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NayemForazi
Mar 09, 2026Copper Contributor
Windows Update fails with “Something went wrong – Undoing changes” unless installed via ISO
Hi everyone, I'm facing a strange issue with Windows Update on my laptop and I wanted to know if anyone else experienced something similar. Problem: When I install updates through Windows Up...
HCouston
Mar 16, 2026Iron Contributor
The issue you're experiencing with Windows Update failing with “Something went wrong – Undoing changes” unless installed via ISO can be caused by several factors, including corrupted update files, system file issues, or interference from third-party software. Your observation that updates starting directly from the “You're there” stage sometimes install correctly suggests that the problem may be related to the update process or specific update files.