The truth is out now.

1. Update your windows to the latest version
2. Run sfc /scannow
3. dism /repair
4. Defragment your disks
If the above didn't solve your problems which we know is completely unrelated to the stuff above please contact your administrator.

I was following along with a k8 issue when someone contacted support at Google.

Their method was to not ask any questions. It was strange.