Windows update

Conjord2 · 06-29-2008, 09:22 AM

Hello!

Recently I went away for a number of weeks, I returned to find that, when I booted my computer up (Windows Vista Home Premium), It took a very long time in the phase where the bar goes back and forth, I assumed this was because I had been away, so I thought no more of it. However, after a few moments, Windows tried to install an update, It got to 87% and restarted the computer.

This happened again, and again, and again....
Every time I boot Windows up the same happens.

I can't even boot it up in safe mode, or "Last known good config" it still tries to install this failing update before the log on screen, fails and restarts.

I tried running the boot disk (External recovery) but it came to nothing with all my tinkering.

I then installed Ubuntu, I quite like it. But I do need Windows working again. Any Ideas? I want to try and avoid reinstalling windows. But I will If its the only way to get it working. Thanks!

06-29-2008, 09:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
Conjord2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The UK Posts: 1 OS: Windows Vista Home Premium, Ubuntu 8.04	Windows update Hello! Recently I went away for a number of weeks, I returned to find that, when I booted my computer up (Windows Vista Home Premium), It took a very long time in the phase where the bar goes back and forth, I assumed this was because I had been away, so I thought no more of it. However, after a few moments, Windows tried to install an update, It got to 87% and restarted the computer. This happened again, and again, and again.... Every time I boot Windows up the same happens. I can't even boot it up in safe mode, or "Last known good config" it still tries to install this failing update before the log on screen, fails and restarts. I tried running the boot disk (External recovery) but it came to nothing with all my tinkering. I then installed Ubuntu, I quite like it. But I do need Windows working again. Any Ideas? I want to try and avoid reinstalling windows. But I will If its the only way to get it working. Thanks!