Oct 1, 2017 · The Preparing Security Option is neither a virus nor an application/program, it is simply an informational message that appears if the security is updating or needs to be …

Feb 23, 2021 · 'Preparing for automatic repair' Infinite loop Automatic Repair is a built-in feature in Windows 10 to deal with some system problems when the computer cannot boot properly. …

Nov 11, 2020 · In this case, you are stuck in the "Preparing Automatic Repair/Diagnosing your PC" screen, or the computer's screen goes black after preparing for an Automatic Repair. The …

Dec 14, 2015 · Since installing Windows 10 a couple months ago, every time I reboot, I get a "Preparing Windows" screen. After this completes, all my user files, desktop and application …

Jan 2, 2023 · Hi ChrisMohnacky, I'm Dyari. Thanks for reaching out. I will be happy to assist you in this regard. Kindly try the following methods to fix the issue and you can skip a step that you …

Jan 22, 2024 · Hello, I have an HP Spectre x360 Convertible laptop running Windows 11. I tried to turn it on today and saw an "operating system did not shut down cleanly" screen followed by a …

Nov 18, 2023 · When i started my Pc it just says "preparing windows " and it just stays that way for hours . I really need to use my pc but its not working , every time i shut it down and turn it …

May 15, 2023 · woke up this morning to my screen saying preparing automatic repair when I didn’t restart or update anything last night. I came home and it still says it. I tried shutting off my …

Dec 23, 2021 · I have been trying to fix this for the past 8 hours and still cannot fix it, no matter what app I try to install from the xbox store, it just sits at preparing and does NOTHING. I have …

Jun 13, 2025 · A couple of days ago after installing windows updates I found my computer getting stuck in this automatic repair loop, where the pc will boot, show the windows logo with …