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Windows 10 version 1803 update download issues. If your update fails to download, try below-posted tricks. Stop antivirus and VPN/Proxy software before the update. If updates are failing repeatedly, turn off ‘Metered Connection‘ in your network connection settings.Restart your system and try again.

With Windows 10 Creators Update build 1703, installation on these machines fails. Now run Windows Update and you’ll find that your PC needs to download a number of updates, which can take up. Windows 10 Creators Update Crashes and Freezes If the issue is with your Computer or a Laptop you should try using Reimage Plus which can scan the repositories and replace corrupt and missing files. This works in most cases, where the issue is originated due to a system corruption.

Last week,  Microsoft released a software update for Windows 10 known as KB 3081424. The forced software update caused many Windows 10 computers to crash repeatedly, which led to a flooding of posts on the Microsoft Support forums about the problems that KB 3081423 caused. Windows 10 restartDownloadFor example, Microsoft Community user BrettDM said his Windows 10 computer kept hitting 59% in the software update install process before it restarted and tried again endlessly. The KB 3081424 patch fixed several previous Windows 10 bugs, but it actually caused worse problems in the process.

Fortunately, Microsoft has issued a new update that is supposed to fix the endless rebooting flaw in KB 3081424. When I searched for the name of the latest patch for Windows 10, I found details about a patch called KB 3081436. The KB 3081436 update also resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft graphic components, the .NET Framework that allows elevation of privilege and the Mount Manager that could allow elevation of privilege.

Several Microsoft Community users said that they were still stuck in the reboot loop even after installing the KB 3081436 patch. If the update does not seem to work for you, Microsoft suggested opening the “Control Panel,” clicking on “View installed updates,” select “KB3081436,” click uninstall in the toolbar and restart the computer.

The endless rebooting is caused by a bad entry in the Windows 10 registry initialized by a failed install of KB 3081424. And the bad entry stops repeated installation attempts. Some users manually fixed the reboot bug by reinstalling the update after deleting keys in the registry.

Windows 10 installs updates and drivers automatically. Some of those updates and drivers may cause issues with your computer so Microsoft's staff members have suggested users to skip particular Windows 10 updates. You can uninstall an unwanted Windows Update by typing “View Installed Updates” in the search box. Click on “View Installed Updates - Control Panel” in the search results. Select the update that you do not want and click on uninstall. You can also download a “Show or hide updates” troubleshooter package from the Microsoft Download Center. This feature lets you select the updates that Windows will install automatically. But the problem with the “Show or hide updates” tool is that it only lets you remove an update after it was automatically installed, which is disadvantageous in cases like the endless rebooting issue.

What the “show or hide updates” application looks like / Credit: Microsoft

The KB 3081424 update was the third Windows 10 update and the previous two also caused problems. The first update automatically installed new drivers that caused issues for people that have multiple monitor setups and Nvidia graphics cards. The second update — which is known as KB 3074681 — caused the Windows Explorer file system to crash repeatedly for many users. 

There has been a major debate about the decision Microsoft made in forcing updates for Windows 10. The intention of the forced updates is to ensure that Windows 10 users have the latest security updates. But the cons seem to be outweighing the pros as of late. The endless rebooting caused by KB 3081424 was likely very frustrating for the affected users, especially if they were working on tight deadlines and depended on a reliable computer.

Did you experience the reboot problem on Windows 10? How did it affect you? Please leave a comment!

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Last week, Microsoft released a software update for Windows 10 known as KB 3081424. The forced software update caused many Windows 10 computers to crash repeatedly, which led to a flooding of posts on the Microsoft Support forums about the problems that KB 3081423 caused. For example, Microsoft Community user BrettDM said his Windows 10 computer kept hitting 59% in the software update install process before it restarted and tried again endlessly. The KB 3081424 patch fixed several previous Windows 10 bugs, but it actually caused worse problems in the process.

Fortunately, Microsoft has issued a new update that is supposed to fix the endless rebooting flaw in KB 3081424. When I searched for the name of the latest patch for Windows 10, I found details about a patch called KB 3081436. The KB 3081436 update also resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft graphic components, the .NET Framework that allows elevation of privilege and the Mount Manager that could allow elevation of privilege.

Several Microsoft Community users said that they were still stuck in the reboot loop even after installing the KB 3081436 patch. If the update does not seem to work for you, Microsoft suggested opening the “Control Panel,” clicking on “View installed updates,” select “KB3081436,” click uninstall in the toolbar and restart the computer.

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The endless rebooting is caused by a bad entry in the Windows 10 registry initialized by a failed install of KB 3081424. And the bad entry stops repeated installation attempts. Some users manually fixed the reboot bug by reinstalling the update after deleting keys in the registry.

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Windows 10 installs updates and drivers automatically. Some of those updates and drivers may cause issues with your computer so Microsoft's staff members have suggested users to skip particular Windows 10 updates. You can uninstall an unwanted Windows Update by typing “View Installed Updates” in the search box. Click on “View Installed Updates - Control Panel” in the search results. Select the update that you do not want and click on uninstall. You can also download a “Show or hide updates” troubleshooter package from the Microsoft Download Center. This feature lets you select the updates that Windows will install automatically. But the problem with the “Show or hide updates” tool is that it only lets you remove an update after it was automatically installed, which is disadvantageous in cases like the endless rebooting issue.

What the “show or hide updates” application looks like / Credit: Microsoft

The KB 3081424 update was the third Windows 10 update and the previous two also caused problems. The first update automatically installed new drivers that caused issues for people that have multiple monitor setups and Nvidia graphics cards. The second update — which is known as KB 3074681 — caused the Windows Explorer file system to crash repeatedly for many users.

There has been a major debate about the decision Microsoft made in forcing updates for Windows 10. The intention of the forced updates is to ensure that Windows 10 users have the latest security updates. But the cons seem to be outweighing the pros as of late. The endless rebooting caused by KB 3081424 was likely very frustrating for the affected users, especially if they were working on tight deadlines and depended on a reliable computer.

Did you experience the reboot problem on Windows 10? How did it affect you? Please leave a comment!

I’m happy to announce the Fall Creators Update (version 1709) is fully available for all compatible devices running Windows 10 worldwide! Full availability is the final phase of our rollout process. When a new feature update is released, we begin by targeting a select set of devices that we believe will have the best update experience based on device characteristics and testing done by us and our device partners. We then monitor feedback for issues around application and device compatibility and make adjustments along the way, if necessary. Actively listening for and responding to issues as they emerge helps us confidently expand the release to additional devices while maintaining a quality experience. We’re pleased to announce that the Fall Creators Update was the fastest Windows 10 release to reach 100M devices, all while achieving higher customer satisfaction ratings compared to prior updates!

Enterprise customers following this same targeted approach for the Semi-Annual Channel can also fully deploy when ready. As an IT administrator, you decide when to broadly deploy once you have validated the apps, devices, and infrastructure in your organization work well with this release. You no longer need to wait for our signal – deployment control and choice is yours.* IT admins can leverage Windows Analytics tools that help you plan, test and deploy Windows 10 to your organization, and help accelerate Windows 10 migration. You can learn more about Windows Analytics tools and best practices for deployment and servicing the Semi-Annual Channel releases.

We’re thrilled to be offering the Fall Creators Update to all our customers, and we expect commercial customers to have the same level of confidence based on quality from their own broad deployments. As always, we will continue to evolve our releases based on your feedback.

Windows updates help keep systems current and safer

Protecting your device and your information is critical. Recent reports about “Meltdown” and “Spectre,” a new class of critical vulnerabilities disclosed last week, underscore how rapidly the global security landscape is evolving. These threats highlight the importance of having devices running the latest Windows 10 feature update and the latest monthly quality updates. We build the latest security technology deep into the Windows operating system to provide defense-in-depth features that prevent evolving malware and other vulnerabilities from impacting your device, and layer on monthly quality updates that help your machine keep pace with the evolving threat landscape.

For these new vulnerabilities, we’ve provided updates to customers with the latest security protections available. Because these vulnerabilities start at the processor level, however, having the latest Windows operating system (OS) updates is not sufficient to be fully protected; you will also need to install related firmware updates from your device manufacturer. Lastly, ensuring your antivirus products are up-to-date (for example, Windows Defender is available in-box for free and updates automatically) and that you are backing up critical files to the cloud remain best practices.

The most secure device is an up-to-date device

For those with automatic updates enabled, Windows 10 will continue to provide the latest monthly security updates to help keep your information and your device protected. Windows 10 is configured for automatic updates except over metered connections (where charges may apply), in which case we’ll only download those updates required to keep Windows running smoothly. To enable automatic updates, go to Windows Update> Advanced options> Choose how updates are installed to make sure they are turned on for you.

In order to help you get the latest defense-in-depth security protections that come in the Fall Creators Update, we’ve improved the experience to allow you to update your device faster and with greater confidence. If you’re running the Anniversary Update (version 1607) or Creators Update (version 1703), we’ll send you a reminder that the feature update is ready to install. You can schedule the right time: just pick a time that works best for you or set a new reminder for tomorrow. If you’re running an even older version of Windows 10, you’ll need to install the Fall Creators Update using Update Assistant on our Software Download site.

If you choose not to update your device when notified, your system will try to identify a time outside of your device’s active hours to install the update when you’re not actively using your machine. If you’ve already scheduled an installation date and time, the update will install automatically at your specified time. A final reminder alerts you 15 minutes before your device is scheduled to reboot, so you can properly save and close out of what you are doing. If you’re still not quite ready to take a break at that time, you can choose to restart later.

To ensure devices in enterprise environments are running the most current and secure version of Windows with the latest security updates, any device on Windows 10 Enterprise edition or Windows 10 Pro edition that is configured to receive updates automatically from Windows Update will be automatically offered Windows 10, version 1709 after January 18, 2018. This does not apply to long-term servicing editions.

Start the new year more safe and secure

Bring your devices up to date with the Fall Creators Update, now available for all customers globally – consumer and commercial alike. If you haven’t yet updated, simply click the Update Now button on the Software Download Site to manually update your device. You can also update your device or personalize your settings including your active hours, restart options and other advanced options in the Windows Update settings menu.

As always, we’re actively listening. If you have feedback, please share it with us via the Feedback Hub app.

*Refreshed media will be published to Windows Update, Windows Update for Business, WSUS, and VLSC starting the week of January 22, 2018.