Windows 10: Reverted from v. 2004 to 1903, install problems now

I updated to latest windows 10 fall feature update, v. 2004. The update went fine, but I noticed some programs performing slowly and had some major graphics glitches. After checking that all my drivers for video were updated to latest and finding no improvement, I decided to revert to 1909.

This I did and it notified me I would need to reinstall some apps, but otherwise no problems.

First, I could not run nor reinstall Firefox. It kept calling for C++ runtime 2015 Runtime. However, anything I did to resolve the issue has not seemed to help. Since Edge still worked, I was not without options, but frustrating.

I've run the install troubleshooter, and it says it patched some corrupted reg keys. I tried manually downloading some missing file(s) and pasting them in, and the system did not recognize them.

I continue to get the message: Network Resource Unavailable, please try again or select another location.

I did get past this message for 2015 one time when I had trouble running another program, but it then balked looking for 2019 runtime with the same issues.

Upon restart, I am returned to 2015 Runtime missing for Firefox install and 2019 when trying to run a game. I've attached some simple pics.

Does anyone have any advice on this?

Oh, I also ran system file check and repair, and while it stated it repaired many files, the problem persists.

Thanks so much for your help in advance. I hope I gave good info to diagnose with. Please let me know anything else I can provide.

I am hoping this is a common issue when reverting to a previous build and there is perhaps a simple solution?

If not, would you recommend I try going forward to 2004 again and working the problem from that end, if I am able?

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WIN 10 upgrade from V 1903 to V 2004

I recently purchased an HP Envy Laptop and it came installed with V. 1903 Build 18362.778, install date 03/17/20.

EDGE version is 84.0.522.44.

I have Windows Updates paused thru 02/08/21.

My Laptop & Windows & Applications are working just fine.

I create manual Restore Points on C drive & create USB Recovery Drives on a frequent schedule.

How long can I safely stay on V. 1903?

With the seemingly constant news of issues with V. 2004, how safe or stable is it to upgrade to V. 2004 as of July 28, 2020?

Thanks for any insights...

JD

 

Reverted from v. 2004 to 1903, install problems now

I updated to latest windows 10 fall feature update, v. 2004. The update went fine, but I noticed some programs performing slowly and had some major graphics glitches. After checking that all my drivers for video were updated to latest and finding no improvement, I decided to revert to 1909.

This I did and it notified me I would need to reinstall some apps, but otherwise no problems.

First, I could not run nor reinstall Firefox. It kept calling for C++ runtime 2015 Runtime. However, anything I did to resolve the issue has not seemed to help. Since Edge still worked, I was not without options, but frustrating.

I've run the install troubleshooter, and it says it patched some corrupted reg keys. I tried manually downloading some missing file(s) and pasting them in, and the system did not recognize them.

I continue to get the message: Network Resource Unavailable, please try again or select another location.

I did get past this message for 2015 one time when I had trouble running another program, but it then balked looking for 2019 runtime with the same issues.

Upon restart, I am returned to 2015 Runtime missing for Firefox install and 2019 when trying to run a game. I've attached some simple pics.

Does anyone have any advice on this?

Oh, I also ran system file check and repair, and while it stated it repaired many files, the problem persists.

Thanks so much for your help in advance. I hope I gave good info to diagnose with. Please let me know anything else I can provide.

I am hoping this is a common issue when reverting to a previous build and there is perhaps a simple solution?

If not, would you recommend I try going forward to 2004 again and working the problem from that end, if I am able?

 

W10 V 2004 safe to install?

Just rec'd, via Windows update, that a new features update 2004 is available to install. I've read various post saying it has lots of issues. So the question is should I just stay with V 1903 for the time being until I see more positive comments regarding
the 2004 issues? I look forward to anyone's comments. Thanks