Revert Windows Update -

It takes three minutes. The reality: It takes 45 minutes, and it often fails because Windows has already “cleaned up” the backup files you needed to revert.

You aren't paranoid. You've just been burned before. revert windows update

Why? Because you lose agency. You are no longer deciding to revert; Microsoft is deciding to un-brick you on their timeline. If a patch breaks your obscure RAID controller or your legacy audio interface, you aren't waiting for a new patch. You are waiting for Microsoft to admit the patch was bad and push the KIR. It takes three minutes