Recently had a Windows update break my work computer. Everything seemed fine until trying to run a Windows Service in Virtual Box with the HOST OS being Windows 10 IoT in RTOS mode. The attempt to start the service create an infinite loop. Uninstalling nor re-installing the Windows updates fixed the issue. Took a month to convince IT to re-install Windows from fresh to fix the issue.
The second most recent was when Windows Store local repository become broken. Any attempt at resolving the issue failed using Windows provided tools. Yet again had to reinstall the OS and all applications.
This is the big reason why I prefer Linux over Windows any day of the week. Windows fix always seems to be the same, re-install OS and applications. Never had a problematic Linux installation that couldn't be resolved with a live CD / USB. Boot into live USB, mount encrypted partitions, chroot into environment, fix problematic package(s) or re-edit configuration files, reboot. No need to reinstall the OS and all applications.
Linux packaging system(s) are heaven compared to the Windows update hell-scale. Ever have to find a way to update the Root Certificates in order to install .NET Framework 4.7.2 offline on Windows 7 Embedded SP1 that is air gaped and has not had an update since the computers were shipped? Not fun.
The second most recent was when Windows Store local repository become broken. Any attempt at resolving the issue failed using Windows provided tools. Yet again had to reinstall the OS and all applications.
This is the big reason why I prefer Linux over Windows any day of the week. Windows fix always seems to be the same, re-install OS and applications. Never had a problematic Linux installation that couldn't be resolved with a live CD / USB. Boot into live USB, mount encrypted partitions, chroot into environment, fix problematic package(s) or re-edit configuration files, reboot. No need to reinstall the OS and all applications.
Linux packaging system(s) are heaven compared to the Windows update hell-scale. Ever have to find a way to update the Root Certificates in order to install .NET Framework 4.7.2 offline on Windows 7 Embedded SP1 that is air gaped and has not had an update since the computers were shipped? Not fun.