My PC is 3 major updates behind. If I use Media Creation tool and install 1903 update using ISO method, any side effects to my system? Would like to seek for advise if running Windows Update is preferable or jumping straight using ISO installation.
I've always jumped straight to the ISO installation. Never had any problems. Windows Update is the most unreliable method there is for installing the major version updates.
1903 is available at the standard MS Windows 10 download site:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/soft...load/windows10
Thanks everyone for the replies. Appreciated!
- just wonder why that may be.. Bear in mind that MS restricts delivery of feature updates to some older/incompatible PCs. Using an iso circumvents any such protection. On the other hand, if your situation is that Windows Update isn't working (is it?) or that you've simply not used the device, that could be a factor.My PC is 3 major updates behind.
Have a look at your Update History in Settings.
Note that with each feature update/build you get a potentially new set of drivers. If your PC is not supported/compatible you run the risk of some issue arising.
Make sure you create a disk image of your current installation before attempting the upgrade. E.g. Macrium reflect (free) + external storage for disk image files. Then you can recover even if your PC is unbootable. This forum frequently advises the routiine use of disk imaging.
See:
How to get the Windows 10 May 2019 Update version 1903
and
Known issues for Windows 10 May 2019 Update version 1903
Note too that you could well expect a large update a month or two after 1903's first public release, correcting some issues. Or maybe MS has got it right this time..
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Use the Iso method, as mentioned WU is the worst way to update.
