A couple of years ago I used Group Policy Editor to set up my new computers to not install any preview updates. For the last x months I keep getting preview updates for .NET. Any reason to fear these updates will screw up my systems? I read the parts of the topic https://www.askwoody.com/forums/topic/ms-defcon-4-install-the-august-updates-but-avoid-the-optional-and-non-security-patches/ that talked about this issue. But it’s not clear if Update Preview .NET has caused/will cause issues. I haven’t had an issue yet. I would hope to not have to take additional steps each time I do an update because I’m just trying to get work done. I hope to not get stuck in tech hell again like I did several years ago where I seemed to spend more time stabilizing my systems than getting work done. My updates have gone smoothly the last couple of years with the Group Policy Editor settings recommended by this site and using Windows update when I’m ready to install updates.
FWIW, I’m running Windows 10 Pro 1909 on my most used system that runs a variety of new and old video and audio editing, Office, and utility software with a lot of internet access. Another system is running Win10 Pro 2004 that uses mostly new financial software that is disconnected from the internet except when accessing financial institutions. A couple of other Win10 Pro systems are running 2004 and are for general purpose use.
Thanks,
Steve
Sorry if part of this post seems like whining. Windows has actually been the most stable software I’ve used the last couple of years. Most of my recent frustration comes from other software where I spend an inordinate amount of time running into and reporting bugs. I feel like a beta tester at best and sometimes feel like an alpha tester on both low and very high-end software.
