Windows security update bricks windows

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Windows 11 completely bricked. The screen desktop loads but then no application will launch, not even task manager.

So I've done uninstall latest quality update.

This fixed the issue but then windows added it back after the next restart.

Now it won't even let me uninstall it.

I've never had this before, it's really incredibly poor.
 
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neocon said:
Windows 11 completely bricked. The screen desktop loads but then no application will launch, not even task manager.

So I've done uninstall latest quality update.

This fixed the issue but then windows added it back after the next restart.

Now it won't even let me uninstall it.

I've never had this before, it's really incredibly poor.
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Can you get in to safe mode and uninstall it that way and then disable the Windows update service?
 
Do you have Outlook installed?
My impression is that people that that have certain MS software installed, experience these severe issues.
I only use Win 11 for gaming, nothing else.
 
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It was literally like a gaming install so it only had like Steam and epic games on there.
I ended up choosing reset PC within that troubleshoot startup screen. Just testing now to see if the Windows updates apply without causing any issues.
 
This is why you make
Regular image backups just in case
Macrium can literally load an image backup
Faster than it takes me to go make
A cup of tea

Based on 100GB on hard drive
Compressed to 60GB image file
Using all solid state drives
No point having large backups on a mechanical drive
If you want it up and running fast as possible
 
One to look at later perhaps - however, still stuck at the moment. I've tried resetting but it works for a while and then the same, non responsive desktop. I suppose the only option now is a clean re-install:(
 
Tiny Clanger said:
One to look at later perhaps - however, still stuck at the moment. I've tried resetting but it works for a while and then the same, non responsive desktop. I suppose the only option now is a clean re-install:(
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And …. That hasn’t worked either. I’ve (more than once) done a clean install from a USB and immediately paused Windows updates. This works for a few restarts but sooner or later the PC boots to a non-responsive desktop. Mouse and keyboard work but clicking shortcuts has no effect and trying to click a program’s .exe just goes to a spinning blue circle.

Any ideas what could be causing this - if I’ve paused updates surely it can’t be an update issue?
 
Tiny Clanger said:
And …. That hasn’t worked either. I’ve (more than once) done a clean install from a USB and immediately paused Windows updates. This works for a few restarts but sooner or later the PC boots to a non-responsive desktop. Mouse and keyboard work but clicking shortcuts has no effect and trying to click a program’s .exe just goes to a spinning blue circle.

Any ideas what could be causing this - if I’ve paused updates surely it can’t be an update issue?
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Check the windows update history, this should show if any updates are being installed.

Are you leaving the network cable connected during the install as it can also download updates during this as well.
 
ED209 said:
Check the windows update history, this should show if any updates are being installed.

Are you leaving the network cable connected during the install as it can also download updates during this as well.
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Thanks - I haven’t unplugged the cable so will give that a try. Although there is a stage of the install where it asks me to log on to my MS account - will it skip this if no network to validate it?

Also - do I need to reformat the whole drive before the fresh install? At the ‘select where to install’ dialogue there are two partitions described as ‘recovery’ as well as the main partition.
 
Tiny Clanger said:
Thanks - I haven’t unplugged the cable so will give that a try. Although there is a stage of the install where it asks me to log on to my MS account - will it skip this if no network to validate it?

Also - do I need to reformat the whole drive before the fresh install? At the ‘select where to install’ dialogue there are two partitions described as ‘recovery’ as well as the main partition.
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I would nuke it all, you will need internet access to use your Microsoft account.

Could setup a local account first and see how it goes then use your Microsoft account later to login but would need to do the following steps

Step-by-Step Instructions
  • Step 1: Disconnect Internet: Ensure your PC is not connected to Wi-Fi or Ethernet to prevent forced Microsoft account login.
  • Step 2: Open Command Prompt: When prompted to connect to a network or sign in with a Microsoft account, press Shift + F10 (or Shift + Fn + F10 on some laptops) to open the Command Prompt.
  • Step 3: Run Bypass Command:
    • Type oobe\bypassnro and press Enter.
    • If that does not work, try: start ms-cxh:localonly.
  • Step 4: Restart and Setup: The computer will restart automatically. Proceed through the region/keyboard settings again.
  • Step 5: Create Local Account: When you reach the network screen again, click "I don't have internet" and then "Continue with limited setup". You can now enter a username and password for your local account.
 
Brilliant - thank you for the detailed instructions! Deleted recovery partitions and reformatted before installing. So far so good - will play with it later after work to see where I get to!
 
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