Stuck on Getting Windows Ready - Here How to Fix

Windows getting ready can caused by many reasons like corrupted storage or files and any internal error while Windows updates.

Here are some common and advanced fixes for Windows getting ready and you can perform each step by starting to see which one helps for your Windows system.

Most Windows PC gets fixed by common steps but some need advanced ways to fix them by using the WinRE boot tool.

Let's see,

Try These Basic Troubleshooting Steps First

sometimes an anomaly happens with the Windows system during or before the updating process. it seems taking too much time to Windows get updates and show "getting Windows ready" for a long period, even gets stuck in a loop forever.

try these basic things to see if they work for your PC,

1. Wait until Windows starts itself

A lot of time you can solve your update-related problem in Windows by just waiting or leaving your PC free for a long period. 

Windows operating system can resolve basic everyday errors and cases on its own. 

It is recommended to leave your PC for 2-3 hours if you see a "Windows getting ready" message. window will start normally after it complete the installation of update or fixing error as own.

2. Ensure stable and fast internet 

Make sure you have a fast and stable internet connection during the update process or if stuck on getting ready page.

Microsoft Windows will need a fast internet connection to download all necessary files, but if it can have a Wi-Fi connection then it will stuck.

double check internet connection either wifi or ethernet.

3. Force shutdown of PC 

If the above-given steps are performed and the windows getting ready is not fixed then try to power shut down the PC and remove your battery if possible (removable battery laptops) and if your desktop user disconnects any power cable for a few minutes to complete the power down the system.

To force shutdown PC,

• 1. remove any components like USB pendrive CD etc,
• 2. press the hold power button for 10 seconds
• 3. remove the power cable for a few minutes

If the above-given tips not working for your Windows PC then try the below-given advanced methods to fix the "Getting Windows ready" problems.

Advanced troubleshooting solutions for getting Windows ready stuck problem

Here are some advanced steps you can try but be careful by performing these steps because the wrong step can cause further error and instability of your Windows system. perform these steps correctly.

1. Use WinRE

WinRE is a windows built-in tool for troubleshooting boot errors and potential options to fix them,

It is easy to access WinRE, To do this,

1. turn on the PC after forcing a shutdown

2. hold the shift key and power button same time

3. keep holding the shift key while windows are turned on

If this method does not work, try Windows installation media to enter WinRE. 

Goto Microsoft's official website to download installation media and create a bootable drive or disk.

You can use another Windows PC to do that.

1. goto Windows installation media page by Microsoft

2. Click Download Now on the installation media section

3. follow the given instructions to create a bootable drive on an inserted USB drive or CD.

after completing these steps follow below given steps.

2. Use startup repair

Once WinRE opens you can access the startup repair tool through the following steps.

1. in different options click on troubleshoot

2. click>advance option

3. In the “Advanced Options” menu, click > Startup Repair

4. Select an account from the “Startup Repair” screen, but remember, to continue, you’ll need administrator privileges for the chosen account.

5. Input your password.

6. Click > Continue to begin the repair tool.

7..Give the Windows Startup Repair Tool time to run.

8. Once it’s finished, you can restart your PC.

If the problem remains follow the next method.

3. Scan the hard disk for error 

Try to perform a system file check for any corruption or errors in the hard drive of the computer. This solution fixes any corrupted file with existing available cached files of working copies.

This can fix your getting Windows-ready issue.

1. Select > Command Prompt” from the “Advanced Options” menu.

2. Type in “sfc /scannow” and press Enter to begin the system scan.

3. Once the scan is complete, type in “chkdsk / f c:” ( Replace “c” with the drive your Windows system is installed on if different) and press Enter.

4. Once the scan reaches 100% - Reboot the Computer

4. uninstall recent updates 

Sometimes latest cumulative update can cause system instability because of early flash or error during installation.

to fix this uninstall the latest update from Windows,

1. Enter WinRE 

2. Click > Troubleshoot > Advanced Options

3. Click > Startup Settings > Restart

4. Choose one of the Safe Mode Start options from the list or Press F4

Once you’re in Safe Mode:

1. Navigate to Control Panel by right-clicking Start > Control Panel

2. Click > Programs and Features

3. Click Recently Installed Update

4. Select recent updates and uninstall them

5. Restart your computer

5. Boot safe mode

Before you enter safe mode, you need to enter the Windows Recovery Environment (winRE). To do this, you will repeatedly turn your device off, and then on:

in winter, you will follow these steps to take you to safe mode:

1. On the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart.

2. After your device restarts, you'll see a list of options. Select option 5 from the list or press F5 for Safe Mode with Networking.

6. Resetting 

On the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot > Reset this PC, and then choose one of the options in the previous table.

Note: If you’ve encrypted your device, you’ll need your BitLocker key to reset your PC. If you don’t know your BitLocker key, see Find my BitLocker recovery key.