How to get the Windows 10 October 2018 Update

[Al-Faqir]

The average person wants stability and security. They will choose bug- and problem-free over the latest and greatest new-fangled feature every time. (I am not talking about gamers and technophiles... but the average person walking down the street who knows next to nothing about Windows or PCs or most any digital device for that matter). Why ? Because they don't want the headache. Reliability is always a more valuable commodity than the newest gizmo. It's a lesson that Microsoft has refused to listen to its customer base. The number of people who dislike Microsoft for all the problems their updates cause is a large number.

I am 100% sure that if in a way or another the new update fixes the sound issue I am having, I will face another issue which will spoil my life! 2 days ago I started to have my HDD automatically turned off after 5 seconds though I set the option of turn of hdd to never. The hdd keeps turning on and off randomly and I am afraid this might damage it on the long run. The most irritating part is I can't ditch Windows; Linux does not cover all the aspects unfortunately.

 

[RoboMan]

Kaspersky Total Security working flawlessly here. No encountered issues, only StartIsBack not working

 

[SHvFl]

Kaspersky Total Security working flawlessly here. No encountered issues, only StartIsBack not working

Update it. It's working.
StartIsBack: real start menu for Windows 8 and Windows 10

 

[Local Host]

I remember, that I always kept error reporting enabled, despite of what other people said. I sincerely believed, that MS will actually fix something. As years passed by, I sent over hundreds of reports for various reasons and aside from being bothered by it, MS never fixed anything and then there was Start. I used Windows 8 Alfa, Beta and even the latest RC version and to my surprise RTM came out without the Start. So much for MS listening to feedback. Ever since then I disable and block everything I can, there is no point in keeping it on. Windows Insider only confirms it, known bugs being ignored, just like notifications in 1809, they do not work, when background apps are disabled, that is not some little feature, but an essential (considering phones).

That is unrelated to the Update process, you talking feedback and feature requests.

 

[cruelsister]

only StartIsBack not working

Are you using 2.7.1? I wish I could tell myself, but have had tremendous issues with this update. The only good thing is that the Windows reversion to the previous build function works flawlessly (and is a shame that I had to see it work like 3 times so far...).

 

[Moonhorse]

Microsoft edge has some bugs fixed indeed. Working very smoothly...even better than before :emoji_clap:

 

[oldschool]

Maybe I'll get this tomorrow... or whenever!

Edit: It appears many of those experiencing issues are related to certain 3rd party software.I have an image from a couple of months ago but I'm running another image just in case.

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

No problems here with StartIsBack ++2.7.1 released on the 20th of september.
Also I'm running the latest versions of Kaspersky Free 19.0.0.1088 (c) and Comodo Firewall 11.0.0.6710.
So maybe running the latest version of those programs prevent any issues?

 

[ForgottenSeer 69673]

Are you guys talking Windows 10 Insider Preview 18252.1000 (rs_prerelease)? That is what is downloading on mine right now.

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Are you guys talking Windows 10 Insider Preview 18252.1000 (rs_prerelease)? That is what is downloading on mine right now.

No, it's no prerelease, but final version 1809 build 17763.1

 

[ForgottenSeer 69673]

If you get annoyed by little things don't update. Cpu usage per application is broken and showing nonsense. Other than that i haven't noticed anything else.

The insidere build mtbot posted has this issue fixed. I am installing it now.

 

[509322]

"Installed 15 minutes ago. No problems. All is well. Everything working fine here..."

LOL

 

[DeepWeb]

I am doing an in-place upgrade as well. Windows Update tries to keep the old registry and that always slows my computer down. For those who want to know how to do an in-place upgrade, here:
Repair Install Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade

You will keep all of your files, settings, and programs. The only thing that is different is that your registry gets wiped out for a completely new one and your computer will feel like a clean install. So if you have registry tweaks you will have to reapply them. If you want to keep your tweaks in the future, I recommend using Group policy. Your policies stick no matter if you upgrade or downgrade or do anything sideways.

 

[Al-Faqir]

I have downloaded the iso and it is 4684 Mb. That's weird it is larger than any other build that a 4.7GB DVD isn't enough.

 

[RoboMan]

Update it. It's working.
StartIsBack: real start menu for Windows 8 and Windows 10

Thanks! After update the app works without any issues!

Are you using 2.7.1? I wish I could tell myself, but have had tremendous issues with this update. The only good thing is that the Windows reversion to the previous build function works flawlessly (and is a shame that I had to see it work like 3 times so far...).

Just updated to the latest version and it's solved!

"Installed 15 minutes ago. No problems. All is well. Everything working fine here..."

LOL

Most serious issues after serious patches can be seen immediately after the first boot (talking by my experience and people here), like BSOD, black screen, antivirus not opening, random error screens, screen freeze. Minor bugs or problems can be seen after some days or weeks, according on the functions you use within time goes by. I assume the comment you mock about, which seems a bit like the one I posted, referrs to no serious encountered issues (aforementioned) after the first boot.
For example, if you search through the threads I posted you will be able to see how Windows patches broke my system a couple of times immediately after boot, such as start menu not working, not being able to access task manager, black screen when opening apps, etc.

 

[DeepWeb]

Update it. It's working.
StartIsBack: real start menu for Windows 8 and Windows 10

Oh thank god. I can safely upgrade now lol

 

[Moonhorse]

Forticlient is turned on, but the Windows thinks its not and is having Windows defender on same time

 

[oldschool]

View attachment 198487Forticlient is turned on, but the Windows thinks its not and is having Windows defender on same time

Uh-oh!

 

[CyberTech]

Full article: Bugs and issues of Windows 10 version 1809 - gHacks Tech News

edit: must read it..

 

[TairikuOkami]

I have downloaded the iso and it is 4684 Mb. That's weird it is larger than any other build that a 4.7GB DVD isn't enough.

They say to "compress the install.wim to install.esd" (whatever that means). When you download 10 via MCT, x86 has ~2,5GB and x64 has ~3,5GB.