Configuring updates: stage 3 of 3 lasts forever

[sdms96825]

My vista ultimate just updated something. When I went to re-start it gives the following message:

Configuring updates: Stage 3 of 3 - 0% complete.
Do not turn off your computer.

It never changes from 0%.
The little wheely thing just keeps on spinning.
It has been over 3 hours.
What do I do?

 

[Mictlantecuhtli]

Turn it off from the power switch and back again (or press reset).

I had the same issue with my second Vista installation, it was stuck on the 3rd stage for about an hour and a half. I turned the PC off and back on. It started normally (didn't even complain about improper shutdown), restarted once or twice, then said all updates were successfully installed.

 

[raybay]

Typical problem with the Ultimate version. As Mictlantecuhtli suggests, shut it down. Cold Boot. No harm will be done.

 

[sdms96825]

Thanks mic and ray. That worked. Maybe the message should read:

"Do not turn off your computer unless you have to because Vista Ultimate has screwed up again."

Then, I would not have had to ask for help.

 

[raybay]

Maybe in Service Pack 2, they will have it fixed. It is not fixed in Service Pack 1