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Microsoft have yet again released another Windows Update which has caused corruption and crashing on Windows computers.
So, having spent a few hours searching for todays culprit, we found that the update causing the issue is this one:
It turns out that its an update for Visual Studio 2010 so it may not affect the huge amount of machines that other corrupt updates have in the past.
So, what can you do to fix it?
The simple solution is that you have to uninstall it, but you should also ensure that you have declined it in your WSUS or SCCM or other popular Windows Update system and if you are using SCCM, you could create a task sequence to remove it en masse.
If you need to know the command line for removing this update, you should try this:
C:\Windows\System32\wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3001652 /quiet /norestartIf you have any questions or comments on this, please feel free to use our comments system below.
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Windows 8
Try this to get into Safe Mode:
https://techygeekshome.info/2015/02/how-to-boot-into-windows-8-safe-mode/
Windows 8
It kicks me back to the can't install updates page every time I try to go into safe mode. I've tried them all and no luck
Windows 8
It kicks me back to the can't install updates page every time I try to go into safe mode. I've tried them all and no luck
Windows 8
Windows 7 or Windows 8?
So when you say if your stuck on the update page and cant get back in to the desktop to fix the issue, even in safe mode, does that mean I have to get a new computer or figure out how to reform at without any access to anything? Because I just got this update maddness today and can't even get safe mode to work. What do??
I searched In Google "keep your PC on until this is done" and Post seek.com was the 4th ranking which is where I found your link to these instructions. The instructions worked perfectly on my Dell laptop running windows 8.1.
Thank you for this very helpful instruction compared to what I saw in the Microsoft posts.
Steve
If you are stuck getting Windows 8 into safe mode, there is a guide here:
https://techygeekshome.info/2015/02/how-to-boot-into-windows-8-safe-mode/
If it is still stuck then yes it might be worth doing it again.
If it is still stuck then yes it might be worth doing it again.
If it is still stuck then yes it might be worth doing it again.
I have Win8 on an Acer. did the rename, that worked. had 10 updates to run. 6 critical – got stuck on first one. Rebooted, then tried to run Windows Update from desktop, said there were 4 optional updates, clicked download, it got stuck at 10%. How long should downloads take, and should I just redo the above steps and rename softwaredist folder once again?
I searched "windows 8 update stuck" and you were 3rd. I am trying to get my Samsung laptop to go past the Samsung logo and spinning dots. I have tried restarts pushing different keys so I could maybe get to safe mode, but no luck. Some times it says "preparing automatic repairs" for a while and then goes to a blank screen indefinitely until I turn it off again. So I am currently stuck with a blank screen.
I searched "windows 8 update stuck" and you were 3rd. I am trying to get my Samsung laptop to go past the Samsung logo and spinning dots. I have tried restarts pushing different keys so I could maybe get to safe mode, but no luck. Some times it says "preparing automatic repairs" for a while and then goes to a blank screen indefinitely until I turn it off again. So I am currently stuck with a blank screen.
I searched "windows 8 update stuck" and you were 3rd. I am trying to get my Samsung laptop to go past the Samsung logo and spinning dots. I have tried restarts pushing different keys so I could maybe get to safe mode, but no luck. Some times it says "preparing automatic repairs" for a while and then goes to a blank screen indefinitely until I turn it off again. So I am currently stuck with a blank screen.
I can't find the softwaredistribution. I could before. Also, it only works for about one day and then it's stuck again.
could be if thats how many updates it thinks you have to install. What happens when you try to install them?
Windows 7 or Windows 8?
my laptop has been on for 36hrs but has been stuck on 30% updated. microsoft said to leave it for a day. when i turn the laptop off and then back on, it goes straight back to 30% updated. i can not get into my system to try to fix it. is there anyway around this
Hi, I found this guide really helpful, but I have one question: Is it normal after clicking "Check for Updates" to have 100+ updates ready to be installed? I have not deleted the old SoftwareDistribution folder. Please get back to me, thanks.
Windows 7 or Windows 8?
my laptop has been on for 36hrs but has been stuck on 30% updated. microsoft said to leave it for a day. when i turn the laptop off and then back on, it goes straight back to 30% updated. i can not get into my system to try to fix it. is there anyway around this