Windows 10: Got v.1903? You Probably Have v.1909 Too

I've got news for you: If your Windows 10 PC is currently running v.1903 ... then it may already have v.1909.

I'm quoting from the Windows IT Pro Blog:

"Windows 10, versions 1903 and 1909 share a common core operating system with an identical set of system files. As a result, the new features in Windows 10, version 1909 were included in the latest monthly quality update for Windows 10, version 1903 (released October 8, 2019), but are currently in a dormant/disabled state. These new features will remain dormant until they are turned on via an “enablement package,” a small, quick-to-install “master switch” that simply activates the Windows 10, version 1909 features.

The enablement package is a great option for installing a scoped feature update like Windows 10, version 1909 as it allows you to update from version 1903 to version 1909 with a single restart, reducing update downtime and, thus, enabling you to take advantage of new features right away. Additionally, since Windows 10, versions 1903 and 1909 share a common baseline, applications and drivers that worked with version 1903 are designed to work as-is with version 1909, just like any Windows 10 quality update."

So, if you receive your updates from Windows Update, as we should, the v.1909 update installation should be faster.

I couldn't resist ... had to try it. So, after making an image backup, I ran Windows Update. Here's how it went:

3:58 PM "Getting things ready"
3:59 PM "Downloading" (14 seconds)
3:59 PM "Installing"
4:01 PM "Restarting"
4:04 PM Back at the desktop and ready to roll!

Holly *** that was fast!

P.S. I am not a 'Windows IT Pro.' Not even close. I just enjoy learning about IT.

:)

 

V.1809 to V.1909?

Has anyone gone from v.1809 to v.1909 yet? The WU FU to 1903 failed (twice) on my system and I rolled back to 1809. WU says v.1903 is successfully installed along with a first failed v.1903 and it also shows (correctly) that v.1809 is installed. WINVR also shows v.1809 to be installed. WU is now showing the "Download and install now" link after this week's v.1809 CU update, but I'm wondering if the FU will be successful from v.1809?

 

Win10 v.1903

I tried to update from v.1809 to v.1903. The installation would get to about 50% and the computer would shut down. When I started it manually after several minutes, I got the message, "Undoing changes made to your computer."

I made an effort to start the computer with all services and apps not running, using msconfig settings - to no effect.

Any suggestions??? TIA

 

BSOD upon reboot following upgrade from WIN 10 V 1903 to V 1909

In a previous post I was having installation failures with WIN 10 V 1903 for Cumulative Updates 2019-07, 2019-09 and 2019-10. Each failed with error code 0x800f0845. Time Lady had be try numerous things, all failed. In addition,
I was getting repeated BSOD after reboot. She suggested waiting until V1909 was released as it would include all updates that failed to install. Successfully to V1909 without problem except now I am getting BSOD after each reboot. Eventually get to login
okay, but the first update KB4522742 also failed to install. Same error code. The following is my PC reliability history following the upgrade to 1909. I also read, that all 1909 does is turn on updates previously installed as Quality Updates under V 1903.
Since those failed to install, could that be the problem? Any help would be appreciated.