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I have read something about a version Windows 10 1809 which shall be the newest one. Is that right? If so, how could I get it?
I thought, the automatic Win updates would keep Win at the newest state. Isn't it right?
Yes, you have version 1803 (17134) and you are correct, a new version 1809 (17763) was released in October. You may also have read that it had a rare but significant bug on first release and was withdrawn for a while.
Now the bug has been fixed and 1809 re-released Microsoft are being very cautious about rolling it out. Very few have had it delivered automatically, some (but not all) will get it if they click 'check for updates'. In addition, some machines with particular hardware are blocked from receiving 1809 until some issues have been resolved.
In the mean time, everyone on 1803 will still be getting all the latest patches and security fixes automatically. The latest update was released on 8th January and takes your build up to 17134.523. Run Winver to see which build you are on.
There are no significant new features in 1809, so my advice would be to wait until you get it automatically.
Many thanks!
When I click now 'check for updates' this is shown (meaning all is up to date):Now the bug has been fixed and 1809 re-released Microsoft are being very cautious about rolling it out. Very few have had it delivered automatically, some (but not all) will get it if they click 'check for updates'.
So that looks good, I obviously have that newest (bugless) version, 1803:Run Winver to see which build you are on.
OK, so generally - like I meant how it should be - one does not have to do anything to keep Win updated. It does it automatically. So nothing to do (now).
Great, thank you very much again!
According to the latests survey, 83.6% of Windows 10 PCs worldwide are still on 1803, just like you. Only 6.6% are on 1809 so far, it appears to be the slowest ever roll out of a new version.
AdDuplex Windows Device Statistics reports
Yes, and about 10 % have older versions than 1803, I am wondering why, may be they do not know, wrong settings...
And what luck I was spared from the buggy version...I assume at least, didn't notice anything at least (but if one's computer crashes, does not start anymore, who would know the reason for it was a Win update). So actually it might be a good idea (not only for OSs / Win versions but also for programs) to wait a while til one knows they run flawlessly.
You do not sound like the sort of user that would enjoy sorting out any bugs in a new version (unlike me who manually upgrades as soon as one is released). As it happened, the bug that caused the original 1809 to be pulled was rare and didn't affect me. For those few it did affect it installed flawlessly, but deleted their user files!
It is always safest to wait for a new version to be delivered automatically. It is a wise precaution to make system image to an external HDD so you can restore a working system should anything go wrong in an upgrade (or should your hard drive fail on you). Like many here, I use Macrium Reflect Free for that purpose.
Backup and Restore with Macrium Reflect | Tutorials
Oops, well, that is...well...so Microsoft obviously does a better job than some creators of the best malware (no chance for Defender and the Win Firewall, I guess). Why not just deliver the OS with some cool, new features...no viruses needed anymore...For those few it did affect it installed flawlessly, but deleted their user files!
So that version was installed only if one had clicked that button, not automatically. Alright, so I will stop clicking the "check for updates" button. Or if I click it avoid downloading / installing a version's update (if that is possible at all).It is always safest to wait for a new version to be delivered automatically.
Ah, great, that's the one I just installed on my new Win installation. MR created a bootable ISO on C: and a bootable USB-Stick. So I will do an image with it as well.Like many here, I use Macrium Reflect Free for that purpose
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