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Uninstall recent updated via Windows 10 recovery options
If you are stuck in a Windows boot loop try this
Prerequisites: PC will power on and being you to the recovery options menu
Difficulty Level: Member • Nerd • Platypus
Estimated Time: 5-20 minutes
Tools Required: Windows 8 or later PC
Expected Outcome: You can boot into Windows as normal
Steps to Perform
- Power on the PC that is stuck in a boot loop and wait until you are presented with the Recovery options. You may need to let the machine reboot several times before the recovery screen is shown
- From the recovery options click Troubleshoot > Advanced Options >Uninstall updates
- You will be asked if you want to uninstall the latest Feature Updates or Quality Updates. Try Feature Updates first
- Windows will uninstall the recent updates and hopefully resolve the boot loop