Oct 1, 2017 · The Preparing Security Option is neither a virus nor an application/program, it is simply an informational message that appears if the security is updating or needs to be …

Dec 23, 2021 · It was working fine for me in windows 10, just upgraded to 11 and it broke. Stuck at preparing 0%. Did you manage to find a fix?

Feb 23, 2021 · Stuck on Preparing Automatic Repair loop When ever i start my pc i usually have to press F12 to get to the screen so i can click on boot manager (idk why) but the past 2 days …

Dec 14, 2015 · Since installing Windows 10 a couple months ago, every time I reboot, I get a "Preparing Windows" screen. After this completes, all my user files, desktop and application …

Nov 18, 2023 · When i started my Pc it just says "preparing windows " and it just stays that way for hours . I really need to use my pc but its not working , every time i shut it down and turn it …

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Jan 2, 2023 · My Windows 11 machine (Lenovo Ideapad) is stuck in "preparing automatic repair." I tried the trick to restart 3 times, but I also get a bluescreen error as it tries to restart: …

Apr 17, 2023 · I'm trying to upgrade Windows 11 Home version to Pro, but it's been stuck on "preparing for upgrade" for several hours. How should I proceed? Thanks,Denny

Aug 26, 2015 · Hi Elgin, Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community. I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps. First I suggest you to restart the computer and check if it …

Jun 13, 2025 · A couple of days ago after installing windows updates I found my computer getting stuck in this automatic repair loop, where the pc will boot, show the windows logo with …