[SOLVED] Preparing to configure windows - do not turn off your computer

[rickf]

The problems associated with this thread - https://www.sysnative.com/forums/windows-update/15708-internet-explorer-will-not-update.html apparently created a problem with our payroll program. In an effort to get that application working the vendor (SAGE SOFTWARE) had me delete a windows update (KB2968294) and then restart the machine. When I did a Start - Restart the machine, the screen has been stuck on "Preparing to configure windows - do not turn off your computer" for over an hour.

I am, as you might imagine, reluctant to power down the PC, but it isn't doing me any good as it is now.

Is there anything I can try other than let it go overnight and see what happens when I return in the morning?
Thanks in advance for any help you might be able to provide.

 

[rickf]

You may delete this thread... the machine got past this screen sometime during the night.

 

[zcomputerwiz]

Some servicing operations can take quite a while, it's usually best to give it plenty of time (hours if necessary) to resolve itself.
Thanks for the update :)