Изменения, внесенные в компьютер, отменяются — что делать?
При включении компьютера или ноутбука с Windows 11 или Windows 10 или после перезагрузки при установке обновлений некоторые пользователи сталкиваются с сообщением «Изменения, внесенные в компьютер, отменяются», еще один вариант сообщения «Не удалось настроить обновления Windows. Отмена изменений».
В этой инструкции подробно о том, что означает такое сообщение и что делать, в случае, если оно появляется постоянно или компьютер завис на экране с «Изменения, внесенные в компьютер, отменяются».
Что означает сообщение и сколько может длиться отмена изменений
Сообщения «Изменения, внесенные в компьютер, отменяются» или «Не удалось настроить обновления Windows. Отмена изменений» появляются в случае, если по какой-то причине правильная установка обновлений Windows 11 или Windows 10 не удалась:
- Из-за проблем с файлами обновления или ошибок на диске.
- По причине принудительного прерывания процесса обновления, например, выключением компьютера с кнопки.
- Влияния сторонних фоновых процессов на процесс установки обновлений — антивирусов, средств очистки оперативной памяти или иных
Это не полный список возможных причин, но суть одна: установить обновление по какой-то причине не удалось, а теперь происходит отмена внесенных в процессе установки изменений.
Этот процесс идет не «бесконечно», но может занять продолжительное время. По информации с сайта Майкрософт — около 30 минут.
Но фактическое время зависит от конкретного устройства и условий. Например, на не самом новом ноутбуке без SSD или при малом количестве свободного места на системном разделе (диске C) процесс может занять более часа, при этом не рекомендую принудительно выключать компьютер, а в случае ноутбука — отключать его от сети.
Возможные решения для «Изменения, внесенные в компьютер, отменяются»
При появлении рассматриваемой проблемы, возможны два сценария:
- Отмена изменений завершается и загружается Windows 11 или Windows
- Компьютер или ноутбук зависает на «Изменения, внесенные в компьютер, отменяются» в течение нескольких часов, и ситуация не меняется.
Если Windows запускается и вход в систему возможен
В первом случае после того, как Windows будет загружена, чтобы выполнить установку обновлений без ошибок, вы можете:
- Очистить кэш обновлений Windows и, дополнительно, использовать встроенное средство устранения неполадок обновлений, подробнее: Как исправить ошибки Центра обновлений Windows. Для очистки кэша обновлений можно запустить командную строку от имени администратора, после чего по порядку использовать следующие команды:
net stop wuauserv cd C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution del /f /s /q Download net start wuauserv
- Если на диске C мало места, высвободить его, так как недостаток свободного пространства может приводить к проблемам при установке обновлений.
- Выполните проверку целостности системных файлов, хранилища компонентов и файловой системы диска, по порядку используя следующие команды в командной строке, запущенной от имени администратора:
chkdsk c: /f DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth sfc /scannow
- Проверьте состояние службы «Готовность приложений». Для этого нажмите клавиши Win+R на клавиатуре, введите services.msc и нажмите Enter. В списке служб найдите «Готовность приложений» и дважды нажмите по службе. По умолчанию служба не должна быть отключена: в поле «Тип запуска» следует установить «Вручную» (значение по умолчанию), также можно использовать вариант «Автоматически».
- Выполнить чистую загрузку Windows, чтобы исключить влияние сторонних процессов на установку обновлений и уже в режиме чистой загрузки начать установку ожидающий обновлений.
Если Windows не загружается
В ситуации, когда процесс «Изменения, внесенные в компьютер, отменяются» или «Не удалось настроить обновления Windows. Отмена изменений» не завершается в течение часа и более, можно попробовать использовать следующий подход:
- Выключите компьютер или ноутбук долгим удержанием кнопки питания.
- На рабочем компьютере подготовьте загрузочную флешку Windows 11 или Windows 10, поставьте загрузку с нее на проблемном компьютере (как поставить загрузку с флешки в БИОС/UEFI).
- После загрузки с флешки на первом экране программы установки нажмите «Далее», а на втором — «Восстановление системы».
- Откройте пункт «Поиск и устранение неисправностей», а затем — «Восстановление системы». Это откроет точки восстановления системы и, при их наличии, вы сможете откатить компьютер в исходное состояние.
- Также в «Восстановление системы» вы можете попробовать запустить удаление обновлений с помощью соответствующего пункта.
- Ещё одна возможность: в меню среды восстановления выберите пункт «Командная строка» и по порядку введите две команды
cd C:\windows\winsxs ren pending.xml pending.old
и, при успешном выполнении, закройте командную строку и перезагрузите компьютер. Внимание: буква диска с Windows в среде восстановления может отличаться от C, быстро проверить актуальную букву можно, если набрать в командной строке notepad и нажать Enter, после чего использовать меню «Файл» — «Открыть», чтобы посмотреть текущие буквы дисков.
При отсутствии возможности создания загрузочной флешки вы можете использовать следующий подход (внимание: способ потенциально опасен для диска, выполнять только под свою ответственность):
- Выключите компьютер долгим удержанием кнопки питания и включите его.
- Во время начала загрузки снова выключите долгим удержанием кнопки питания.
- После второго выключения описанным способом и повторного включения начнется автоматическое восстановление системы и в результате вы окажетесь на экране, как на изображении ниже. Нажмите кнопку «Дополнительные параметры».
- В открывшемся меню вы сможете сбросить Windows (подробнее про сброс Windows 11 и Windows 10) или еще раз нажать «Дополнительные параметры».
- В Дополнительных параметрах можно попробовать использовать точки восстановления (пункт «Восстановление системы») или удалить последние установленные обновления.
- Также имеет смысл попробовать пункт 6 из предыдущего способа с загрузочной флешкой).
Надеюсь, один из вариантов поможет решить проблему в вашем случае. Если остаются вопросы, опишите в деталях ситуацию и что уже было выполнено в комментариях ниже, не исключено, что я или кто-то из читателей сможет предложить помощь.
Quick Tips
- In most cases, running the Windows Update troubleshooter and uninstalling recent Windows updates should resolve the error.
- If you encounter this error while installing a specific update, try downloading and installing it manually.
- Consider performing a system restore on your PC if nothing else works.
Fix 1: Boot Your PC Into Safe Mode
Step 1: While your PC is booting, press and hold the physical power button until it restarts. Repeat this to interrupt the boot process three consecutive times. On the fourth occasion, Windows will greet you with the “Automatic Repair” screen. Click on Advanced options to proceed.
Step 2: Under Choose an option, select Troubleshoot.
Step 3: Go to Advanced options > Startup Settings.
Step 4: Click the Restart button to enter the Startup Settings menu.
Step 5: Press 4 or F4 on your keyboard to restart your PC in Safe Mode.
Fix 2: Run Windows Update Troubleshooter
Step 1: Click the search icon on the taskbar, type in troubleshooter settings, and press Enter.
Step 2: Select Other troubleshooters.
Step 3: Click the Run button next to Windows Update and follow the on-screen prompts to run the tool.
Fix 3: Uninstall Recent Updates
Step 1: Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings app. Switch to the Windows Update tab and click on Update history.
Step 2: Under Related settings, click on Uninstall updates.
Step 3: Click the Uninstall button next to an update to remove it.
Fix 4: Empty the SoftwareDistribution Folder
To fix this, you will need to empty the SoftwareDistribution folder and then download the update again.
Step 1: Press the Windows + R keyboard shortcut to launch the Run dialog box. Type C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution in the box and press Enter.
Step 2: Select all the files within the folder and click the trash icon at the top.
Step 3: Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings app. Switch to the Windows Update tab and click Check for updates to download and install pending updates.
Fix 5: Install the Update Manually
If Windows continues to show the “Undoing changes made to your computer” error while installing a specific update, you can try fixing the issue by downloading the update from the Microsoft Update Catalog and installing it manually. Here’s how:
Step 1: Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings app and head over to the Windows Update tab. Make a note of the knowledge base number of the update you want to download, such as KB5015814.
Step 2: Open the Microsoft Update Catalog website in your browser.
Step 3: Type the KB number in the search box and press Enter.
Step 4: Download the relevant update pack meant for your system.
Step 5: Double-click the downloaded MSU file and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process.
Fix 6: Run an SFC and DISM Scan
Step 1: Right-click on the Start icon and select Terminal (Admin) from the list.
Step 2: Type the command mentioned below and hit Enter.
sfc /scannow
Step 3: Run the following commands one by one and press Enter after each one.
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Fix 7: Perform a System Restore
Step 1: Click on the search icon on the taskbar, type in create a restore point and press Enter.
Step 2: Switch to the System Protection tab and click the System Restore button.
Step 3: Click Next to continue.
Step 4: Select the Recommended restore option and click Next.
Step 5: Click Finish to confirm.
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After installing the latest updates some users are complaining about encountering an Undoing changes boot loop. The error indicates that the machine failed to install the updates and is trying to revert the changes.
If you are stuck in a similar situation, you are at the right place. In this post, we will talk about how to address the fact that we could not complete the updates/undo the alterations done to your machine.
Reasons for Windows Undoing Changes, Error
Undoing changes and error messages might occur for a variety of reasons. The most typical reason, however, is an update problem.
- Update service stopped working while updates were downloading.
- Corrupted system files
- Unexpected shut down during the update process.
Ways to Fix the “Undoing Changes” Error in Windows 10
1. Shut Down Your PC and Turn Off Wi-Fi
Shut down the system and turn off the Wi-Fi connection. Alternatively, you can unplug the router > wait for a minute or so, and then turn back the system to check if “undoing changes” is solved or not.
If you managed to boot your computer normally, run the system file checker to fix errors in system files.
To do so, follow the steps below:
1. Open elevated Command Prompt (Admin).
2. Here, type the following commands one by one:
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- sfc /scannow
- exe/Online /Cleanup-image /Checkhealth
- exe/Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
3. Wait for the process to finish.
4. Once that is done, run the following commands:
-
- net stop wuauserv
- net stop bits
- rename C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\ to SoftwareDistribution.bak
- net start wuauserv
- net start bits
You can now try reconnecting the system and installing the problematic updates again.
Once that is done, we suggest optimizing the system as doing so will help avoid facing such problems.
Best Way to Optimize System
We suggest Advanced System Optimizer – the best PC Optimization tool to clean the system and fix PC errors.
This advanced PC cleaner assists in fixing common PC issues responsible for “Undoing changes made to your computer.”
Additionally, you can use it to fix invalid registry entries, wipe out junk files, optimize the hard disk, update outdated drivers, clean malware, and more. The PC optimizer also helps automate the optimization process.
Fix Undoing Changes Made to Your Computer
Alongside restarting the system and Wi-Fi connection, there are other solutions to fix the undoing changes problem. Try them one by one and see which one works for you.
1. Boot Windows into Safe Mode
- Press and hold the Shift + F8 or F8 key when the system restarts.
- You will now see the advanced startup screen with different options
- Click Options > Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Enable Safe Mode.
2. Delete Latest Updates
Once you are in Windows into Safe Mode, delete recently installed updates.
1. Type Control Panel in Windows search > Enter key.
2. Click Programs/ Programs & Features > View installed updates.
3. You will now get a new window with the list of all Windows updates. Select the recent one and hit the Uninstall button.
4. Reboot Windows 10 in normal mode.
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3. Use Windows Update Troubleshooter
To troubleshoot common Windows issues, there’s a built-in troubleshooter in Windows 10. Follow the steps below to use it:
1. Press Windows + I > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Windows Update > Run the troubleshooter.
2. Go with the screen prompts and let the process finish.
3. Restart the PC to check whether the undoing error is fixed.
4. Block Windows Automatic Updates
To do so, follow the steps below:
1. Press Windows + I
2. Look for Network & Internet.
3. Click Status in the right pane > Change connection properties in the left.
4. Metered connection option > enable a Metered connection.
This will temporarily block updates from being downloaded.
Read Here- How To Perform Automatic PC Cleaning
4. Rename the SoftwareDistribution folder
To store Windows installation files temporarily, the SoftwareDistribution folder is used. When these files corrupt during installation, you encounter Windows 10 undoing changes error messages.
To fix it, let’s try renaming the folder in question.
1. Run elevated Command Prompt.
2. Type the following command. Make sure you press enter after every command.
net stop wuauserv
net stop bits
rename C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\ to SoftwareDistribution.bak
net start wuauserv
net start bits
3. Now update Windows, and you should not face any problems.
5. Run SFC Scan
After renaming the SoftwareDistribution folder, run the system file checker, the built-in tool to fix corrupt Windows files if you still face the problem. To run it, follow these steps:
1. In the Windows search bar, type Command Prompt select the best result, and click Run as administrator.
2. Type sfc/scannow > and press the Enter key.
3. Wait for the system file checker to scan the files and fix corrupt files.
4. Restart PC to apply changes.
6. Run DISM
After running the system file checker, we suggest you run the Windows Deployment Image Servicing and Management service. This, along with the system file checker, will help fix undoing changes made to your computer. To run it, follow these steps:
1. Run Command Prompt as administrator.
2. Type the following command: DISM.exe/Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
3. If you face any problem, connect the installation USB or DVD. and run the following command in Command Prompt as administrator mode.
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:C:RepairSourceWindows /LimitAccess
Note: If you are using DVD or USB, replace C:RepairSourceWindows /LimitAccess with the drive letter of the removable drive.
4. Let the command run > close CMD and restart PC.
This will help fix Windows 10 updates undoing changes made to your computer error.
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FAQ-About Fix Undoing Changes Made To Your Computer
You would be wondered that the first major release of Windows 11’s installation has failed for several users with different error codes. We have already covered error 0x800f0806 in an earlier post. Now when downloading and installing Windows 11 22H2 using Windows update method you might come across “Undoing changes made to your computer” error on the screen. This error can start appearing after 3% of installation is completed, however, the percentage may vary for other users.
Undoing changes made to your computer problem when upgrading to 22H2 2022 update mostly occurs due to drivers issue. This message with spinning dots does not end until the part of update are is uninstalled and cleaned. Sometimes, broken Windows update components, corrupted system files, and misconfigured services may also trigger the error. Note that the solutions here are equally applicable to other versions of Windows 11 and 10 as well.
Windows 11 22H2 Undoing changes made to your computer
Here is how to fix Undoing changes made to your computer Error in Windows 11 22H2 –
Way-1: Install Smart Card reader driver
Upgrade to Windows 11 22H2 2022 update fails with boot loop and ‘Undoing changes made to your computer’ error because Smart Card reader driver is not installed. As a workaround, you need to Clean up DriverStore FileRepository via a cmd command, first of all. This will make a way to install the driver and then 22H2 version so follow the steps –
- Click on Start.
- Type – cmd.
- Right click on – Command prompt.
- Select – Run as administrator.
- Click Yes on User Account Control dialog.
- Type or copy-paste the below command –
pnputil /delete-driver oem9.inf /uninstall /force- Press Enter.
- Once the command has completed its work, navigate to the manufacturer website of your device, download Smart Card reader driver and install it.
- Then go to Settings > Windows update and install Windows 11 22H2 2022 Update.
Way-2: Uninstall Eset Security or any other third party antivirus program
Windows 11 22H2 install error might also be the result of conflict between third party ant-virus and System files. Eset Security is found the culprit in most of cases when Undoing changes made to your computer screen shows up with failed update. Therefore move forward with the guide below and uninstall antivirus program you have installed previously –
- Press Windows and I.
- Go to Apps > Apps & Features.
- Find Eset Security. Note: if another antivirus is showing there reach around there.
- Click on 3 dots menu and select – Uninstall.
- Confirm by clicking the same on pop-up.
- Follow the instructions being displayed further in order to completely remove the program.
- Restart your computer.
- Now Launch Windows update Settings and click on “Check for updates”.
Way-3: Reset Windows update Components
There are 3 ways to upgrade to 22H2, but when you try it through Windows update, its components plays a big role. Failed update indicates that something is wrong with them which you need to be reset for the successful installation of the version. So, go ahead with the following steps –
- Download Wureset_Windows_11.
- Right click on the zip file and select – Extract all.
- Enter the folder and right click on WuReset.bat.
- Select – Run as administrator.
- Click on Yes on UAC.
- A script will load in the command prompt; click any key on the keyboard to continue.
- Reboot the device and install the update.
Way-4: Run Windows update Troubleshooter
Windows contains a built-in fixit tool to repair error codes generated during the failure of update. This utility will check problems with Security settings, missing or corrupt files, Service registration corruption, and and other issues and fix them. When you face Undoing changes made to your computer during Windows update installation this is the best tool to get rid of.
- Press ‘Windows’ key.
- Type Troubleshooter.
- Hit – Enter.
- On the Settings app, select Other troubleshooters.
- Go to Windows update section and click on Run.
- The app will start checking for the error and when discovered repair it.
- If the tool shows any suggestion, follow them carefully, else restart the system.
Way-5: Use System File checker as well as DISM
Corrupt or missing system files, conflicts between third-party programs and Windows elements, and incorrect entries in registry can cause the Undoing changes made to your computer that appears when installing Windows 11 22H2 or any other update. No worry, SFC command line tool has the capability to repair all of these setbacks. Furthermore, in some instances malfunctioning Windows image or .wim file can also give rise to the Windows update failure. To rescue this you will have to apply DISM so, follow the instructions and run both the tools one by one –
- Right click on Start.
- Select Run.
- Type cmd.exe.
- Press – Ctrl + Shift + Enter.
- Select Yes on User account control prompt.
- Once Command prompt is open, type
SFC /Scannow. - Press the Enter to run the tool
- After running system scan, verification and repair is finished, restart the system.
- Now give an attempt to install the Windows 11 update and see if the issue is fixed or it persists.
- If the error still appears, open Command prompt as administrator.
- Now, type –
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
- Hit the Enter key to execute the command.
- Finally reboot the machine and try to install the update.
Methods:
Way-1: Install Smart Card reader driver
Way-2: Uninstall Eset Security or any other third party antivirus program
Way-3: Reset Windows update Components
Way-4: Run Windows update Troubleshooter
Way-5: Use System File checker as well as DISM
That’s all!!
If you are trying to install a specific update and Windows refuses to install this update, you may see Undoing changes made to your computer error. Basically, the intention of this error is to inform users that the update cannot be installed. Something on your system is preventing from completing the update. Unless that is fixed, You will keep seeing this error when you are installing the update. In this article, we will see how you can fix Undoing changes made to your computer in Windows 11 operating system.
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Reasons for ‘Undoing changes made to your computer’ error
Top reasons why you can get this error:
- Improper update package/file being installed, make sure you’re installing correct update.
- Third-party software blocking the update, specifically your antivirus or other security suite. Removing the third-party software may help.
- External devices causing a conflict. Remove external peripherals.
- Any misconfigured setting on your device.
- If your system is infected with a virus. Properly scan your system for security threats.
- Any other anonymous reason.
If issue still persists, you can try below mentioned common solutions to fix this.
Fix 1: Boot into Safe Mode
- Open the Settings and go to System > Recovery.
- Under Recovery options, click on the Restart Now button next to Advanced startup.
- You will see a pop-up dialog box, click on Restart Now again.
- Windows will now Restart your PC. Upon restarting, you will see various options. Select Troubleshoot. Then in Advanced Options, select Startup Settings > Restart > Enable Safe Mode options.
That is it, Windows will now start in Safe Mode. You can try other options fixes mentioned next.
Fix 2: Delete SoftwareDistribution folder content and reset Windows update components
Step 1: Stop Windows Update services
1. Open Services and right-click on “Windows Update” and choose “Stop”.
2. Next, right-click on “Cryptographic Services” and choose “Stop”.
3. Next, right-click on “Background Intelligent Transfer Service” and choose “Stop”.
4. Right-click on “Windows installer” and choose “Stop”.
Alternatively, you can do the same using Command Prompt:
Open Command Prompt as an administrator and type the below commands and press Enter after each command:
net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptsvc
net stop bits
net stop msiserver
Step 2: Delete folders inside the SoftwareDistribution folder
1. Press Windows + E keys to open File Explorer.
2. Navigate to path C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution.
3. Delete folders “DataStore” and “Download”.
4. Click “Continue”.
Step 3: Restart the Windows Update services
Open Services and right-click on the below services. Then choose “Start”.
- Windows Update
- Background Intelligent Transfer Service
- Cryptographic Services
- Windows Installer
You can do the same, using Command Prompt by executing the below commands:
net start wuauserv
net start cryptsvc
net start bits
net start msiserver
If you want an automated script to do reset Windows Update, follow this video guide:
Fix 3: Check Windows Update logs
If you still face issue and want to find out specific root cause, you can check Windows Update logs.
This will help you determine what caused the issue and prevent you from completing update and why this message was triggered.
You can check this Microsoft documentation to find out Windows Update log and also learn how to read them. If you’re not able to read logs, you can reach out to Microsoft Community forums and create a new thread there and share logs with experts. They’ll help you accordingly to fix the issue.