About this tag
The update aftermath tag on WindowsForum.com covers issues that arise immediately after installing a Windows update. Common problems include loss of network connectivity, DNS resolution failures, and services like DNS Client or Windows Firewall stopping unexpectedly. Users often report being unable to start these services or receiving error 5 (access denied). Troubleshooting steps frequently involve running DISM and SFC scans to repair system files, sometimes using a Windows ISO as a source. The tag focuses on post-update breakage rather than the update process itself, helping users diagnose and fix connectivity and service-related problems caused by recent updates.
  1. pivsxii

    Windows 11 No outside connection after an update

    Hi all, last saturday I updated my Windows 11 Home through windows Update and the next day my PC is not able to resolve DNS but can ping outside my LAN (I can also access my local NAS via browser but can't map external drives). I noticed that my DNS Client and Windows Firewall services are...
    • pivsxii
    • Thread
    • access denied dism dns dns client firewallservice in-place upgrade migrate data error network issues offline repair repair source not found safeos phase sfc sourcenotfound update aftermath update issues windows 11
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support