Windows 10: Upgrading build 10240 to 10586 experience

Today I upgraded my test PC from Windows 10 Pro TH1 (build 10240) to Windows 10 Pro TH2 (Build 10586). To avoid any BSOD with old devices, I disabled my Realtek AC'97 card (known to cause problems) in Device Manager and also any unnecessary device such as the SCSI controller. I also disabled completely my Antivirus, so it wouldn't interrupt anything. I then run msconfig and disabled any non-Microsoft process and non-important startup application. I did the upgrade successfully and I could then enable everything back.

First thing to notice was that my custom blue color was changed to a default dark gray. Any customization (Classic Shell, icons, fonts etc) were cancelled and I had to do them again. I also noticed that they even changed the Safe removal icon into a new plain ugly icon, so I had to also modify the stobject.dll file using Aerolite theme is not necessary, the default Aero theme has color window title bars. In medium to dark colors the white text in the window title bar is not very legible, so I changed it from regular to bold using Winaero Tweaker.

After doing the relevant tweaks and changes, I now have the interface the way I like it. One thing I noticed (haven't examined the control panel thoroughly yet) is that in Theme settings we see the old familiar customization control where we can adjust the color, the background, the screensaver and sounds. Unfortunately color is only selected from a preset palette, but we can use the Advanced color shortcut to select our custom color as in build 10240.

Generally, I am satisfied by the new build, I hope I won't come across any incompatibilities.

I just wanted to share my experience with you so if you consider upgrading to TH2 to know what to expect.

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10.0 Pro (Build 10240) ... How update to 14251 now???

"The normal upgrade from Build 10240 is Build 10586."

CURRENTLY THIS IS UPGRADE CAN DONE ON 10240... W10PRO?

 

Why do I keep getting a notice to update my computer to Windows 10?

Please note, if you are running Windows 10 10240, Microsoft released a major update in November 2015 called 1511 or build 10586.

Press Windows key + R

Type: winver

Hit Enter

Check which build is listed on the dialog, 10240 or 10586.

If its 10586, that's why you are getting the prompt to upgrade.