Windows 10: Windows 10 Booting issue after update

Background: A collegues Win 10 laptop will not boot due to user error. C: drive has less that 4gb left, user decided to update. Update required more space so plugged in usb, update took long time to install , user got impatient and unplugged usb , rebooted roll back failed , then decided to format the usb drive big screwup there! Tried uninstalling updates via the troubleshooting menu to two updates both failed. Booted into command prompt with usb to backup files some files will not copy Tried takeownership of files and attempted copy failed. So tried hirens boot pe to backup files some files not backing up. I found myself thinking can I repair the OS to build so I went back to troubleshooting command prompt in recovery area. SFC - did offline command I get an error that some service is not available (more details can follow with screenshot soon as this is being done over phone and remotely) Tried then net start trustedinstaller get a successful message and retried the sfc command - failed Tried: as I felt this was the best option to get win10 to boot DISM /Image:C:\ /ScratchDir:C:\Scratch /Cleanup-Image /RevertPendingActions I get an error 87 Cleanup-Image is unknown I'm unsure if the laptop has nvme m2 ssd or the eMMC crap the size of the drive is 128gb . I was thinking of asking client to open the laptop and put the ssd in the nvme to usb Device providing it wasn't eMMC. I was hoping I could fix it via command prompt before it could come to something that drastic I thought about in place upgrade but there's not enough space and think does that not require to start from windows desktop and Not command prompt ? Destructive recovery is not an option at this time Creating a backup image of the drive backs up the problem too. Any solutions?

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windows 10 slow boot

I was having a slow boot issue on my Windows 7 install a little while back. It would take about 30 - 40 extra seconds to boot up for whatever reason.

I would try following these steps, while this didn't solve my issue, it did increase Read/Write to where it should be.

10 Tips for SSD Optimization in Windows 7 - Part 1

Looks to be similar to this: SSD Optimization for your Windows Gaming PC and Tips and Tricks


In the end, I had to reinstall my Windows 7 entirely to fix the booting issue. It was taking around 35 seconds to boot, and after the fresh install it takes about 7 seconds to boot.

 

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 Anniversary Update Issues

i cant say for sure what might be causing problems for those who are experiencing issues, but I figured it couldnt hurt to point this out to those who might not be aware of it, it is ONLY effecting Insider program members. as far as M$ has announced.

Windows 10 update traps some systems in a boot loop