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"configuring updates: stages 1 of 3"

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Started 4 months ago by monotune
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monotune

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Hey, I'm having issues with my laptop. I restarted it and now all that comes up is this "configuring updates: stages 1 of 3". every time stage 1 completes, my laptop restarts and it opens up system repair. I've tried booting in safe mood, I've system restored, but the same damn "configuring updates: stages 1 of 3". Do you have any idea how I can fix this?

I do not have a Windows Vista DVD, so please help me find another way

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Shutdown the machine. Unplug everything. Remove the battery. Leave for 30 minutes. Put battery back in. Bootup.
Does it still happen ?

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monotune

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I just removed the battery, I'll be back in 30

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monotune

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nope, it didn't work :(

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Ah shoot!!!. Looks like a conflict. Can you boot up in Safe Mode ?

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monotune

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nope, it does the same thing in safe mode

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How long do you let it run ?

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monotune

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I let it run for like 2 hours

I feel I'mma have to buy a windows dvd... know where I can with payapl?

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Try this first,
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto.....-have-one/

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ScottW

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monotune, hello. If you can get to a Windows desktop, even Safe Mode, try the Windows Update Reset FixIt tool from Microsoft:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058

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raphoenix

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Article ID: 971058 - Last Review: May 13, 2009 - Revision: 1.5
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Were the [ manual Instructions ] located in the middle of the page in an old KB or on Technet before ????
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It's good to see this type of MS detailed documentation. :)

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ScottW

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Rick, are you maybe thinking of this forum post? I found the link to there from here. The forum post then refers to another KB article at version 6.1. If the story goes back any further, I can't find it.

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