Windows 10: How do I prevent Windows 10 automatic updates from destroying the OS?

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  1. How do I prevent Windows 10 automatic updates from destroying the OS?


    Hello, I have a relatively new laptop less than 3 years old that was running Windows 10 earlier today that is now stuck in a boot loop after I reset it. Literally all I did was reset the computer removing all files and install the updates that I'm forced to install I also installed Chrome and Firefox. I got through 2 batches of updates just fine, then the third batch of updates made the system blue screen over and over again.


    I did a system restore to get out of the boot loop which worked and tried to install updates again and the same thing happened. Immediate blue screen, didn't even get through installing the update. Now when I go to do the same system restore I did 15 minutes ago it tells me I can't because "You must enable system protection on this drive". Of course, resetting Windows somehow managed to mess up the Dell recovery partition, and attempting to reset again immediately fails now. I'm about to start an offline DISM repair on a brand new fresh install of Windows 10 to fix an issue caused by updates that I don't have an option not to install without using the cute little show/hide updates tool whose functionality is apparently just too high level to include with the OS like every previous version of Windows has.


    I've worked in IT for 15 years and have extensive knowledge with troubleshooting this kind of thing, which is why I find this to be absolutely absurd. There was nothing wrong with this computer, and the only thing I did was install the updates from Microsoft after resetting the OS. It wouldn't be that big of a deal if this was a one time occurrence, but I actually find myself dealing with these Windows 10 update shenanigans all the time. This is actually the third time this year I've had a fresh install break from automatic updates, which doesn't sound that bad until you understand that I'm only managing like 30 computers total. I'm sure I'm the problem and I'm just doing the super advanced task of clicking "install updates" wrong.


    Save your troubleshooting steps though, it's all good now because I've already found the solution. Literally all that needs to happen is Microsoft needs to not push out updates that break fresh installs of their OS. Maybe test the updates on a few machines before sending them out. I understand how novel and unfamiliar that sounds, but I'm really certain that Microsoft getting their act together would fix this.

    :)
     
    Spencer.White, Oct 28, 2020
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    95Viper, Oct 28, 2020
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    How do I prevent Windows 10 automatic updates from destroying the OS?

    Microsoft to push automatic Windows 10 upgrades in 2016

    "Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 will be automatically rolled out next year to all users of its older operating systems who have selected to receive updates.

    Until now, users of Windows 7 and 8 have needed to register to upgrade to Windows 10. But that's about to change: soon the OS will be listed as an 'Optional Update' and -- from 2016 -- a 'recommended' update that will automatically install itself, if users have opted to receive updates in that way.*Shadedshun :shadedshu:

    You can opt out of automatic updates to avoid this, but Microsoftsays that "we strongly discourage this in today’s connected world because of the constant risk of internet threats". You can also change your Windows Update settings to install critical updates but not recommended ones. Although it's still going to be possible to avoid installation, Microsoft seems quite determined for everyone to be using Windows 10 in near future.


    The roll-out of reserved updates was initially staggered but, according to Microsoft, now Windows "will automatically kick off the upgrade process once you have made a reservation".

    As an intermediate stage, Microsoft says that it will "soon" publish Windows 10 as an optional update, not installed by default, but accessible to all users.
    "

    http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive...rade-to-be-rolled-out-automatically-next-year
     
    P4-630, Oct 28, 2020
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