Windows 10: Multiple Windows 11 Issues Maybe related to 23H2 update

Issues Started when I was unable to print. Then on further inspection I found that I cannot open some system screens and others open but will not close. Some processes do not run, and others run but won't close. Task manager opens & will not refresh or close. All printers have vanished.The Add printer button doesn't work. Windows update fails. I have run several timesDism /Online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup 100%Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth 100%SFC /scannow and completed. 100% All run under Administrator. Uninstalled the recent Windows update and

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Windows 23H2 update

Hello,

Check if any of known issues with Windows 11 23H2 related to you:

Windows 11, version 23H2 known issues and notifications | Microsoft Learn

If none of known issues related to you, try upgrading via Windows 11 23H2 ISO file:

Fix: Windows 11 2023 Update not showing

Let us know if this helps!

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

Hello Jez,

I read through the thread and your description of the issues you're encountering after installing the Windows 23H2 update. It's indeed perplexing that all Microsoft-related services are experiencing connection issues while internet services are functioning normally.

Based on Ravi's previous suggestion, I'm going to try a "Repair Install of Windows 11 with an In-place Upgrade." This process can often resolve a variety of system issues without affecting your personal files or installed applications. It's like a reset, but it reinstalls Windows while keeping your personal settings and apps intact.

I'll keep you posted on the outcome of this approach. If this doesn't resolve the issue, we can explore other troubleshooting steps.

 

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