Windows Update!!! Does anyone know how I can sort out my laptop WITHOUT doing a full re-install...

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Does anyone know how I can sort out my laptop WITHOUT doing a full re-install of Windows. I completed a Windows update (2026-05 Preview Update (KB5089573) (26200.8524)) 5 days ago, (it took almost 4 hours to complete, which is unusual for an update...

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Softandsweet2 · 36-40, F

I think there is a repair function built into windows if you boot to safe mode. I believe it’s quite destructive for your installed apps tho - better backup. Google windows repair safe mode.

Convivial · 26-30, F

Unless there is a specific app that on only windows has, consider installing Linux... I'm running cinnamon mint on a 12 year old surface pro 3 and it's brilliant

Elessar · 31-35, M

Ah when Windows fk up like that the most painless way is always to reinstall it. Every other solution will st best be more complicated and time consuming, at worst causing more issues than it solves

Ontheroad · M

@Elessar yep, this is usually the answer with Windows.

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FourthShadow · 31-35, M

@jshm2 Thanks, I'll give this a go. If no joy, then it will have to be a re-install.

Lilnonames · F

go to system restore and remove that last update

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