Windows 10: MBR/UEFI issues

I took an older Dell OptiPlex 360 out of storage today to update it, had Version 1607 Build 14393.351 on it. I updated it to Vesion 1607 Build 14393.2125 and got this message:





Based on the age of the computer it may have nothing to do with MBR or GPT.

And Yes, my eyes aren't working too good this late in the day.

 

That message is perfectly normal, you have to update to the Fall Creators Update, or just wait for the Spring update, which should be available in April.

Personally, I would just update to the Fall Creators update, and wait on the Spring Update for awhile, maybe 3 months or so.

And the easiest/best way to do it, is to download the Fall Creators Update Iso file, then mount it and run setup.exe from within windows.

 

My post is merely a confirmation of post #11:
MBR/UEFI issues - Page 2 - Windows 10 Forums
I don't have a problem as it is downloading a newer update now, actually may be a Version Upgrade.

 

I think the Spring Creators Update 1803, will be available April 10th.

Windows 10 Spring Creators Update (1803): We’re Almost There

 

Hi zbook sorry for not responding sooner but before your last response I had a go at fixing MBR and somehow messed things up! PC wouldn't start got BSOD irrespective whether I set bios to boot from legacy or UEFI.
When set to UEFI message was File:\EFI\Microsoft\Boot\bcd error 0xc000000f
When set to legacy message wasFile\windows\system32\winloadexe error Oxc000000e

I decided to repair MBR ran bootrec /fixmbr then bootrec /fixboot then bootrec /rebuildbcb, also ran
sfc scannow and chkdsk /scan these last two didn't throw up any issues. After all this PC booted OK and MS update for win 10 V1703 is now installing so things appear to be going OK (famous last words).

When update is finished I intend changing boot options in bios from UEFI to legacy. I note one of your colleagues has sent a tutorial enabling change from MBR to UEFI without data loss, I'll have a look at that and see what is involved.

I'll report back when download is finished, it's up to 80%. forgive any typos, I've had to press iPad into service. In the meantime can I thank you and other colleagues for the kindness, patience and understanding you have shown to me, it is greatly appreciated, thank you

 

I have MBR on one PC that's on for at least 10 hours a day, on 1709 and no messages about UEFI.

 

Update:

Upgrading this Dell OptiPlex 360 computer using Windows Updates went from Version 1607 to Version 1709 Build 16299.125 then the following update brought the Build to 16299.309. It didn't bring in a newer Build so I used the Offline Installer to get Build 16299.334 on it, all seems to be working.

Afterward, just for kicks, I downloaded and used the MCT/Media Creation Tool to download and create the bootable USB for installing, still shows Build 16299.15 as default.

 

There is no reason to go from MBR to UEFI, you`ll gain nothing. But you could go GPT/UEFI if and when you decide to do a clean install.

And if you have W10 Pro, I would set it to delay the Spring Update for awhile. (Defer Feature Updates)

Believe me, everyone will be trying to update or they will get auto updated and you will just get frustrated.

Like I said, wait a good 3 or 4 months, there`s no need to rush it.

 

Finally got all current updates installed, took ages to download and install. Version 1709 installed, do I take it that the Spring update will next?

I have decided not to bother changing from MBR to UEFI.

Once again many thanks for all the help and advice.