Windows 10: newbie questions from non-newbie about update to 1909 and unattended

So I'm not exactly a newbie, but recently I have been very, very pressed for time,*Shock so I can't do my usual "try it and see what works." But I know that the longer I put off all these updates, the more problems I will have, and I want to get these updates done and behind me, so I'm asking some newbie questions here.

I have to upgrade about 10 physical Windows partitions, some on 1809 and some on a much earlier versions None are on 1903. I also have to update 4 Win 10 VMs, which don't get used very much. The VMs are probably 1709 or maybe even 1703. All these Windows installs are Pro 64.

So can I use the USB for the 1909 update, that I created with the MCT directly? Or do I need to update first to an earlier version (1809?)?

I know I should know this. Do I need to boot up each of the physical Windows partitions to do the update from inside Windows, or do I boot up my system using the USB and then pick the partition to update? Same question for the VMs. I did try to find a tutorial, but maybe I didn't look hard enough. *Redcarded

Finally, does anyone have an unattend XML file that I can use as a guideline? Do I need to modify the unattend file for each separate Windows partition, or can I make my edits just once and then use the unattend over and over again? Can someone point me to a tutorial for using these files.

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Not-newbie but new to unattended installs questions

So I have to do a 1903 update for all the systems in my home LAN, and I've put that off because of all the time it takes babysitting each install. *Rolleyes The unattended XML approach seems attractive.

Here are my questions. If these questions show that I'm not understanding key parts of the unattended install process, Your Honor I plead Guilty As Charged.

• Can I create just one unattended.xml file that would prompt me for system-specific info like system name but would answer all the questions about timezone, keyboard, language, etc. All systems are 64 bit, and all but 1 are PRO. That other 1 is HOME (but I'm seriously thinking about upgrading to PRO.
• All these installs are updates, but when I read through this thread and others, they perform new installs where they wipe the drive clean. Can I do an update install with unattended.xml?

 

what is best linux for newbie?

several days ago my friend ask me about whats best linux for newbie, because theres alot of distro out there would you suggest distro that suitable for newbie and has nice features on it *Roll Eyes

 

Newbie, looking for new graphics card.

I am currently having problems with my 4870s noise.
In my honest opinion, its just too damn loud.

Getting to the point, i am looking for a new video card that is

• Quiet/silent
• Decent power
• around 120 dollars or less.
• Dual dvi outputs for 2 monitors
• Easy/Low maintenance
• Not a puzzle to install

Im going to buy a new video card very soon, so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

-Newbie