Windows 10: Persistent issues following the recent cumulative Windows 11 update

I have been experiencing persistent issues following the recent cumulative Windows 11 update, which fails to install each time. As a result, the search box is disabled, and Windows is malfunctioning. The Windows Support team attempted to assist via remote access but were unsuccessful and advised me to report the problem hereCumulative Update for Windows 11 Insider Preview 10.0.26200.5651 KB5060818

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Persistent Network Connectivity Issues Following Windows Update (KB5033375)

Subject: Persistent Network Connectivity Issues Following Windows Update (KB5033375)

Dear Microsoft Support Team,

I am writing to seek assistance with a recurring issue on my Windows 11 laptop after installing the recent update KB5033375. Following the update, my laptop experiences a loss of internet connectivity upon restart, rendering the device unable to connect to Wi-Fi.

I have diligently attempted various troubleshooting steps, including system restarts, checking and updating Wi-Fi drivers, rolling back the update, running network troubleshooters, resetting TCP/IP, disabling and re-enabling Wi-Fi, and conducting a system restore. While the system restore temporarily resolves the problem, the issue resurfaces after Windows automatically reinstalls the update upon restart.

Given the persistent nature of this problem, I would appreciate any guidance or assistance you can provide. I have deferred updates, checked for known issues on the official Microsoft support page, and reviewed Event Viewer for relevant error messages. However, the issue persists, indicating a potential compatibility or configuration problem with the specific update.

I kindly request your support in resolving this matter and would like to know if there are any additional steps or updates that may address this issue. Additionally, if there are any known workarounds or if Microsoft is actively working on a solution, I would appreciate being informed.

For your reference, my laptop details are as follows:

• Operating System: Windows 11
  
• Problematic Update: KB5033375
  

If there is a specific email address or contact point for technical support regarding Windows updates, I would be grateful if you could provide that information.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter, and I look forward to your guidance in resolving this issue.

Sincerely,

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Persistent Issues After Windows 11 23H2 Update (KB5032288) Despite Troubleshooting Attempts

Hello Microsoft Community,

I recently upgraded my PC to the "2023-11 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5032288)", moving from

Windows 11 Version 22H2. Post-update, I'm facing several critical issues:

1. Start Menu and Taskbar Malfunctions: The start menu button on the keyboard isn't working, nor does clicking the start menu on the taskbar open it. The search button on the taskbar and left-clicking on the wifi, audio icons, and the date/time in the system tray are also unresponsive. I have to navigate to settings via right-click to adjust settings.
   
2. Application Failures: Notepad and Photos won't open, showing "Parameter is incorrect" and "this app didn't start" errors, respectively. Similar errors occur with other apps.
   

I've attempted numerous troubleshooting steps, but none have resolved these issues:

• Restarted the PC multiple times.
  
• Restarted the Windows Explorer process.
  
• Disabled the auto-hide feature for the taskbar.
  
• Restarted taskbar services and ended tasks for system files.
  
• Conducted system file repairs using DISM and SFC commands:
  
  • Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
    
  • Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
    
  • sfc /scannow
    
• Checked for and installed any optional updates available.
  
• Attempted to reinstall UWP (Universal Windows Platform) apps.
  

Despite these efforts, the problems persist. These issues only began after the recent update, as everything worked fine on Version 22H2.

I'm seeking advice on further troubleshooting steps or solutions. Is this a known issue with the update, or is it specific to my system? Any help or guidance

from the community would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance for your support!

Best regards,

Krishna

 

Windows Updates failed to instal

I'm not sure how differant XP media center Edition is but you could clear the history \ cache if these folders are there.

Step 1 Register DLL files.

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By trying this step, we can check if the update engines are working properly.



1. Close all instances of Internet Explorer.

2. Click Start and Run, type "Regsvr32 atl.dll" (without quotes) in the Open box and click OK.



Note: There is a space between regsvr32 and atl.dll



3. Similarly, one by one, register the files listed below:



Regsvr32 msxml3.dll

Regsvr32 wuapi.dll

Regsvr32 wuaueng.dll

Regsvr32 wuaueng1.dll

Regsvr32 wups2.dll

Regsvr32 wucltui.dll

Regsvr32 wups.dll

Regsvr32 wuweb.dll

Regsvr32 qmgr.dll

Regsvr32 qmgrprxy.dll

Regsvr32 jscript.dll



Note: If you encounter errors while registering any of these files then skip that file and continue with the next one.



If the issue persists, let's move on to the steps below to verify Windows Update services and temporary folders.



Step 2 Verify the relevant Windows Update services.

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1. Click Start->Run, type "services.msc" (without quotation marks) in the open box and click OK.

2. Double click the service "Automatic Updates".

3. Click on the Log On tab, please ensure the option "Local System account" is selected and the option "Allow service to interact with desktop" is unchecked.

4. Check if this service has been enabled on the listed Hardware Profile. If not, please click the Enable button to enable it.

5. Click on the tab "General "; make sure the "Startup Type" is "Automatic" or "Manual". Then please click the button "Stop" under "Service Status" to stop the service.

6. Then please click the button "Start" under "Service Status" to start the service.

7. Please repeat the above steps with the other services:



Background Intelligent Transfer Service

Event Log

Remote Procedure Call (RPC)



Note: Event log service is enabled on all of the hardware profiles; this service does not have an option to enable or disable on certain hardware profile.



If it still does not help, let's proceed to step 3.



Step 3 Reload the Update temporary folders.

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One possible cause is that the temporary folder for Windows Update is containing corrupted files. Let's erase all the files there to get the system clean.



1. Click Start, Run, type: cmd and press Enter. Please run the following command in the opened window.



Net stop WuAuServ



2. Click Start, Run, type: %windir% and press Enter.

3. In the opened folder, rename the folder SoftwareDistribution to Sdold.

4. Click Start, Run, type: cmd and press Enter. Please run the following command in the opened window.



Net start WuAuServ



Please test the Windows Update website and let me know the result. If the issue persists, to clarify the issue and provide more accurate troubleshooting steps, please assist me in collecting the following information.