Best 7 Ways To Fix Getting Windows Ready Stuck in Windows 10

Best 7 Ways To Fix Getting Windows Ready Stuck in Windows 10.

Windows 10 updates are known to take time to download and install. As if that weren’t enough, some updates also freeze in the final stages. When this happens, you will most likely see the Getting Windows to Go screen spinning endlessly.

Typically, the “Preparing Windows” freeze problem occurs when an update fails for no good reason. But sometimes the problem is serious, and file corruption plays a significant role.

However, the list of troubleshooting tips and fixes below should get you past the Getting Started screen in Windows 10.

Disconnect From the Internet

In some cases, Windows 10 may experience communication issues with Microsoft servers when completing an update. This causes the operating system to freeze on the Prepare Windows screen and prevent it from going to the desktop. You can fix this problem by disconnecting from the Internet.

If your computer is connected via Ethernet, simply unplug the cable. If you are using Wi-Fi, try turning off your router; Some laptops also have a physical switch that can be turned off to turn off Wi-Fi.

If a network issue was causing the Getting Windows to Run freeze, Windows 10 should boot properly shortly thereafter.

Wait It Out

If disconnecting from the Internet did not resolve the Getting Started with Windows error, try waiting at least a couple of hours. This sounds ridiculous. But on rare occasions, updates tend to behave erratically in the form of short and infrequent bursts of activity that can last forever.

Better to give Windows 10 time to take care of everything alone. Make coffee or watch TV to pass the time.

Hard Reboot PC

If you still see the Getting Started with Windows screen even after waiting for a few hours, it’s safe to assume that your computer is completely frozen. The solution is a hard reboot.

The message “Do not turn off your computer” appears on the screen, but you will do the exact opposite! So, press and hold the PC power button until the screen goes blank.

Then wait a few seconds and press the power button again to restart your computer. In most cases, your computer should quickly complete the update and load the Windows 10 desktop.

Warning. It is not recommended to perform a hard reboot if you have not waited a few hours yet, as this could damage the operating system.

Fix Issues Using Windows Recovery Environment

If a hard reset of your computer does not fix the Getting Started with Windows error, you should enter the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) to repair corrupted files or uninstall previous Windows 10 updates. You can invoke WinRE in two ways:

Hard restart the computer with the Windows logo twice to start the automatic repair. Then select Advanced Options> Troubleshoot> Advanced Options.
Boot from the Windows 10 installation media and select Repair Your Computer> Troubleshoot.

Run System File Checker

System File Checker (SFC) allows you to scan for and fix system-related file problems.

1. Select Command Prompt in WinRE.

2. Enter the SFC command as follows:

sfc / scannow / offbootdir = C: / offwindir = D: Windows

Note. If necessary, replace C with the correct drive letter for the boot volume and D for the Windows 10 partition letter. You can enter diskpart followed by a volume list to see a list of disks on your PC. The boot volume is the smallest (> 500 MB) and the Windows 10 partition is the drive that contains the operating system.

3. Press Enter to start the SFC scan.

If System File Checker detects and fixes file problems, exit the Command Prompt console and try booting into Windows 10. If not, continue with the other fixes.

Run the Check Disk Utility

The Check Disk utility (CHKDSK) allows you to fix disk-related errors on your computer.

1. Select Command Prompt in WinRE.

2. Enter the following command:

chkdsk D: / R

Note. If necessary, replace D with the drive letter of the partition containing Windows 10.

3. Press Enter to launch the Check Disk utility. If the command line console prompts you to unmount the drive, press Y followed by entering.

The CHKDSK can take up to an hour to complete. If it fixes disk-related errors, please try again when booting Windows 10.

Run Startup Repair

The Startup Repair option in WinRE prompts Windows 10 to automatically detect and fix problems that prevent it from booting to the desktop.

The process is completely automatic. If you have multiple operating systems installed on your computer, make sure you select the correct Windows 10 installation you want to repair.

Uninstall updates

If you are still unable to fix the Getting Started with Windows error, you should uninstall the most recent update that caused the problem.

1. Select “Uninstall Updates in WinRE”.

2. Select “Remove the last quality update” to remove the last minor update, or “Remove the last feature update” to roll back the previous major update.

3. If this helps, you should postpone Windows 10 updates for now.

Still Stuck? What Else You Can Do

If you still see the Getting Started with Windows screen, you are most likely dealing with a non-working Windows 10 installation. Here are your remaining options:

System Restore / System Image Restore

If you’ve set up System Restore in Windows 10, you can revert to a previous restore point using the System Restore option in WinRE. You can also use the System Image Restore option to restore the operating system using a Windows 10 system image file.

Reset PC

If you accessed WinRE through Automatic Repair, you should see a Reset your computer option under Advanced Options> Troubleshoot. You can use it to reset Windows 10 to factory settings.

You can keep your files during the reset procedure. Or you can completely update Windows 10 by getting rid of everything.

Reinstall Windows 10

The most drastic of all fixes is reinstalling Windows 10. If none of the above fixes worked, and you still keep getting the Getting Started screen every time you boot your computer, you have no choice but to reinstall Windows 10 from scratch.

You will, of course, lose everything in your Windows 10 disk partition. But don’t worry if you’ve backed up your data before.

Windows Is Readyâ€”Finally!

For the most part, disconnecting from the Internet, waiting for a few hours, or force restarting your computer will help you get rid of the stuck Prepare Windows screen. If not, take the time to repair your Windows 10 installation to fix the problem. However, you probably won’t have to resort to restoring, resetting, or reinstalling Windows 10.

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