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Windows Stuck Operation Solutions Collection: Follow to Fix Now!
Comprehensive fixes here to help you out of Windows stuck issues. This collection offers professional, step-by-step solutions for update, reset, and progress-screen freezes.
By Irene Updated on December 10, 2025
Why does Windows stuck on some operations?
Windows can get stuck on screens like “Getting Windows Ready,” “Operations are in progress, please wait,” Windows Update stuck, or Windows Reset stuck when an important process is interrupted or cannot finish its steps. These problems usually come from software conflicts, corrupted system files, or hardware issues.
| Operation | Why It Gets Stuck |
|---|---|
| “Getting Windows Ready” | This screen appears when Windows is configuring updates or setting up the system. It may get stuck because update files are missing or corrupted, third-party software (like antivirus tools) blocks the process, external devices interfere with driver setup, or the disk does not have enough free space. |
| “Operations are in progress, please wait” | This happens during shutdown or restart. It usually appears when a background task cannot close properly. Common causes include frozen system services or apps, user profile problems, or a pending small update that Windows is still trying to complete. |
| Windows Update Stuck | The update process may freeze if the update cache is damaged, hardware drivers are outdated or incompatible, the network connection breaks during download, or security software blocks part of the installation. |
| Windows Reset Stuck | Resetting the PC is a complex process. It may get stuck because the recovery files are corrupted, the hard drive has errors or bad sectors, core system files are damaged, or BIOS/UEFI settings interfere with the reset steps. |
These “stuck” screens appear when Windows is unable to complete an essential task and the system stops responding as it should. Once you understand why this happens, it becomes much easier to move toward practical solutions. In the next section, we will look at how to fix each case and help your PC run normally again.
How to fix Windows gets stuck on some operations?
Case 1. Windows getting ready stuck
AOMEI Partition Assistant is a reliable and easy tool because it can repair the core issues that often cause this screen to freeze, such as corrupted system files, broken update data, disk errors, or driver problems. Its boot repair function can rebuild damaged components, clear problematic update files, and correct disk issues that stop Windows from loading normally.
Besides repair, it also provides features such as resizing partitions, migrating the system, and converting between MBR and GPT. It works on all major Windows versions and is suitable for both beginners and experienced users.
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Step 1. Install and launch AOMEI Partition Assistant on a working PC, click "Recover"-"Boot Repair".
Step 2. Then click the "make a bootable USB" option to create a WinPE "Boot Repair" disk.
Step 3. Boot the PC that cannot boot into WinPE. It will automatically load the Boot Repair tool and start the boot entries scan process. All boot entries will be displayed.
Step 4. Select the repairable boot entries you want to repair and click the "Repair" button to start the repair.
Step 5. Once the repair is repaired successfully, you can remove the bootable disk and boot the PC from the original system drive.
Case 2. Windows reset stuck at 62%, 1%, 18%, 39%, 99%
Automatic Repair can help when Windows Reset gets stuck because it scans for problems in the system and fixes the damaged parts that stop the reset from moving forward. By restoring essential files and repairing the boot environment, it allows the reset process to continue normally.
Step 1. Restart your computer a few times during the boot sequence. Click on the Advanced options button once it appears.
Step 2. Now select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Automatic Repair.
Automatic Repair will now start. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the repair. If you can’t find the Automatic Repair option, you can use Startup Repair instead. After you complete the repair process, the issue should be resolved. For users who encounter the Automatic repair loop in Windows PCs, here is a tutorial as a reference to help you easily fix the issue.
Case 3. Windows gets stuck on updating
Windows updates may seem to get stuck when the C drive is running out of space or when disk errors slow down the system. Over time, frequent updates and daily use can fill the C drive and affect overall performance, making the update process feel frozen or unusually slow.
Instead of focusing only on the update steps, this fix looks at the health and space of your disk. AOMEI Partition Assistant can help by checking your disk for bad sectors and errors and expanding the C drive by using free space from other partitions or unallocated areas.
This tool is easy to use and powerful enough to manage your partitions smoothly. By keeping your disk healthy and ensuring enough space for updates, it helps prevent slowdowns and update freezes, even if Windows updates frequently.
AOMEI Partition AssistantThe Best Windows Disk Partition Manager and PC Optimizer
Step1. Launch AOMEI Partition Assistant. If you have adjacent unallocated space next to the C drive, right-click the C drive and select "Resize/Move Partition". Drag the right handle of the partition to extend it into the unallocated space and click "OK".
Step 2. Drag its left handle to shrink it, creating unallocated space. Click "OK". Then, you may need to move the unallocated space next to the C drive.
Step 3. After configuring the operations, click "Apply" in the top-left corner and then "Proceed" to execute the changes. Your computer may restart to perform the partition operations.
Using AOMEI Partition Assistant to keep your disk partitions healthy and your C drive spacious can help prevent many slowdowns that become worse during frequent updates. This proactive step works smoothly alongside the update-related fixes and helps your system stay stable.
Conclusion
Windows often gets stuck when an essential process cannot complete, whether it is an update, a reset, or a system task running in the background. These problems usually come from issues such as low disk space, corrupted files, or disk errors. With careful checks and the right tools, it becomes much easier to repair the system and avoid repeated freezes. By keeping your PC healthy and well-maintained, you can help Windows run smoothly and reduce the chance of getting stuck again in the future.
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