Windows 10: Older HP PC has V.1909...newer HP Laptop has v.1809...

As the Question Title notes, I am confused why an older HP Desktop PC 500-089 has the latest version of Windows 10, V. 1909, Build 18363.628 which was updated yesterday, while a newer model of an HP Envy Notebook laptop has an earlier version. Oddly enough the laptop was updated to V.1809 Build 17763.1012 from Build 17763.973 last weekend. Is there a logical explanation for this? Why wouldn't the newer computer also have the latest up-to-date version?
Oh, both are running 64 bit, Windows 10 Home.

Also, each time over the past few months, I've checked Windows Update on the laptop I am alerted I have a version of Windows "that's nearing the end of service." This is not encouraging news. Hope someone can explain my...and others...dilemma!


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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?

 

windows 10 pc problems after recent install of v. 1909

All desktop and taskbar icons appear/disappear at random. Two nested address bars appear instead of only 1 IE11 address bar. In Task Manager app lists it seems most are disabled, suspended, not allowed or stopped. is this normal? I suspect that aspects
of Chrome browser have been left in place after their supposed removal on 1/13/2020 and new install of v. 1909.

Am afraid to Recover or Restore because of the possible loss of apps/programs/features.

Another problem is that I've always had IE11, msn as my home screen, yet now when I click the home picture at top of any screen nothing appears. Am unable to add or change home screen. Several other, minor problems are noted regularly.

Am using HP desktop PC (2016), windows 10, v. 1909(replaced 1809), 64 b. Any suggestions a novice could correct will be well appreciated. Thank any of you wise people, in advance.

 

1 yr. old HP wireless laptop can't connect to older HP wireless Printer

Different answers each time I called HP Yes/No Can be connected/No it can't. Last call suggested kill printer add back. It's not on the HP list and can't pick up blue blinking wireless signal . Older HP Inkjet 6350 year old HP laptop both wireless wizard
asks for WPA

NO DISC, NO cables