The Windows 11 update destroyed my Windows 10 dual boot setup.
The Windows 11 update destroyed my Windows 10 dual boot setup.
I remember reading about the recent Windows 11 update and its impact on dual-boot setups. I assumed it only affected Linux installations, so I didn’t worry much about it. Now my Windows 10, which is my main operating system, won’t start at all after updating to Windows 11. They’re on different NVM devices and didn’t share a bootloader. I used the BIOS menu to switch between them during startup, but the automatic repair didn’t work. Srt ended early with an error saying a hard disk couldn’t be found—probably not true, since the drive is mounted and I can access files. It might have broken the bootloader BCD or I’m just imagining things. I’m not sure what to do now. I need to sleep and then go back to work. Usually I connect my PC at home for personal tasks during the day, but today it looks like I’ll be without one. Anyone fixed this recently? Removing the Windows 11 NVMe would be tough because it’s built into a large CPU radiator and near the GPU, requiring a lot of disassembly. I’d prefer it to be easier to fix. Any suggestions?
Oh no... That's frustrating. I haven't faced this problem myself since I don't use dual booting two Windows versions. I came across a Linux workaround that might help you too: https://askubuntu.com/posts/1469154/revisions
Most likely the death star isn't orbiting it, at least. If it did, it wouldn't be necessary to beam the planet away to destroy it, particularly if oceans are present.
Well... That’s a lot to take in. It seems the damage went further than just the basic file structure. After I concealed the Windows 11 partitions and fixed the BCD, Srt keeps failing during the update check. From what I grasp, the Windows 11 upgrade messed with the older Windows 10 setup that was already pending an update, making it impossible to revert changes. Mostly I can still access my data, but it’s really frustrating. For instance, I might have to pull out the Chrome profile just to get back into my session. It feels like Windows 95 is resurfacing again. A full reinstall seems like the only solution now?