Windows 10 Version 21H1 Update

[TitanTim]

Hi all,

Just wandering if anyone has done this update "2021-07 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 10 Version 21H1 for x64-based Systems" which is apparently an optional quality update

I tried installing the business edition on my works laptop on Friday as I was being notified updates where available so started the download at 11:15am and at 4:10pm after saying "installing" for hours it then said install failed

After some Googling it seems the update can take forever and can mess up Windows altogether but unsure if that is a common issue.

I don't think I'll be attempting to install on my home laptop for a while but wandered if it's an important update.

Tim.

[ronk]

Can’t help you, I made the change iMac a few years agp - The Apple updates just work and I’ve never seen that Windows Blue screen of Death again!

[TitanTim]

Can’t help you, I made the change iMac a few years agp - The Apple updates just work and I’ve never seen that Windows Blue screen of Death again!

Wndows is a pain Ron but don't have much choice where work is concerned.

I nearly went with a Macbook Pro 2 years ago when renewing my home laptop but the latest Dell XPS that was just out at the time and pipped it at the post when going by the reviews but then I'm stuck with Windows so maybe next time

Tim.

[mmm-five]

It's a 'test' install that is optional - and on a critical machine I would wait until the full patch comes out, rather than being an unpaid beta tester.

It's mainly for people who've been waiting for a fix to a specific problem, and don't want to wait another week or two for the full patch to come out. If you're not experiencing any issues, then ignore the optional updates.

Saying that, I've not had any issues on my gaming PC and that's gone through 23 major/minor/optional system updates since January...but I have regular back-ups to fall back on if need be!

None of mine have taken more than a few minutes on a very speedy PC (5800X/3080Ti) and SSD (6000mbps).

BTW, I'm not a Windows or Mac fanatic as I've got multiples of each. Gaming tends to be on the PC though and my creative stuff is on the Mac. Not had any serious issues with either...and the issues I have had were down to out of date/incompatible drivers or crashy apps.

[ronk]

When I was working IT problems at home were sorted by friends and colleagues in that department - now a retired, I have to be more self reliant.

At the level of my knowledge I have have had fewer issues with the iMac.
I think the iMac is more forgiving.

I have to admire you computer gurus, there inner workings are almost witchcraft!

[TitanTim]

It's a 'test' install that is optional - and on a critical machine I would wait until the full patch comes out, rather than being an unpaid beta tester.

It's mainly for people who've been waiting for a fix to a specific problem, and don't want to wait another week or two for the full patch to come out. If you're not experiencing any issues, then ignore the optional updates.

Saying that, I've not had any issues on my gaming PC and that's gone through 23 major/minor/optional system updates since January...but I have regular back-ups to fall back on if need be!

None of mine have taken more than a few minutes on a very speedy PC (5800X/3080Ti) and SSD (6000mbps).

BTW, I'm not a Windows or Mac fanatic as I've got multiples of each. Gaming tends to be on the PC though and my creative stuff is on the Mac. Not had any serious issues with either...and the issues I have had were down to out of date/incompatible drivers or crashy apps.

Thanks for the info that's great.

Sounds like an update I don't need at the moment so will leave well alone. It seems most issues people have been experiencing is when using older hardware and it taking crazy hours to download and install. On my works laptop it downloaded quickly but then failed on install after 4 hours of it trying.

I wouldn't have known it was a test install so glad I asked now

Tim.

[ronk]

It’s witchcraft!

[TitanTim]

It’s witchcraft!

Tim.

[BeeEmm]

I installed it on two of my x64-based system PCs a few days ago without problem. Updated quite quickly. I am now about to install it on my 2 X64 laptops.

[BeeEmm]

I don't think I'll be attempting to install on my home laptop for a while but wandered if it's an important update.

Info here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/top ... 392450fb3a

[Pbondar]

I have two almost identical i7 desktops..one all updates update successfully..the other every other windows update causes a back out /fail /restart type set of events..same with this release..go figure..

The one that fails does have a lot more application s/w on it..obviously something in there causes issues..

[Vonlipvig]

A really random one that can sometimes trip out Windows 10 updates is having usb devices connected during update, other than mouse/keyboard. It sounds ridiculous but I've experienced it before. Keep everything unplugged unless needed now and updates go through quickly with no issues on my gaming rig

[TitanTim]

Thanks for the replies and info

I might risk it tomorrow now

Tim.

[ronk]

Is restore to a earlier version available on Windows?
I seem to remember “Restore” being an option?

[Pbondar]

A really random one that can sometimes trip out Windows 10 updates is having usb devices connected during update, other than mouse/keyboard. It sounds ridiculous but I've experienced it before. Keep everything unplugged unless needed now and updates go through quickly with no issues on my gaming rig

That’s interesting I’ll try that one