Hi Mike,
You're not alone—Windows update failures that endlessly loop back to "undoing changes" are unfortunately quite common these days. The real frustration is when they give you absolutely
no error messages or diagnostics to work from (classic Microsoft, right?).
Let's cover both how to
fix the update problem and, if desired,
temporarily stop Windows from trying to update while you regain your sanity.
1. Troubleshoot the Failing Update
Quick Checklist
- Disk space: Make sure you have at least 20 GB free, especially on your system drive.
- Unplug other unnecessary USB devices (except keyboard/mouse) before retrying the update.
- Check for pending restarts (look...