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Trouble With This Week's Windows 11 Update?

Anonymous
2024-08-15T00:40:42+00:00

Mine failed to install, this morning. Fortunately, I have noticed only one symptom, so far. I can no longer type into the little search box on the left end of the taskbar. I CAN, however, use address bar search and Copilot. Anyone else experiencing anything similar? I tried running the Windows Update Troubleshooter, but it, also, could not successfully complete, just endlessly "resolving problems."

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  1. John DeV 156.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-08-15T01:21:07+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.

    Please try the following methods below.

    **Make sure Windows Update and Background Intelligent Transfer services are available and running.

    Press Windows key+R to open Run then type: services.msc

    Press Enter to open Services app

    Double-click Background Intelligent Transfer Service.

    If the Startup status lists Stopped, click Start and then click OK. If the status is Running, right click then select Restart

    Double-click Windows Update.

    If the Startup status lists Stopped, click Start and then click OK. If the status is Running, right click then select Restart

    **Please try to run SFC and DISM to check for any system errors and corrupted files.

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

    After that, restart your computer

    **Reset Windows Update Components

    https://www.elevenforum.com/t/reset-windows-upd...

    **Here's a direct download link of KB5041585 from Microsoft Update Catalog. Download and install the update manually.

    https://catalog.sf.dl.delivery.mp.microsoft.com...

    If the issue still persists, please try performing an In-place Upgrade. It will definitely help in resolving update errors. Performing this can repair broken operating system files while your personal files, settings and installed applications will not be removed.

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

    Few things to check on the PC

    **Unplug all external peripherals except for the Mouse, Keyboard, and LAN cable before starting

    **Disable or uninstall any 3rd party Anti-Virus program to prevent it from interfering with the upgrade

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

    Kind regards,

    John DeV

    Independent Advisor

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-08-15T10:15:37+00:00

    I should explain a little further that the computer is brand new, just purchased this past month. I performed the tasks in Services, tried the update, again, and the same problem occurred. I am, now, trying it, again, with my Logitech Game Pad detached. I will not be able to do the SFC and DISM processes unless you can suggest an alternative to typing in the search box on the left side of the taskbar as that is the one I have not been able to type into since first attempting this update, yesterday morning.

    I, also, see on this website that other are having trouble with this update.

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  2. John DeV 156.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-08-15T10:32:36+00:00

    Please try to return to the login screen

    While holding the Left Shift key, click the Power icon at the bottom right > Restart

    This will bring you to Windows Recovery Environment

    Select Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Uninstall Updates

    Uninstall latest quality update

    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 by clicking the "Reply" button at the end of my response. I will appreciate it.

    Kind regards,

    John DeV

    Independent Advisor

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-08-15T13:05:19+00:00

    I did the reinstall in place (without losing my files or settings) and everything seems to be fine for now. Windows Update says I am up to date. The search box on the left side of the taskbar allows me to type in it again. I guess, I will just have to wait and see what happens with the next Windows Update. Thank you for your help.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-08-15T17:22:11+00:00

    My windows update caused my computer to start flashing and it won't stop

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