Windows 10: Update 1809 just installed to my laptop. My entire desktop has changed.

Discus and support Update 1809 just installed to my laptop. My entire desktop has changed. in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Update 1809 just installed to my laptop. My entire desktop has changed. It appears to have been reverted to a very old version of my desktop. Where it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by lintekPC, Feb 22, 2019.

  1. lintekPC Win User

    Update 1809 just installed to my laptop. My entire desktop has changed.


    Update 1809 just installed to my laptop. My entire desktop has changed. It appears to have been reverted to a very old version of my desktop. Where it came from, who knows. Is there a way to restore my desktop back to its appearance before the update?

    :)
     
    lintekPC, Feb 22, 2019
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  2. niko084 Win User

    Insurgency wont install and run for me....

    I have played and have fully updated CS and Half life 2....
    I am using the newest client and installed the SDK.

    I am completely blown away, if i click the desktop icon it starts the sdk and then closes, and it doesn't show up in my game list...

    First mod attempt install here, followed the directions step by step on the mods website...

    Any ideas?
     
    niko084, Feb 22, 2019
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  3. windows update stuck at installation screen and cannot get to desktop

    Hi Sue,

    To understand the issue better, I would like to ask some questions:

    • Is the computer stuck in the Installing updates screen?
    • For how long is the computer stuck in the screen?
    • When was the computer last updated?
    • Is the screen showing any percentage of installation?

    Sometimes the installation might take a long time to install if the update is of large size. So, I suggest you to wait for sometime and check if the system boots to the desktop. If it is taking a longer time, then perform a Power Drain by following the steps
    provided below:

    • Shut down the Computer.
    • Remove all power source (including battery if it is a laptop).
    • Press and hold the power button for 15-20 seconds.
    • Connect the power source and start the computer.
    • After the computer boots to the desktop, suggest you to install all the pending updates.

    Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Feb 22, 2019
    #3
  4. Update 1809 just installed to my laptop. My entire desktop has changed.

    icons on desktop keep changing

    Hello Norman,

    As you are facing issues with desktop icons changing the color on Windows 10 we will help you with this issue.

    Do let us know if you have made any changes to the operating system prior to this issue that might have resulted in this?

    Try the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

    Step 1: I suggest you to Run SFC scan.

    System File Checker is a utility in Windows that allows users to scan for corruptions in Windows system files and restore corrupted files. If a
    Windows Resource Protection (WRP) file is missing or is corrupted, Windows may not behave as expected.

    Follow the below steps:


    • Right click on the Start button, click on
      Command Prompt (Admin).

    • Type “sfc /scannow” without the quotes and hit
      Enter.

    • After the scan, restart the computer and check for the issue.

    Step 2: I suggest you to un full system virus scan and check.

    Microsoft Safety Scanner

    Note: Data or files which are infected by malware might be beyond cleaning and have to be deleted entirely to maintain the integrity of your system, which means there might be a potential for data loss.

    Step 3: I recommend you to install all the pending updates on your device and check if it helps.

    Steps:

    • Connect to the internet.
    • Press Windows key and type updates.
    • Click on Check for updates.
    • Under Windows Updates, click on Check for updates.
    • Try to install the updates being shown.

    Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Feb 22, 2019
    #4
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