Windows 10 Stuck on "Getting Ready" for hours.

Question

I've been trying to get my computer to work. I formatted my Hard Drive and setup Windows. After that, I get to the Windows Logo with "Getting Ready" below the spinning circle. The getting ready is written in a pixelated font. My computer was fully clean, so I cant access Windows 10 normally.

Answer 1

Check to ensure there is disk activity (look at the hard disk LED light to confirm. If there is, keep waiting. If setup goes beyond 2 to 3 hours, try the following steps.

Power down the computer. Unplug it, then wait 20 seconds.

If you are using a laptop, remove the battery if the option is available.

Disconnect it from the Internet (unplug Ethernet and/or turn off Wi-Fi).

Plug it again, ensure it remains disconnected from the Internet then start computer.

See if it completes setup.

If setup completes and you see the desktop with the ability to click Start and launch programs, proceed to reconnect to the Internet.

Update drivers: How to: Install and Update drivers in Windows 10

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/wiki...

Also, make sure you don't have any non-essential devices attached, setup might be trying to detect and initialize them.

Answer 2

Hi, I'm actually using a USB. I've tried to use the media creation tool multiple times. I've even used different USBs.

Answer 3

Those links will also allow you to make a new USB if needed.

Answer 4

We are volunteers willing to help you try to resolve this issue.

Sounds like you have a hardware issue. Check all the cables and connections. If a PC remove ALL power then reseat the cards, memory, and cables (on both ends when possible) - actually remove and replace - do not just snug.

And it is possible the DVD you are using is bad. So you can remake one using the below.

Check these :

Start fresh with a clean installation of Windows 10

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...

Clean Install Windows 10

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

Please let us know the results and if you need further assistance.

Answer 5

Can the Refresh windows tool be used on a usb?