Configuring updates on startup fails

You could check the Windows Event Log to figure out why the upgrade is failing.

You could also run Windows Update (from the Control Panel) and roll that particular update back.

Try deleting the "pending.xml" file at this location, reboot, hopefully that configuring message will not run.

C:\Windows\winsxs\pending.xml

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Then try another Windows update, see what updates it offers.

I had the same problem and fixed the issue by installing the updates individually.

1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Updates
2. Select the Windows Update (it should say 4 Important Updates) or some number there (it will vary)
3. Select that link and de-select all but 1 update (install it only)
4. Reboot if necessary - if no reboot is needed then do the next one. Reboot if it asks for it.
5. Do this until all updates are installed.