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I am trying to turn on my laptop
Posted on 2/9/14 at 11:55 am
Posted on 2/9/14 at 11:55 am
In the middle of the screen it says- Preparing to configure windows dont turn off your computer.
It has been this way for two hours.
How long can it prepare to configure windows why is it doing it?
It has been this way for two hours.
How long can it prepare to configure windows why is it doing it?
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Posted on 2/9/14 at 12:29 pm to bencoleman
quote:
I am trying to turn on my laptop
NO! Try not. Do or do not. There is no try.
Posted on 2/9/14 at 12:34 pm to Breesus
Ok I cant get it to do anything else, I cant even begin to address what is wrong if I cant get it away from that screen and get it turned on
Posted on 2/9/14 at 12:52 pm to bencoleman
Dont do it. Leave it alone. Let it figure it out.
You do, of course, back up every week, right?
You do, of course, back up every week, right?
Posted on 2/9/14 at 1:12 pm to HubbaBubba
No I dont back up.
Posted on 2/9/14 at 4:25 pm to bencoleman
You are so fricked! Posted on 2/9/14 at 4:50 pm to HubbaBubba
Thanks you are a lotta help. I guess I will drop it off at Tim's computers in the morning.
Posted on 2/9/14 at 5:30 pm to bencoleman
1. Restart the computer.
2. Keep pressing the F8 key until the Windows Startup menu appears.
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight Last Known Good Configuration, and then press ENTER.
If the issue persists, please move to the next step.
Perform system restore in Safe Mode
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1. Restart the computer and start pressing the F8 key on the keyboard. On a computer that is configured to boot multiple Operating Systems, press the F8 key when you see the boot menu.
2. When the Windows Advanced Options menu appears, select Safe Mode, and then press Enter.
3. Log onto Windows by using the Administrator account or any user account with Administrator privileges.
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1. Click the Start Button, type "system restore" (without quotation marks) in the Start Search box and press Enter. Click Continue if necessary.
2. Check Show restore point older than 5 days box, and choose a time before the issue occurs and click Next.
3. Click Finish and click Yes to confirm the operation.
2. Keep pressing the F8 key until the Windows Startup menu appears.
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight Last Known Good Configuration, and then press ENTER.
If the issue persists, please move to the next step.
Perform system restore in Safe Mode
=========================
1. Restart the computer and start pressing the F8 key on the keyboard. On a computer that is configured to boot multiple Operating Systems, press the F8 key when you see the boot menu.
2. When the Windows Advanced Options menu appears, select Safe Mode, and then press Enter.
3. Log onto Windows by using the Administrator account or any user account with Administrator privileges.
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1. Click the Start Button, type "system restore" (without quotation marks) in the Start Search box and press Enter. Click Continue if necessary.
2. Check Show restore point older than 5 days box, and choose a time before the issue occurs and click Next.
3. Click Finish and click Yes to confirm the operation.
Posted on 2/9/14 at 5:43 pm to ksayetiger
I am sorry it is windows 8 and I don't have that option as soon as you turn it on it goes straight to the configuring windows screen.
Posted on 2/9/14 at 5:53 pm to bencoleman
Yes, I noticed that Microsoft, in it's infinite wisdom, has made it so that, by default, you cannot boot into Safe Mode, without first booting windows normally. fricking genius. Because everyone uses Safe Mode just for the fricking hell of it...I've never once tried to enter Safe Mode on anyone's computer when normal mode actually booted.
You know, I fricking hate Apple, but Microsoft is trying desparately to give them the market.
You know, I fricking hate Apple, but Microsoft is trying desparately to give them the market.
Posted on 2/9/14 at 5:56 pm to Casty McBoozer
I cant find anyway to get into this computer to even start trying to fix it.
Posted on 2/9/14 at 6:04 pm to bencoleman
I would pull the hard drive and backup your stuff from another computer before going any further.
Posted on 2/9/14 at 6:06 pm to Casty McBoozer
Ok,What does pulling the hard drive do?
Posted on 2/9/14 at 6:09 pm to Casty McBoozer
Oh wait I misunderstood sorry. Good idea thanks
Posted on 2/9/14 at 6:52 pm to Casty McBoozer
quote:
Yes, I noticed that Microsoft, in it's infinite wisdom, has made it so that, by default, you cannot boot into Safe Mode, without first booting windows normally. fricking genius.
Yeah that was monumentally stupid.
Posted on 2/9/14 at 7:08 pm to bencoleman
Posted on 2/9/14 at 7:37 pm to HubbaBubba
Thanks but I still cant get into safe mode. The link could be very useful though.
Posted on 2/10/14 at 7:36 am to ksayetiger
quote:
Perform system restore
How I know you don't work in IT
Posted on 2/10/14 at 2:47 pm to GrammarKnotsi
I guess this computer is just fricked I thought for sure someone here could help me.
Posted on 2/10/14 at 2:57 pm to bencoleman
quote:
I guess this computer is just fricked I thought for sure someone here could help me
Your initial comments lead me to believe the Windows install is corrupted...There isn't much you can do now unless you have a Windows disc..
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