Replies

[Cameochi]

Hello everyone. Cameochi here. Even my dogs think I’m nuts but I installed the October 2020 updates today. Before attempting the install I created a restore point, backed up my user files to an external hard drive and created a USB recovery file – just in case. I no longer allow automatic updates as last November Microsoft installed the server version of the update instead of the one for Windows 10. What a nightmare that was. Still I like to stay up-to-date so I clicked on “Check for Updates” and off we went with K4579311. It was not fun and it was not quick but my system is now at 19041.572. I hope this really is the final version of Windows. It was not a quick and easy update so be prepared to spend some time on it if you decide to take the risk. My recommendation would be to do as Woody says and hold off for now. Happy computing everyone.

• This reply was modified 2 years, 11 months ago by Cameochi. Reason: typo
• This reply was modified 2 years, 11 months ago by Cameochi.

1 user thanked author for this post.

jburk07

The August updates installed with no problems on my Dell 8930. Please note that I only install updates manually using the Microsoft Update Catalog. That way if a patch is not compatible it won’t *(shouldn’t) install.  Happy computing everyone. 🙂

1 user thanked author for this post.

WinSoftHelpMore

[Cameochi]

I discovered another weird Microsoft issue this morning. It is harmless but what the blazes is wrong with Microsoft?? I have Windows 10 Pro and automatic updates are blocked since Microsoft installed the server version instead of the desktop version of an update last November. Today, I found updates installed on 07/03/20. I did not approve them. It gets even weirder because they are installed in my Stardock Start 10 folder which is located in my user files under appdata roaming.  The July 3rd update is to fix the supposed Microsoft Store HEVC mess. I have no idea how it got on my machine but it’s fixed?? That is interesting because I do not use the Microsoft Store at all. Why? Because my trust in Microsoft is at about a minus 50 after the mess they made last November. I’ve been into computers since 1964 and I have never seen anything like the mess Microsoft has made with Windows 8 and now with Windows 10. Nothing seems to stop them making one mess after another.

• This reply was modified 3 years, 2 months ago by Cameochi.

[Cameochi]

A

Cameochi wrote:

Update 2004 installed okay on my XPS 8930 but it sounded a bit loud afterward. I had checked the Intel drivers manually but….that uses Microsoft Update. I then installed SetupRST  (Rapid Storage) from Intel and that fixed that issue. Then I got a notification that there was an update. It is the Intel SSD Toolbox and it fixes everything! It scans your computer and tells you exactly what you have and when it finished my system started running like new again. Anyone who is having Intel issues needs to check the Rapid Storage and install the SSD Toolbox directly from Intel (no 3rd parties). On a separate note, I no longer allow Windows to install automatic updates. I use the Microsoft Catalog as it runs a compatibility check and won’t install anything that will cause harm. Hope this helps. 🙂

• This reply was modified 3 years, 3 months ago by Cameochi.

An update to my Intel post.  Here is the direct link to get the Intel SSd Toolbox. 🙂
Intel® Driver & Support Assistant

[Cameochi]

Update 2004 installed okay on my XPS 8930 but it sounded a bit loud afterward. I had checked the Intel drivers manually but….that uses Microsoft Update. I then installed SetupRST  (Rapid Storage) from Intel and that fixed that issue. Then I got a notification that there was an update. It is the Intel SSD Toolbox and it fixes everything! It scans your computer and tells you exactly what you have and when it finished my system started running like new again. Anyone who is having Intel issues needs to check the Rapid Storage and install the SSD Toolbox directly from Intel (no 3rd parties). On a separate note, I no longer allow Windows to install automatic updates. I use the Microsoft Catalog as it runs a compatibility check and won’t install anything that will cause harm. Hope this helps. 🙂

• This reply was modified 3 years, 3 months ago by Cameochi.

For those of you who have an Intel Solid State Drive, the link below will lead you to the Intel toolbox. It’s a great tool and easy to use. It does take a bit of time to install but it’s well worth it.  This is the easy way to keep your drivers and software up to date. 🙂

https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/29205/Intel-Solid-State-Drive-Toolbox

Re Windows update to 2004, the Microsoft Update Catalog still shows it as pre-release for the Insider Fast Ring.

KB4556799 installed just fine here with no problems on my Dell XPS 8930. Thank goodness. 🙂

 

Installed the KB4556799 Security updates on my Dell XPS 8930 from the Microsoft Update Catalog this afternoon and no problems.  🙂

1 user thanked author for this post.

WinSoftHelpMore

You could try logging into your Microsoft account and reset your password.  If that doesn’t work, here is a link to some other options.

https://www.tenforums.com/user-accounts-family-safety/108388-re-starting-safe-mode-wont-take-password.html

John L wrote:

Was feeling brave today and installed KB 4551762  on three Dell XPS machines running 1909 without any issues.

Thank you for your post. I did the same on my own Dell XPS 8930 and they installed quickly with no problem. 🙂

 

woody wrote:

I’ve lost hope that we’ll see a fix for the “lost profile” bug in the Win10 version 1903 and 1909 February patch, but other details seem on track. Let
[See the full post at: Where we stand with the Feb 2020 Microsoft patches]

I decided to take the plunge and installed the February updates. However, I no longer allow Microsoft to install anything automatically. Automatic updates are blocked. Back in November, Microsoft automatically installed the server version of the security update instead of the one for Windows 10 Pro. I had no choice but to do a soft reset but some of the issues persisted well beyond as drivers were a mess. Fortunately, sfc /scannow fixed them. Then I went into device manager and manually updated those that needed it – and several did. My Dell 8930 is finally running smoothly again.  These days I use the Microsoft Update Catalog to install updates and so far it seems to be working. I beta tested Windows 7 and never worried. Now, sadly, after over 50 years in computers, my trust in Microsoft is gone.

1 user thanked author for this post.

Steve