Windows 7 updates freeze at 35%, 1%, 50% or 98% - how to fix

[@swickz1609]

I'm so tech challenged that I still use a landline. Your instructions have saved the day and brought our old Windows 7 computer back to life!!! I set it up to look at old photos and to play games on it that we don't have on our Windows 10 desktop or Windows 11 laptop. Of the dozens of videos that I checked out yours is the very BEST!!!! I applaud you for sharing this knowledge for those of us who were up a creek---so to speak. You have made this 75 year old lady very happy!!! THANK YOU!!!!

[@Delfinia74]

The same story happened to me. After cleaning the disk, it first stuck at 100%, then at 35%. After waiting for a while and the computer refusing to start, it became clear to me that I had a problem and I needed to figure out how to fix it. Fortunately for me, I came across your video and with your help I was able to deal with this annoying problem. ☺ Extremely helpful video! I recommend it to everyone! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your help! ❤

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Wow, I appreciate that so much! Glad I could help you out 👍

[@goliatharms]

My life has been completely changed ( sobbing voice ) you don't know how happy this makes me feel.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

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[@kiscsaba2687]

Great tutorial, thank you. The most important hint was 'patience' when Windows seems to be stuck... (I ran disk cleaning before, then I faced this problem.) Patience is what we really lack in these situations ;-)

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Yeah, patience and computer problems don't often mix well LOL - glad you enjoyed it :)

[@irongunner-ov4nl]

​@@AskYourComputerGuyI've been reseting mine for 3 hours now it's been stuck on 35

[@woolyub]

Firstly, Thank you. Worked perfectly. Secondly, Fantastic instructions. Thirdly, You didn't feel the need to take up any more time than absolutely necessary. Absolutely perfect video. Well done & thanks again👍👍

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Thanks so much!

[@KarinaJustSmile]

It worked! Like others have commented, I did a disk cleanup the day before it got stuck at 100%, and then 35%. Thank you so so much! I found a bunch of useless info on Microsoft forums about running troubleshooters, etc. Your info was exactly the fix I needed, and your video was fast paced, short, and to the point! Love it. I usually can’t bear to sit through a 30 minute video that drones on, which is why I usually don’t watch videos for things like this. But I was so panicked I might have ruined my computer, so when I saw the title of your video exactly explaining my situation I clicked it. I’ve subscribed and gave the video a thumbs up. Question - now that the computer is fixed, should we change back the updates from ‘manual’ back to whatever it was before? Was it ‘delayed start’?

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Now it's working, I'd leave the settings exactly as they are. No need to tempt the Microsoft gods LOL. Glad it's working again! Sorry for the delayed response, for some reason, your comment got held for review and I just now saw it! Thx for the sub, I appreciate you!

[@marisca16]

I'm also taking notice of this second advice and I am leaving the windows gods in peace ✌️🕊️😊

[@peterkrenek1272]

2 years after this video released, I was fixing some bios setting in a neighbor's laptop, was stuck in some boot menu. I ran into this problem and your video really helped with fixing. Thanks a lot.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

[@mikedunn7795]

I owe you big-time,man! I was going to lug my desktop into the computer shop,and before I could,I found your video on KZbin. Thanks so very much!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Fantastic! So glad to hear it! That's why I do this :)

[@FloydPyxl]

Bro I watched every single video and none of it helped but this was so helpful man you earned a new sub

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Wow, thank you so much! 30 years in this business has taught me a few things lol - thx for your support and hope to see you around

[@Bejanis]

Oh my gosh .... You helped me sooooo much. I thought my laptop would never boot again, but eventually it did. First it got stuck at 100% , then I pressed the button to turn it off - then it got stuck at 35% configurating updates. I thought I had ruined it but now it works perfectly fine and none of my data or programs got deleted. Thanks so much.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Fantastic! 💪

[@Bejanis]

@@AskYourComputerGuy Yes it is a very old pink VAIO Laptop, Win7. I am so glad, it didn’t „die hard” today 😂😂

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

@Bejanis 💪💪💪

[@mettrop]

Thank you so much! A simple straightforward guide. You really saved me a lot of time.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

So glad to hear that! Thx for watching :)

[@boblucas8802]

A true lifesaving video. I can't imagine starting from scratch. I am a ham radio operator and have all my ham radio related software programs on this laptop and it would have taken weeks or months to reconfigure all of it.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Thank you for taking the time to say that. Much appreciated!

[@alvineomondi9174]

I like how you explain terms in a simple language and tone.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Thank you! That's my goal is to make techie stuff simple for "average folk" who don't know all the terminology and just want to get it fixed. I appreciate the compliment! 💪😁

[@ReZaBaik]

Dudeeeeee wtf 😂😂😂😂😂 I've been panic a whole day and this guy just ask us to wait 😂😂😂 and it's work!!

[@DG-EditsYT]

Excellent guide, i ran disk cleanup the night before and faced this issue the next day, your video helped this desperate irritable guy ready to buy a whole new system out of frustration, thank you my friend, subscribe 💥

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Thank you SO much, I'm glad it helped you out!!!

[@filtercharger]

Thank you so much brother, followed your instructions and I'm back up and running. I've also liked the video, as well as subscribed to your channel. Your instructions are clear and direct, and look forward to more great tips and advice 👍

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Thanks sooooo much!!! Glad to hear you're back up and running again! I appreciate the support and the compliments! 👍💪

[@bobanmilisavljevic420]

As a windows XP and 10 user, I never expected a simple disc clean up to cause so much hassle. Thanks for the quick fix tutorial 💪

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

That's Windows for ya! LOL glad it helped:)

[@shreenarayanchaudhary5850]

Thanks for video... Love from Nepal and its work.. 😊😊

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Thanks for your support! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gracehartman347]

I am so happy this computer guy told me just what to do I did it all and it worked!!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Awesome! Glad to hear it :)

[@thomasfalk1352]

Worked perfectly! Best tutorial ever. 😀

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Awesomeness! 👍

[@NickMavroma]

Great video. Really helpful! Took me a bit to find the video. Nice job 👍

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Thank you! Glad you found it useful!

[@carpedownhillem]

You saved a lot of time for me! Thx a lot!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

You're very welcome! Glad I could help 👍

[@molaughs8712]

This worked for me. Thanks a lot man. Just subscribed

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Thanks so much for commenting! I appreciate the support, and welcome to the community! Glad it worked for you :)

[@scottroyle2902]

Thanks, I had to restart in safe mode with command prompt, and your information was spot on. Thanks for posting!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Good deal! Glad it helped!!! :)

[@TheSupernr17]

How does it work with Command Prompt?

[@bohemicus8280]

You SAVED my day! Thanks a lot!!!

[@jjverlingieri]

Good video, easy and straight forward. Thanks.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Thank you :)

[@k.k.5046]

Your advice helped me with Windows updates freeze at 35%.Thank you.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

You're welcome! Thank you for your support! :)

[@Disturbed_Lover]

Fantastic video, it was a hard work but it def. worked, Patience is the number 1 key, it took me 4 hours and 15 mins of waiting but it was finally done and windows loaded properly Thank You again

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

My pleasure! Glad it worked out 👍

[@BEASTGAMER-ew4kx]

Sir you are over powered...iam trying to fix this problem but i don't know what to do....after watching this video i can fix it in 5 to 6 min....thanks you so much 😘

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Thanks so much for letting me know! Glad to help out, and thank you for your support of my little channel! :)

[@eugenemacaloyos1549]

Thank you so much, in all the videos I've watched, your video is the one that works..

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Glad to hear that! Thx much 👍

[@aportilla007]

Thank you!!!! You saved me a ton of headache! :)

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Excellent!! Thx for watching! :)

[@skycron]

You, sir, are truly a prince upon men. You saved my ass. Thanks so much. Just subscribed - well earned!! -Cory

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

And I thank you!!!!❤️

[@skycron]

@@AskYourComputerGuy Your advice actually saved me from being late on delivering a syndicated US television show, so depending on where you are you saved the station a hell of a preempt! :) -Cory

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Thanks, Cody! It's what I do. I appreciate the support and the comment ;)

[@FreddyGoolihee]

Thank you so much for creating this video! It worked like a charm! Interestingly as near as I can tell I created the issue by doing a disk clean up....now that was the fix also!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Excellent! Glad it helped! 💪👍

[@albertmcchan]

Same here! Safe mode + patience (2 hours!) work. However, about future prevention tip, I doubt it would work. Updates had disabled long time ago, and still get to this mess. I don't want to touch disk cleanup again ... I just *restart*

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

@albertmcchan 👍

[@asifiqbal3276]

Thank you very much this worked a treat I can’t believe it worked awesome keep up the good work god bless u in abundance brother ❤

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Thank you! Glad it helped

[@jamesstewart3499]

Thanks for this video, I really helped me solve this problem on our farm computer. Much appreciated

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Awesome! Thanks for taking the time to let me know! :)

[@estilomexico95]

Easy to follow currently on my sons old pc working on it

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Awesome! I hope it helps! 💪

[@FaysalAli]

Thanks for sharing the information. It worked!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Excellent! 👍

[@patrickduis]

works great. Solved the hangup. Back in windows7

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Fantastic!

[@Brajeshsingh-uq2wf]

Thank you so much ❤😊😊 warking my laptop

[@kurtkragness9072]

This was a fantastic tutorial. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@laurasgone]

thanks so much, u saved me so much time and money! works perfectly now

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Awesome! Thanks for letting me know! :)

[@aaronrampersad8188]

Bro this helped me so much Thank you.

[@Penguin-n-Chips90]

Thank you so so much I was panicking coz it was stuck and now it's back to normal THANK YOU

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Fantastic!!!

[@gaga1227]

Thanks for the video, 1 hour wait here

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

You're welcome, just be patient

[@harshvermagabru4426]

Superb sir thank you so much problem solved 😊🙏❤

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Welcome 👍

[@alexandruachim]

Thank you ! A lot o of videos regarding this matter are useless. I have tried a few before yours.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Thank you. I've been doing this for 30 years. That's why my fixes actually work. Glad it helped you out! :)

[@haririalaa6487]

Thanks..saved my life 🙏🙏🙏

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Awesome! You're welcome, and thank YOU for watching :)

[@AuToMaNiAk005]

You saved my life. Thank you!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Awesome!!!

[@jhoanalvarado1626]

Thank you man may god bless you and your family please thank you

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

You're welcome!

[@Ro6897]

thanks a lot !! you saved my day ! great job !

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Glad to help!

[@marisca16]

Thank you very much this is very helpful! I managed to do exactly as you said and I'm back in windows. I wonder if I should install updated anymore 😢

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Make sure to create restore points prior to doing so, but yes

[@phoeniqs]

Very helpful! Thanks so much!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Glad to hear it! Thx for watching ;)

[@richardjohnson3463]

Thank you sincerely! It worked for me also 👍

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Awesome!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@meishanliang3253]

Thank you for this video. Helps alot, esp w your voice. Can I ask a question? If my laptop hangs on Windows update, doesn't it mean I can't do any more Windows updates anymore? How can I do it safely without hanging again?

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Thank you, I appreciate that. No, it doesn't mean it will forever be stuck there. Although I have seen it happen where Windows just can't proceed because of one bad update. There is always the option to download that update manually (find the KBB number and Google it. You'll find a download link somewhere), then once you have that one installed outside of Windows update environment, you should be able to download the remaining with no problem. But it could also be something ok your computer causing a conflict (driver, program, etc). I'd start with manual download and go from there

[@L1feScoop]

Thank you.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

You’re welcome!

[@RichRhodes]

Yassssss!! A thousand thanks to you!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

You bet 👍

[@kat23546]

Thank you!! Works great!

[@madskamper-jrgensen652]

Thanks! Saved me hours

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Awesome!

[@dennishansen4053]

So? What if i don't have Internet to my pc, just got som new code to the wifi, but i can't get tho the 35%.. Can i fix it without internet connection?

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

If waiting for it to resolve doesn't help, You might have to use a Windows installer disc then to get to the troubleshooting menus you need. You can use a friend's computer or even public library. Here's how: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5_EgIOumZupqas

[@dennishansen4053]

@@AskYourComputerGuy luckily this first video (windows 7 freeze 35%) it works 😁, thx you so much, you a an pc GOD, I'm totally gonna recommend you to everybody

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Awesome! Much appreciated :)

[@Niniyeni]

Thanks 😊 its works

[@anusuagangulyYT]

I have a windows 10, and it is showing "working on updates, 7% complete, dont turn off your computer". Will this method work?

[@MSTSLive]

This is the same problem for me

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Nothing is guaranteed, but the video has helped fixed many with the same issue

[@thinkable.]

Did anyone tried this?

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Lots of people 👍

[@abhishekanand5881]

Thanku so much ❤❤

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

You bet 👍

[@tombstone4362]

Worked like a charm

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Awesome! Glad to hear and thanks for watching!

[@OO-mq3dl]

very useful, thanks bro

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

You're welcome! Glad it helped

[@Adrian-ym2fm]

Straight to the point +1

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

LOL thx

[@KarinaJustSmile]

Computer works great now!! Thank you! Should we change the Windows updates back to automatic? Or keep it set to manual?

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Automatic is fine. Usually glitches like this font happen back to back. But I update mine manually, depending on the size and quantity of updates needed.

[@KarinaJustSmile]

Got it, thanks! Do you normally run Windows 7, or just this particular machine? I’ve had Windows 7 prof since I bought my laptop and haven’t wanted to upgrade because it’s always run solid.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

There is no reason to upgrade if you don't choose to, other than security. My attitude has always been "if you haven't been attacked yet, you probably won't be" (meaning the things you use Windows for daily make you a low-risk user). Just bear in mind that over time, you will run into issues with browsers and programs requiring a newer version, but until that time comes, don't worry about it. I have machines that are still running Windows XP, and some that run Windows 11. You're fine :)

[@KarinaJustSmile]

Totally value your insight and opinion! Thanks so much! I’ll be watching your other videos about Avast for security, etc. I heard you mention Norton is a hog. Time to cancel my subscription and go with the better security anyway!

[@ikomacchi]

Thank you so much❤

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

You're welcome! 💪

[@decker3100]

I have Windows 11. The problem I have now is that the updates either won’t download or install. Tried a fix that The Windows Club recommended, but no luck. Searched your videos to see if you had one that addressed this but couldn’t find one. Would the steps in this video possibly help? Tried running the update troubleshooter but it didn’t help.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

If the update troubleshooter doesn't help, perhaps try a Windows reset

[@gianniisfire]

GodBless you !!!❤🎉

[@Slayer-ew6zw]

Dose it change and what should I do to wait or is there anything I can do to make it go fater

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Patience. Unfortunately, you can't expedite the process

[@lorenaw9454]

Great information. Thank you for creating a user friendly video.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Gracias!

[@terryshipe609]

Hey Scott. I dug out my old HP computer which came with Windows Vista from the factory. Installed a different hard drive in it and did a fresh install of Windows 7 pro. I have a few programs to put on it that Windows 10 won't recognize. Everything loaded ok except I need to get on line to get some updates to the software I'm wanting to use. Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome won't connect because of being unsupported. Any suggestions?

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Sounds more like your wifi driver is t working because there isn't a Windows 10 driver for your hardware. Can you confirm?

[@terryshipe609]

@@AskYourComputerGuy it's a hard wired desktop. Win 7 is the only OS on the machine.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Unsupported is different than "won't work". Seen this before on older systems where you would get an error at the top of the browser window about it being an unsupported operating system, but even in Vista, it would still open (some, not all) websites. It's going that direction more and more because of browser security. Try Brave, Opera, Safari...one of those might actually work in Windows 7 still

[@terryshipe609]

@@AskYourComputerGuy haven't used those before but will give them a try. Thanks and keep the videos coming. I've already used several of your suggestions about settings and making repair flash drives. Almost makes me think I know something. 😀

[@sassyvillanueva5307]

Thanks

[@skmusiccity1909]

Thank you so much love you too

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

No problem 😊

[@sinanbinsudheer7315]

How to fix stuck on installing updates 6 of 7 in my hp laptop or pc what i want to do i want to hard reboot and how to do that pls help me or tell me

[@maxbrunet9794]

Thank You !

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

You're welcome! Glad it helped!

[@skmusiccity1909]

my computer is fixed i love you

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Love you back LOL 👍

[@jowilli8331]

When i open my drives properties there isnt a option to do the disk clean-up.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Type disk cleanup in your search bar on the bottom of your screen

[@jowilli8331]

@AskYourComputerGuy thanks hero!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

You bet 👍

[@jowilli8331]

Well started to install windows 10 and got a message saying my version of windows 7 isn't legit. I still have my key on the bottom of my labtop would that fix the issue by just putting that in?

[@janiya_avakin5443]

Hello so in the check boxes do I check them all or just the ones that say windows

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Either. If you delete anything that is downloaded, Windows will just download it again. No big deal either way

[@adel-kha]

what happen after my desktop back to normal? what should i do so i don't encounter this problem again? it's happening again after last weekend

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

No guarantees. It's Windows. But if you're back to good, just remember to back up your data in case you can't get back in next time

[@julielathrop7577]

Thanks!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Welcome!!!

[@itslalalaluna]

Hi! Is it normal if I restarted my laptop after I followed all these steps but it still says failure configuring windows update and reverting changes? What should I do😭😭

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Yes its normal. This fix doesn't always work. Have you tried getting into safe mode or advanced troubleshooting menus?

[@itslalalaluna]

​@@AskYourComputerGuy it works now, I just have to wait. Thank you for the tutorial! Earned a sub

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Excellent, glad it's back to normal! Thanks :)

[@Hawkssr128]

Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Welcome welcome welcome! 😂💪👍

[@Hawkssr128]

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[@mango9904]

When I click F8 it doesn’t do anything and the icon it shows on the keyboard is a mute

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

You have to tap F8 very quickly at first post. Once Windows starts to load, you've already missed the window. Restart and try again, as soon as you see manufacturer logo on the screen. Takes a few attempts usually 👍

[@mango9904]

@@AskYourComputerGuy I did it but it didn’t show anything

[@mango9904]

It also freeze at 99 percent ( the balls don’t spin no more)

[@fiila.592]

doesnt work when i press windows 8 im on asus motherboard so it says bios or continue so now i cant even play any game on my pc

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

F8 only works on Windows 7 and older

[@balintgigor3801]

Is there any other way to get into safe mode menu? I did what is in the video but my laptop doesn’t react to F7 button… it is still stuck on 7%. It is an Acer Aspire E15.

[@reynalynmaglabe1637]

Same problem, function keys are not responding. Same model also

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

F8 at startup doesn't work on Windows 10/11, only Windows 7 and older.. What OS do you have?

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Try F8

[@reynalynmaglabe1637]

@@AskYourComputerGuy Mine is windows 10, F8 is not working also sadly

[@mulemiamwiruka3499]

F8 not working on my windows as well.

[@allysonp3814]

Hey whats up. my windows 10 device asked for an update before i shut down so i updated before i shut down and it shut of and when i sign in its just a white screen if i must im fine with a factory reset i got it like 2 months ago so it doesnt have much on it could my ssd have just died?? Please help soon

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Try and let startup repair do it's thing. You may have to let it do startup repair multiple times and see if it fixes itself. If not, you can always go to the troubleshooting section and undo the latest updates and/or system restore to put it back to where it was prior to the updates. Keep me posted

[@allysonp3814]

@@AskYourComputerGuy i just held the power button for 10 seconds longer than i usaly do and it updated fairly quickly and evreythings okay now thanks for your quick reply you really have been a big help to me for my questions on computers and i have ond more question could someone take my hard drive put it in another devicd download something dangrous like a virus corupt file etc then put it back in my computer and uninstall norton secuirty becyase when it comes to comp saftey i dont like to underestimate virus and hackers if so how can i prevent someone from doing this

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Yes they could. Would they? Seems like an awful lot of work. I would just do a flash drive insert and go. You can put a security lock on the back of your machine, but that seems extreme. Put a password on your computer so they can't get into it and uninstall anything. And remove Norton and install Avast for best protection. And it's free. Link to download is in the description of my latest video if that helps. Malwarebytes and Avast 100%. Norton is a hog and I hate it

[@allysonp3814]

@@AskYourComputerGuy okay thanks for your help and isnt a password not stored on your drive?

[@josewho206]

Interestig! When doing this it says failure configuring wibdows, reverting changes dont.turn off. what should i do to configure updats and avois this happening again? Thx

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

That happens sometimes. Try it again, and if you get the same error, it might be time to reinstall Windows

[@josewho206]

Omg tbaats bad .. It frozes in safe mode. Too :(

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

@josewho206 yeah, that's not good. Time for Windows reinstall probably 🥲

[@josewho206]

:((((( no words.. Willminlost everything? Omg

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

If you've backed up your files, no. You might be able to do an "in-place" reinstall on Windows 7, that might allow you to keep your files and just replace Windows. To be sure, I'd remove the hard drive and access your data using another machine before reinstalling

[@amanplayz518]

Nothing happens when I press f8. Could you help me please 😢

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

If you are on Windows 7, tap F8 at startup to get your troubleshooting menu. If Windows tries to load, you didn't tap fast enough. Try again

[@HH-co9yo]

1:35 ???? What ??? 1 hour 15 minutes ?? 😢😢😢😢😢

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Depending on the drive corruption, possibly yes

[@HH-co9yo]

@@AskYourComputerGuy Thanks man , I am still at 35% .... 😭😭😭

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

@HH-co9yo patience is the key here 💪😂

[@HH-co9yo]

@@AskYourComputerGuyfixed it , man . I was really angry you know ....

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

@HH-co9yo I could tell 😂

[@bbildman]

Thanks, this worked perfect, question: can you put windows update back to "delayed start" in services after it boots into the normal windows (not safe mode)? thanks

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

You can change the update schedule, but joy sure about the delayed start. I did make another video about how to disable Windows 10 updates altogether. That might help solve your issue, but turning off updates isn't always a good idea. Getting them in huge chunks is where most of the blue screens appear. Use caution!

[@bbildman]

@@AskYourComputerGuy For your information, after running disk cleanup in safe mode and deleting all the files, I booted into normal Windows 7, put delayed start back in services, and rebooted, the system booted just fine, without problems

[@bbildman]

@@AskYourComputerGuy On another note, I have another laptop in which the restore points are gone completely, and when I create a new one it is nowhere to be found (Windows 7 also). Is there a way to solve this issue - do you have another video about this problem?? (Sorry to intrude with a new subject here)

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Excellent! Sorry, I assumed Windows 10, not 7. Glad it's working regardless!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Did you verify that you had enough drive space to create restore points? If the drive is not enabled for system protection (which often times it isn't), you have to manually enable it, allocate a portion of your drive for restore points, then you can create them. No I don't have a video out about that, but that's a great idea for my next one! I'm on it!!!

[@kazoolife]

Thank you bro i'm fix it

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

You're welcome!

[@MrDeppness]

Will these same instructions work for Windows 10?

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Absolutely. The Windows update process is the same

[@djarargakusumah9910]

Thanks...😊

[@yazanalanai3670]

Mine is windows 11 it says you are 35% there please keep your computer on and it is suck there for hours what to do ?

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Windows 10 and 11 update processes are very similar. The steps outlined here should work for you as well

[@Deltasquadformingup]

good morning can you plz do a tutorial on connecting a usb external hard drive to a windows 10 laptop or could you plz tell me how to do it thank you

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Absolutely

[@Deltasquadformingup]

@@AskYourComputerGuy can you tell me how to do it? can it be explained in a yt comment

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Probably, but I'm dropping off computers right now and it's also Christmas Eve. But an external drive just needs to be plugged in and wait for Windows to assign it a drive letter

[@Deltasquadformingup]

@@AskYourComputerGuy okay i figured it would be that easy can i launch programs from an external hard drive or do i have to download them onto my compuuter

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

Yes, as long as you installed them to that portable. The links to run the program will be running off of that portable so yes you can

[@hrishikeshshivagunde7626]

Dude you saved my life.

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

LOL I appreciate that...glad my video helped you! :)

[@m9j263]

This works if I don't have a Internet access?

[@m9j263]

Nice. It worked! I just waited! I had just bought a second hand computer and I was thinking that it was broken! You saved my day!! THAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANKS!!

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

You fixed it before I could respond 💪👍

[@TheSupernr17]

You know why i have this problem? Because i wanted to delete All old Windows updates. THEN when i restarted the Computer i had this Issue with 35% and it doesnt move

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

I would still be patient and wait. I've seen Windows take up to half a day to finally start. Did you follow the rest of the steps? I mean, sometimes Windows is just corrupt and needs to be reloaded. I would give it time and see

[@TheSupernr17]

@@AskYourComputerGuy guess what? I waited and after 36 Minutes ill reach the save mode but this time i did a „Systemrecovery“ (dont know if its correct in english). I set it 6 days back, and not it works :). But the old Windows Updates from Windows 7 are still here, but im afraid to delete them now, because of that i had this „35“% issue… Probably when i deleted old Windows updates, windows was confused?

[@AskYourComputerGuy]

That's entirely possible, but it's working. Get back to desktop, create a new restore point immediately and off you go!

[@nunkiartura7393]

Thank you so much.. 😭😭😭😭😭😭