New Windows 10 update causing major PC problems for some — here's the fix

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What you need to know

  • Windows 10 KB4556799 is causing several issues for people.
  • Issues include the file deletion bug seen in previous updates, audio issues, and the Blue Screen of Death.
  • This is another wave of issues to appear in relation to Windows Updates this year.

At this time, it's unclear how widespread these issues are, but the variety of issues is concerning. Several Windows Updates have had issues recently. Windows 10 KB4556799 has several of the same issues as previous updates and introduces some new ones as well, according to user reports.

How to fix Windows Update problems on Windows 10

If you have installed it and have any issues, you can easily uninstall it with these steps:

  1. Select the start button or Windows Desktop Search and type update history and select View your Update history.
  2. On the Settings/View update history dialog window, Select Uninstall Updates.
  3. On the Installed Updates dialog window, find and select KB4556799 and select the Uninstall button.
  4. Restart your device.
Sean Endicott
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Sean Endicott is a news writer and apps editor for Windows Central with 11+ years of experience. A Nottingham Trent journalism graduate, Sean has covered the industry’s arc from the Lumia era to the launch of Windows 11 and generative AI. Having started at Thrifter, he uses his expertise in price tracking to help readers find genuine hardware value.

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