Let’s take a look at a typical scenario where you can encounter this OOBE issue with the associated error message. 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 two following issues during OOBE: 1] Windows OOBE depending on the stage you’re in, displays the following error message:
In this our example, it shows you’re at the Network configuration stage. 2] Windows OOBE does not transition to the next page, and you receive a prompt showing the text below, for an extended time.
You might encounter any of the OOBE error because the specific timing of the OOBE process causes a deadlock situation. This issue does not involve hardware, and you can easily fix it.
OOBE fails with error causing incomplete setup on Windows 11/10
If you’re faced with this issue, depending on which of the error message, you can try the recommended workaround described below to resolve the issue. To resolve the Something went wrong – But you can try again error, click Try again at the bottom of the screen. The OOBE process should continue as expected. To resolve the Just a moment… error, press and hold the power button until the system turns off, and then turn on the system again. The OOBE process should resume and complete as expected.