Creators Update version 1703 (OS Build 15063.413)


  1. Posts : 80
    Windows 10 Professional, 64-bit
       #1

    Creators Update version 1703 (OS Build 15063.413)


    I updated my Desktop with the latest Creators Update (1703 (OS Build 15063.413)) on 1st July. It has worked smoothly and without a hiccup for five days. Should I consider my updated Windows 10 as stable or wait for some more time? Suggestions please.
    Amarnath Wanchoo
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  2. Posts : 42,734
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
       #2

    If you're in that fortunate position, make sure you update your disk image, and if you haven't yet started to use disk imaging, then please seriously consider doing that.

    E.g. Macrium Reflect (free) + its boot medium + external storage for image sets.

    Why? Because you can recover from e.g.
    - ransomware
    - a failed disk (restore image to a new disk)
    - unbootable PC
    - uncorrectable problem

    - by restoring your PC to a previously working state.

    The disk images also act as a full backup - you can retrieve files.
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  3. Posts : 80
    Windows 10 Professional, 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    I had made an image immediately after the update. After that I deleted tons of files that are used for reversing the update and other crap and making some minor tweaks. These changes are not only working flawlessly but have also made the system faster.
    I asked the question because I want to delete the original bloated image after imaging the current system. Are six days of flawless working enough to do that or I should wait for say about a month?
    Thank you for your response. Any further suggestions?
    Regards,
    Amarnath
    PS: I use Acronis for imaging. Doing so for about 15 years. Amarnath

    dalchina said:
    If you're in that fortunate position, make sure you update your disk image, and if you haven't yet started to use disk imaging, then please seriously consider doing that.

    E.g. Macrium Reflect (free) + its boot medium + external storage for image sets.

    Why? Because you can recover from e.g.
    - ransomware
    - a failed disk (restore image to a new disk)
    - unbootable PC
    - uncorrectable problem

    - by restoring your PC to a previously working state.

    The disk images also act as a full backup - you can retrieve files.
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 42,734
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
       #4

    Hi, personally I use a base image, then keep a number of differential images. That number is automatically managed by Macrium - presumably Acronis can do the same. (As you presumably know, differential images are smaller and faster to create - incrementals more so).

    It's really a personal decision as to when to create a new base image- obviously, play safe, create the new one before deleting the old one.

    Note: Windows.old would have been deleted automatically (presumably after 10 days if that's the timescale MS is still working to)
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  5. Posts : 80
    Windows 10 Professional, 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Acronis too can create differential and incremental images including daily or weekly differential images automatically in the background. But being a small time operator I keep this facility turned off. Just create a full validated image on the first of every month and delete the two month old image. That serves my purpose. So I shall stick on to my bloated image and delete it on 1st of August after making a fresh image.

    Why I am sticking to Acronis is not only because it is good and has never given any trouble but also because the recovery CD that it creates incorporates a disk partitioning program "Disk Director" that I liked more than PM and EaseUS. Does Macrium has this facility too?

    dalchina said:
    Hi, personally I use a base image, then keep a number of differential images. That number is automatically managed by Macrium - presumably Acronis can do the same. (As you presumably know, differential images are smaller and faster to create - incrementals more so).

    It's really a personal decision as to when to create a new base image- obviously, play safe, create the new one before deleting the old one.

    Note: Windows.old would have been deleted automatically (presumably after 10 days if that's the timescale MS is still working to)
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 18,424
    Windows 11 Pro
       #6

    junglee said:
    I had made an image immediately after the update.
    Hopefully you also had an image from immediately before the update? That would be when you would really want it!
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  7. Posts : 80
    Windows 10 Professional, 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Thank you for your query. Yes that I have and have also used it once to take me out of a soup.

    NavyLCDR said:
    Hopefully you also had an image from immediately before the update? That would be when you would really want it!
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  8. Posts : 80
    Windows 10 Professional, 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Thanks for your advice. I have done just that with a small twist. And the twist is that I have created a new Image but will delete the bloated Image bext month.
      My Computer


 

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