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I have been having this error for a long time now, it keeps saying "retry"after i click on it. Anyone know how to fix it?
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I googled the actual KB and found this link: https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/topic/kb5034441-windows-recovery-environment-update-for-windows-10-version-21h2-and-22h2-january-9-2024-62c04204-aaa5-4fee-a02a-2fdea17075a8. It seems that it updates the Windows Recovery (WinRE) environment, and the tip about resizing the partition for that is valid. You can find the link to the instructions in the KB article I linked.
I did that and the installation passed.
Same problem here.
The "fix" is not a fix it you literally have to mess with the partition to get an update to install.
I can't even begin to imagine what genius thought to propose to the average user "Update not installing? No problem! Just run:/format_MBR_partition_delete_shrink and voila - you just ruined your PC. You're welcome!"
Now I have to figure out how to free space from my drive, 'cause the damned update ate almost all of it.
Dear
Since update 2024-01 KB5034441, same issue. Windows 10
I followed all steps mentioned as possible solution, except the in place upgrade.
I'm just thinking f it's a general issue from Microsoft side.
Already wasted time to do the steps, so please confirm if another solution will follow?
Just started having these issues and I tried everything but in-place upgrade or a resize partition. I use my machine frequently for work and this is unacceptable. I'm not going to bend over backwards to destroy my computer and projects over a flimsy security update. Microsoft get it together and fix this issue. As the sheer amount of users dealing with is from the time this forum started is just sad.
Having same issue. No one should be telling people to resize Recovery or even play with it. This is a big problem when Microsoft expect users to help users. You think shrinking Partitions and that is going to fix this? No Microsoft if your going to force updates on us, then you better make sure they tried and tested. You got 48 hours to issue a fix or you pay for my PC. I am sick of Updates not being tested and pushed out. People pay thousands for PC's they shouldn't have to be playing around and doing Microsoft work. Wouldn't mind I never asked for this Update, now my computer keeps telling me there is an issue and keeps popping up. And Troubleshooting is also messed up. Get it fixed.
