Open Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update .

Force your PC into recovery mode Turn on the PC. As soon as the Windows logo appears, hold the power button down to force shutdown. Repeat three times . On the fourth boot, Windows will enter “Automatic Repair.”

We’ve all been there. You click “Update and Restart,” grab a coffee, and come back to a computer that looks different, acts slow, or—worst of all—won’t boot properly. Sometimes a Windows 10 update breaks more than it fixes.

Go to Advanced Options Click Advanced options > Troubleshoot > Advanced options .

Follow the prompts Windows will ask why you’re rolling back. Select a reason (e.g., “Previous version seemed more reliable”), then click through the screens.

Wait for the process to finish Your PC will restart a few times. This can take 15–30 minutes. Don’t force a shutdown.