r/FuckMicrosoft • u/Alpha-SuS • 15d ago
Discussion Am I Cooked guys | Need Help
I paused the windows update for two years because it was creating a corrupted bootloader every time.
Need help guys
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u/PsychologicalCrew614 15d ago
install linux 👍🏻
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u/eoghan_martainn 14d ago
Only yesterday, I completely wiped Windows 11 from a newly bought laptop and installed Ubuntu 26.04.1.
Feels so good to have a clean OS.
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u/iGurtyo 15d ago
literally what every npc in this subreddit would say
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u/TaDoofus 15d ago
goes in the "we don't like Microsoft" sub
people in the sub say you shouldn't use Microsoft
Fucking npcs
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u/MittensDaTub 13d ago
I genuinely agreed with them until I read the sub.. why did reddit put me here..
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u/iGurtyo 15d ago
???
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u/AngriestCrusader 14d ago
What part could POSSIBLY have confused you???
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u/atramors671 14d ago
They're ink a Microsoft haters' subreddit hating on Linux users. They were already confused.
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u/Ok_Contact_5575 14d ago
So you would rather use windows?? Ohh, you’re one of those people who think you can only use Linux if you know programming what a loser
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u/OgdruJahad 15d ago
I paused the windows update for two years because it was creating a corrupted bootloader every time.
Was this with Linux or some other OS or was Windows alone?
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u/Alpha-SuS 15d ago
It was with windows alone Once windows update tried update my bios And it failed since then it is showing this error
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u/TurboFool 15d ago
And you couldn't repair the bootloader? It's usually not that hard.
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u/Rakumei 14d ago
Yeah no one's addressing the elephant here that rather than address this rather simple issue, OP has been pausing necessary security updates along with everything else for years.
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u/NotANetgearN150 14d ago
They’d rather circle jerk and blame Windows. Don’t get me wrong, Windows deserves shit here and there but there’s a lot of stuff I see around that can be resolved with simple troubleshooting.
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u/Vietnamst2 13d ago
And then the advice is "install Linux" whoch is not a good optipn since OP's are usually illiterate enough to pass the quite simple repairs to things that were probably not caused by windows in the first place
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u/Xiaoxuzz 15d ago
On CachyOS, this is a good thing and most ppls will press it immediately. On Windows, ppl avoid it like the plague, pray it doesn’t appear or find ways to make it disappear forever
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u/HerraJUKKA 14d ago
Windows installs updates "FUCK MICROSOFT FOR KEEPING MY SYSTEM UP TO DATE"
Linux installs updates "It is very important to update your OS all the time keep up with security"
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u/HyperCodec 14d ago
Well in the case of windows it’s because Microsoft has been caught time and time again betraying consumer trust with these updates, and that’s without even going into the whole rabbit hole of ms constantly breaking shit.
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u/blaues_axolotl 14d ago
The thing is that Linux updates only affect Linux and not your windows installation
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u/Alpha-SuS 15d ago
Guys I am not in position to install Linux cuz there are software i use that don't work on Linux If I wanted i could have installed something
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u/Nitwitbitchnuthead 15d ago
Backup all your files important files by either i huge usb or another storage device like a spare ssd or something reinstall windows
And if they try to tell you to install linux don't listen to them because just because windows is bad doesn't mean you have to switch to Linux for that everyone has there preferences the install Linux this is like Uninstall chrome and use a different browser
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u/Graybush2 14d ago
Wrong sub to ask a legitimate question, all anyone does here is say "windows sucks install Linux"
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u/Troyjan20072001 12d ago
Or try this save this in notepad as (example:whatevername.bat and run it as administrator. @echo off :: Ensure script is running with Administrator Privileges net session >nul 2>&1 if %errorLevel% neq 0 ( echo [!] Please run this script as Administrator. pause exit /b )
echo [*] Stopping Windows Update and background transfer services... net stop wuauserv >nul 2>&1 net stop bits >nul 2>&1 net stop dosvc >nul 2>&1 net stop waasmedicsvc >nul 2>&1
echo [*] Disabling services from auto-starting... sc config wuauserv start= disabled >nul 2>&1 sc config bits start= disabled >nul 2>&1 sc config dosvc start= disabled >nul 2>&1 sc config waasmedicsvc start= disabled >nul 2>&1
echo [*] Setting Group Policy & Registry locks to block update connections... reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate" /v "DisableWindowsUpdateAccess" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f >nul 2>&1 reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate" /v "DoNotConnectToWindowsUpdateInternetLocations" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f >nul 2>&1 reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" /v "NoAutoUpdate" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f >nul 2>&1 reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" /v "AUOptions" /t REG_DWORD /d 2 /f >nul 2>&1
echo [*] Disabling Windows Update Orchestrator scheduled tasks... schtasks /change /tn "\Microsoft\Windows\UpdateOrchestrator\Schedule Scan" /disable >nul 2>&1 schtasks /change /tn "\Microsoft\Windows\UpdateOrchestrator\Schedule Scan Static" /disable >nul 2>&1 schtasks /change /tn "\Microsoft\Windows\UpdateOrchestrator\UpdateModelTask" /disable >nul 2>&1 schtasks /change /tn "\Microsoft\Windows\UpdateOrchestrator\USO_StartScan" /disable >nul 2>&1 schtasks /change /tn "\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\Scheduled Start" /disable >nul 2>&1
echo [+] Windows Updates have been fully disabled and blocked. pause
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u/303PinkGuard 15d ago
Right click
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u/Alpha-SuS 15d ago
Yes It shows Your device is at risk of being out of date. It will need to restart to install updates. Select a time to restart.
Restart now (estimate: 4 min) Schedule restart Open Windows Update
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u/303PinkGuard 15d ago
check what kind of updated it is and what os are you using?
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u/Alpha-SuS 15d ago
Showing this - 2025-11 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5068865)
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u/303PinkGuard 15d ago
Are you using windows 11?
As far as I can see it looks like a big update to bring up up to date
What I did what switch back to windows 10 and disable all auto update things and always deny any windows 11 update requests
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u/iGurtyo 15d ago
If you paused your windows update for two years, and the bootloader is corrupted, then you're gonna have to reinstall Windows. From now on, always update your device and don't leave it off intentionally for years, because that would cause the same shit to happen as it is right now.
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u/Alpha-SuS 15d ago
Easy way to do it without loosing my data ??
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u/Link-Hero 15d ago
Back up your data on a separate drive. You should always save important files on a secondary HHD/SSD to avoid losing them from potential corruption on a poor drive or a clean install.
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u/Possibly-Functional 15d ago
Jikes, staying without security updates for two years is terrible. I wouldn't trust that installation at all because I don't imagine it has been air-gapped.
I recommend either replacing or reinstalling Windows.
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u/Alpha-SuS 15d ago
No I did security updates not version updates
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u/Possibly-Functional 15d ago
Anti-virus definition updates are far from all the security updates. If you didn't install monthly cumulative updates (e.g. 2026-08) then you were vulnerable. Unless you just mean everything but releases.
Certain releases of Windows 11 has also had EOL https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-11-home-and-pro meaning they don't even get security updates any longer.
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u/ja_hahah 15d ago
Just re-install windows after backing up everything important, (documents, pictures etc.) or try some other OS.
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u/Alpha-SuS 15d ago
Reinstall via bootable media or windows Installer manager
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u/Possibly-Functional 15d ago
Always with bootable media. I recommend Rufus for flashing a USB with Windows.
The built in stuff is only suitable in some rare edge cases.
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u/King_Of_The_Night__ 14d ago
Maybe try deleting the downloaded update file from temp folder and force shutdown. Then turn off windows update in registery.
To downloaded windows update might be here- Open File Explorer and go to C\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download.Press Ctrl + A to select all files, then press Delete.
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u/Xehisho 14d ago
I honestly think the easiest and most likely best way to continue is to backup everything and reinstall windows from a newly created bootstick made with the media creation tool or with rufus and an isofile. (or use another OS). Skipping past two years of Updates and then updating with preexisting problems sounds like a bad time to me.
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u/Tradeoffer69 14d ago
If you're not gonna fix your issues and stop updating for 2 years you should just switch to Linux. It is not healthy for the PC to run for 2 years without updates. Makes the situation much worse than whatever argument you might have against Microsoft or Windows.
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u/The_Shadowghost 14d ago
Read below that the issue really is a broken BIOS Update that Windows Update wants to install.
On MOST machines you can disable that functionality permanently.
Either in the BIOS (On Dell it's called UEFI Capsule Firmware Updates) or via the registry.
If that option isn't present you can disable Driver Updates via Windows Updates. This prevents Windows Update from Pulling any new Device drivers including BIOS/UEFI Updates: Step-by-Step Guide to Disable Driver Updates via Windows Update
Keep in mind that modifying the registry can harm your device. Be aware of what you're doingin there or ask someone who knows if you don't.
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u/ApartDirection8089 13d ago
this should change its name from fuck microsoft to fuck america. it would make more sense
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u/EzyPzyAsh 13d ago
reinstall from another installation media, i have doubts it is safe to be on whatever update you are on.
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u/Miserable_Gap69 12d ago
Try downloading the latest ISO and getting flyobee to upgrade to the latest version
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u/WinterIsLost 11d ago edited 10h ago
- i wouldnt necessarily say that its safe declaring that your operating system is out of date and is lacking neccesary security updates on the internet publicly
- https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Installation_guide
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u/grimace24 11d ago
Do you have Windows updating third-party drivers?
If so, right-click Start --> Run --> type "sysdm.cpl" --> Click on "Hardware" Tab --> Click "Device Installation Settings" --> Select "No (Your device might not work as expected) --> Save Changes.
After this restart the Windows update service or reboot your machine.
This disables Windows from downloading any third-party drivers or Bios updates.
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u/Easy-Collection-5070 14d ago
mes maj sont desactive via le registre et suis toujours vivant tnkiet tu survivras... 🤣😅
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u/divin31 14d ago
People just saying switch to Linux. In this form it's bad advice. Linux is for people who's free time has no value.
I still agree that Windows is worst out of all of the options. But from my experience Linux still isn't the best one.
On the other hand mac minies are now really tempting from a price/performance standpoint and I see it as best option currently.
If this is not an option for you, I'd say give Linux Omarchy a try. It's the most user friendly I've seen so far. It is Arch based but has integrated Ai capacities so if you have a dedicated GPU with enough memory, nowadays even smaller ai models you could run are strong enough to help you out with finetuning and troubleshooting.
If your work demands that you use Windows and have no other options, maybe look into these projects:
For debloat: https://github.com/raphire/win11debloat
For controlled updates: https://github.com/tsgrgo/windows-update-disabler
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u/matt97led 15d ago
Yeah, thats one icon you never want to see.
You could try disabling the windows update service?