Major problems with Win10 update 1809

Question

Windows 10 update 1809, code-named ‘Redstone 5’, was released on 2 October. Soon thereafter, serious complaints started rolling in... the most common was that entire profiles (desktops, settings) and documents were being deleted! This rollout was "paused" 4 days later (6 October).

https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2018/10/09/microsoft-hits-the-brakes-on-latest-windows-10-update-what-to-do/

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/data-loss-problem-for-those-who-installed-windows-10-v1809

Mary G · Answer

It has been fixed and was released again yesterday Oct 10th. https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/9/17957506/microsoft-windows-10-october-2018-update-data-deletion-fix

RoHe · Answer

Re-released, but only to Microsoft Insiders for further beta testing. So it might be a while before it's available to everyone. And that assumes nothing else turns up during the testing...

joe53 · Answer

I just had a delayed update for Win 10 V.1803 (public release on Sept. 11/2018) installed automatically, without problems.

For those using Win 10 Pro, I highly recommend delaying monthly (and version) updates by at least 30 days, and let others suffer the bugs in new releases. You do this in Settings>Update & Security>Advanced Options. For those using Win 10 Home, I recommend upgrading to Win 10 Pro (I did) in order to avoid being a beta tester for inadequately tested Win 10 updates that are automatically installed, with no option to defer.

ky331 · Answer

Re-released Windows 10 1809 causes Blue Screen and Breaks Audio for some

One bug leads to another; one fix patch opens up another. This is what is happening with Windows 10 1809 update which was re-released only three days ago. While the release had fixed known problems and user file deletion issue, it seems to have introduced other issues. This re-released Windows 10 v1809 causes Blue Screen & breaks Audio for some.

For some HP users, it is causing BSOD because of driver incompatibility issue, while those who are using SST or Intel Smart Sound Technology (ISST) Driver is not able to hear any sound post-1809 update. There is noting wrong with your system, and only patches from the OEMs will help. Meanwhile, there are some workarounds that may help you.

Article continues: https://www.thewindowsclub.com/re-released-1809-blue-screen-breaks-audio

RoHe · Answer

Am I correct believing the new/unimproved 1809 has still only been released to Insiders for beta testing?

A friend with an HP lappy got a Win 10 update at end of this week and now it only boots to a black screen with a white (non-blinking) cursor in the corner. It's less than 1 year old, so it isn't "old" hardware...

I got a Win 10 cumulative roll-up for 1803 on my Dell Win 10 lappy and it installed without issues. So I'm going on the assumption the 1803 roll-up is what failed on the friend's lappy...

snowshine · Answer

Any latest development on this front.? Is it now safe to allow AU on my Dell Dimension 7200 desktop?  Win 10 Professional

maryam · Answer

I have an HP laptop less than a year old . I received the cumulative roll-up for 1803 with no issues. The computer was a gift, and I really wish it had Pro. I am used to controlling updates on my Dell desktop. I really dislike backdoor updates.

snowshine · Answer

My post was not clear and precise about my question.

What I wanted to learn is if it is safe for my desktop (Dimension 9200) to install the latest Windows Update by clicking on check for updates?

(I have not turned on my Computer in the last 2 weeks as I was not around...hence escaped its automatic update(AU) on 2nd Tuesday of October 2018.

ky331 · Answer

Snow,

The fact that both the original release, as well as the "fixed" release, were BOTH buggy, doesn't instill confidence in the automatic update process. I have no Win10 systems (at home), but I'd concur with Joe's advice to hold-off on automatic updates... a minimum of 2 weeks on primary/"critical" systems, and as long as possible (1 to 2 months?) on secondary/casual systems.

RoHe · Answer

There was a cumulative roll-up for Win 10 that was issued on 10-9-18 for Build 1803 (Apr'18 update). So you might want to install that to keep the current version up-to-date until Microsoft fixes 1809 (Oct'18 update). I installed the cumulative roll-up on my Win 10 Pro Dell laptop with no problems.

FWIW, if you were to go to Microsoft's Win 10 site today and download the ISO for a clean install of Win 10, you'd get the ISO for 1803. So that says Microsoft hasn't released 1809 to the public, yet. And that means any updates likely to be offered now are still for 1803, and very unlikely you'd get the buggy 1809 without wanting it.

nyc10036 · Answer

Right. Last week, my E6400 and Acer Aspire One D257 both with Windows 10 1803 were updated with a Cumulative Update for 1803.   No sign of 1809 yet, but I rarely power up either laptops. .

ky331 · Answer

Copied/pasted from Bugbatter's post at SpywareHammer http://spywarehammer.com/windows-10/getting-ready-for-the-1809-upgrade/ :

If you plan to upgrade to Windows 10 October 2018 [1809] Update, we strongly recommend that before upgrading, you have Intel® Graphics Driver version 24.20.100.6286 or newer installed on your computer. The reason is that during the upgrade, it will check to see if your computer has Intel® Display Audio Driver versions 10.25.0.3 through 10.25.0.8 installed. If installed, Windows 10 (version 1809) upgrade may be blocked due to issues seen with these drivers. Intel Graphics Driver version 24.20.100.6286 is bundled with Intel Display Audio Driver version 10.25.0.10.

Be prepared! As always, check with your OEM for their list of tested devices before the upgrade is offered to you.

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