On the other hand, many Windows 10 users have complained about various technical issues especially after installing KB4013429. Unfortunately, recent reports have revealed that this is not the only update causing major issues. It appears that Windows 10 KB4013418 is another update that can potentially break users’ computers. Many users report that their devices have been severely crippled after installing the update. More specifically, many apps and programs won’t work at all. The worst part is that most troubleshooting actions, such as enabling safe mode or using a restore point, fail to fix the problem. Moreover, users can’t even uninstall the update. Other issues caused by KB4013418 include:
High CPU usage from DCOM service host. Many programs are brought to a crawl: e.g. Steam takes 15 minutes to install a 90MB update. BSOD issues. The Ethernet connection won’t work.
Fix: Windows 10 KB4013418 bugs
Many users agree that KB4013418 corrupts the user profile, and this is the root-cause of all the issues they’ve encountered after installing the update. To fix all the annoying KB4013418-related issues, create a new user profile as admin and then simply transfer the essential files to the new profile. Once you’ve done this, delete the corrupted profile. If you’ve come across other solutions to fix the issues caused by the latest Windows 10 updates, feel free to list the troubleshooting steps in the comment section below. RELATED STORIES YOU NEED TO CHECK OUT:
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