Windows 10 updating for a very long time

[Odd-no-more]

I have to move my computer this week so I have fired up the mini pc on my TV, I used to watch Netflix etc on it but now have a firestick so the pc hasn't been on since November. It's updating and I have a blank screen with "getting windows ready don't turn off your computer" it's been like this for 20 minutes. Is that a problem? Any help appreciated thanks

 

[Lenny HB]

Only 20 minutes I've had mine take an hour or two if it's not been used for a few months.
Also don't be surprised if the updates fall over. Last year I was using Linux most of the year and my PC didn't get booted into Windows for months & I'm still getting problems with updates not installing, I've tried nearly all the fixes looks like I may have to reformat.

 

[Dramfineday]

No problem. it takes an age to get all the security patches and the general W10 package updated. I had the same a fortnight ago, discovered that for some reason windows updates had failed since Nov. Spent the afternoon getting it updated.....doh

 

[Stealaway]

Did you shut down in between up dates last November. It might be just finishing off

 

[Odd-no-more]

Did you shut down in between up dates last November. It might be just finishing off

It shut down ok last time I used it, the only thing it's used for now is house hunting and we have put that on hold for now, I've only kicked it into life on case I need a pc while mine is out of action due to decorating

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[Spriddler]

I've had exactly the same when switching on my Samsung tablet for the first time since last September.
I use W10 on my laptop which has also been plagued with numerous updates and patches.

 

[Odd-no-more]

Thanks everyone, the PC is now up and running.

 

[georgio]

Good afternoon,

I had the same thing this morning, I blame Putin and the russians

 

[zaskar]

The last 2, possibly 3 updates from Mr Gates have been an absolute P.I.T.A !!!!!!!
I had to keep cancelling, restarting and re-installing before it was sorted.
Took me chuffin ages!

 

[Minxy]

The last 2, possibly 3 updates from Mr Gates have been an absolute P.I.T.A !!!!!!!
I had to keep cancelling, restarting and re-installing before it was sorted.
Took me chuffin ages!

It's because they keep trying to send the 'chips' down the line so it keeps getting blocked!

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[pagey]

i have spent several hrs today over win 10 updates it has messed up my printer and scanner changed various settings and decided that anything i download needs to be viewed in paint at twice the normal size it really is a pain