Although Windows 11 represented a paradigm shift for Microsoft, the truth is that it is not without its bugs. Proof of this is the fact that updates KB5034122 and KB5034123 are causing a multitude of problems for hundreds of users, which would be enough for a separate article. The solution, which will surely arrive in a few weeks, is taking a long time to arrive. In the meantime, the only way to deal with these issues is to completely restore Windows 11. But don’t worry, it can be done without losing your files .
Problems with KB5034122 and KB5034123: Here’s how to restore Windows 11
While we wait for Microsoft to release the corresponding update to fix these issues, we have no choice but to restore the system. Ideally, we should delete all files to avoid future problems, but we understand that this can be a hassle. Fortunately, the company itself has developed a feature, which has been around since Windows 10, that allows us to restore the system completely.
The process for restoring Windows 11 is really simple. Just go to the search box and type the word “System” or use the Settings app. Once inside, click on the Restore section and finally on Reset this PC , as shown in the following screenshot:
First, we can try the Fix problems without resetting your PC option . The problem is that Microsoft hasn’t yet released the update that fixes the bugs in versions KB5034122 and KB5034123, so it’s likely they won’t be fixed. If we select the Reset this PC option, we can select Keep my files to avoid deleting all the information on the PC .
Once the process has started, it can take from a few minutes to several hours, depending on factors such as hard drive speed or processor power. Under no circumstances should we turn off or restart the computer , as this could result in the complete loss of our files and information.
