > rebooting.
> >
> > I have tried to start in all the modes ...but it still doing the
> > installation and restarting.
> >
> > When i checked with my recovery disc, windows not showing any restore
> > point.
> >
> > I dont want to loose any data in the laptop ...So i didnt recover my
> > laptop
> > to its original state.
> >
> > Then i tried to do the things in
> >
> > I put my vista upgrade DVD and tried to do the 3rd step from the above
> > link
> >
> > when i do On the System Recovery Options page, click Command Prompt.
> >
> >
> > My system shows x:sources
> >
> > How can i do the Use the System Recovery options to rename the Pending.xml
> > file and edit the registry:
> >
> > Pl let me know...I am worried<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
> <snip hijacked thread from February 2008>
>
> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->