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A new windows update, new issue to solve

A new windows update, new issue to solve

Last month, Microsoft released a new Windows 10 update (KB4535996) and many users that downloaded this new update have been experimented some issues with boots, audio, performance, crashes and developer tools. This issue is nothing new, because Microsoft has had several update-related issues over the last updates.

There were many issues reported by the users, such as:

  • They affirmed that it makes PC slower to load, considering that PC can get stuck in a boot loop, so Windows 10 will fail to load again.
  • Frustrated gamers reported that the new updates made lower frame rates in games.
  • Also, some users said that while updating computer, PCs reset to their default state, buy this way all the saved icons, favorites and passwords are gone

"We're aware of issues with signtool.exe after installing the latest optional update for Windows 10, version 1903 or Windows 10, version 1909 (KB4535996). If you are encountering issues or receiving errors related to signtool.exe, you can uninstall the optional update KB4535996. We are working on a resolution and estimate a solution will be available in mid-March.”, assumed Microsoft last week.

Given the level of inconvenience users are experimenting, it is estimated that they will fix this issue soon, but we also hope that new update does not present issues as the old ones.

If you had not yet download Windows 10, you must wait until Microsoft solve this annoying issue; but if already download Windows 10 update and your PC had been presenting this issues, do not worry because you can remove it from the system really easy.

To remove Windows 10 update:

  1. Open settings and click on Update & Security.
  2. On the Windows Update page, click on View update history.
  3. Click on “Uninstall updates’”.
  4. Choose the update, in this case will be KB4535996, the one you want to uninstall and click the Uninstall button.
  5. Click “yes”.
  6. Restart your device and your desktop icons should be back.

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