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Your PC will restart several times during updates [Full Fix]

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Some Windows 10 users experienced this problem after downloading and installing Windows updates.

Namely, when the update is almost complete, the screen shows the familiar Windows loading animation with a notification thatWorking on updates 99%; Don’t turn off your PC. This will take a while, andYour PC will restart several timesat the bottom of the screen.

However, nothing happens and the PC keeps displaying this message.

This problem could be as a result of corrupt directories, malware infection, and incomplete updates.

If you are wondering how to fix theYour PC will restart several timesissue, his guide puts you through 7 solutions to resolve it.

How to fixYour PC will restart several timeserror?

1. Run an SFC scan

Sometimes, the updating process fails due tomissing or bad system files. That’s why the System File Checker scans for the corrupt or missing files and repairs them.

2. Run the DISM command

Just like the SFC scan, DISM (Deployment Image & Servicing Management) is also a tool for dealing with various system errors, although more advanced errors. Therefore, if the SFC scan didn’t get the job done, your chances are better with DISM.

3. Scan your device with an antivirus

Malware can infect your PC registry leading to the above-mentioned problem. Hence, we recommend using a powerfulthird-party antivirusto perform an in-depth scan.

So, if the updating process fails to complete, restart your device and install an antivirus tool that is compatible with your PC.

A good antivirus solution will provide you with triple-layer, real-time protection, along with screening signatures for all types of malware anomalies. Any detected malware is quarantined and then neutralized before the infection can even begin.

If the error persists, you should move to the next steps.

4. Run the Windows Update troubleshooter

If you’re running a newer version of Windows 10 or the Windows 10 Creators Update, you can definitely use the Windows Update troubleshooting tool. This tool is suitable for fixing several system-related issues most especially Windows Update problems.

Meanwhile, if you’re not sure how to use the new troubleshooter in Windows 10, just follow the instructions below:

5. Run System Restore in Safe Mode

Safe Mode is a diagnostics mode in Windows that starts your PC in a limited state, with only basic files and drivers running.

However, you can perform a system restore in safe mode to revert back to a certain restore point before theYour PC will restart several timeserror problem.

Note: Make sure you are able to identify the restore point before the error message display. Also, System restore does not affect any of your files, documents, and personal data.

6. Reset the PC

This option is an advanced recovery option thatrestores your PC to its factory state.

In a similar manner, but running in Safe Mode you should also be able to revert to a previous version of Windows. An intact Windows.old file (stored inC:Windows.old) is the important precondition for the downgrade.

7. Reset Windows Updates components

Disclaimer:This solution contains steps that are part of modifying the registry. Please note that serious problems may occur if you do this incorrectly. Hence, follow these steps correctly, and carefully.

We highly recommend that you back up the Registry before you modify it. Also, you canrestore your PC to a working statein case a problem occurs.

Here’s how to manually reset the Windows Updates Components:

After trying out the steps above run Windows Updates again and follow the prompts to complete Windows Update process.

However, some Windows users reported gettingAccess Deniedprompts when trying the step above. Here’s what to do if your access is denied:

After you complete the process, go toServiceswindow again, now start Windows Update service, and then restart the computer.

Note:We highly recommend that you check theGive me updatesmenu for other Microsoft products when using Windows update option. Windows Updates downloads and installs updates required to run Windows efficiently.

Let us know if any of these solutions helped fixYour PC will restart several timesproblem.

Your PC will restart several times during updates [Full Fix]#

How to fixYour PC will restart several timeserror?#

1. Run an SFC scan#

2. Run the DISM command#

3. Scan your device with an antivirus#

4. Run the Windows Update troubleshooter#

5. Run System Restore in Safe Mode#

6. Reset the PC#

7. Reset Windows Updates components#