If your PC has recently started acting up, you're not alone. Reports are flooding in from users around the world that the new Windows update is causing computer crashes, blue screens, and random reboots. Here's what's going on — and how you can protect your system.

🔍 What’s Happening?

Following the rollout of the latest Windows 10/11 cumulative update, users on Reddit, Microsoft forums, and tech communities are seeing:

• Sudden blue screen errors (BSODs)

• Freezing during startup

• System reboots during basic tasks

• Apps crashing or refusing to open

Most reports link the issues to Update KBxxxxxxx (update number varies — check yours), which seems to be triggering system instability, particularly on devices with certain drivers or outdated BIOS firmware.

💣 Who’s Affected?

Not everyone, but quite a few. Common threads among affected users:

• Using AMD or older Intel chipsets

• Running security or antivirus tools (some conflicts reported)

• Not updated BIOS/UEFI firmware

• External peripherals like USB hubs, webcams, or gaming accessories

Even some high-end systems aren’t safe.

🛠️ What You Can Do

If You Haven’t Installed the Update Yet:

• Pause updates for a few weeks (Settings > Windows Update > Pause updates).

• Create a restore point before updating.

If You’re Already Affected:

1. Boot into Safe Mode.

2. Uninstall the update (Settings > Update & Security > View update history > Uninstall updates).

3. Run System File Checker:

   bash

   CopyEdit

   sfc /scannow

4. Check for driver updates via your PC manufacturer’s support page.

If your PC is still crashing, you may need to use System Restore or even reset Windows (last resort).

📢 Microsoft’s Response

So far, Microsoft has acknowledged the problem on their known issues page and is "investigating." A patch is expected soon, but no official fix has been released at the time of writing.

🧠 Final Thoughts

This isn’t the first time a Windows update caused computer crashes, and it likely won’t be the last. The best defense is to:

• Delay updates for a few days after release

• Keep drivers and firmware up to date

• Regularly back up your data

Have you been hit by this update bug? Drop a comment below and share your experience.

Need help troubleshooting? I’ve got your back — just ask 👇