windows 8.1 update glitch?

[Froggerztech]

So, my computer auto updated to windows 8.1, and go figure, it fucked up because you know, 8.1 sucks! It currently is not showing the desktop, but I still see the mouse, and it shows stuff in control alt delete, with task manager also showing up. What sort of stuff could have happened?

[XTankSlayerX]

Seems like Window's explorer isn't running...

 

Try launching it.

 

Its in C:\Windows\explorer.exe

[Froggerztech]

Seems like Window's explorer isn't running...

Try launching it.

Its in C:\Windows\explorer.exe

Now how do I get to that when it does not show anything?

[Altecice]

Have you tried a reboot?

[Altecice]

Now how do I get to that when it does not show anything?

 

Ctrl + Alt + Delete > Task Manager > File 'run a new task' > explorer.exe

[Froggerztech]

Have you tried a reboot?

Multiple times

[Bad2049]

I posted about this issue in another thread. Let me get that for you... I went through the same thing.

 

EDIT:

I had an issue today where the explorer.exe wouldn't start and all I would have is a black screen with functioning mouse. I checked around online, thanks to Task Manager I was able to launch apps, and found that the KB3035131 was the cause of my issue. Using TM again I was able to open Control Panel and access the Programs and Features window and uninstalled that update. Windows is working just fine without it... after reboot of course. Could see if that might be the issue.

 

[Froggerztech]

I posted about this issue in another thread. Let me get that for you... I went through the same thing.

EDIT:

ok, i will do that

[Froggerztech]

I posted about this issue in another thread. Let me get that for you... I went through the same thing.

EDIT:

this did not work, any other ideas? I would be fine if I needed to do a clean windows install

[Nick B]

I've had the same problem about a week back, I could solve it temporary by going to a restore point.

After installing windows update again, the problem reoccured.

Finally, I did a clean windows install, and it works fine now.

So if you don't mind the effort, I'd advise you to try a clean windows install.

[RossMadness]

this did not work, any other ideas? I would be fine if I needed to do a clean windows install

 

 

You can always use Task Manger to launch a CMD window and try a few things.

 

SFC /SCANNOW

 

also

 

DISM /ONLINE /CLEANUP-IMAGE /RESTOREHEALTH

 

 

Let us know how it goes.