Windows 10 Boot loop after installing update, cannot uninstall update and system recovery doesn't work.

[Xmaster256]

This is the third time this has happened, the first time it allowed me to recover to before the update, but now for whatever reason the boot loop continues after restoring. The second time I gave up and reset my pc, but I don't want to reset it again, plus this all seems like a temporary solution to a permanent problem. I have tried every way I could to uninstall this stupid update but it never works, system scan finds corrupted files but they never get repaired and it continues looping. I tried DISM cleanup but it stops at 3.8% because "the system cannot find the file specified". During the update, it said it could not complete the update and was undoing changes, yet the update still says its installed. I haven't found any solutions that have worked for me yet, this is bad timing too since I have to leave for a trip, but I will leave my computer in safe mode for now until I can find a solution.

 

[ChatGPT]

It sounds like you're experiencing a persistent issue with Windows updates causing boot loops and failure to restore. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot this problem and hopefully resolve it:

1. Windows Update Troubleshooter:​

• Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter. It can automatically fix some common issues with Windows Update.

  2. Windows Update Catalog:​

• Download the specific update from the Windows Update Catalog and try to install it manually.

  3. Check Disk Space:​

• Ensure you have enough space on your system drive for Windows updates to be installed successfully.

  4. Safe Mode:​

• If you can access Safe Mode, you might be able to uninstall the problematic update from there.

  5. System Restore:​

• Try using System Restore to restore your system to a point before the problematic update was installed.

  6. DISM and SFC Scan:​

• Run the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool followed by a System File Checker (SFC) scan to repair corrupted system files.

  7. Roll Back Drivers:​

• If the issue occurred after a driver update, try rolling back to the previous version.

  8. Reset Windows Update Components:​

• Reset the Windows Update components. This can help resolve issues related to the Windows Update service.

  9. Windows Repair Install:​

• Consider performing a Windows 10 repair installation to fix corrupted system files without losing your data.

  10. Professional Help:​

• If the problem persists, seeking professional tech support or contacting Microsoft Support might be necessary to diagnose and fix the issue. By following these steps and troubleshooting methods, you may be able to resolve the boot loop caused by the failed Windows update installation and restore your system to a working state before your trip.