Windows 10: How do I get my laptop to start after failed attempt to update to Windows 11 23H2?

Hello,I had attempted to install this update but I was forced to a page where I was required to enter my bir recovery key. However, after some hours as I was trying to get my recovery key. This took a while as I was not sure how to gain access to the key. My PC turned off and is now not turning on at all. I have no idea what to do as I was doing my routine updates but I have been in classes all summer and I have an assignment due tomorrow. I am panicking as I am wit

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Update failed: Windows 11, version 23H2

Hi,

My Surface Book 3 has been trying to update to Windows 11, version 23H2 for a couple of weeks now but the update keeps failing. The error code is 0x800f0805. I've tried a couple of solutions found in various threads but nothing has worked. I don't even remember everything I've tried at this point, but willing to start from scratch and work through the list. Any help is appreciated.

 

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.