Another Issue with Windows 10 update

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LeTiss
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BetScalper wrote:
Sat May 19, 2018 8:38 am
You need Windows 7.
I still use Windows 7 Professional on my desktop - it's the best IMO
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LeTiss wrote:
Sat May 19, 2018 8:54 am
BetScalper wrote:
Sat May 19, 2018 8:38 am
You need Windows 7.
I still use Windows 7 Professional on my desktop - it's the best IMO
+1

I have it running on my MacBook Pro via Fusion Vmware.
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Geordie wrote:
Sat May 19, 2018 7:08 am
Derek27 wrote:
Fri May 18, 2018 1:15 pm
I'm running Windows 10 but I've had to use apply all sorts of policy settings and registry hacks to stop the OS from auto-updating...
I've tried to find out how to do this and failed miserably.
If it was practicable I would love to know how you managed this, Derek.
Happy for you to message me if necessary.

Cheers.
I used the group policy editor. To try it, type "gpedit" in the RUN box (create a system restore point first), navigate to Computer Configuration ¦ Administrative Templates ¦ Windows Components ¦ Windows Update
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Double click on Configure Automatic Updates

Click Enable and select option 2 Notify for downloading and auto install.
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The wording of this policy appears to have changed slightly since my original install (version 16xx) so I just hope it still works the same.
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I'll give that a try.

Really appreciate your help, Derek, thanks.
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morisics wrote:
Fri May 18, 2018 11:06 am
Pasker wrote:
Thu May 17, 2018 2:02 pm
ShaunWhite wrote:
Thu May 17, 2018 12:27 pm
I don't understand how your password has changed unless you are running an unlicensed version of windows.
Windows 10 itself has potential pitfalls, Especially after the upgrade, That's why I reject Windows 10, I had a similar problem with my laptop last year,It took me eight hours to get back to normal.
Would you please share more details about it? appreciated
According to your description, You are not sure exactly what caused your initial password to be invalid? Because when you update Windows 10, it doesn't change any of your Settings.
Anyway ,Try brute force cracking it , We are not experts ,hope it will help u . https://www.passmoz.com/crack-windows-1 ... sword.html
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morisics wrote:
Wed May 16, 2018 8:04 am
A previous member mentioned that Windows 10 uses extensive CPU after update. My issue is that my Windows laptop refuse accepting my initial login password after the update was taken into action. This drives me crazy as I have very important files on it. Be aware of Windows 10 update, fellows. I am now looking for a valid solution to get it fixed.
perhaps windows changed your keyboard settings to another layout? try typing your password out with different keyboard layouts in mind.
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I've an notebook aside collecting data. Today it asked for an update. Its been an hour now and it's still working on updates. Don't like w10 at all. every day updates. my main pc is running w8.0 and no issues whatsoever. in case microsoft reads this I would't recommend it to anybody :lol:
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gutuami wrote:
Tue May 22, 2018 7:30 pm
I've an notebook aside collecting data. Today it asked for an update. Its been an hour now and it's still working on updates. Don't like w10 at all. every day updates. my main pc is running w8.0 and no issues whatsoever. in case microsoft reads this I would't recommend it to anybody :lol:
Microsoft don't even take notice of feedback on their own dedicated site!

Unfortunately Microsoft are deluded into thinking we all use our computers for 12 hours a day and when you shut it down you must be going to bed and won't need it till tomorrow. :evil:
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I've just attempted to boot up one of my spare laptops that runs Win10, over 20mins later im still waiting for its recent updates to install so I can log in!
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Dallas wrote:
Sun May 27, 2018 12:21 pm
I've just attempted to boot up one of my spare laptops that runs Win10, over 20mins later im still waiting for its recent updates to install so I can log in!
if its the same one i had on tuesday, reckon you have got another 40 mins or so.
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Dallas wrote:
Sun May 27, 2018 12:21 pm
I've just attempted to boot up one of my spare laptops that runs Win10, over 20mins later im still waiting for its recent updates to install so I can log in!
Windows 10 had a big update recently which caused allot of issues for users.

Many drivers ended up being corrupted and people couldn't access their hard drives, wifi, bluetooth, blank screens etc.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-1 ... ck-screen/

https://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-1 ... me-issues/
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to75ne wrote:
Sun May 27, 2018 12:42 pm
Dallas wrote:
Sun May 27, 2018 12:21 pm
I've just attempted to boot up one of my spare laptops that runs Win10, over 20mins later im still waiting for its recent updates to install so I can log in!
if its the same one i had on tuesday, reckon you have got another 40 mins or so.
Must of been - you weren't far wrong, when it eventually did come on have to agree/disagree to a load of new options like voice recongition etc - complete pain in the arse!
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BetScalper wrote:
Sun May 27, 2018 12:47 pm
Dallas wrote:
Sun May 27, 2018 12:21 pm
I've just attempted to boot up one of my spare laptops that runs Win10, over 20mins later im still waiting for its recent updates to install so I can log in!
Windows 10 had a big update recently which caused allot of issues for users.

Many drivers ended up being corrupted and people couldn't access their hard drives, wifi, bluetooth, blank screens etc.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-1 ... ck-screen/

https://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-1 ... me-issues/
Thanks, so far everything seems uneffected, though its only a spare so wouldn't be to much issue on this one but its strange that my main PC which also unfortunetly uses WIN 10 has no done this update yet so im dredding that now!
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The April update upgrades Windows 10 to version 1803 - you're actually upgrading the entire operating system to a new version. You may have noticed that you'll have less disk space available due to a large backup of the old system.
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May be of help or maybe not...............................FROM Vulture Central
By Richard Speed 22 May 2018 at 15:34

About to install the Windows 10 April 2018 Update? You might want to wait a little bit longer

Updated The troubled Windows 10 April 2018 update is facing another issue, with some users losing access to their desktop after installing the new code.

The problem, which first appeared in a posting on a Microsoft support forum on 14 May, has gained a bit of traction over the last two days with users taking to social media as they go through the three stages of installing this update: frustration, fury and despair.

The affected users report that after accepting the request to "restart and install" Windows 10 and waiting the requisite hour or so for the update do its stuff, users can find themselves staring at a blank desktop with no icons. An alarming message stating that the Desktop file could not be accessed is then shown.

The error suggests that something fishy has happened at a system file level.

The Register spoke to Computer Cellar, an independent computer repair outfit in Durham, North Carolina, which took to Reddit to point the finger at the Avast antivirus application after spotting what appeared to be a commonality in the wave of complaints. The shop recommended that uninstalling the AV tool would likely be a good idea before letting the April 2018 Update loose on a working copy of Windows 10.

Afflicted users have found that none of the Windows 10 built-in repair options deal with the issue and have had to resort to creating a fresh install of the operating system. Microsoft helpfully provides a tool to do this very thing, although you will need a working PC on hand to make it work – something that might be a problem if your only PC has been borked.

Antivirus tools have long been a bit of a bête noire as far as Windows 10 has been concerned, with Microsoft chastising some vendors for making naughty calls to places where they shouldn't in the Windows kernel. Redmond also attracted the ire of Kaspersky for allegedly removing third-party antivirus software during updates – before the antivirus company backed down in August 2017.

While the issue is relatively widespread, it does not appear to affect a catastrophic number of users. Windows 10 users who have already successfully installed the update are not affected.

The Register asked Microsoft to discuss the matter and was told it is probing the situation. We also requested a comment from Avast. ®

Updated to add
A spokesperson for Avast told El Reg:

"We have tested this and couldn't identify any problems affecting Avast Antivirus consumer users specifically. Online user comments show that many are unfortunately experiencing problems updating to Windows 10 ‘1803’. We cannot rule out that a small number of Avast users may be having difficulties updating, too, but we don't see any indications that this is caused by Avast."
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