since this thread i've reset the PC to factory and left it that way which fixed the original error code 5 problem but after doing that i tried to update again but it failed numerous times and have reset each time because it just scrambles the machine.
i've downloaded numerous ISO files from that TECHBENCH link in this thread both 1909 and 21h2 and used RUFUS to make them A bootable media UEFI system which mine is
i'm still trying to learn how to use them and install over current system but still not confident enough to do it just yet, even as far as using the restore image.
i'll check out that link you provided and when i feel i'm right to go ahead i'll certainly get back with an update on both windows update and how i went.
Rob,
Understood.
Just to avoid a potential misunderstanding, you do not need to make a USB to do a Repair install. You just boot Windows normally then use the given tutorial procedure.[Run File explorer,
browse to & double-click on the ISO file to 'mount' it,
double-click on the setup.exe file,
click OK a few times,
make sure it shows you as keeping your files & keeping your installed applications,
slope off for a pot of tea while the computer does all the work.]
I always make a system image and update my file backups before running a Repair install but it is actually a very reliable procedure. I think it failed once for me about five years ago but did not destroy anything - it just ended then restored everything to how it had been beforehand.
You can post back here when you want and I'll answer any questions you might have & guide you through the procedure in any amount of detail that you need.
Best of luck,
Denis