Win Vista update loop

Question

My computer is stuck on windows update 3 with a continuous loop. Computer will not start in any safe mode nor respond to restore to last known good configuation. Repair your computer will not produce any restore points. I tried installing the vista installation disk but the computer seems to ignore the disk and will return to the update 3 loop. The screen with the continuous loop will stay on for a short while and then shut down and restart and return to the same screen and windows update 3 loop. Nothing seems to work.

Answer 1

Hi,

Check if this link Helps.

"Failure configuring Windows updates. Reverting changes. Do not turn off your computer" error when you try to install Windows updates

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/949358

Answer 2

Sorry, Andrew, I should have said "Update 3 of 3" when windows is auto updating after rebooting your computer.

Your advice was helpful, nonetheless.

Thank you, Don

Answer 3

"Update 3" as in service pack 3,vista only has SP2,none after,normal updates,but no SP3.

If a SP3 was installed,its for another OS,either way,with power off,unplug,open pc case,remove the

MB battery,leave off for 10 minutes,reinstall,power up pc.You'll need to enter the BIOS on start-up,

reset date/time,etc as it returns to default.Also,set for any addon hardware,save & exit,let windows

start-up...Once in windows,or safe-mode,open cmd,type: Sfc /Scannow  once its thru,type:

CHKDSK C: /F  agree to restart,type: EXIT  restart pc