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Windows 7 Updates? My impression was that Win7 updates were history as of Jan 2020 yet a current update for Win 7 is mentioned on this thread…along with a warning that it’s risky. I’ve blocked updates on all my Win 7 PCs..is there a reason to consider updating or is this just Microsoft looking for a chance to kill some Win7s so people will have to buy new pc’s or software?

If I pause updates for 7 more days..to April 5th, is it likely that this update gets updated..fixed by Microsoft?

How risky is the environment that the rec is to take a chance on an update that clearly still has problems?

I just went from 1909 to 2004..Since I don’t/won’t use Edge and it’s reported to be intrusive, is there a way to remove or Block it and it’s updates?

I updated Win10 Pro from 1909 to 2004 using target release..The update history shows 2020-10 security update for V 2004 as latest installed..installed on 2/2/21..same as 2004. Only updates on offer are 2020-10 Edge..never used Edge. and 2021-Cumulative PREVIEW..not interested in beta testing that. Did the 2004 feature update include security updates through the 2/1/21 install date?

Last year I planned to replace my Win 7 Laptop with a win 10 pro with 17″ screen..but there was a paucity of decent priced alternatives..every time I look at Office depot..an indicator more than a source..there was lot’s of outages except for  high end gaming rigs. I needed a Win10 to run upcoming tax software and I needed time to get used to it..so I baled on the new laptop plan and bought a refurb win10 pro desktop..A better choice. I read about the auto shortage..expected to ding auto sales by 3-4% and not be resolved till mid 2021. Chip makers reallocated to consumer electronics to meet WFH & home schooling demand surge..and still there are shortages. An interesting question is what happens if China “Hong Kong’s” Taiwan, since Taiwan Semi is a big chunk of the global semi supply chain. Intel recently going with them to Fab 7nm or some such.

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Nibbled To Death By Ducks wrote: 

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, after seeing all the howling, agonized shrieks of wounded Win 10 users on this and so many other forums, I’m just going to putter along as best I can for as long as I can.

I’m with you bro! Picked up a refurb Win10 Pro desktop to use with tax software that will not do Win7. It was a huge hassle to get the updating somewhat squared away..and I still might get updated into BSOD oblivion. I have 7 Win7 PC’s..5 of which I use every day. I’m not able to coordinate any of them with the highly anti-social Win 10 on my own home network. My son, an applications engineer who programs robots, couldn’t solve the home network problem either.  Win 10 PC’s are just too hard for people. I’d bet the number of “From my cold dead hand” Win 7 users is way way under counted. I plan to keep my 7’s going until I can’t get a browser or antivirus that will work with them.

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Following @bob99 advice: the Pause updates feature..was set to not configured..but I changed to disabled
Still seems Blocked
Under settings I found “view configured update policies”
All are source: Admin. Type: Group policy
Policies set on you device:
Disable Pause updates by user
End date for pausing quality updates
En able quality update deferral
Quality update deferrel period

Thanks for the help guys..I’ve been doing windows PC’s since early 1990’s it bothers me that I can’t seem to fix this..If I let updates rip..I fear they’ll do just that..but now I got year long update constipation. D*****d if you do….

Any way, really appreciate the guidance.

I used a link I found on AKB 2000016 I thinks ..not sure which one..to pause or stop updates..possibly by setting a group policy. Now when I check windows update..I come upon “Pause isn’t available per your organizations policy” I own the Pc..there is no organization. I want to stay with 1909..but since the Pc hasn’t been updated since October 2019, I’d like to get the updates..I bought it as a clean refurb a month ago..Win10 Pro. Thanks for any help you care to provide.

Thanks..my tentative plan is to keep 1909 until Devcon 4 or 5 in early 2021 and upgrade to 20H2 before 21H1 hits..by then the kinks should be ironed out of 20H2 and I’ll have a long runway before 21H1.

Really appreciate the assistance.

Just bought a new [for me] Win10 pro refurb desktop Ver1909, last patched 11/2019. My experience is only with Win7’s. I know there be daemons with updating. The conservative strategy would be to keep V1909 but get security updates. The posts I’ve found on this describe complicated ways to tiptoe through this update minefield.. My tentative plan is to create an ISO backup of the system as it stands and get a V1909 copy using https://heidoc.net/joomla/technology-science/microsoft/67-microsoft-windows-and-office-iso-download-tool  as Woody has recommended. With that, I will start my trek through the minefield. Any sage advice on this strategy would be deeply appreciated.

Thanks

I just bought a refurbished Win 10 [1st Win10]..when I unpacked and checked components the HDD was manufactured in 2013..I have several Win7s of similar vintage…they’re working fine..only reason I got the Win10 pro box was that tax software won’t run on win7.

Correcting, I have 3 Win7’s bought refurbished that were manufactured in 2009..another one died.

I’m forced to upgrade from Win7 to Win10 because this year’s tax software requires it. Is it possible to turn off automatic updates in Win 10 HOME version?

I’ve seen comments on this site saying it’s only possible with the Win10 Pro and the only reason I would pay up for Pro is to block those $#@&! updates.

Thanks

I use Win7 PC’s and never use IE..Use Firefox, Firefox variant Pale moon & Chrome. Would I be affected by this Jscript issue?

Loads of patches..more flaws..Intel plays whack-a-mole:

11/12/19 https://www.extremetech.com/computing/301812-New-Spectre-Related-CPU-Flaw-Tops-Intels-Latest-Critical-Security-Fixes
77 patches to OEMs and partners as part of its Intel Platform Update program.

NEW FLAWS 8/6/19 https://www.pcmag.com/news/369990/spectre-meltdown-patches-wont-fix-new-swapgs-intel-flaw
https://techcrunch.com/2019/05/14/zombieload-flaw-intel-processors/
10/18 https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/intel-9-series-cpu-spectre/

I’ve been waiting to buy a Win10 PC until flaws get fixed..looks like a really long wait.

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I was given a chromebook by girlfriend who wasn’t using it. No way will it REPLACE windows..too many applications that I depend on that won’t run on Chrome. It’s basically the chrome web browser with a very limited number of extensions..far less than chrome on windows. Very limited number of apps…don’t think you can pull up the play store and add your fav’s. No external programs [Unless you’re a Ninja hacker?] OTOH I really like the chrome for it’s light weight, beside the recliner, instant on convenience and really long battery life. For under $20 you can add a 64gb usb drive with files you want access to and 32gb sd drive for extra space. For those that prefer a mouse to a touchpad, USB wireless mouse works great. Like a tablet, it’s a nice addition to the gadget arsenal if you’re a long term windows user…not replacement.

The big market for these appears to be students who need something beyond a phone or tablet for typing notes and papers who haven’t established work patterns around Windows programs.

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