Why Does My Computer Keep Configuring Windows Updates?
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If your PC seems to get stuck on the screen of “Preparing to configure Windows”, it may indicate that your Windows system is installing and configuring the updates. If you haven’t installed Windows updates for a long time, it may take some time to install all the updates.

How do I stop Windows Update configuring?

Option 1: Stop The Windows Update Service

  1. Open the Run command (Win + R), in it type: services. msc and press enter.
  2. From the Services list which appears find the Windows Update service and open it.
  3. In ‘Startup Type’ (under the ‘General’ tab) change it to ‘Disabled’
  4. Restart.

How do I stop Windows 10 Update configuring?

How to Cancel Windows Update in Windows 10 Professional

  1. Press Windows key+R, then type gpedit. …
  2. Go to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update.
  3. Search for and select an entry called Configure Automatic Updates.
  4. Using the toggle options on the left-hand side, select Disabled.
Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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