I've got a 7-year-old PC that has had some quirks, like not updating the time and date automatically. Recently, I tried to update it, and it took about 6 hours, so I went to bed thinking it would finish. When I turned it back on, it just stayed on a loading screen saying 'undoing changes made to PC,' which is dragging on for hours now. I've tried everything I could find online, including all the safe mode options and recovery mode methods. I even attempted commands like 'sfc scannow' and 'DISM,' though I'm not really clear on how to use DISM properly. I heard that I might need a USB with Windows 10 media creation to help with the DISM command since it keeps saying it has no source. Does anyone have any ideas on how to fix this?
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First off, sorry to hear about your PC troubles! Sometimes these updates can be a real hassle. A good approach is to just let it sit and do its thing for a bit longer, especially if it's been less than a full day. Shutting it down can make things worse, but if it's been stuck for too long, a hard reset might be necessary. If it doesn't come back up properly, then your idea of using a USB with the Windows 10 media creation tool is a solid plan. That should give you the source needed for the DISM command when you try it again. Hang in there!
Yeah, I've been in a similar spot before. Just make sure you prepare that USB beforehand so you're not stuck again. Using the media tool can really save your bacon!