This has been caused by a recent update.
Method 1:
Windows Key + R
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View installed updates
Look for update KB4074588 (OS Build 16299.248)
Right Click it. Uninstall it. DO NOT REBOOT YET.
Windows Key + R
ms-settings:
Click OK
Click Windows Update
Scroll way down to the bottom
There are possibly 3 options
Change them all to the max number of days
365 days for top option
30 days for security updates option
Pause updates (slider bar to turn it on)
None of this is recommended by Microsoft for Security purposes
All of it is recommended by MILE Technologies (us) for functionality and business continuity.
Reboot
Method 2: (if Method 1 does not work)
Windows Key + R
rstrui
Click OK
Restore to a date before the Windows Update
Windows Key + R
ms-settings:
Click OK
Click Windows Update
Scroll way down to the bottom
There are possibly 3 options
Change them all to the max number of days
365 days for top option
30 days for security updates option
Pause updates (slider bar to turn it on)
None of this is recommended by Microsoft for Security purposes
All of it is recommended by MILE Technologies (us) for functionality and business continuity.
Reboot
Method 3: (if Method 1 or 2 doesn't appeal or work)
Windows Key
cmd (just type cmd without thinking and the following will happen)
Command Prompt will become visible (Right Click it and choose Run As Administrator)
dism /online /remove-package /packagename:Package_for_RollupFix~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~16299.248.1.17
Press Enter (Return)
It will ask you to reboot ANSWER NO for now.
Windows Key + R
ms-settings:
Click OK
Click Windows Update
Scroll way down to the bottom
There are possibly 3 options
Change them all to the max number of days
365 days for top option
30 days for security updates option
Pause updates (slider bar to turn it on)
None of this is recommended by Microsoft for Security purposes
All of it is recommended by MILE Technologies (us) for functionality and business continuity.
Reboot
Method 4: (last resort if all heck breaks loose)
Crash the computer a few times on purpose
Get to the Windows Automatic Repair screen
Advanced options
Command Prompt
dism /online /remove-package /packagename:Package_for_RollupFix~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~16299.248.1.17
Press Enter (Return)
It will ask you to reboot ANSWER Yes
After reboot, you may have to remove the update again using Method 1
Thanks to
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from here:
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...