Re: [W7 x64] Stuck at Startup... Then stuck at chkdsk: the volume is clean.
configured clean boot state using msconfig. Shut off computer. It displayed "Shut down computer" for about 30 seconds then shut down.
computer restarted, showing "Starting Windows" for ~35 seconds, then logon prompt.
pending.xml not found
deleted everything in C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download, 15,400+ files, total 1.37 GB
restarting computer in Normal mode
computer seems stuck at "Starting Windows" since 10:30 PM (6 minutes now).