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Windows 10 Tower freezes after 5 minutes of use after June 2026 Windows Update

David L Grieco 0 Reputation points
2026-06-13T22:31:19.05+00:00

Windows 10 Tower freezes after 5 minutes of use after June 2026 Windows Update- no error messages displayed, no issues prior to Patch Tuesday June updates, will not allow uninstall updates without freezing. Safe Mode no assistance either.

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    2026-06-13T22:31:42.63+00:00

    The described behavior matches a known pattern where Windows 10 freezes a few minutes after startup following recent updates.

    Based on similar reported cases, there are two main approaches that have helped:

    1. Try uninstalling the problematic update (if the system stays responsive long enough)
      1. Select Start > Settings > Update & Security.
      2. Select View your update history > Uninstall updates.
      3. From the list, select the June 2026 update(s) that were installed just before the issue started, then select Uninstall.
      4. Restart the device. Note: Some updates cannot be uninstalled.
      If Windows will not stay responsive long enough in normal mode, try the same from Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE):
      1. Access Windows RE (for example, by interrupting normal boot a few times until Automatic Repair appears, then choose Advanced options).
      2. In WinRE, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Uninstall Updates.
      3. Choose Uninstall latest quality update and follow the prompts.
    2. Disable the scheduled Secure-Boot-Update task (workaround reported by other Windows 10 users) A user with almost identical symptoms (Windows 10 freezing about 5 minutes after startup, especially when connected to the internet) found that a scheduled task was causing the freeze:
      • Task path: Microsoft\Windows\PI\Secure-Boot-Update.
      If the system can be kept running long enough (for example, by temporarily disconnecting from the internet right after boot), this workaround can be tried:
      1. Boot into Windows 10.
      2. Immediately disconnect from the network (unplug Ethernet or turn off Wi‑Fi) to avoid the freeze while making changes.
      3. Open Task Scheduler (search for Task Scheduler from Start).
      4. In the left pane, navigate to Task Scheduler Library > Microsoft > Windows > PI.
      5. Locate the task Secure-Boot-Update.
      6. Right‑click the task and select Disable.
      7. Close Task Scheduler and reconnect to the network.
      After disabling this task, the reported system stopped freezing after 5 minutes and remained stable.

    If Windows Update itself is failing or hanging when trying to roll back or reapply updates, the Windows Update Troubleshooter can also be run:

    1. Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters.
    2. Under Get up and running, select Windows Update > Run the troubleshooter.
    3. Restart the device and then check for updates again.

    If none of the above helps and the device still freezes too quickly to make changes, using WinRE to perform System Restore or Reset this PC (keeping files) may be required, as described in similar recovery guidance.

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  2. Gabriel 0 Reputation points
    2026-06-15T19:28:58.9566667+00:00

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  3. Sin-D 10,390 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-06-15T01:36:06.3833333+00:00

    Hi David L Grieco,

    I understand how frustrating it is when your PC becomes unusable right after an update, especially when it freezes within minutes.

    Have you already tried the Q&A Assist suggestions? In addition, could you confirm:

    • Does the freeze still happen if you disconnect from the internet immediately after boot?

    In the meantime, please try the following:

    1, Run SFC and DISM offline (repair system files)

    This helps fix corrupted system files caused by the update.

    1. Boot into WinRE > select “Troubleshoot” > “Advanced options” > “Command Prompt”
    2. Run: sfc /scannow /offbootdir=C:\ /offwindir=C:\Windows
    3. Then run: DISM /Image:C:\ /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

    2, Perform System Restore from WinRE

    If a restore point exists before June updates, this is often the fastest recovery:

    1. Go to “Troubleshoot” > “Advanced options” > “System Restore”
    2. Select a restore point dated before June Patch Tuesday
    3. Complete the restore

    3, Disable startup services

    Since Safe Mode didn’t help, try disabling non-Microsoft services:

    1. In Command Prompt (WinRE), run: msconfig
    2. Go to “Services” tab
    3. Check “Hide all Microsoft services”
    4. Click “Disable all”, then restart

    4, Reset Windows

    If the system still freezes and cannot stay stable:

    1. Go to “Troubleshoot” > “Reset this PC”
    2. Choose “Keep my files”

    Warning: Apps will be removed, but personal files remain.

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