Windows 10: Anniversary Issue

I keep reading about the anniversary Issue. What is it and do I want it?

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shut down goes into restart mode instead of shutting down

shut down goes into restart mode instead of shutting down

 

Eject options inconsistent between USB stick and USB external drive - Windows 10

This issue is still present on a 32bit system with the Anniversary Update. The 64bit system with the Anniversary Update is fine

Ron

 

Hello bargi and welcome to Ten Forums. *Smile

Windows 10 had a major update that was released to the public on August 2, 2016. Microsoft says this update will improve / enhance / make things better for Windows 10 users. As with every new Windows release, some people are reporting issues ranging from minor annoyances to major problems where their computers won't even boot. Individual preference if someone should get this update now or wait. Some of the new features are here:

Windows 10 Anniversary Update Features | See What’s New | Microsoft

 

I presume you are running Windows 10 version 1511 (type Winver in the Search box and run it to check).

The Anniversary Update takes you up to version 1607 and adds some new features, the most obvious being a redesigned Start menu and Edge being able to accept add-ons. Sooner or later it will appear in your windows update as 'Features update for Windows 10, version 1607'.

 

Thanks for the response. I am having so many problems with my recent Win 10 update, I am afraid to try anything new. Thought the anniversary issue might fix some of my problems but scared to try it.

 

You can do a complete clean install of the Anniversary Edition. This might alleviate some of your issues.

 

Does doing a complete clean install mean deleting the Win 10 version that I have and then installing the Anniversary issue? I have no sound and the #2 monitor is green. I am older than dirt and technologically inept. Since my desktop is four years old, I am wondering if a new computer might be the way to go.

 

I am receiving this aniversary update on Sunday, 09/18.
It seems everythig working OK, but... *Confused
There is a few annoying things - Solitaire Games are painfuly slow, Microsoft Mahjong is not working at all, and I have before this update installed Windows 7 Games for Windows 10 which after update stop working, icons ian menus dissapeared from Start Menu.
I can survive without this games, but I loved to play some of this from time to time.
Is there any way to solve this?

Thanks for ansvers *Smile

 

It might seem like a daunting task to do a complete clean install of Windows 10, but the folks here at the Ten Forum can definitely help you out. Basically a clean install will wipe your entire computer clean and make your computer just like brand new. Because of this it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you back up all of your data and programs first.

Have you checked to see if the device manager has any issues? Since your computer is four years old there might not be all the right drivers for Windows 10.

 

I am very unhappy with Win 10. I was practically forced to change from Win 7, and every update makes my system worse.

 

There are still some serious bugs in the AU including the missing drives/RAW format bug. I've deferred upgrading for a while since I don't like being a guinea pig for MS.

 

I appreciate your responses and hope that you can help me further. I downloaded Windows 10 on July 12 and have been trying to get it to function ever since. I have read in different forums and have followed the recommendations to no avail. At this stage I am feeling a high level of frustration verging on depression. I have a number of issues but will deal them out one at a time. The issue of the day is no sound. I was using a pair of inherited speakers and the only identification I can find is CE. I heard a loud roar which the volume control did not modify. Assuming they were shot, I installed a set of Boston Acoustics BA635 - also inherited. Still no sound. I did all kinds of Troubleshooting for sound issues and everything checks out fine. The volume control gives a reading as though they were working. Then I surmised that perhaps both sets were too old to work with Win 10 so I bought a pair of Logitech. Repeat of the same process with everything saying they are working - but still no sound. I have been living with Device Manager and could tell you all the steps that I have taken but expect you know what the recommendations are and I have followed them many times. I feel that I am asking the impossible of you and I apologize for that.

 

Hi.
Let me first say that I am sorry to hear about all your frustrations with the upgrade to W10. *Sad
That being said, I will tell you that a 4-year-old computer will run W10 famously if clean installed, instead of upgraded from W7. I have seen numerous problems with W7 to W10 upgrades, all of which were resolved with a clean install. There is just too much baggage from a W7 upgrade to deal with.

The members here will certainly help you do this, if you're willing. Or, you can take the machine to your local PC shop and have them do it. Just be sure your data is backed up, and you have any install media and keys for any paid software. We can also get your older games working again. *Wink

 

Thank you so very much for responding, Simrick. I am thinking that the clean install sounds like my best option. One thing that puzzles me is that I did the Win 10 change on my 2 year old HP laptop at the same time as the desktop and, although there were a few problems, I was able to deal with them. Before I commit I have a few questions. I use Carbonite so I am sure my data is backed up but "install media and keys for any paid software" is giving me pause. I can think of only one commercial program that I have purchased so I can check with that company for directions. However, I have paid and made donations to several private genealogy sites but I am assuming that since I have a user name and password, I am good there. Will this installation of Win 10 also be gratis? Can you give me some guidance as to how long the uninstall and the clean install will take? Since I am unsure what installed media are, I assume I have none thereof. I will have to do the procedure myself as wrestling the tower to the shop would be difficult but I am even more daunted by having to unhook everything and then hook it back up correctly. I will take a few days to get my ducks in a row and then will be back for your instructions.
Ever so grateful,