Microsoft has made available to all Windows 10 users the latest version named Fall Creators Update through the new modern servicing technology referred to as Windows as a service.
My experience with the update is to beware. Thus far I have one client who encountered the stuttering issue, i.e. using LogMeIn remote service to access the computer, within a minute reaction to keyboard or mouse input would slow to minutes before finally crashing the computer. If remote access wasn't used she would find her computer unresponsive each morning and would have to turn it off and back on to use.
This past weekend I upgraded both my notebook and desktop to the latest version with mixed results. Each computer is based on Intel Core i7 processors and Intel Graphics. The notebook upgraded without a hitch, however the desktop would boot and upon logging in I was presented with a black screen and a flashing cursor. I spend approximately 4 hours researching the issue which was widely reported by other users and I tried everything from Safe Mode, Registry fixes to a new video card but the results were the same. I finally had to revert back to the previous version of Windows that worked. I ended up doing the same for the client who was having issues as well.
On Tuesday 11/14/17 Microsoft released new updates to address over 50 Security Vulnerabilities and address a number of problems, hopefully it addressed those we have encountered.
Microsoft Patches Over 50 Security Vulnerabilities Today – Windows 10 Builds 16299.64 and 15063.728 Start Rolling Out
https://wccftech.com/microsoft-patches-50-security-windows-10/
In the above article they are still calling it Patch Tuesday which I thought they were doing away with but apparently Microsoft still finds it the best way to correct their blunders (BTW, the black screen bug affected more than Microsoft Surface notebooks).
Microsoft has released cumulative updates to Windows 10 Creators Update (Version 1703), Windows 10 November Update (Version 1511), and Windows 10 Anniversary Update (Version 1609). The update brings fixes to the black screen bug on Microsoft Surface laptops, among other problems. Here’s what’s fixed in today’s cumulative updates.
https://wccftech.com/microsoft-cumulative-updates-windows-10/
Should you upgrade or not?
Roll the dice, if you have no deadlines pressing and the time to troubleshoot a failed upgrade then yes, try it. I feel it is always best to be on the latest, greatest, and with today's security threats most secured version. However if now is not the time, consider the following.
Whether you get the upgrade or not is no longer an option for the average user. On Windows 10, you no longer have control over how to receive updates as before, they are mandatory. In the case of my client and myself, we received a message that informed us that the update would be applied upon the next restart of the computer.
It is possible to delay updates for up to 35 days maximum if you wish. I am going to show you how to do that.
(BTW, there is a way to retake control and prevent the OS from downloading and installing updates automatically using the Local Group Policy Editor or the Registry, however I'd rather you not do that on your own!)
To delay the update for 35 days
1. click on Start button and then select settings button, (gear symbol)
2. Select Update & Security
3. When the Windows Update windows opens, select Advanced options,
4. Within the Advanced options window, click on the Pause Updates button to turn it on.
Hopefully within 35 days, any issues arising from the latest update will have been addressed and fixed.
My Next Update will be...
As stated before, with all the security threats that exist online it is best to have the latest patched, secured system available. I plan to attempt to apply the latest updates that became available Tuesday, 11/14/17 sometime this coming weekend. I will post the results of the upgrade next week. Until then good luck, happy computing and buy a computer!
