Fix Getting Windows Ready Stuck Windows 10

Windows 10 users often face unexpected problems, such as their computers freezing during the boot process due to the 'Getting Windows Ready' issue. This annoyance typically occurs when they try to power on, power off, restart their computers, or install the Windows operating system. Resolving this problem promptly is crucial to prevent further harm to the system.

Let's address the 'Getting Windows Ready stuck' issue:

• Patience is key in resolving the 'Getting Windows Ready' issue
• Surprisingly, the simplest solution might be to wait patiently. Microsoft support technicians even recommend this method.
• If you encounter the 'Getting Windows Ready' error, try allowing more time for the boot process.

Getting Windows ready issue affected your data

When you see the message "Preparing Windows for use, do not turn off your computer," your system begins performing various background tasks, such as:

• Downloading and installing files
• Modifying application settings and modules
• Initiating the Windows 10 update process, and more.

The time required to complete these tasks varies depending on the number of programs installed on your computer. Therefore, the obvious conclusion is that you need to wait diligently for the system tasks to finish before your computer can fully boot up and become usable.

• Restart your PC to resolve the 'Getting Windows Ready' issue
• Performing a complete shutdown of your PC can help resolve freezing problems, without causing data loss.
• If you encounter the 'Getting Windows Ready' error, try restarting your computer.

To remove Windows from the update cycle, follow these steps:

• Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn off your computer. Then, disconnect all peripheral devices, including USB drives, external hard drives, microphones, headphones, power cable or adapter, and so on.
• If you have a laptop or a removable battery, remove it from the battery compartment.
• Press and hold the power button for approximately 30 seconds to discharge the capacitors fully.

Now, reverse the steps: connect the power cable or insert the laptop battery (if possible, avoid connecting peripheral devices temporarily). Finally, press the power button to boot your computer and check if the issue of Windows 10 being stuck in a loop while preparing Windows has been resolved.

• Delete problematic files to fix the 'Getting Windows Ready' issue
• Once again, restart your computer, and you will see the Windows boot options page. Select "Troubleshoot," then click on "Advanced Options" and open the Command Prompt. Type the following command: C: cd Windows\System32\LogFiles\Srt. SrtTrail.txt and press Enter.

You might encounter a message similar to this: "The critical boot file c:\windows10(11)\system32\driver\vsock.sys is corrupted." Navigate to the specified location using the command line and use the "Del" command to delete the problematic file.

• Perform a System Restore as a solution for the 'Getting Windows Ready' issue
• By default, System Restore is usually disabled in Windows 10 and 11. Therefore, you need to enable it first:
• Perform a System Restore

In the Control Panel app, select "View by small icons" and click on the restore icon. Then, choose the "Configure System Restore" option, select your system drive, and click the "Configure" button.