Windows 10: Missing features under 'Turn Windows features on or off'. Any Windows 10 update fails.

In trying to resolve a network issue of not seeing some computers on the network it was found that feature programs were not found. I initially tried numerous things recommended to get the missing features back. Tried turning off antivirus and finally deleted Avast Business Cloud Care. As ADMIN tired sfc /scannow and got Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service. Tired DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and got Error 216: This version of %1 is not compatible with the version of Windows you running. Tired to reinstall Windows 3 or 4 times while keeping all my settings, data and programs. With Antivirus installed I got error RPC Protocal Sequence Not Found. Tired doing that in a Safe Mode with antivirus uninstalled and the most recent error is 0x80004005. This was originally a free windows upgrade but the last time it failed and was taken to the computer company, I was forced to buy Win Pro 10 64 BIT English Version 1709. The version I am still stuck running. The owner since died and the company closed so I can get their assistance. Any help is appreciated.

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Is it time for Windows 10 already?

Here's a good step by step guide on doing a fresh install.

How to clean install Windows 10 from a USB drive - Software - Feature - HEXUS.net

 

Microsoft testing blue light reduction feature for Windows 10

"Microsoft is slowly revealing new features in its next major update to Windows 10, and it appears blue light reduction feature might be a future addition. The software giant released a new build of Windows 10 testers yesterday with very few visible additions, but Windows enthusiasts have already started picking it apart for clues on new features. Twitter user "Core"has discovered references to a "BlueLightReduction" setting deep within the next major update to Windows 10 (codenamed Redstone 2). It appears to be a setting that will be toggled from the Action Center (notification center) in the operating system.

F.lux has been the most popular option for Windows users looking to reduce blue light in the evenings, but Microsoft's own native toggle will bring this feature to every Windows 10 user. Apple has also integrated a similar feature in iOS 9, but it hasn't announced any plans to bring blue light reduction to Mac OS yet. Microsoft only appears to be testing the feature right now, so there's no guarantee it will ship in the update due early next year. If Microsoft does implement it fully then it will presumably be available on the mobile version of Windows 10, too."

Microsoft testing blue light reduction feature for Windows 10

 

Microsoft to make Windows 10 updates mandatory

Well, at the moment at least, you can choose to defer upgrades. Under Settings > Windows Updates > Advanced options you need to check the box labeled "Defer upgrades". What does that do? Good question. The answer I've found might illuminate it to a degree.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/defer-upgrades-in-windows-10

I hear this only applies to Pro and Enterprise editions. But I can't verify that.