The Windows update completed its process.
The Windows update completed its process.
I recently updated Windows, but things on my desktop became messy. Shortcuts stopped working, and I realized I need admin rights to transfer files from the desktop to another drive—something that keeps being denied. The Quick Access bar is empty in File Explorer, and the one-drive icon is missing, now just a tiny box. Chrome is also throwing a profile error. It’s frustrating, and I was hoping to reinstall Windows once I figure out how to move files off my desktop. Any advice would be really helpful.
Do you have an Intel or Toshiba SSD in your setup? I'm reaching out since Microsoft has blocked the Windows update until a fix is available. Both companies are collaborating to address this problem. I'm curious if you received the update prior to the block, and if not, what antivirus software you're using. If it's not Windows Defender, did you remove it before beginning the update? Assuming you haven't deleted the Windows.old folder or the affected timeframe, you might restore your system to its previous state. Keep in mind that overclocked systems—particularly those with unstable memory—can face issues during updates like this. Are you currently performing significant overclocking?
I own a vital SSD that isn't from Intel or Toshiba. Avast is my security software, even though I might not download it again after reinstalling. I haven't removed windows.old, didn't enable overclocking, and fixed the locked admin files on the desktop—just that's all. I plan to save everything I need before reinstalling.