How to Fix the “Undoing Changes Made to Your Computer” Error

How to Fix the “Undoing Changes Made to Your Computer” Error? (Updated 2025)

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You are not alone if your Windows computer is stuck on the “Undoing Changes Made to Your Computer” screen. When an issue occurs during Windows Update improperly, such as a power loss, damaged files, or an unsuccessful installation, this error typically appears.

In this Besuretechno guide, we’ll cover:

Why does this error occur?

How much time is required before you take action?

How to fix this problem in Windows 10 and 11.

Avoid a loop or black screen.

Let’s solve this one at a time!

Quick Fix Summary

  • Wait for at least 30–40 minutes and then take action.
  • Set up the computer in Safe Mode after rebooting it.
  • Start the Windows Update Troubleshooter.
  • Remove the SoftwareDistribution folder’s software update cache.
  • Use DISM and SFC to fix system files.
  • Remove any updates that are the cause of the issue.
  • If required, perform a system reset or restore.

What Causes the “Undoing Changes Made to Your Computer” Error?

what causes the undoing changes made to your computer error

Here are some common reasons that create issues:

  • Windows updates are stopping or failing midway.
  • Storage space is running out during updates.
  • System files are becoming corrupted.
  • Driver conflicts.
  • PC suddenly shuts down (due to a power cut or forced restart).

Undoing Changes to Your Computer: Wait a bit.

Sometimes Windows just needs time.

  • Do something while taking at least 30 to 40 minutes.
  • If your PC is still stuck undoing changes to your computer for more than 1 hour, it’s time to repair it manually.

Step 1: Hard Restart

hard restart

Just hold the Power button for 10 seconds to shut down your computer, then in a minute, restart your computer.

Proceed to the next steps if the “undoing changes made to your computer” process remains.

Step 2: Enter Safe Mode to boot up

  • Turn off your computer first.
  • then restart it and press F8 or Shift + F8 immediately.
  • Or select Shift + Restart from the login screen.

Now go to the screen:

  • Troubleshoot → Advanced settings → Startup setup → Restart
  • From the list, select the safe mode with connections.

Step 3: Open the Windows Update Troubleshooter.

Open the windows update troubleshooter

  • Press Win + I on the keyboard → Settings will open.
  • Go to Update & Security → Troubleshoot → Other Troubleshooters.
  • Select Windows Update and then start the troubleshooter.
  • Follow these steps that a shown on your screen to fix update issues.

Step 4: Clear the SoftwareDistribution Folder (Cache Update)

clear the software distribution folder

Sometimes old update files are the cause of the loop.

  1. Boot into Safe Mode.
  2. Press Win + R and then type: 
services.msc

3. Now stop these two services:

4. All files in the C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution folder must be removed.

5. Restart the computer.

Step 5: Install the System File Checker (SFC & DISM)

install the system file checker

  1. Use the Admin Command Prompt.
  2. Type each of these commands one at a time for a moment:
sfc /scannow

DISM/ Online/ Cleanup-Image/ and RestoreHealth

3. Now follow if Windows fixes its system files.

Step 6: Delete Issue Updates

If the issue started following the most recent update:

  • Open Control Panel → Programs → View Installed Updates.
  • Sort by Date Installed.
  • Most Recent Windows Update: Uninstall it.
  • Restart your PC.

Step 7: Run System Restore

run system restore

If the issue has not been fixed:

  • Select Advanced Startup Options when your computer boots up.
  • Select System Restore in Troubleshoot → Advanced options.
  • Choose a point of restore that was created before the issue.

Step 8: Restart or reset Windows

If the “Undoing changes made to your computer” black screen is still looping:

  • Boot into Advanced Startup Options.
  • Reset this PC → Keep my files (recommended) by choosing.
  • Follow the guidelines shown on the screen.

If not, install a recent version of Windows 10 or Windows 11.

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.