Quite often now users complain that after updating Windows 7 does not start. And then you have to think what to do. Others claim that after the update, they began to experience a variety of system crashes, as well as problems when working with programs. So the "surprises" this process has prepared for us very, very much. And so we will try to figure out what to do if, after updating Windows 7, the system or some separate applications do not start . Here you have to try pretty hard to rectify the situation as soon as possible.
What's the matter?
The first thing you and I have to learn is the reason for this computer behavior. As a rule, it is she who will help you figure out what's what. Let’s try to see what caused the computer problems.
Now many people are using pirated versions of operating systems. Of course, for real creators of the OS, this behavior is very hard hit on the pocket and copyright. And everyone is trying to come up with good protection against "computer pirates." And then Windows did it. How? Just introduced a special update that will verify the authenticity of your operating system. True, not everything is as good as it might seem at first glance.
The thing is that after updating Windows 7 does not start in most cases. When you use the pirated version, it is completely justified. But if you bought a license, and then faced with all sorts of unpleasant consequences, then this is not so good. Probably, during the "update" there are conflicts of some files, which entail negative consequences in 99% of cases. And therefore, it is important to know how to behave in this situation. Let’s try to figure out what's what.
License purchase
As a rule, if your Windows 7 doesn’t start after updating, then most likely you are using a pirated version of the program. In this case, you can only be advised of the only way that will help to cope with the problem - is to purchase a license with subsequent installation.
Now you can buy Windows at any computer store. True, you will have to pay from 2500 rubles. In principle, when you consider that you will have a license, this is not such a big amount. However, the prospect of buying something that can be downloaded from the Internet does not really please users. Especially if you want to "just see" what the next version of the operating system is in front of you.
In addition, as already mentioned, the license can also suffer after downloading updates. That is, you cannot be 100% sure that buying licensed content will save you from problems. And then it's worth moving on to the second method. To be honest, it works more efficiently than this one.
Reinstall
The second scenario is the reinstallation of the operating system on the computer. If, after updating, Windows 7 doesn’t start, and you don’t have any important data yet, you can safely completely remove the OS and install it later.
As a rule, this method is more attractive to users. Especially those who use pirated software. Such people are constantly worried about the safety of data and write it to removable media. They have nothing to fear from crashes and malfunctions.
How to reinstall? Insert the operating system disc into the drive, then select "Clean Install". Select the system partition of the disk and click on "Format". After that, select it again, and then click "Next." Accept the process now. You can wait until the system is installed. During the process, the computer will restart on its own about 2-3 times, so do not panic. But even this is far from all the options that can help you if the system does not start after updating Windows 7. What else can be done? Let's try to figure it out.
In repair
The most common option among beginners in case of errors and malfunctions is a visit to special technical services that deal with the diagnosis of computer problems, as well as their elimination.
All you have to do is bring the computer to such a service and then explain the situation. Say that after installing the updates, Windows 7 does not start, and then demonstrate it. In cases where you have a licensed version of the operating system, there will be fewer problems - they will immediately agree to help you. Otherwise, you may run the risk of refusing to provide services. Indeed, now they are trying not to work with the “pirates”. Especially official firms.
For repairs after updates, you may be asked from 1,000 to 2,000 rubles. This is not such a large amount, given the scale of the problem. True, you can always cope with the task before us. So let's try to understand what else can be done if, after installing the updates, Windows 7 or some programs do not start.
Refusal of "updates"
And here is one more very good, and most importantly, effective way, which will help in principle to avoid our current situation. Since problems appear after updating Windows 7 (programs do not start, system crashes are observed, and so on), you can simply abandon this process. To be honest, now very many "pirates" do so in advance. Even when installing the operating system, at the very end, you can select "Do not download updates" and then enjoy life.
If you have not done this, then you always have the opportunity to rectify the situation. To do this, just find the "Windows Update", and then go there to the settings. Now select "Never update ever" and save the changes. That's all the problems are solved. Now you can not be afraid that you will have problems. You can always independently check the "updates", and then choose the ones that you really need. As a rule, these are just drivers for the hardware. They do not carry any danger.
But there are some more rather interesting and simple solutions that will help us solve problems after updating Windows 7. Which ones? Now we will try to figure it out.
Threat Removal
Well, for example, you can try to figure it out in another way. If you have already installed the update and you have a problem with the computer, then you can try to remove it. How to do it? Not so hard. Let's figure out what's what.
If after updating Windows 7 applications do not start or system crashes appear, you will have to look for the root of the problem. You will have to get rid of the "KB971033" file. Go to the Windows Update Center, and then open the Journal. Now click on “Installed Updates.” You will see a long list of everything that was just installed in the system. Look for “KB971033” there. Next, click on this line right click on it. You will get a small menu that will give you several actions with the file. Select “Delete.” After the process is complete, just restart the computer. That's all the problems have been resolved.
With applications
Does an error appear in some programs after updates? Then this situation can be solved in several ways. The first scenario is the complete removal of installed content with subsequent reinstallation. Quite often, such an approach helps to solve most problems and other "surprises."
The second method (it will help sometimes even when Windows 7 does not start after installing the updates) is to roll back the system. Go to "Start" - "Standard" - "Utilities". Look for "System Restore" there. Click on this line, and then select the "rollback point". This should be the period of time when there have not yet been any problems, preferably before you have updated the system. Now click "Next", accept the irreversibility of the process and wait a while. When the rollback is completed, you can enjoy the restored system.
Conclusion
So, today we learned with you what to do if, after updating, Windows 7 does not start. As you can see, there are so many scenarios. In truth, most users use only reinstalling the operating system.
In second place is an appeal to specialized computer assistance services, as well as a Windows rollback. In any case, you can always correct the situation yourself, as well as prevent its recurrence.