Your system boots into a never-ending loop. You wait. You reboot. Still stuck. Sound familiar?
This infamous Windows update error has turned into the online equivalent of a flat tire – bothersome, inconvenient, and interruptive. Whether you’re working remotely or studying in a cafe, this issue brings everything to a grinding halt.
So why does it happen in the first place?
Let’s dissect it. This message tends to appear after a failed Windows Update. It’s most prevalent in Windows 10 and Windows 11, particularly on older machines that have not been well optimized for big updates.
What makes it even worse?
- The system won’t tell you what specifically went wrong.
- You can’t install new updates until it’s resolved.
- You could lose unsaved data if you force shut down.
- For Indian users with limited data packs or Internet, re-downloading failed updates can prove to be annoying and expensive.
As per a Microsoft community report in 2023, more than 8% of Windows users worldwide have encountered this issue after an update, and it is on the rise in developing countries such as India because of slow hard drives and unreliable internet.
Now Besuretechno guide will help you step by step repair that work, even for older laptops and PCs that you thought had abandoned you.
Solution: How to resolve the “Undoing Changes Made to Your Computer” Error step by step (fact-backed)
This issue is usually caused by faulty updates, incompatible startup processes, or problems with system files.
Here’s how to resolve it:
Step 1: Boot into Safe Mode
Safe Mode loads minimal drivers and skips all the unnecessary bloat.
How to go into Safe Mode:
- Press the power button for 5-10 seconds to manually shut down.
- Do this 3 times. Windows will, on the 3rd reboot, boot to Advanced Startup Options.
- Go to:
- Troubleshoot → Advanced Options → Startup Settings → Click Restart.
- After restarting, press F4 or 4 to start in Safe Mode.
Still unsure? Here’s a complete guide on Safe Mode from Microsoft
Step 2: Remove the Erroneous Windows Update
In Safe Mode, go to:
- Control Panel → Programs → View Installed Updates
- Look for the most recent update (has a KB number such as KB5015878).
- Right-click and Uninstall.
- Reboot normally.
Tip: Make a note of the KB number. If this update has caused problems once, it may do so again.
Step 3: Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter
Windows sometimes realizes it did something wrong, and has built-in tools to correct itself.
Here’s how to do it:
- Go to Settings → Update & Security → Troubleshoot
- Select Windows Update → Run the troubleshooter
- Let it scan and repair any registry or connectivity problems
Step 4: Turn Off Automatic Updates (Temporarily)
So that the same buggy update does not re-download:
- Type services.msc in Run (Windows + R)
- Scroll down to Windows Update → Right-click → Properties
- Under Startup type, choose Disabled
- Apply and restart.
Tip: Don’t leave this off permanently—only until the problem is fixed. Windows security updates are important.
Step 5: Use System Restore (If Available)
It restores your system to an earlier point before the failed update.
Steps:
Go to Advanced Startup Options
Go to:
- Troubleshoot → Advanced Options → System Restore
- Select a date before the update was installed.
- Let it restore and restart your system.
- Bonus: This will not touch your files but will reverse drivers and updates.
Step 6: SFC and DISM to Fix Corrupt Files
Corrupt system files? No issue.
In Safe Mode, launch Command Prompt as Admin and execute:
sfc /scannow
Then execute:
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Those two commands resolve most underlying OS-level problems that cause update loops.
Step 7: Enable Windows Update + Manually Download Updates
After your PC is stable:
- Return to services.msc
- Configure the Windows Update service to Automatic
- Proceed to the official Microsoft Update Catalog
- Manually search for the KB update and install only if it’s tagged as stable.
Further Guidance for Indian Users with Older Systems:
In India, most users use 4–6-year-old laptops with HDD and 4GB RAM, which are vulnerable to this situation.
Recommended Workarounds for Performance:
Upgrade to SSD: Shaves update install time and failures by a huge margin.
Maintain at least 20GB of unused space before installing updates.
Utilize stable broadband (fiber-like JioFiber or Airtel Xstream) for smooth download speeds.
What If Nothing Works?
If all these do not work, you might need to:
- Reset your PC (without losing files)
- Go to Settings → Update & Security → Recovery → Reset this PC
- Or do a clean Windows install
Warning: Always back up your files before resorting to extreme measures.
Use tools such as:
- EaseUS Todo Backup Free
- or Windows’ built-in File History.
Final Thoughts:
Repairing the “Undoing Changes Made to Your Computer” error is not rocket science, but it needs cool, systematic steps.
Following the above solutions, you cannot only repair this error but also avoid it in the future. Whether this tutorial applies to any Indian PC user who depends on Windows.