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So, this morning, I ran Windows Update, went to school and when I came back home a few minutes ago, I found it stuck at Getting Windows ready, Don't turn off your computer... I can't find a way to boot into Safe Mode. I tried running System Restore and Startup Repair from a Windows Flash Drive, but both fail and give an error. I tried unplugging my PC, but I couldn't get Boot Options screen. Is there any way to bypass Windows Update or to enter Safe Mode? Thanks!
 
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I never have windows auto updates on....thats the devil...they always install during the worse time you could possibly want them to even if you have them set to 3am... I always put never update and just check myself every sunday. Everyone is different though. Good luck man and i hope the best for you.
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Windows 8 safe mode is tricky to get to if you cannot get into windows and use the msconfig option. Basically you have to mash the F8 button so dang fast like you are playing Mario party.

So when you try to boot normally what does it exactly say? What is the exact error.
 
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It boots up to the point where it would normally just show a user account, but instead, it shows "Getting Windows ready, Don't turn off your computer". Normally after that, it should show " Working on updates, x% complete..." but it never happens.
 
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I've got another problem. Now, instead of "Restart", my PC shows "Update and restart", which will probably lead me to the problem again. How can I bypass that update step?
 
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Well that would be the only way to actual apply the updates. Really I think it had a fluke when it was updating. I would say give it another go.

However if you would like to use the computer without updating it ever then you can use the command in command prompt "shutdown /r /t 1"

This is a windows program named shutdown, the /r switch commands it to restart, and the /t 1 switch tells it to restart in one second. furthermore using /s instead of /r will shut it down.

I would not recommend using a windows PC without updating it.
 
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ok so you can get to windows...once you get into windows hold the windows key + X. Once the menu pops up at the bottom left hand corner then you click "command prompt (admin)"

once you at the command prompt then type in "sfc /scannow" This will scan all windows system files.

If that comes back fine and nothing pops up during that scan then in the same command prompt type in "chkdsk /r /f" and it will ask you to restart the computer because the disk is locked and cannot do it right now. This will scan your hard drive's partition that windows is installed on and repair any corruption. This could possibly fix issues that is perhaps hindering windows updates.

WARNING: Do this command if you have a long time where you do not have to use the computer for example before you goto sleep because it can take a while.

Let me know the results!
 
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Yeah, succeeded again, but this time, I think I know what's causing this problem. So, when I get stuck, all it takes to do is disconnect my hard drive and only leave the SSD connected where the system is, then the updates revert themselves. I think the main reason for this happening is the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. It has caused me problems before and I think it's the main issue in this case. I'll reinstall the driver and see how it goes. Wish me luck :D
 
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Bleh software RAIDs...Do you use the RAID? If not you dont need that software. You would have better performance if you just use a drive and perhaps backup that one to the other drive ones a night. Incremental would help to not take up that much space.
 
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Yea that software is designed to lessen the stress on your SSD by putting some of the load on the regular hard drive. What i normally do is install the OS on the hard drive, put the page file on the SSD, and install all my games on the SSD. It is all up to you though.

Let me know the results please. :D
 
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LOL can't believe. After disconnecting my HDD and installing updates, I uninstalled Intel Rapid Storage Technology and restarted and it booted normally. But now, when I reconnected the HDD, my PC just freezes on evry boot-up. When the desktop shows, it freezes.
 
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You cannot connect a new SATA drive while the computer is running unless you have you SATA in AHCI mode which you can change in the BIOS. Otherwise you have to turn off your computer and plug it in then boot it up.
 
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Yes, SATA is in AHCI mode, but, regardless, I connected my HDD when my PC was off. Now there's only the SSD connected, but all my data is on the HDD, so I'll have to fix this asap. Maybe I should just uninstall windows updates and turn off automatic updating and reconnect my HDD :D
 
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I never have windows auto updates on....thats the devil...they always install during the worse time you could possibly want them to even if you have them set to 3am... I always put never update and just check myself every sunday. Everyone is different though. Good luck man and i hope the best for you.
 
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Did you solve this issue?
 
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Seems he has. A6TH let us know if you still need help.

 
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Sorry for not writing back, a lot of things happened till then. Firstly, my SSD died (not even a year old), with some important data on it, but, I got over it. I bought a new SSD, fresh installed Windows 8.1 and did all Windows updates immediately, but this time, I didn't install Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver and everything works fine. I think that strange behavior with Windows updates were due to the SSD dying, I just didn't know that at the time. So, my tip to everyone is to backup all the data you need form an SSD if you experience any strange behavior.
 
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Yes, SSD's have a shorter life than regular HDD's. Always backup on an external hard drive, a server, or the cloud. Also if you ever see a Windows update for a hardware driver DO NOT INSTALL IT! I have had nothing but issues every time I install one. I give up on ever installing them again. Unless its for something that is made by Microsoft (i.e. Mouse, Keyboard, etc).

Anyways, it's good to hear that your computer is doing great now. Good luck and have fun! Check out Windows 10 some time.
 
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Every person involved in the creation of windows 8 needs to be publicly executed as a gift to the world and a means of protecting the genetic future of the species. Then Microsoft needs to provide a new, free computer with a functional operating system to every victim of thus hubris-inspired fiasco.

This is really the only fix for any windows 8 problem.
 
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