Having trouble with the latest Windows 10 update? Maybe it’s so bad, you wish you’d never updated your PC in the first place. In this Komando DIY, we walk you through how to roll back your Windows version.
Windows 10 updates are crashing, slowing down PCs - here's what to do
Microsoft works its tail off to stay one step ahead of hackers and cybercriminals. That’s the reason it’s constantly releasing new bug fixes and security patches — but these updates don’t always go as planned.
Previously, a Windows 10 update managed to fix several critical bugs while adding a glitch that caused the dreaded Blue Screen of Death. The issue was so bad, in fact, that Microsoft pulled the update altogether. Tap or click here to see why this bug was so bad.
The Windows 10 update that caused the Blue Screen of Death issues affected computers made by Lenovo. And now, weeks after the issue came to light, Microsoft is finally acknowledging why this is happening. Here’s why your Lenovo PC might be crashing as well as what you can do about it.
Lenovo user? Avoid this update
Windows 10 users are starting to get update whiplash thanks to a number of bugs found in critical software updates.
A recent Windows update, version KB4559309, has been taken offline altogether due to system slowdowns and performance issues. If you’re lagging behind on updates, you’ll now see newer ones instead. Unfortunately, these updates appear to have their own problems.
As it turns out, Windows 10 update KB4568831 and newer have been found to cause Blue Screens of Death and startup problems for owners of Lenovo computers. In response to complaints on the Windows support forums, Microsoft is finally taking time to acknowledge the bugs.
There’s just one big problem: The issue isn’t only affecting Lenovo computers anymore! While Lenovo PCs are dealing with the most bugs — including crashing, startup errors and slow performance, some owners of other PC brands appear to be having similar issues across the board.
And now, it’s urging users to take steps to protect their PCs from further harm.
The solution? Microsoft says it’s time to roll your update back to a stable version of Windows and wait for an official patch. This move unfortunately does away with several important security updates — including the Patch Tuesday update for September.
This creates an additional problem as well: The Patch Tuesday update is needed to fix a major security flaw called Zerologon, and the Federal Government wants all of its users to address the problem before its too late.
Windows 10 update breaking printers, browsers, OneDrive and more
In a heartbreaking, if predictable, twist, the highly anticipated May 2020 update for Windows 10 has become a total disaster. Despite early acclaim by beta testers for stability and performance, the update has been plagued with bugs and compatibility issues that actually make it harder to use your PC than before.
🔄 Patch Tuesday: Microsoft rolled out fixes for 79 flaws, including four zero-days. One of the worst is a Windows Update that could roll back security fixes. Yikes. Go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update, then click Check for updates.