Getting Windows Ready Stuck (FIXED) Here's What You Can Do

Getting Windows Ready Stuck FAQ

1. Simply wait for some time.
2. Shut down your PC and power reset it.
3. Perform a system restore or system image recovery.
4. Run System File Checker.
5. Perform Windows 10 Startup Repair.
6. Uninstall recently installed update in Safe Mode.
7. Perform a clean Windows installation.

1. What do I do if my computer is stuck on getting Windows Ready?
2. What does it mean getting windows ready don't turn off your computer?
3. How long does Windows 10 just a moment take?
4. What happens if you turn off your computer during Windows Update?
5. What happens if you turn off your PC when it says not to?
6. How do I know if my Windows update is stuck?
7. Why is Windows 10 so awful?
8. Why does Windows restart take so long?
9. How long should Windows update take?

What do I do if my computer is stuck on getting Windows Ready?

Fix 2. Shut down Your PC and Power Reset Your Computer

1. Turn off your computer regardless of the getting ready screen.
2. Unplug all peripheral devices (USB flash drive, external hard drive, headphones, etc) from your computer.
3. Press and hold the power button on your computer for 30 seconds.

What does it mean getting windows ready don't turn off your computer?

When you receive the "Getting Windows ready. Don't turn off your computer" screen, the Windows operating system may be downloading and installing files. This could be a long process depending on the upgrade. ... Wait until the system completes its task, and then the screen should disappear and system revert to normal.

How long does Windows 10 just a moment take?

The just a moment screen should appear for 30 to 45 minutes, It is very important not to turn of your machine during this time as this could cause an issue where your machine is unable to boot to windows. The process might take longer than 45 minutes if you have a slow or older computer.

What happens if you turn off your computer during Windows Update?

Whether intentional or accidental, your PC shutting down or rebooting during updates can corrupt your Windows operating system and you could lose data and cause slowness to your PC. This happens mainly because old files are being changed or replaced by new files during an update.

What happens if you turn off your PC when it says not to?

You see this message usually when your PC is installing updates and it is in the process of shutting down or restarting. If the computer is powered off during this process the installation process will be interrupted.

How do I know if my Windows update is stuck?

Select the Performance tab, and check activity of CPU, Memory, Disk, and Internet connection. In the case that you see a lot of activity, it means that the update process is not stuck. If you can see little to no activity, that means the update process could be stuck, and you need to restart your PC.

Why is Windows 10 so awful?

Windows 10 sucks because it's full of bloatware

Windows 10 bundles a lot of apps and games that most users do not want. It is the so-called bloatware that was rather common among hardware manufacturers in the past, but which was not a policy of Microsoft itself.

Why does Windows restart take so long?

The reason why the restart is taking forever to complete might be an unresponsive process running in the background. For example, the Windows system is trying to apply a new update but something stops from working properly during the restart operation.

How long should Windows update take?

It may take between 10 and 20 minutes to update Windows 10 on a modern PC with solid-state storage. The installation process may take longer on a conventional hard drive.