Windows 10: Differences between MS upgrading tools?

Discus and support Differences between MS upgrading tools? in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; This is a desktop installation. Currently, release 1903 18632.535 build is installed and want to upgrade to 1909, but retain the installed software.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by ineuw, Jan 8, 2020.

  1. ineuw Win User

    Differences between MS upgrading tools?


    This is a desktop installation. Currently, release 1903 18632.535 build is installed and want to upgrade to 1909, but retain the installed software.

    MS offered two tools, which I downloaded MediaCreationTool1909.exe (18mb) and Windows10Upgrade9252.exe (6mb ) to the Desktop.

    For 30 minutes the MediaCreationTool tried and failed to install the upgrade due to some basic error. So, I created an USB installation drive just in case.

    Before trying Windows10Upgrade9252 I wondered what is the difference? I have several 1903 macrium mirrors in case of a failure due damage, so my loss is working time.

    :)
     
    ineuw, Jan 8, 2020
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  2. Bree Win User

    Differences between MS upgrading tools?

    The Windows10Upgrade9252.exe is the Upgrade Assistant. It basically works the same way as the 'upgrade this PC now' option in the Media Creation Tool. Both will download the install files when run, checking for updates while doing so. The main difference is that the MCT will the proceed direct to the upgrade, while the Upgrade Assist will, as I understand it, ask you to schedule a time for the upgrade.

    Having used the MCT to make the install USB you now have a third option. Run the Setup.exe you'll find on the root of the usb drive to start an in-place upgrade.

    As you had problems before, it may help if you turn of checking for updates during the upgrade. See Step 8 in this tutorial.

    Repair Install Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade
     
    Bree, Jan 8, 2020
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  3. ineuw Win User
    Differences between MS upgrading tools?

    This is a desktop installation. Currently, release 1903 18632.535 build is installed and want to upgrade to 1909, but retain the installed software.

    MS offered two tools, which I downloaded MediaCreationTool1909.exe (18mb) and Windows10Upgrade9252.exe (6mb ) to the Desktop.

    For 30 minutes the MediaCreationTool tried and failed to install the upgrade due to some basic error. So, I created an USB installation drive just in case.

    Before trying Windows10Upgrade9252 I wondered what is the difference? I have several 1903 macrium mirrors in case of a failure due damage, so my loss is working time.
     
    ineuw, Jan 8, 2020
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  4. Wile E Win User

    Differences between MS upgrading tools?

    Handy OS X Tools and Apps

    You should add VLC to that list. Plays most anything, except WMV/WMA.

    And are we sticking to free tools? Cause I have suggestions for some that cost money, but are well worth it IMHO.
     
    Wile E, Jan 8, 2020
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