Windows 10 Anniversary Update

yes, as Rollback RX, but i lost my secureboot since my BIOS was flashed (because motherboard issue) , so now not a concern anymore to me

 

@Phant0m I've got three more computers to upgrade when I get around to it, plus will no doubt have customers' computers to upgrade before long. I see no good reason to not upgrade right away. Upgrading to an improved version of Windows 10 for free makes sense to me.

 

I'm in total agreement with that.

 

+1

 

While I was unable to update my own PC, the hardware-wise identical PC of a family member upgraded just fine. Their laptop upgraded just fine as well.

So something in my software setup was conflicting. Since I'm in the middle of a clean install I won't find out what. The fact that it takes days to setup my machine again (the way I like it) might be telling me something…

 

You using SSD?

 

No, but I am on the laptop that did upgrade.

 

Alright. The problematic laptop, in BIOS settings. Is SATA mode set to IDE?

 

It's set to AHCI.

 

I played a bit with W10AU, I noticed that cleanmgr kept around 500MB in the Windows.old folder. I did not know why those were needed, so I made a image backup and deleted windows.old with CCleaner. I thought I could not find any negative effect until I tried a refresh. The refresh did not finish succesfully, with the saved image I was able to do a refresh (I choose clean re-install using default settings and removing all software and data on C partition).

 

I noticed that with AU 1607 upgrade, fast startup was reenabled, in spite of the fact that I had turned it off in 1511.
This is in addition to Group Policy setting for Configure Automatic Updates seemingly being ignored and System Restore being disabled.
Default programs were not reset however.

 

Any more advice to do clean install? ISO by media creator tool? Any advice after clean install?

 

Clean installs are a pain if the computer is a "productivity machine". I find most resistance to the current MS upgrade policy from those who actually use their computers for work and business and need to have things working. Spending the time to completely reinstall an OS and software and deal with licenses and drivers in a new OS means time and money for a lot people and businesses out there. Being forced to do it several times a year is an absurd and costly burden.

What I have seen against the upgrade is specific and troubling: A neutered group policy that reduces the Pro version of Windows 10 to almost the level of the home version. Less control over the OS by the end user and and forced advertising that is difficult to disable among other issues.

What I've read in favor is vague and subjective stuff like "running better" and "the computer is more responsive". I can install Process Lasso and get that on any version of Windows. There is no way I am going to sacrifice specific control options for such a vague recommendation that isn't backed up by any real testing or benchmarking.

None of my productivity computers run any version of Windows 10. To many issues and this update just adds more.

 

yes , it is what i did , i downloaded via MCT and installed via a bootable USB made with Rufus

0- right away , backup the system via "Back Up and Restore (Win7)" in control panel, and choose "Create System Image"; you won't like redo the installation again if the next steps may create issues.
1- open Windows Update and Update Win10 and drivers, there is some updates to do after the installation.
2- launch Disk Cleanup as admin for full cleanup (Start Menu > Windows Administrative Tools ) which will remove the install files of the updates.
3- if nothing went wrong , delete the old backup manually and do a new system image backup of the OS (as step 0 )
4- install latest drivers for hardwares from the vendor site (those installed in WU may be outdated). Best practice would be that you have them downloaded before the installation of Win10 AU.
5- Clean the system again (step 2)
6- redo Step 3 , now you have a clean baseline with up to date drivers and OS patches.
7- setup/tweak Windows as you like (services, settings, etc...)
8- last backup (as step 3)
9- install your favorite softwares and security apps (downloaded before AU installation), now you can use any 3rd party backup softwares instead of Windows Backup.

seems laborious but each step is secure and malware free until the end.

 

And the rapid release cycle isn't conducive to productivity. A certain section of the market wants long term stability in ease of computing

If Microsoft won't provide it, its missing the big picture.

 

Thank You

 

i hope you have days-off and won't need your production machine at least for few hours. For businesses , the IT manager should have planned ahead to prepare the machines to cut time. It is what i would do.

 

I don't undefstand nr.5? Again clean install?

 

hence Win10 Enterprise and slow cycle. MS pushing hard the businesses to use the Enterprise version.

 

no, no , use Disk Cleanup, same as number 2

 

I plan the install for few day. I know that IT needs some time

 

Thanks guest

Are extension for EDGE workshop only with MS account?

 

I forgot ask about secure boot. Should i turnieju off before clean install?
How delete back up manual?
The first install Should be with net connect?

 

no idea

no

go to the drive you have chosen to save it , you will find a folder named "WindowsImageBackup", just delete it.

yes would be better if you have a MS account and want to use it.