" only "non essential" usb device is my printer so should I just unplug it or unplug it and uninstall the drivers "
Just disconnect from usb plug. No need to uninstall drivers. Then try the command in Post 5 to repair image. Then attempt update after restart in clean boot (Part One in this tute) which will take care of all 3rd party services from interfering -
Perform a Clean Boot in Windows 10 to Troubleshoot Software Conflicts
I ran Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
and got the following message: DISM Picture Attached
and DISM log as well hopefully this helps
Ken thanks for your help I decided to replace my hard drive with a new 1TB ssd drive removed the Intel Optane Memory Module and uninstalled its drivers and do a clean install of windows 10 pro from a windows ISO done using the Media Creation Tool today so latest version of 1803.........what do you recommend as the best way to insure I don't have an issue reactivating my Windows 10 Pro................i used ShowKeyPlus and got the product ID and the installed key info is that all I need or?
I will be plugging the SSD into the same SATA connection as the current drive fyi
You should have no issues. Drives don't count as a major hardware change.
This is the activation trouble shooter tutorial. Have a read. Notice the bit about linking to MS account. I don't think this is necessary for your situation but it might not hurt if for some reason you want to make more extensive changes at some point. Also acts as backstop if you do bump into troubles.
Use Activation Troubleshooter in Windows 10
TenForums Clean install tutorial
Clean Install Windows 10
As you had windows 10 on PC just click I don't have product key, your installation will be validated against MS servers.
Just to follow up ...........Ken you were absolutely correct I just connected the new SSD to the same SATA cable as the previous C: boot drive and did a clean install of Windows Pro it activated automatically no worries thanks again for your help with my previous concerns
Great, glad things went smoothly.
Now when you get all your programs loaded take an Image with a tool like Macrium and when ever you need it you can restore to a fully installed clean machine.
Backup and Restore with Macrium Reflect
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