Not that you are at fault here, but I'd be very hesitant to install any system updates so shortly after they brick my computer, especially when Microsoft is involved.

Or for an experimental device that has reached its EOL with no support for either software or hardware.

I would just completely disable Windows Update, act as if the computer is already compromised, and only do work where security is not an issue. That's the most "reliable" way to keep it working.

Of course, hindsight something something...