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Windows displays the message "Something didn't go as planned. Don't worry, changes are being rolled back." when it encounters an obstacle in updating your computer's operating system. System file corruption and interference from conflicting software are some of the causes.

Fortunately, the Windows Update problem is relatively easy to fix. Wait for your computer to boot up and follow the troubleshooting steps below.

Running the Windows Update troubleshooter should be your first action to fix Windows Update errors. The troubleshooter can diagnose and fix issues that cause the "Something didn't go as planned." error.