Linx 1020 tablet will not work after Windows Update

Anonymous
2017-05-03T08:47:30+00:00

Yesterday evening I updated my Linx 1020 tablet via Windows Update.  Three updates were downloaded and installed, which I have listed below. (N.B. for the benefit of Microsoft Support my Link 1020 came pre-installed with Windows 10 and is still under manufacturer's warranty)

1) Update for Windows Defender

2) Cumulative Update for Windows 10

3) Insyde Firmware update  (this required a restart)

After Windows downloaded and installed the updates I was required to restart so I opted to update and reboot.  My Linx 1020 shut down normally and the Linx logo display as it started to reboot.  However, after this point the screen remained black and no matter what I tried I could not start my tablet.  The orange power light also does not display when on mains power.  Prior to shut down my Linx 1020 was 97% charged and on mains power.

Since yesterday I have tried repeatedly to boot my Linx 1020 to no avail.  To all intents and purposes my Linx 1020 is dead and it is my belief that one or more of the Windows updates is responsible for this rather than a fault with my Linx 1020.  The most probable culprit is the Insyde Firmware update as this required the restart.

I have read on the LinxTablet.co.uk forum that other Linx tablet owners have experienced a similar issue after performing a Windows Update.

I am waiting for a reply from Exertis (Linx support) regarding this issue but as the evidence clearly points towards an issue with Windows Update I would be grateful for a response from Microsoft Support, setting out how Microsoft intends to help Linx owners resolve this issue.

To reiterate: my Linx 1020 tablet is dead and cannot boot due to a fault with Windows Update!!

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-01-02T12:13:18+00:00

    Thanks for the useful  information.

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-10-24T17:07:37+00:00

    Ok, Linx have found the issue! it is a BIOS issue which explains the DRIVER IRQL NOT LESS OR EQUAL error and you can learn more about it

    here. Finally!

    That link doesn't work for me, does anyone else have a problem with it, or is it just me?

    Try http://support.linxtablets.com/KnowledgeBase/Win10CreatorsUpdate/ 

    i think the original link missed a colon

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-10-17T14:32:34+00:00

    Ok, Linx have found the issue! it is a BIOS issue which explains the DRIVER IRQL NOT LESS OR EQUAL error and you can learn more about it

    here. Finally!

    That link doesn't work for me, does anyone else have a problem with it, or is it just me?

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  4. Anonymous
    2017-10-13T13:41:55+00:00

    I did the same ,removed s/d card ,held volume down and power  after a lot of stuttering it fired up now seems to be ok.  Mike

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  5. Anonymous
    2017-08-27T18:42:53+00:00

    I've returned my Linx 1020 to Argos and bought a Lenovo tablet £40 cheaper.

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