Windows Update Preview: Possible boot abort due to unsupported CPU.:

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Nov 02

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Oct 30

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Oct 30, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pcgameshardware.de

Microsoft MVP Nathan McNulty criticized on X on October 20 that Windows offers a restart while updates are still running.

An early restart can lengthen the wait and make another restart necessary.

Microsoft says the option is available because other updates requiring a restart may be running at the same time.

Microsoft is working on clearer notices and says users will be told about a needed restart only after installation is complete.

Thanks for the feedback. We’re working on an improvement to optimize the user experience for both scenarios (restart immediately because the desired feature is ready / don’t restart until everything is installed). In either case, we’ll only notify you about a restart after installation is complete. :)
— Aria Hanson of Microsoft replied in the X thread discussing restarts while updates are still installing.

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Dec 25 23

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Dec 01 23

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Jul 03 23

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Key FactsRevive an Old Computer or Choose a New One

Jul 2, 2023 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance

Windows 10 PCs: reset and restart

Wait for the reset process to complete, then install all Windows updates - this may require two or three restarts, depending on how long your PC has been out of operation.

Next, upgrade to Windows 11 if possible.

If the PC Health Check app indicates that your laptop is not supported, you may still be able to upgrade to Windows 11, depending on how your laptop falls short of the requirements. However, this carries risks. Read the guide from Ars Technica to decide whether you want to upgrade or continue using Windows 10.

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Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 22H2 update with new Start menu, gaming, and security features