Windows 10: This may just be the first time an update broke my PC

Discus and support This may just be the first time an update broke my PC in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Ok, the title is a bit misleading. It actually broke my desktop and personalization settings. So I got to install a feature update on my laptop and I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Melflormelissa, Mar 7, 2021.

  1. This may just be the first time an update broke my PC


    Ok, the title is a bit misleading. It actually broke my desktop and personalization settings.

    So I got to install a feature update on my laptop and I honestly thought it was gonna be 2004. But then I checked winver and I realized it was 20H2 (which is a pretty new build). My pink color scheme became the default blue, the wallpaper turned black and some of my icons got their placements messed up. I dunno what happened there.

    I don't wanna roll back because there wasn't any BSODs or anything like that.

    I could just fix those myself, but I didn't do a lot of using the laptop to see if anything weird popped up.

    My laptop is an Acer and I don't know if I'm the only one to have this problem.

    :)
     
    Melflormelissa, Mar 7, 2021
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  2. 3Colors Win User

    Windows Updated(16299.309).KB4088776 Restart is required to complete.

    Hi dalchina. Good news, I followed your suggestion and reinstalled the update and now it appears as "installed correctly" *Biggrin Maybe it was not necessary to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter or maybe if necessary. But using it I do not think it could have worsened something. The installation was very fast, unlike the first time it showed step 1 and step 2 completed.

    Thanks for the suggestions and for the time to respond This may just be the first time an update broke my PC :) Best regards.


    And thanks for the tip of that program, I'll have it on my list.
     
    3Colors, Mar 7, 2021
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  3. PC Build Steps

    Ok just because I like steps i am going to create some steps. Please give me the stamp of approval/disapproval
    • Install system in case
      • Remember to connect SSD and optical to same SATA ports on motherboard
    • Turn on PC
    • setup HDD
    • run blend test in prime95 for 30-60 min
      • run realtemp at the same time
    • While in Prime95 test
      • if CPU goes above 70c in RealTemp, I have a leaky CPU
      • if my system locks up or blue screens, there is an instability in the system somewhere
      • if my system does not lock up or blue screen, my CPU is not damaged and I am in the clear!
    What do you guys think??
     
    anandsap123, Mar 7, 2021
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  4. This may just be the first time an update broke my PC

    Windows 10 broke my steam

    Hi,



    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.



    Method 1: Try updating the Video card drivers and check if it helps.



    Follow the steps to update the Video card driver:



    • Press Windows Key + X key and click Device Manager.
    • Expand ‘Display Adapters’.
    • Right-click on the Video card listed and click on ‘Update Driver Software’.


    Method 2: Try installing the game in Compatibility mode and check.



    Follow the steps to install in Compatibility mode:



    • Right click the Game setup file and select Properties then tap or click the Compatibility tab.
    • Place a check in the Run this program in compatibility mode for: box.
    • Tap or click the drop down box and select a previous operating system, then tap or click OK.
    • Try installing the Game and check.


    If still the issue persist then I suggest you to follow the suggestion provided by crazzilla replied on August 3, 2015 from the below link and check if it helps.



    Windows 10 & Steam Gaming - most games broke

    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Mar 7, 2021
    #4
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