Fix Getting Windows Ready Stuck in Windows 11

A common problem that many Windows 11 users are facing is that their computer gets stuck on a loading screen with a message that says “Getting ready for Windows. Don’t shut down your PC”. This process could take more than a few hours in some cases, which may be a pain for many users.

This guide will show you how to fix this error if you also have trouble with Windows 11 getting stuck in “Getting Windows ready”.

Simply Wait

The easiest way to fix something is to just wait. Some of the people who work for Microsoft’s customer service department recommend this method.

When you see the message “Getting Windows ready, don’t turn off your computer,” your system may be doing something in the background, like downloading and installing files, starting a Windows 10/11 update process, changing the settings of the applications and modules, etc.

Depending on how many programs you have on your PC, it may take a while for the system to finish these tasks. So, the first thing you can do to make sure your computer starts up right is to wait until the system tasks are done.

Most of the time, it’s best to be patient for about two to three hours. But if you still see the screen, you should try other ways to fix getting Windows ready Windows 10 stuck or getting Windows ready Windows 11 stuck.

Power Reset Your PC

Resetting your PC will erase everything in its memory, but it won’t hurt the files on the hard drive. This method could help fix some problems with the way the computer works.

So, if your Windows is stuck on “Getting Windows ready,” you might be able to fix the problem by power-resetting it.

Press the power button to turn off your PC.

Unplug everything that isn’t part of the computer, such as USB flash drives, external hard drives, earphones, etc. Also, unplug your PC’s power cable or adapter.

If you are using a laptop and the battery can be taken out, detach it.

Press and hold the Power button on your computer for about 30 seconds.

Connect the power cable back to the PC or put the battery back into your laptop. But don’t plug any of the USB devices back in.

Turn on your PC.

Run System File Checker

Insert the installation disc or USB drive into your PC and boot it from this drive.

Click on Repair your computer.

Select Troubleshoot.

Select Advanced options.

Choose Command Prompt.

Type sfc /scannow and press Enter once the command prompt window opens.

Perform Windows 11 Startup Repair

Insert the installation disc or USB drive into your PC and boot it from this drive.

Click on Repair your computer.

Select Troubleshoot.

Choose Startup Repair.

Select Restart and follow any on-screen instructions.

 

 

 

Rhousse

Commerce major. My training enabled me to fully use the various Microsoft Applications while also allowing to work around problems. I spent my high school years working as a campus writer and researcher, as I get older, I want to broaden my horizons and live life to the fullest.

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