Windows 10: Inaccessible Boot Device B.S.O.D. due to pending updates error.

As the title says, I'm getting the inaccessible boot device B.S.O.D. at boot, I know what's causing the issue, it's pending windows updates that errored out.

I'm running Windows 10 Enterprise Edition.

I can access winPE but that's it.

It won't boot into safe mode or any variation of safe mode I.E. with networking, etc...



I've already tried these methods of fixing it:

System restore didn't work.

SFC /SCANNOW didn't work.

DISM.exe /image:C:\ /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth didn't work.

DISM.exe /image:c:\ /remove-package /[package name] of all pending install packages didn't work, it just errors out.

Updating to latest BIOS version, that didn't work.

As a last resort I tried renaming/deleting the pending.xml file in the WinSxS folder, that didn't work.

I've even tried editing some of the basic update-pending registry entries to help, that didn't work. I honestly probably missed some of them, if there is a list of all of the entries and corresponding values I would love to give it a better attempt.



Boot Device is a W.D. 1TB NVME SSD. I also have a 6TB HDD for files, data, and projects that I have disconnected from SATA currently as it was recommended to disconnect all other drives in part of the troubleshooting I saw somewhere. also didn't help.


And before the copy+paste response of "just do a reset." No; I'm not going to reset my entire boot drive for the third time this month for the exact same issue, especially considering it takes about half a day every time to get everything I need set back up properly. I'm sorry I'm a bit frustrated I'm just at my wits end with this and since pretty much my entire industry VFX has been moved to work-from-home, I now can't accept any work on my workstation because of device-bricking mandatory updates. A full reset is an absolute last resort kind of option for me, so please, if there is absolutely ANYTHING else I can do, I am happy to try.

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Windows BSOD - Inaccessible Boot Device

Hi Lewis,

The Inaccessible Boot Device error that you received may indicate that the system has lost access to the system partition. This can be due to corrupted system files or components. To troubleshoot this error, we suggest that you follow the methods provided
on this support article. Select the
After an update was installed option to view the appropriate steps. This includes steps on how to uninstall the affected update version.

We'll appreciate if you can send us an update.

 

"D" drive is full on HP B&O with Win 10

Hello,

Based on the information you've provided, we understand that you're unable to access D: drive on your computer and would like to delete some files. For us to assist you better with this concern, kindly answer the following questions:

• Which D: drive are you referring to, internal or external drive?
• What happens when you try to open D: drive, do you get any error message/error code?
• If yes, would you please mention the error message/error code in the response post?
• By the way, when did you start noticing this issue?

Meanwhile, we suggest checking if you are able to open the drive through Disk management by following the steps below:

• 
  Press Windows logo + X keys on the keyboard and select Disk management option.
  
• 
  Right click on the drive which is inaccessible and select Open option.
  
• 
  Check if the changes are effective.
  

We're looking forward to your response.

 

"Inaccessible Boot Device" error

Hi Bill,

The Inaccessible Boot Device error is usually occurring if a device driver that the computer boot controller needs is corrupted. For us to provide an effective solution, we would need you to answer the following questions:

• Which build and edition of Windows 10 is currently installed on your computer?
• Can you boot the PC to the desktop?
• What update are you trying to uninstall?
• What error message are you getting when you are trying to uninstall the update?

Since you already performed the troubleshooting steps that you mentioned in your post, we suggest performing an in-place upgrade. This
article published by
PaulSey provides further information on how to perform an in-place upgrade with Windows 10. In-place upgrade can repair Windows system files and can give you an option to keep your program and personal files. Check if the same issue persists
after performing an in-place upgrade.

We are looking forward to your response.