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Interrupt windows update

Anonymous
2024-04-09T22:43:36+00:00

My computer started updating windows when I was restarting after a power outage. Power went out again while it was updating. Is there a hot key or any way to stop an update in progress during boot?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update

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  1. John DeV 164.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-04-09T23:19:01+00:00

    Hi, good day! I'm John Dev a Windows user like you and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.

    If you are in an update progress loop, please try the methods below.

    Restart your computer, just as Windows attempts to load (spinning dots), press and hold the Power Button for 5 - 8 seconds or until it performs a Hard Shut Down

    Do this 2 - 3 times until Windows will boot into the Recovery Environment

    Select Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Uninstall Updates

    Uninstall latest quality or feature update

    If this doesn't work, Select Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Repair

    If this doesn't work, Select Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > System Restore

    Select the restore point at an earlier date where everything is still working.

    Click Next then Finish.

    Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns.

    Kind regards,

    John DeV

    Independent Advisor

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