Windows 10: PC Issues Due to Windows 10 Update Possibly?

Hello,


I've been having multiple issues with my desktop all week and after scratching my head for a few days, would like to get someone's advice on the problems.


Here is what I'm currently experiencing:

• I cannot open applications without them closing up again within seconds. I also cannot access the internet, through Chrome, Edge, or anything really. I have a WiFi connection that works perfectly fine with all my other devices.

• It seems to constantly be stuck in a cycle of "restarting" itself. The screen loads in, again and again, recreating the first moment when you boot up apps starting up in the background, lighting settings kicking in, etc....

• Every now-and-then, pop-ups will appear as well. They either say some variation of "c:\windows\system32\fwpuclnt.dll is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error" or "SysyemSettingsAdminFlows.exe - Bad Image".

• I can't reset this PC. I've tried, literally, at least several times. Doesn't let me in Windows, basic or advanced, and going through the BIOS or Repair This PC does nothing either.

• Lastly, I cannot use SFC sfc/scannow in the command prompt, as it only ever loads up to about 5% then crashes, and when I troubleshoot with Windows, nothing comes up. Everything seems to be in order until I, well, actually try to use the dang thing.

I'm really not sure what the problem is, and it doesn't help that I'm not really the best at computers, save for Googling my way through things. All I can imagine is that it has something to do with Windows itself, as the computer was working fine over the past few months, and even leading up to the day it started messing up. For reference, the computer itself is a Dell Optiplex 990, and I have Windows 10 Pro, Version 2004, for Refurbished PCs.


Can an update do this, or is it something bigger?


Would appreciate any feedback or discussion, and feel free to let me know if I posted this in the right forum. Thank you for reading!

:)

 

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.....

 

Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.

 

Possible windows corruption due to update

Hi Patrick,

For us to isolate the issue, we will need to ask a few questions:

• 
  What troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?
  
• 
  Are you able to
  start your PC in safe mode?
  
• 
  Did the Windows Update finished?
  

Regards.