Windows 10: Cumulative Update KB4034674 Windows 10 v1703 Build 15063.540

System Restore was working properly for me on two computers as posted in this thread.

 

I really don't know what happened to mine. On the config page it was set to disabled, yet I know it was on because I have several restore points previously, including a restore point for when that update was installed. Based on that I can only assume (I know, that causes trouble) the KB turned it off.

 

Small update. Restored an image from 4,5 day ago. Bad idea. Because that caused so much harddisk activity after logging in it generated even more of those ESENT-warning regarding too much taken time for writing some log file. Logical, becuae now not only Windows Update was busy, but also Telemetry, AV-update, app-updates and many other things were batteling for HD access. Sometimes it really physically hurts to see how Windows behaves after logging in. It would be SO nice when a sticky notification appeared with the text 'Windows update available, click here to install it'. That's how it works in other OS'es I use. And there I never have problems with updates flooding harddisks. Sigh. Never mind, I am putting back the image I made today right after installing the latest updates. Hopefulle System Restore was just a glitch, another timing misfire, so to say. We'll see...

 

Update reset Sleep settings on one of our clients PCs... no big issue, right... well, this PC is headless and runs their IP PBX (phone system). PC goes to sleep and phones cannot call out or each other. Other than that, looks fine.

 

Final update. restored the earlier made image of today. System restore works again, I think I might have created a restore point a bit to quickly following a previous one. Cost a lot of time all in all, but probably really wasted time... O well, that's life.

 

KB4034674 installed here. Working just fine.

 

Odd. It didn't turn it off for either of the two machines I updated.

 

I can't confirm for nor against, since I have had this option off ever since I setup my laptop. (I use the built in recovery image if I need to revert) *Smile

 

Installed this afternoon, running like a smooth baby butt!

 

Unlike everyone else here that update caused my laptop to display only a black screen now...been trying to fix it since 4am ( & I am no computer wizz) and may be able to but that means uninstalling this one again...hope that everything will get back to normal soon but any suggestion as to why there could be a conflict?

 

I kept the laptop from automatically updating yesterday, setting my LAN as Metered. I turned that setting back to off today and Windows updated smoothly. Cant find anything wrong in my laptop after the update.

Bo

 

It didn't turn it off either for me. I just checked and System Restore is working just fine...Besides, 3 or 4 weeks ago, I have created a task in Task Scheduler to make an automatic Restore Point at each reboot and it has been working like a charm. I think this the best way to go with System Restore...

 

I dont keep many restore points but the ones I had before the update were still there, and I created one successfully after the update.

Bo

 

I just want to share this information with members of this thread having problems with system restore. Here it is:

Microsoft releases tool to hide or block unwanted Windows 10 updates | ZDNet

*Arrow Hide or Show Windows Updates in Windows 10 Windows 10 Windows Update Activation Tutorials

UPDATE:

I forgot to mention that the title from the first link from ZDNet can be misleading. What I was referring to is the last paragraph in the same article, which reads as follows:

"By the way, if you find this utility intriguing I recommend one additional Windows 10 tweak. By default, System Restore has been turned off on every system I've tested throughout the preview program. If you re-enable this feature, Windows resumes the practice of automatically creating a restore point before installing each new batch of patches from Windows Update, making it easier to roll back an entire batch of updates while you investigate which one is troublesome"

 

Hello. This KB4034674 breaks the merc stealth keyboard software and driver. Has been reported worldwide by every merc stealth "active" user (yes, we are few people). The problem is that this is an oooold (although a very good and rock solid) keyboard and Steelseries (the brand company) has discontinued this item.
In my case, the keyboard is recognized but the software or drive associated with this doesn't work, so I can't make use of macros, special keys, weblinks, profiles... As I've said, it's clear and proved that this KB4034674 is the cause. Reverting the system to a previous state fix the problem.
We can't expect a solution by steelseries side, but maybe a revision or fix by Microsoft side?
Regards.