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I'm trying to update to the latest Win10 update released on 8/8/22. Ever since that update was downloaded the machine hangs
on the required reboot after the install. I have disabled updates until I can find a fix. I've tried to download the update and install
manually but get the same results. Other updates, such as .NET, download and installed fine. Once the machine hangs it has to be rebooted
2 times to get to the automatic roll back. At least that works for now. I've run the Update trouble shooter and it doesn't fix anything.
Windows Update and BITS services are both set to automatic.
There is an error in the event log but I think its from the install abort from a forced shutdown.
Installation Failure: Windows failed to install the following update with error 0x800F0845: 2022-08 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5016616).
Update 10/5/22: KB-5017308, KB5017380, KB5018410 also FAIL in exactly the same manner as KB-5016616. Spinning dots on the reboot and the need to do a dual boot auto recovery. Title has been updated.
Any help would be appreciated.
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For me, the following solved the Problem:
Delete the Value data (all bytes) of
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SECURITY\Policy\Secrets\NL$KM\CurrVal(Default)
and
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SECURITY\Policy\Secrets\NL$KM\OldVal(Default)
One reboot and CurrVal(Default) should be filled again.
If you are not domain-joined, i would not expect any problems.
I'm not giving directions on how to access and delete the value data because i want skilled people who know what they are doing to test my solution.
I have a new update waiting. Has anyone who has the update problem installed KB5017858?
2022-09 Cumulative Update Preview for .NET Framework 3.5, 4.8 and 4.8.1 for Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64 (KB5017858)
The four systems I encountered are all running with updates disabled. As they are my customer's units and are "work" computers they do not want to give them up for testing.
All very difficult. Douglas & others - need to remember that pausing updates runs out after 35 days?
As per previous, I have concluded that a clean reinstall seems to be the only answer. Now pretty much completed my "real" one, on a new SSD, after previous trial, Looks good so far. But- have not yet tried the upcoming KB5017380. But based on previous experience with the other 2 don't anticipate a problem.
But that's clearly a difficult process with customer "work" PCs. What is their data discipline like? Essential to make independent backup of data & clear understanding of their apps. Very time consuming.
But better than 5 dead PCs, possibly 5 dead businesses? Think hard, think quick!
What is their data discipline like?
Exactly. Very risky if you are not disciplined. I take a mountable image and hold it for 3 months just in case something is forgotten.
IMHO, if a clean install is the only solution then I'm done with Windows. I've had enough of this and spend way too much time fixing M$'s **** OS. A new install will be LINUX for me.
