Dell Dimension 3000 Support Question
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Question posted by joelruiz3 on January 15th, 2013
Problem With Windows Vista Business
I have a old dimensions 3000 desktop. I recentlychanged it from windows XP to windows vista business.My problem is that it is stuck on configuring updates 3of3 %complete Do not shut off computer.Shutting down.It repeats that cycle over and over.I can not get it unstuck. someone had told me I have corrupt files.How do I fix it? Thankyou
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Answer #1: Posted by DellJesse1 on January 15th, 2013 8:55 AM
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joelruiz3,
Try the steps below to resolve the issue with the updates.
> To resolve this - get to a command prompt by starting the computer and pressing the F8 key. Choose Command Prompt.
> The command prompt may display as "X:" - if it does, type "C:" and
> press enter (changing the location to the boot drive).
> Change directory to the "C:\Windows\winsxs" folder by typing:
> " CD \ " (press Enter)
> " CD \Windows\winsxs " (press Enter)
> Rename the file named "Pending.xml" to something else by typing:
> "ren pending.xml pending.xxx" (press Enter)
> Run regedit by typing "Regedit" and press Enter.
> Search for the entry with this description: "Advanced installer need
> resolving"
> and delete it.
> Search for the entry: "Pending.xml identifier" (which will be 2 lines
> or so after the first one) and delete it.
> End the Regedit and reboot. You should be OK
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