When setting up the Windows 11/10 computer, you might get Something went wrong – OOBESETTINGS message. In this post, we will see how you can resolve this issue.
When you encounter this issue. you’ll receive the following full error message;
Something went wrong
But you can try again.
OOBESETTINGS
This issue occurs because the specific timing of the OOBE process causes a deadlock situation. This issue does not involve hardware, and you can easily fix it.
Something went wrong – OOBESETTINGS
When you start a new Windows-based computer for the first time, the Windows Out-Of-Box Experience (OOBE) process guides you through various setup operations. In rare cases, you may encounter one of the following issues during OOBE.
So, if you’re faced with this OOBESETTINGS error, all you have to do is click on the Try again button at the bottom of the error screen. Usually, this corrects the error and the OOBE wizard can continue to complete the setup.
However, in the case where you receive the error again, you have to force a full shut of your system by pressing and holding the power button until the system turns off. When you power on the device again, Windows will simply restart and ask you to configure OOBE settings again as the Windows is already installed – it’s just the OOBE that hasn’t been completed yet.
Microsoft is continually improving the resiliency of the Windows Out-Of-Box Experience through updates. As Microsoft identifies and resolves specific timing issues, the chances of these issues occurring should decrease over time.
Related posts:
- Windows OOBE fails with error causing incomplete setup
- Fix OOBEKEYBOARD, OOBELOCAL, OOBEREGION errors.
How do I fix OOBE in Windows 11?
To fix the OOBE error, you can try force-restarting your computer. To do that, press and hold the power button until the system shuts down and then start it normally. Additionally, you can try unplugging all the cables and allowing all the capacitors to discharge.
Also Read: Something went wrong but you can try again – MSA message.
