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PC Unresponsive after Windows Update

Anonymous
2022-01-17T18:47:05+00:00

I updated and restarted my PC today, Jan 17 2021. After rebooting, I noticed that the task bar was not responsive - it shows the loading symbol when I put my cursor over it, and I cannot use the windows key to open either the Start menu, or use any shortcuts. I can access the task manager, I have restarted explorer.exe using that as well as the cmd line. I cannot update any drivers, or roll back my windows update, as I cannot open settings whatsoever. When I try to open settings using the cmd prompt (start ms-settings:) I get an error message File system error (-2144927436)

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-01-17T20:35:27+00:00

    I ended up getting mine working - hopefully it stays working. I found some advice based on the error code and this one worked for me, I hope it does for you too.

    • Open Command Prompt as administrator
    • Use the following command and press Enter:
      sfc /scannow
    • Rebootyour system
    • If SFC returned an error, then use the following command lines, pressing Enter after each:
      DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealthDISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealthDISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

    from https://ugetfix.com/ask/how-to-fix-file-system-error-2144927436-in-windows-10/

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-01-17T19:48:38+00:00

    I have the same issue. I have restarted with safe mode and the task bar is still unresponsive. Because of this im unable to open the links you have provided.

    Further assistance would be greatly appreciated

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-01-17T19:24:47+00:00

    Hello, how are you?

    My name is Paloma B., I am very happy to be able to try to help you in the best possible way.

    I understand that you had problems with Windows updates, I'm sorry to hear about this problem.

    I suggest you try to remove the update in Windows Safe Mode.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/sta...

    I also recommend that you report the issue with this specific update in the Suggestion Hub.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/sen...

    To temporarily prevent the update from being reinstalled until a new driver or updated fix is ​​available, a troubleshooter is available that provides a user interface to hide and show Windows updates and drivers for Windows 10. You can obtain and perform the "Show or hide updates" troubleshooting.

    The following file is available for download on the Site: https://www.tenforums.com/attachments/tutorials...

    When you click the download link, you will be asked to open or save wushowhide.diagcab.

    Opening wushowhide.diagcab will start troubleshooting. Click next to proceed and follow the troubleshooting instructions to hide the problematic driver or update.

    I await news.

    If these procedures helped you in any way, please click on "I solved my problem" and also mark as an answer, so you can help others users.

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