A few days ago, the Windows 10 Update Assistant appeared on my computer and prompted me to restart my computer in order to install some updates. I let the program run, only to run into a black screen halfway through. The only way to get out of this black screen is to hold down the power button and do a hard restart. This black screen will not go away with time, as it stayed this way all day. On startup, the computer turns on and off multiple times before reaching the lock screen, which is concerning as I think the update might be screwing with my computer. When I open the computer, the Update Assistant is back, meaning that the update never finished.
First, I tried doing the Windows Update Troubleshooter from Control Panel. It gave me two problems with solutions, but the solutions did not fix anything. I ran the Update again, only to find yet another inescapable black screen.
I decided that I'd be fine without the update, so I thought I could uninstall the Update Assistant and ignore it. Five minutes after uninstalling it, the program comes right back, asking me to update my computer again. It's like a virus!
I deleted the local files and uninstalled it, but my efforts were fruitless as it managed to reinstall itself again.
I even went to the Service Manager and pressed "stop" on the Windows Update Service, but it must have restarted the service or the Update Assistant must not be a part of the Windows Update Service.
Bitcoin mining is now impossible as I cannot leave the computer alone for more than 30 minutes without coming back to the same inescapable black screen. Not to mention, turning on my computer has gone from 15 seconds to 5 minutes.
Is there any way to get rid of this Update Assistant for good?
Even better, can I fix this update so that I don't get a black screen?
