Vista keeps rebooting after updates

Then enter the new system to retrieve your data. Use DOS commands to back up data to other partitions or an external drive. Hope it helps. I had this exact same issue and was able to resolve it!

Please see method 3 on this website. First please help confirm the following points:. Can we boot into the system now? Can we enter Safe Mode? I look forward to hearing from you. System does not boot properly. It goes to a screen saying: "Configuring updates. Step 3 of 3. Please do not turn off your computer That takes a little while,then it shuts down Message "Shutting down I tired to boot by Vista installation DVD and tried startup repair, but it's still the same. I have reset the computer to boot from the CdRom but it still reverts to the vicious restarting cycle.

I cannot seem to make it boot from the Vista installation CD I allow it to auto download updates but not to apply them.

Everyonce in a while it will apply some of them. Happened the other night. I like Windows Updates. As a sysadmin they're a very useful thing. But rebooting while I'm tapping keys. I consider this to be rude ; Become a Pro Member. Toggle navigation. This page requires javascript to function properly. It seems that your browser does not have Javascript enabled. Receptional Andy. Msg Senior Member joined:Jan 27, posts votes: 0. Sign in. United States English. Ask a question. Quick access.

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