7 Ways to Fix “Getting Windows Ready” Error on Windows 10

Windows has made great strides over the years and has become the choice of millions of computer users around the world.

However, Windows 10 computers are still prone to random crashes. A common problem is that Windows gets stuck in the “Getting Windows Ready” loop . In this article, Quantrimang.com will look at some ways to fix this error.

Anything can cause this problem on Windows 10 , Quantrimang.com has compiled the best methods for you to do to get back to your workflow. Let's start with the first and most basic way.

7 Useful Ways to Fix “Getting Windows Ready” Error

• 1. Give Windows a little more time
• 2. Check Internet connection
• 3. Perform a forced shutdown
• 4. Use the Startup Repair tool
• 5. Run System File Checker scan
• 6. Uninstall recent Windows updates
• 7. Perform a factory reset

1. Give Windows a little more time

Sometimes the best thing to do is do nothing. If you're not in a hurry, consider leaving your computer running. It's normal for updates to take a while, especially if you haven't updated your PC in a while or if your Internet connection is slow.

Try leaving the update on for a day. If there is still no improvement, the problem may lie somewhere else.

2. Check Internet connection

As mentioned above, if there is something wrong with your Internet connection itself, then you will obviously have trouble updating your PC. Double check to make sure that is not the case and try to resolve if this is the cause of the problem.

If you're using a wired connection, consider your router . Unplug it, let it sit for a bit, and then turn it back on to see if that helps. If you're using WiFi, double-check that it's working properly. If you think something's wrong, try some troubleshooting tips or plug in an Ethernet cable .

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3. Perform a forced shutdown

If you have tried the two methods above and are still having trouble with the "Getting Windows ready" screen then you should try shutting down your computer.

Note : Only try this method after performing the above methods.

While Windows is updating, a sudden shutdown can lead to corruption of important system files. You may even encounter the dreaded blue screen of death error on your computer.

Some people may say that you won't lose your files after a forced shutdown, especially after the new componentization architecture that came with Windows Vista, called Component-Based Servicing . However, we always advise you to proceed with caution and never gamble with your system.

If you decide to give it a try, here’s how you can perform the forced shutdown process: If you’re using a laptop, press and hold the power button until the system shuts down. Then, restart the system and you should see updates downloaded again or the system will boot normally. If you’re using a PC, simply unplug it.

If everything went smoothly, your computer should come back up without any problems.

4. Use the Startup Repair tool

Startup Repair is a handy, free tool available in the System Recovery Options menu on Windows operating systems. It helps you automatically resolve many complex issues related to accidental data loss, boot failures, etc. Follow the steps below to get started:

Step 1 : Create Windows installation media on USB. If you need advice on how to do this, follow Quantrimang.com's guide on how to create Windows 10 installation media on USB .

Step 2 : Boot your computer using USB and select the Repair your computer option from there.

Step 3 : From there, select Troubleshoot.

Now, on the Advanced options screen , click Startup Repair.

The Startup Repair option will start searching for errors and problems on your computer, then fix as many as possible. Once the process is complete, shut down and restart your computer to see if the problem persists.

5. Run System File Checker scan

Problems with your PC's system files can also cause problems. To repair or replace system files, you can try running a System File Checker (SFC) scan. You will need to enter the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) again.

Once you have successfully booted into WinRE mode, use the following steps to run an SFC scan:

1. On the WinRE screen, click the Troubleshoot option .
2. Go to Advanced options > Command Prompt .
3. In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter. Replace <name> with the drive letter that contains Windows. Usually, it's drive C, but that might not be true for everyone.

sfc /scannow /offbootdir=:\ /offwindir=:\windows

This may take a while, so be patient. Once the scan is complete, restart your PC and check to see if the problem persists.

6. Uninstall recent Windows updates

Your PC may be stuck on the "Getting Windows ready" screen due to a faulty or incorrectly installed update. In that case, you will have to uninstall the recent Windows update to fix the problem.

Since you can't start your PC normally, you'll need to boot your PC into Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) to uninstall updates. Then, follow these steps:

1. On the WinRE screen, go to Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Uninstall Updates .

2. Select the Uninstall latest quality update option .

3. Click the Uninstall quality update button .

4. Wait for the uninstallation process to complete and then tap Done .

5. Click Continue to launch Windows.

7. Perform a factory reset

Factory Reset, as the name suggests, completely erases the copy of Windows on your computer. It then installs a fresh copy of the operating system, just like when you first bought it. This is a handy tool from Microsoft that can rescue you from all sorts of Windows problems.

Additionally, it comes with two different reset modes: Keep my files and Remove everything . Keep my files will delete Windows as well as any additional apps and updates you've installed on it, but will leave your documents intact. The Remove everything option, on the other hand, will delete everything on your PC and then reinstall Windows from scratch.

Good luck with your troubleshooting!