Windows 10: Is my laptop fine after some Windows update mess after a clean reset?

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  1. /u/Docoda Win User

    Is my laptop fine after some Windows update mess after a clean reset?


    Hello,

    So I've finally done a full clean reset of my laptop (which I had never done in 8 years time) and tried to update it to the latest version.

    Long story short, two updates to 1903 failed, then it couldn't install on 1909; it downloaded a whole bunch of smaller updates for 1803 in between the tries; and I ran the troubleshooter to fix corrupted install files multiple times.

    In the end I downloaded the Windows update assistent and it installed 2004 without any issues.

    I now saw that a lot of the update history has disappeared (all the small updates, which makes sense). Now, since I really want a clean up-to-date install, is there a possibility that the failed updates and all that messing around left some damage or issues in my files? If that's the case I'd consider doing another clean reset. I really want it to be as clean and crisp again as possible.

    Thank you.

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    /u/Docoda, Aug 13, 2020
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    hat Win User

    Cleaning off a Mac Laptop

    cleaning it?

    Step 1: buy about a half gallon of gasoline.

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  3. Tryx3 Win User
    How do I update the BIOS & reset Catroot2 for the Creators Update?

    Don't bother messing about with catroot2 yourself, it is merely one of the steps in resetting Windows update & clearing the current print queue.

    • I am surprised the "tech" did not suggest running the Windows update troubleshooter - Settings, Update, Troubleshoot - instead of giving you manual instructions to achieve the same end.
    • The troubleshooter is not that good anyway, use the batch file you can download from

      Windows Update - Reset - TenForums
      instead because it is more effective.

    Denis
     
    Tryx3, Aug 13, 2020
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  4. Is my laptop fine after some Windows update mess after a clean reset?

    Laptop no longer charging since Windows 10 update

    If the laptop works without the battery then charger is functioning correctly. Take a cloth with a bit of rubbing alcohol on it (or some on-the-go alcohol swabs), and clean the metal contacts that connect your battery to your laptop.

    Make sure to install all Windows important updates.

    Install latest versions of your laptop device drivers you can download the latest device drivers from the device manufacturer or from your laptop manufacturer website.


    Step 1

    1. Shutdown your laptop.

    2. Remove the battery.

    3. Connect the AC power adapter to your laptop.

    4. Power on the laptop

    5. Open the Device Manager by typing Devmgmt.msc into Start Menu or from Control Panel.

    6. Under the Batteries category, right-click all of the Microsoft ACPI Compliant Control Method Battery listings, and select Uninstall (it’s ok if you only have 1).


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    7. Shutdown the laptop.

    8. Insert the battery.

    9. Power on the laptop.

    If above suggestions wont resolve the battery charge issue then follow below steps.




    Step 2

    1. Shutdown the laptop.

    2. Remove the battery.

    3. Start the laptop with only AC adapter connected to laptop.

    4. When you login to Windows OS connect the battery while Windows OS working.





    Step 3

    Reset the System Management Controller. Use one of these methods to reset the SMC, which controls battery management, battery status light.

    1. Shut down the computer and disconnect the power cord.

    2. Remove the battery.

    3. Press and hold the power button for ten seconds.

    4. Reattach the battery and AC power adapter, then start up the laptop.


    Hopefully one of the above suggestions will help you resolve the battery not charging problem. If battery still doesn't charge, you may need to replace your battery.
     
    FreeBooter, Aug 13, 2020
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