Your laptop has been lost or damaged.
Your laptop has been lost or damaged.
I had my LG U560 (2013) Chrome laptop running Windows 10 version 21H2. On Tuesday evening I decided to upgrade because it had been acting slow for a week and I saw online suggestions. After trying other fixes, I followed the software update guide. While sleeping, I started downloading the Windows update assistant at around 49% completion before going to sleep. Seven hours later I woke up and the installation began automatically, but it kept pausing at 30% for long periods. Eventually it stopped working altogether. My system started making strange copies of Windows and whenever I tried to boot one, I was redirected back to the recovery screen. Now I’m stuck, unable to use my device, and all my files are affected. I have several Windows versions but none of them are genuine clones I created. I end up choosing an operating system from the list, only to be sent back to the recovery again when a language option is selected.
It seems the screen might be faulty—consider connecting to another device or using a separate monitor. Also, attempt a system restore if needed.
Did your laptop remain unplugged during the update? That could mean the battery died in the middle of the process, causing Windows to become corrupted. You might attempt a system recovery, which can restore your files and "fix" Windows. Alternatively, it's possible the storage drive (HDD or hybrid SSD/HDD) is failing. In that scenario, turn it off and use a SATA to USB dock, then install recovery software such as EaseUS to recover your data—though you'll need another computer for that.
You may wish to verify in the system settings if the boot device is configured to start from the correct partition, as it could have been altered after a power interruption.
It seems the issue is likely due to a missing update. The fastest solution is to restart the Windows update process again. You can also attempt to uninstall updates to restore the system to a functional state before retrying the update. It’s unusual for Windows to proceed with an update when it detects no power source, which is why I was surprised.