While it’s true that the regular updates Microsoft releases for Windows 11 can add new features and fix various issues, sometimes these updates can cause new problems. When this happens, Microsoft may need to halt the update’s distribution to address the issues.
Such is the case with Windows 11 update KB5039302. Reports indicate that this update is causing some computers to enter a reboot loop. As a result, Microsoft has paused its distribution until they can resolve this annoying error. Below, we will provide more details.
Microsoft pauses distribution of update KB5039302
A few days ago, Microsoft began rolling out the Windows 11 update KB5039302, which was intended to fix various issues in the operating system. The goal was to address these problems before the release of the July patch.
Unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned. According to Microsoft’s official blog, after installing this update, some computers started experiencing reboot loops, preventing them from starting up correctly. In many cases, users had to resort to restoration options to recover their PCs.
Moreover, this issue seems to primarily affect computers using virtualization and virtual machine tools such as Azure Virtual Desktop, CloudPC, and DevBox. A Reddit user confirmed that PCs running VMware were also impacted.
Due to this problem, Microsoft has paused the distribution of the update to investigate the cause further. As a result, users cannot receive this update through Windows Update at the moment.
It’s worth noting that users of Windows Home Edition are the least affected since they typically do not use virtualization environments.
How to fix the reboot loop error if you have installed the update?
If you have already installed the Windows 11 update KB5039302 and are facing infinite reboot issues, there is a way to recover your computer and start it normally. Here’s what you need to do:
- Wait for a few failed reboots.
- Windows 11 will eventually boot into the operating system recovery mode
- In recovery mode, click on “Troubleshoot.”
- Next, click on “Advanced Options.”
- Select “Uninstall Updates.”
- Choose the most recent update you installed, which is KB5039302.
- Wait for the uninstallation process to complete.
- Restart your computer.
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