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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.176 REALLY messed my computer up.
I saw the blog post about the fix, however it has done more damage to my PC than I realized. I tried that Command Prompt in the article but it didn't fix things at all.
Since the Taskbar had disappeared, I had to use a third-party program to bring back the "Windows 10" bar; reverting back with that option off, my Taskbar is completely blank still. However my Start menu will not even come up. Microsoft Store app has also disappeared and there's no way for me to even try to open it. I cannot even open up Paint after hitting Print Screen on my keyboard to show a screenshot of this. In fact, I'm unable to open ANY programs that are found if I only were to open my Start menu. It will just come up with an error saying that Windows cannot find "Paint."
I tried to do a System Restore, but there's no available options for me to go back the day before this update. So I'm screwed.
BUT, I can open the settings back up now and 'try' to use Windows Update. Trying to use the Dev Channel to install a new Prerelease build comes up with big problems. It comes up with an error saying "We couldn't update the system reserved partition." I tried even opening my Disk Management and it comes up with an error about my main drive on my PC. So there's no way to pinpoint where my system reserved partition is...
And here's an even BIGGER kicker: I'm unable to even downgrade back to Windows 10 using a USB with the setup. It comes up with the same error saying "We couldn't update the system reserved partition.
So...am I really screwed? My PC is practically useless and I may no longer be able to update it or wipe it. I cannot even use my Dell SupportAssist because it also comes up with an error saying it cannot locate it.
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AdamM1987 Hello, to answer your question.. Do not worry it did not screw up your computer however windows insider program Dev channel does mention it is a"preview" of updates and let's say "services" or functionalities. Last night only I recovered my taskbar had disappeared on my surface pro 5. There was an update to do which was taking long and I hadn't realized I really had to wait and short for it to be done. It had been 3 days I had looked up and tried every single possibility on Google and YouTube and still nothing and I'm stubborn into timing I can find a solution and solve it. Then I read something which made me realize it was maybe the update release itself which made it disappeared so the next one (s) should solve it. And so it did.. We do know windows insider program channels one of them comes with errors and so I remembered that. I've done the WIProgram for years since I went from a desktop to a laptop then surface.. not because it ruined green but because the desktop was too heavy so I use it at home for external drive and for fun stuff.. the laptop was for university but has other problems so I'm really everything I don't need and still use WIP on all of them to upgrade windows versions sms be able to keep them legally and functioning well because if they don't.. that's on Microsoft not on me and there's a solution they will have because they know their stuff and updates. So certainly NOT regret using it. So try updates coming from if because one might and should solve what the previous one did. If that still doesn't solve.. not downgrading but try recovering system to manufacturer's settings (don't forget the backup first) just in case... or try the windows recovery system to install from itself.. windows 10 and 11 have that option or at the latest if your computer or laptop still has DVD/CD drive try reinstalling windows from there... Have you tried also Restore point from a date where you know it was working fine and you from there changing to Beta channel or something. When that doesn't work and you can't it's also because that preview release version doesn't let us and you have to wait for another update.. try also the windows update trouble shooter to check for pending updates... I had that issue on my older laptop and head to wait for updates.. it's slow as hell and had to wait but def worth it and still an option and maybe the only one.
Hope I was of help to you. Not a PC geek or anthng.. just user experience 😁🙏 If you need further help feel free to email me : ines(dot) abrunhosa(dot) santos @gmail(dot) com . good luck
- This has been exactly my experience. In addition to all the above efforts to repair this problem, I have also tried using my local admin account (a blank screen appears with just a cursor and ctrl-alt-del access to the task manager. Creating a new admin account produces the same results.
- I read on another thread about setting your clock either a day or a week ahead, and the Taskbar and Start Menu will appear. That worked! However the Microsoft Store app will not even load now. I tried a reset of it but it came up with an error. And I still cannot upgrade the build yet. There has to be another Build update next week? Maybe that will fix it. However the kicker is for me to get my Microsoft Store app working again. That's the main issue.
