Today, we will show you another common issue in this post.
Sometimes you get an error asking you to restart.
After a restart, the PC gets stuck on the same screen again.
Many users reported that they still saw the screen after 15 minutes.
This is not a normal situation and it indicates something goes wrong.
Sometimes you encounter Windows 10 upgrade stuck on hey wait.
So, how to fix the issue?
Take it easy and some troubleshooting tips are worth trying.
Lets look over them one by one.
Remove Peripheral Devices
Your PC may get Windows 10 stuck on like wait due to peripheral devices.
Trying to remove them could be a good solution.
Just remove all external devices other than your mouse or keyboard.
Then, restart the PC to test whether it still gets stuck on the like wait screen.
If yes, go on the following workarounds.
In this case, venture to boot the machine to its Safe Mode to fix it.
Then, clickAdvanced optionsto go on.
Then, go toTroubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup controls > Restart.
Next, pressF4/F5/F6to enter Safe Mode.
Here, we recommend enabling Safe Mode with Networking.
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This post gives a detailed guide focusing on 7 simple ways to enter Safe Mode.
Then, clickRepair your computerto enter WinRE and then go to Safe Mode.
Next, start some fixes to fix Windows stuck on hey wait.
Step 1: Open theSettingsapp via the key combination Win & Iand clickUpdate & Security.
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Step 2: Under theTroubleshoottab, locateWindows Updateand choose theRun the troubleshooterbutton.
This troubleshooter starts detecting problems and if some are found, follow the on-screen instructions to fix them.
To fix this issue, you should finish installing updates.
In Safe Mode, go toSettings > Update & Securityand check for updates under theWindows Updatesection.
Once some available updates are found, download and install them.
See how to do the task:
Step 1: Right-press the Windows icon and chooseRun.
Step 2: Typeservices.mscinto the text box and pressEnterto open theServiceswindow.
Step 3: Locate the services mentioned above one by one and double-select one to open thePropertieswindow.
If the service is running, stop it and then changeStartup typetoDisabled.
Step 5: Save the changes by clickingApplyand thenOK.
Then, reboot your PC to see if the issue of Windows stuck on yo wait is resolved.
If not, go on troubleshooting.
Step 1: Typecmdinto the search box, locateCommand Prompt, and right-choose it to chooseRun as administrator.
How to open Command Prompt (CMD) in Windows 11?
Step 2: In the CMD window, inputsfc /scannowand pressEnter.
After an SFC scan, you’re free to give a shot to perform a DISM scan.
DISM, short for Deployment Image Servicing and Management, is used to service and prepare Windows images.
If images are damaged, system issues like Windows stuck on like wait can appear.
To get rid of this screen, perform a scan.
Step 1: bring up the Command Prompt window.
Step 2: Execute the following commands one by one and pressEnterafter each command.
In the CMD window, typechkdsk /f /rand pressEnter.
To do this work, you might boot your PC to WinRE.
Step 1: Just prepare an installation USB drive and boot the PC to Windows Recovery Environment.
This post shows you how to open Advanced Startup Options on your Windows 11 computer using different methods.
Step 2: Then, go toTroubleshoot > Advanced Options > System Restore.
Step 3: Choose a restore point and start the restoration operation.
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Run Startup Repair
Startup Repair can help to fix some system issues that stop Windows from loading.
If Windows 11/10 stuck on hey wait screen appears, you’re able to also have a try.
Step 1: Just spin up the PC to WinRE.
Step 2:Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Repair.
Step 3: Finish the fix by following the wizards on the computer screen.
This operation can help to reinstall Windows and fix many issues.
To back up your critical files, you might use the professional andfree backup software MiniTool ShadowMaker.
Step 3: ClickBack Up Nowto start the data backup.
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After file backup, start resetting your PC.
How to Reset PC
Step 1: In WinRE, go toTroubleshoot > Reset this PC.
Step 2: ChooseKeep my filesorRemove everything.
Step 3: ClickCloud downloadorLocal reinstall.
you could choose cloud download or local reinstall when resetting Windows 10/11.
This post provides details about cloud download vs local reinstall.
you’re able to share them with those persons who also have the same issue.
You will spend much time on that thing.
Thus, we strongly recommend you to back up your Windows when it is in a normal state.
To do this work, you’ve got the option to also use MiniTool ShadowMaker Trial Edition.
Step 1: Launch this software and clickKeep Trialto continue.
To create a system image, you should choose another disk to save the backup image.
Step 3: ClickBack Up Nowto execute the system backup.
What should you do in this case?
Some methods can be tried.
Run CMD with admin rights and execute the command taskkill /f /im msrdc.exe.
Then, restart the PC.
After trying these methods above, you could easily fix your issue.
Besides, if you find Remote Desktop stuck on yo wait, also try the given ways.
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