How to Fix Windows 7 Stuck at Completing Installation
How to Fix Windows 7 Stuck at Completing Installation
If your Windows 7 installation is stuck at the completing installation phase and doesn’t progress, follow these steps to troubleshoot and resolve the issue effectively.
![Troubleshooting Windows 7 Stuck at Completing Installation](https://raymand24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1-1024x576.png)
Step 1: Access Command Prompt
When Windows 7 gets stuck in the installation phase:
- Press Shift + F10
Step 2: Open Windows Explorer
Make sure you are in the Windows\system32
folder and then type:
explorer.exe
- Press Enter
Step 3: Prevent Automatic Shutdown
Press the Windows key on the keyboard and turn off Shutdown from the Windows start menu.
![A computer screen displaying a Windows 7 installation screen with a progress bar, accompanied by a keyboard. Text on the screen reads 'Completing Installation.' An arrow highlights the keyboard shortcuts 'Shift + F10' for troubleshooting](https://raymand24.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2-1024x576.png)
Step 4: Access Registry Editor
Make sure you are in the Windows\system32
folder and then type:
regedit
- Press Enter
Step 5: Modify Registry Settings
Go to the registry path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup\Status\ChildCompletion
- Find
Setup.exe
- Right-click and select Modify
- Type
3
and click OK
Step 6: Install Windows
Once you’ve completed the modifications, proceed with the Windows installation process.
Resolve the Windows 7 installation issue and complete the installation smoothly with these steps. Your system should now progress past the complete installation phase seamlessly.