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Fix We Couldn’t Complete the Updates Undoing Changes [5 Tips]

Performing some actions in Safe Mode is a sure way to fix this issue

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Updated onMarch 20, 2024

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As we are used to, Windows automatically downloads and installs the latest updates. Unfortunately, the process is becoming untenable for some Windows 10 users, as their PCs display an error message stating:We couldn’t complete the updates undoing changes.

This problem is not limited to just a single version of the OS, as some users are also complaining of theundoing changes made to your PC error on Windows 11. Thankfully, it is not an issue that is impossible to fix, as we will show in this guide.

Moreover, here are the error variations that you may encounter and fix with the solutions below:

Why does my computer keep saying undoing changes made to your computer?

There are various reasons for we couldn’t complete the updates undoing changes error. Most of them have to do with issues with the update while some are down to system files.

Below are some of the causes of this error:

How do you fix we couldn’t complete the update undoing changes?

1. Repair in Safe Mode

If we couldn’t complete the updates undoing changes loop is taking forever on your PC, we advise repairing it in Safe Mode. The steps above will help reset the update and should make it install easily when you restart your PC again.

2. Run SFC and DISM scans

Corrupt system files make just about everything fails. It is not surprising that they are among the chief causes of we couldn’t complete the updates undoing changes issue. Running the SFC and DISM scans should help restore these files.

Note that whether the SFC scan is successful or not, you should still run the DISM. After the DISM scan completes, you can now run the SFC scan again.

Alternatively, you can trydedicated toolsthat will scan your PC and repair any errors related to Windows updates, missing DLL files, or corrupted registry entries.

3. Remove third-party antivirus software

Sometimes, we couldn’t complete the updates undoing changes don’t turn off your computer error gets stuck on your PC.

In this case, it might be down to your antivirus software. So wait patiently for the process to end and uninstall the software.

If you want a faster solution, then you should try using a dedicated tool like Iobit Uninstaller. It lets you easily uninstall third-party programs thanks to its straightforward interface.

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4. Run the Windows update troubleshooter

The Windows update troubleshooter helps to solve numerous update-relatedissues including we couldn’t complete the updates undoing changes error. If this issue is just down to minor glitches, this tool will give recommendations on what to do.

5. Enable App Readiness and some other services

At times, you might be facing we couldn’t complete the updates undoing changes issue because of some disabled processes. Enabling these processes and restarting your PC should restore normalcy here.

The problem can be frustrating as it can sometimes take a long time to clear up. Hopefully, you were able to fix it with this guide.

If the issue persists or shows up with another update, you might need to wait till another update that will fix it is released.

Also, if you arestill having problems installing updatescheck this guide. Please, feel free to let us the fix that helped you solve this problem in the comments below.

Fix We Couldn’t Complete the Updates Undoing Changes [5 Tips]#

Why does my computer keep saying undoing changes made to your computer?#

How do you fix we couldn’t complete the update undoing changes?#

1. Repair in Safe Mode#

2. Run SFC and DISM scans#

3. Remove third-party antivirus software#

4. Run the Windows update troubleshooter#

5. Enable App Readiness and some other services#