Windows 10: Multiple download issues in Windows 10 Windows Update/Microsoft Store/Windows 10 ver 2004

I am having various issues with downloads/updates from Microsoft, and can't help but think they are related:

1. Windows Update - auto update has not worked properly for at least 6 months. When I run Windows Update from Settings, I get the dreaded "We couldn't connect to the update service" message. Instead, I've been updating my system using the Microsoft Update catalog...currently I'm on version 1909, build 18363.1049. I've already tried restarting Windows Update/BITS/Cryptographic Services in Services.msc, turned off Antivirus/Firewall, etc.
2. Microsoft Store - No purchased apps will download...they all return the "0x80072F8F" error code. I've already tried the wsreset.exe suggestion. I just paid $90 for MS Flight Simulator 2020 Deluxe and upgraded my video card, and can't download any of it.
   
3. Windows 10 upgrade to version 2004 May 2020 update - I've attempted this update several times, using the Windows Update Assistant. The update appears to be functioning normally, progressing toward completion with no errors. However, after I restart the computer, the computer is still showing version 1909.

Would appreciate any tips/suggestions to resolve, without having to do a full Windows 10 reinstall.


Thanks,

Switzman59

:)

 

Windows 10 Tweaks

As you may already know, Windows 10 (as well as Windows 8) allow you to log in with a valid Microsoft account, instead of creating a local account that only works on your machine. However, you may prefer to keep a local account for privacy reasons. If you do, though, some Windows 10 features—like Cortana—may not work. Despite the default behavior, the Windows 10 Store is not one of them. You can still log in to your Microsoft account for just the Store without switching to a full Microsoft account. The process, however, is not terribly obvious. To do so, follow these steps:

• Launch the Store from your Start menu.
• Click the user icon next to the search box.
• Click “Sign-in” from the menu that appears.
• Choose “Microsoft account” and log in like normal.
• When the “Make it yours” box appears do not enter your password. Instead, click “Sign in to just this app instead.”

from Lifehacker

 

Download Windows 10 TH/RS

There is a new cumulative update KB3194496
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3194496


Release notes:

This update includes quality improvements. No new operating system features are being introduced in this update. Key changes include:

• Improved reliability of the Windows Update Agent, shared drives, virtual private network (VPN), clustering, HTTP downloads, Internet Explorer 11, Hyper-V platform, multimedia playback, and Microsoft Edge.
• Improved performance of push and local notifications, Hyper-V platform, and some social media websites using Microsoft Edge.
• Addressed issue where mapping a drive from an elevated command prompt doesn’t work with administrator credentials.
• Addressed issue causing movies that were ripped using the transport stream (.ts) format to play without sound in Windows Media Player and the Xbox One Media Player app.
• Addressed issue causing the Movies & TV app on the Xbox to stop working when attempting to play content that was just purchased from the Store.
• Addressed issue where ActiveX can't be installed when using the ActiveX Installer Service (AXIS) in Internet Explorer 11.
• Addressed issue causing “Print all linked documents” to not work in Internet Explorer 11.
• Improved reliability of downloading and updating games from the Store.
• Addressed issue preventing some users from changing the default download location in Windows 10 Mobile.
• Addressed issue causing unnecessary notifications about fixing Microsoft account in Windows 10 Mobile.
• Addressed additional issues with multimedia, Windows kernel, Windows shell, enterprise security, storage file system, Remote Desktop, core platform, Hyper-V platform, Windows Update for Business, display kernel, near field communication (NFC), input and composition, Bluetooth, Microsoft Lync 2010 compatibility, Windows Storage API, app registration, Trusted Platform Module, Group Policy, Internet Explorer 11, virtual private network (VPN), BitLocker, wireless networking, datacenter networking, Cortana, PowerShell, Active Directory, connection manager and data usage, Access Point Name (APN) database, Microsoft Edge, Windows Recovery Environment, file clustering, Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps, audio playback settings, DShow Bridge, app compatibility, licensing, cloud infrastructure, domain name system (DNS) server, network controller, USB barcode reader, and Adobe Flash Player.

 

Download Windows 10 TH/RS

@Drone : No link for 17134.5?

The April 2018 Update will be available as a free download beginning Monday, April 30.
https://blogs.windows.com/windowsex...-of-your-time-with-the-new-windows-10-update/

According to this link and whether or not these have been Insider Preview Builds as @FordGT90Concept contends, I found this link: [Changelog] What's New in Windows 10 April 2018 Update (Version 1803) - AskVG

Windows 10 Build 10.0.17134 Changelog:​Build 17134 was the 23rd Insider Preview build of Windows 10 released after Fall Creators Update. It was released on April 16, 2018. This new build arrived via new "RS4" (RedStone4) development branch.

• Bug fixes and general improvements