If Your PC Won’t Boot, Uninstall This Windows 10 Update

According to numerous user reports of bugs , Windows 10 update KB4535996 contains several critical bugs that may prevent some users from using their PCs. Ironically (albeit predictably ), a patch was released to fix bugs that appeared in another update released earlier this year.

Some of the most serious bugs reported so far include:

• Slow loading times and downtime.
• Suddenly the system freezes and crashes.
• Unable to install programs and updates.
• Program crashes, especially the Sign Tool application
• Reduced graphics performance for games.
• Blue Screen of Death – Login errors and other random times.

The update has been available since February 27th, but it’s an optional update, so not all Windows 10 users have installed it – if you haven’t already, you might want to see if you can postpone the Windows update as long as possible.

If you have already installed the update and are experiencing any of the errors mentioned above, the only way to stop or prevent problems is to uninstall the update that contains the errors. Microsoft hasn’t released a fix yet, and even when they finally do it, it will probably still cause more bugs.

How to uninstall Windows 10 update KB4535996

1. Open the start menu and click the gear-shaped settings icon.
2. Go to Update & Security> View Update History> Uninstall Updates.
3. Use the search box to find “Windows 10 Update KB4535996”.
4. Highlight the update, then click the Uninstall button at the top of the list.
5. Click “Yes” to confirm.
6. Wait for the process to complete. If prompted, restart your computer.

If your PC is unable to start successfully due to an update error, you can force Windows 10 to boot in Safe Mode by constantly trying to boot until you see the Safe Mode boot option. As Microsoft describes :

1. Hold the power button for 10 seconds to turn off the device.
2. Press the power button again to turn on the device.
3. At the first sign of Windows starting (for example, some devices display the manufacturer’s logo when they restart), hold down the power button for 10 seconds to turn off the device.
4. Press the power button again to turn on the device.
5. After Windows restarts, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to turn off the device.
6. Press the power button again to turn on the device.
7. Let the device reboot completely. You will be logged into winRE.

Once logged in, uninstall KB4535996 by following the steps above. Be sure to check out our guide to canceling and preventing Windows updates if you need more help.

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