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Windows Update Keeps Crashing my PC: How to Fix it
Install the missing redistributables or remove the update
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Updated onMarch 15, 2024
updated onMarch 15, 2024
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TheAnniversary Updateis a major update for Windows 10, and many users were quite excited about it. Unfortunately, it seems that these have their own share of issues, with many reporting that Windows Update keeps crashing the PC.
As this is a major update with an array of new features, it’s not surprising to experience certain issues. Some found thePC’s speed reduced, others had anincrease in boot time, and for a few, it led toBSOD errors.
If a Windows update freezes the computer or triggers issues, the following solutions will help you out!
How do I fix Windows 10 update crash?
Before we move to the complex solutions, here are some quick ones to try:
If none work, head to the fixes listed next.
1. Install .NET Framework 3.5 and C++ Redistributable Package
Users report that both freezing and crashing issues can be fixed by installing theC++ Redistributable Packagesand.NET Framework 3.5.The OS and many third-party applications rely on these components, therefore be sure to download them from the links below:
Keep in mind you might have to download all available versions of C++ Redistributables and .NET Framework to fix these issues.
2. Run the SFC scan
If you’re experiencing crashes or freezes on the PC after installing the Anniversary Update, you might want to perform an SFC scan. This scan is designed to check your Windows 10 installation and repair anycorrupted system files.
3. Set the default save location to C:
Users reported that you can fix things when a Windows update keeps crashing the PC after an Anniversary Update by setting the Default save location to the C: drive, or whichever is the system drive in your case.
4. Disable AppXsvc using Registry Editor
According to some users, disabling AppXsvc in Registry Editor fixes both freezing and crashing issues after installing updates in Windows 10.
5. Rollback to the previous build
If the problematic Windows update keeps crashing the PC, you may want touninstall the update. Once done, wait for another version to be released, and only then, update the OS.
Uninstalling the problematic update should fix things when the PC freezes, crashes, or fails to boot altogether.
That’s it! You now know how to fix things when the Windows 10 PC keeps crashing after installing an update, and should have it up and running.
Before you leave, find out how toboost the PC’s performanceand make it run faster than ever.
For any queries or to share what worked for you, drop a comment below.
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Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
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