Windows 11 22H2: Not recommended Windows 11 21H2: If you have a Windows 11 PC, recommended Windows 10 22H2: Not recommended Windows 10 21H2: Recommend
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Windows 11 22H2: Not recommended Windows 11 21H2: If you have a Windows 11 PC, recommended Windows 10 22H2: Not recommended Windows 10 21H2: Recommend
[See the full post at: So how do you get to 21H2 without 22H2?]
Susan Bradley Patch Lady
a) rats, I already went to Win 10 22H2. (I did hide the update to win 11 22H2)
b) is this (“In Control”) better than WuMgr, or simply different?
- Thinkpad P15s Gen1 20T4-002KUS, i7-10510U, UEFI/GPT, 16GB, Sammy 500GB M.2.
others...
- Mint Cinnamon 21 current, Win 10 22H2. WuMgr. HP laserjets M254dw & P1606dn, Epson 2480 scanner.
b) is this (“In Control”) better than WuMgr, or simply different?
Different.
In Control sets the Windows version you want to stay with. WUmgr install/block updates/upgrades.
Windows 11 22H2: Not recommended Windows 11 21H2: If you have a Windows 11 PC, recommended Windows 10 22H2: Not recommended Windows 10 21H2: Recommend
[See the full post at: So how do you get to 21H2 without 22H2?]
See
https://www.askwoody.com/forums/topic/malwarebytes-can-interfere-with-windows-update/
We don’t set update naming conventions. However, the recommended updates have been provided here.
I’m aware this site doesn’t set the naming conventions. It’s Microsoft’s software, so obviously they will set their own version numbers.
However, for a brief period, the system seemed to have changed. There were reports that the version numbering system was going to switch to just be the year. e.g. 2022 instead of 22H2. There were several posts on this forum that used the new naming scheme.
But now it seems to have gone back. And I’m asking for more information about that.
Microsoft marketing kept saying it was going to be Windows 11 2022. Yet when it comes to the patch releases, guess what is used…. yup 22H2.
Windows 11, version 22H2 update history (microsoft.com)
So because I track patches, and patches go by 22H2 and not what marketing said it was going to go by, guess what naming we use here. Yup 22h2.
Does that help?
Susan Bradley Patch Lady
Do I need to erase and redo the Rescue Bootable Drive USB with Reflect in it made in Macrium Reflect 7 Free Version back when I was upgrading my Desktop from Win 7 Pro to Win 10 Pro OR can I use the same Rescue Bootable Drive USB ? If no, can I reuse the same USB and how?
I am currently on 21H2 Build 19044.1586 and about to do some Windows Updates.
Ok. But should I update my Macrium version of 7.3.5925 (Oct. 2021) to version 7.3.6391 (NOV. 2021) since it fixes a Rescue Media that some have reported incorrect drive letter assignments in Windows PE and it has been fixed. In Red Text it says if this issue affects you please create a fresh rescue media after updating.
I only have used Macrium 3 times is installing it in Oct. 2021. So I don’t know if now I will have this Rescue Media issue. Should I just update Macrium just in case and so I don’t need to create a new Rescue Drive USB for Win 10 for a 2nd time ??
The latest version of Macrium Reflect Free is v8.0.7097 which is what I’ve just updated to. Re-create the Macrium USB rescue media on this version, and then you can create a fresh full image of your drive whenever you please – with the fully up to date version of the software installed on both your USB drive and PC itself.
That’s weird a Free version 8, my Macrium Reflect 7 opens up with only version 7.3.6391 as option. Soo.. How do I Update/turn my version 7 to version 8 ? Is there a big difference for version 7 ?
I looked at Macrium’s website and I think what it says under Home Version 8 hasn’t changed since last year when I installed version 7.
Is clicking on ‘Build’ to update another option to re-create the Macrium USB Rescue Media ??
My registry is currently set to 21H2. Does InControl override whatever settings I have in my registry that I set using registry keys/group policy discussed on AskWoody or do I have keep updating my registry manually to 22H2 when it is recommended?
Custom Build - Intel i5 9400 5 Core CPU & ASUS TUF Z390 Plus Motherboard
Edition Windows 10 Home
Version 22H2 (OS build 19045.2251)
My registry is set to 21H2. Does InControl override settings or do I manually update to 22H2 when it is recommended?
I would advise to either manually adjust your registry OR use InControl. Not both.
I would tell InControl to [Release Control] when Susan gives the all clear for 22H2 features (= non-security updates).
P.S. Remember that InControl does NOT reject security updates, only feature updates.
P.S. 2 I may be wrong, but if I am, others will clobber me and you’ll know.
My registry is set to 21H2. Does InControl override settings or do I manually update to 22H2 when it is recommended?
I would advise to either manually adjust your registry OR use InControl. Not both.
I would tell InControl to [Release Control] when Susan gives the all clear for 22H2 features (= non-security updates).
P.S. Remember that InControl does NOT reject security updates, only feature updates.
P.S. 2 I may be wrong, but if I am, others will clobber me and you’ll know.
So do I need to reset my registry settings back to
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate]
“TargetReleaseVersion”=-
“TargetReleaseVersionInfo”=-
Custom Build - Intel i5 9400 5 Core CPU & ASUS TUF Z390 Plus Motherboard
Edition Windows 10 Home
Version 22H2 (OS build 19045.2251)
Yes.
Reset the Registry keys if you are using InControl.
OR
Don’t use InControl, then you have to manually reset the Registry keys every time you want to change Product and or version.
Don’t use both methods
Just want to be sure. InControl says it sets like 6 registry keys. What if one of them is
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpd
and I use the key Susan provided to reset the values and blank out the version. Might that change the InControl setting I just applied?
HP Pavilion Desktop TP01-0050 – 64 bit
Windows 10 Home Version 22H2
OS build 19045.2486
Windows Defender and Windows Firewall
Microsoft Office Home and Business 2019
-Version 2211(Build 15831.20208 C2R)
I used Susan’s reg key to to reset the values – and blank out the version. What I got does not look like her example.
Susan’s example:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate]
“TargetReleaseVersion”=-
“TargetReleaseVersionInfo”=-
What I got:
Don’t know what to do.
HP Pavilion Desktop TP01-0050 – 64 bit
Windows 10 Home Version 22H2
OS build 19045.2486
Windows Defender and Windows Firewall
Microsoft Office Home and Business 2019
-Version 2211(Build 15831.20208 C2R)
I just ran InControl. It flashed red and said I was only partially protected and needed to change two keys. I clicked to get control and it set the keys back to what they were using Susan’s reg key for holding at Windows10 22H2.
Looks like if you clear the keys, InControl puts the settings right back.
HP Pavilion Desktop TP01-0050 – 64 bit
Windows 10 Home Version 22H2
OS build 19045.2486
Windows Defender and Windows Firewall
Microsoft Office Home and Business 2019
-Version 2211(Build 15831.20208 C2R)
I misunderstood that using both would cause problems not that it was just unnecessary.
HP Pavilion Desktop TP01-0050 – 64 bit
Windows 10 Home Version 22H2
OS build 19045.2486
Windows Defender and Windows Firewall
Microsoft Office Home and Business 2019
-Version 2211(Build 15831.20208 C2R)
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