Windows 10: My Computer crashed after installing Windows 10 Dec 2018 update

On restarting the computer after downloading and installing the Dec2018 update I noted that the installation was taking a long time and the screen was flashing on and off repeatedly. In installation process gave a message to say that the installation was taking a long time but be patient. It also gave a message to say that the installation could not find "System profile / desktop" the installation was terminated with the following message.

c:\Windows\System32\config\system profile\desktop is unavailable etc, etc

Also a further message to say VisualC++ runtime library\ program file\ windows etc, etc.

On trying to restart my machine I can get to the login screen, after logging on I get a sand timer which keeps cycling on and off.


Pls advise how to correct this problem.


B Regards

Cepheus123

:)

 

Windows 10 update being enabled.

https://www.computerworld.com/artic...ows-10-april-2018-update-from-installing.html
Hide or Show Windows Updates in Windows 10
https://www.computerworld.com/artic...in10-version-1803-through-windows-update.html
How to prevent Windows 10 from installing the April 2018 Update (version 1803) • Pureinfotech

wushowhide and group policy atm is the only surest way

 

Multiple BSOD Crashes After April 2018 Windows 10 Update

I recently updated my new HP Envy 13t ultrabook (bought Feb 2018) to the April 2018 Windows 10 update (OS Version 1803, build 17134.1), and since then the computer has had multiple BSOD crashes. The stop code
errors for these crashes includes everything from:

• UNEXPECTED_STORE_EXCEPTION
• CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED
• SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION
• MEMORY_MANAGEMENT
• KERNEL_DATA_INPAGE_ERROR (dxgknl.sys failure).

There are also instances when the disk space has been stuck on 100% for no apparent reason, even when only running 1 or 2 programs. The computer seems to crash on varying random occasions (even when the computer
is asleep), and I have not been able to pinpoint the causes for these failures. I have tried everything from:

• running full computer scans (both on Windows Defender and pre-installed McAfee. No malware or virus was found),
  
• disabling/uninstalling the pre-installed anti-virus software,
  
• running SFC (no integrity violations found),
  
• checking for errors and optimizing/defragmenting the hard drives,
  
• updating every single driver through Device Manager,
  
• updating HP drivers,
• installing a couple PC scanners and trying to manually resolve issues, and
• even running a clean Windows 10 update through "Reset this PC" recovery tool,

but nothing has seemed to work as I continue to have these frustrating random crashes. I have barely installed any new software and the crashes only started occurring after upgrading to the new Windows 10 update.

I am asking the community for any tips or suggestions on how I may combat my computer issues and resolve my BSOD crashes. Thank you all in advance for help.

 

New install Windows 10 (issue solved)

It's good that you're not experiencing any issues. Unfortunately many folks are, a quick Google search will show the same info im offering the OP.

Heres a couple examples:

Here

Here

It's basically what I mentioned above, small issues here and there ,but nothing to end your day.. for the most part.

I know it's anecdotal, but for my experience 95% of the time it's perfectly fine. The issues I've run into wouldn't be enough for me to roll back , but they would be enough (had I not installed it yet) ,to avoid it for another couple weeks which is why I'm suggesting it to the OP

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update problems and complaints

• Installation problems with the Fall Creators Update
• Microsoft Edge problems with the Fall Creators Update
• Drivers problems with the Fall Creators Update
• Experience problems with the Fall Creators Update

keep in mind, as of recently, the FCU is installed on 5% of devices roughly.....