Windows rollback loop

I finally found the way to fix it and keep everything how it was before the bug. 

Hold the power button until the computer turns off and then press the power button back on. Repeat that three times until you get a new page that lists a few options. The one you need is the Recovery Envirnment. Once there click into troubleshooting and then click Reset Computer. It will go through some stuff and then you computer will be how you left it before the update.

Hi Barry. I'm Greg, an installation specialist and 8 year Windows MVP, here to help you.

You should be able to download the ISO from the link below if the other methods to interrupt the boot loop in the first step don't work. If Media Creation tool won't install on the tablet to create bootable USB media, then you'll need to use another PC to do this.

Here are steps to recover from failed Updates or Version Update install which causes Windows to fail to start:

1. Try whichever method works here to get into Advanced Startup Options to run System Restore if this is a Windows Update, or Go Back to Old Version if this is a version update. https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2294-advanc.... Easiest is to restart or force shutdown the PC 3 times.

If you are able to access System Restore or Go Back and it fails, skip to step 3.

2. If necessary create bootable installation media to access the repair options if not accessible by any other method: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/m.... An alternate download site is here: https://tb.rg-adguard.net/public.php. Using it Burn to DVD with Windows Image Burner or create bootable 8+gb flash stick installer using Rufus set to UEFI for GPT for a UEFI BIOS, or Legacy for MBR for a Legacy BIOS.

Boot media by powering up the PC while pressing the BIOS Boot Menu Key: https://www.sysnative.com/forums/hardware-tutor...

You may need to enter BIOS/UEFI Setup to turn off Fast Boot if it won't allow the Boot Menu key to interrupt starting Windows: https://www.mydigitallife.net/comprehensive-lis...

Choose UEFI version of media if offered, browse to second screen to Repair Your Computer link, then Advanced Troubleshoot options to run System Restore to a point before the problem began, or choose More Options to Go Back to Old Version if this was a version Update.

If it rolls back then you can hide the Windows Updates and Version Upgrade responsible until they mature by installing and running immediately the Hide Updates tool: https://www.howtogeek.com/224471/how-to-prevent...

3. If this fails try a Startup Repair, or go back to Troubleshoot Options on the previous screen to Reset your PC which will save your files while reinstalling Windows.
4. If that fails you can use the booted media to do the Clean Install the latest version which should get you past all difficulties as it has hundreds of thousands of others who have followed the steps in this link and never come back to report another problem: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki... The link compiles the best possible install of Windows 10 that will stay that way as long as you stick with the tools and methods given.

There is a step to rescue files from the same bootable media: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

Once you're back in Windows 10, you can block the problem Windows or Version Update using one of these methods: https://www.howtogeek.com/224471/how-to-prevent...

Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I'll keep working with you until it's resolved.

Greg

I created a Bootable USB and it was recognized, but it won't load.  I keep ending up at the keyboard layout screen. 

Do I need to format my hard drive?  I have been able to extract my documents via a friend's linux USB and have those files on an external drive

Barry

Franklin

Sorry for the cloudy message.  My ASUS laptop is locked in the rollback loop, so I am communicating via my Samsung tablet, which does not have a USB port.  Thus I don't know how to get an ISO into my laptop.

I have received a response from Greg Cormac which may work so will try that now.  Thanks for your attention

Hello Barry. I am sorry to hear you are having some difficulties with the install process. I am just a community user, like yourself, and would like to share some ideas if I may?

Have you tried to located the ISO (disk installation files) for Windows 10?

I would delete it, and allow for a fresh new ISO to be downloaded.

You can go to the following URL to get the ISO and download it to a USB drive, PRIOR to deleting anything. Make sure you are downloading the correct version of Windows that matches your PC's architecture. With other words: 32-bit or 64-bit.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...

I would also keep the attached peripherals to a minimum during this step.

Disconnect external drives (if possible), scanners, printers. We are trying to make the install process as fast as possible and not hit any roadblocks because of an incompatible device driver.

The process may still "loop" a few times but Windows 10 seems to have a built-in algorithm that makes it move or jump past those stumbling blocks.

Summarizing:

Download a new ISO file.

Make sure it is compatible with the architecture of the PC (32-bit or 64-bit)

Delete the old or original ISO which was used for the current install that is in a loop.

Disconnect any legacy devices or equipment which may require special attention. It is OK to keep the keyboard and mouse connected.

I hope these pointers take you in the right direction.

Give me feedback on your results, And best of luck!