Solution 1: Be patient
This advice may sound silly but a lot of Windows Updates are huge in size and even though you may not notice anything different, those updates change or replace quite a lot in the background. To replace vital system function though, it is necessary to install the updates while those functions are not in use. Windows is usually doing the replacement, while you are watching the Splash Screen. In conclusion, that means that you should wait at least 30 min at the Splash Screen, without trying to restart or shutting the computer down.
Solution 2: Power down
In case there is nothing happening after 30 mins and you are still sitting in front of a Splash Screen, you can try to completely Shut down your computer and restarting it afterwards. If you are in front of a PC or a Notebook does not matter. The procedure is the same for both sorts of machines. Hold the Power button on your device for at least 4 seconds. After 4 second your device should turn itself off. After that, Press the Power button again and start your device. Check if you can get past the Splash Screen this time. In case you are still stuck at the Splash Screen, move on with the next solution.
Solution 3: Automatic Repair
Windows comes equipped with an automatic repair for all sorts of problems. To start the automatic repair, Power down your computer again (Solution 2) and wait till the computer powered down. Now Hold Shift on your keyboard and Power it on again. As soon as you see Recovery on top of the screen you can stop holding Shift. Now click on See advanced repair options and then on Troubleshoot and afterwards on Advanced Options. Then select Start-up Repair and follow the on-screen instructions. If you still experiencing the splash screen, try the solution listed here -> Black screen on Windows 10, follow steps (here)
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