Windows 10 Stuck on Preparing to Install [Quick Fix]
18Windows 10 Stuck on Preparing to Install [Quick Fix]
Media Creation Utility: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
Tutorial of creating bootable utility: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=760z1HqwrME
A piece of software is never perfect. And Windows 10 is not an exception. Some of the users often report an issue where their computers are stuck on a screen that says Preparing Security Options. When this is happening, these users will not be able to use their keyboard or mouse in any way and will be stuck on that screen until its processing is done. A similar issue was reported by users running Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1. This issue often persists when the operating system is trying to load the lock screen or the log-on screen. And even sometimes when they are trying to load the Task Manager.
Now since your PC is stuck on this screen, you will have to power down the PC and then start your PC. Hit F11 as soon as the computer powers on. This should get you to the Advanced Startup Options menu. Once here you can carry these steps out. If that does not work for you, you may boot Windows 10 in Safe Mode and then follow our suggestions.
There are cases when your Windows 10 PC can encounter an issue where it gets stuck and will display a message that says, “Preparing Security Options”. If this is happening to your Windows 10 PC, you won’t be able to use your keyboard or even mouse and your screen will only be stuck on the screen as mentioned above.
As your computer is still stuck, you will be left with no choice but to shut it down and restart it. Tap the F11 key as soon as your PC powers on. This will take you to the Advanced Startup options where you can carry out some steps. If it still didn’t work, you have to boot your Windows 10 PC into Safe Mode and then try out the troubleshooting options below.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
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This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 operating system (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, and Samsung.