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Trapper,

I suggest that your first step should be to update it to the latest Version. You can do this by downloading the latest "ISO" file and using that to run a "Repair install" [also called an "In-place upgrade"].
Download Windows 10 ISO File -TenForumsTutorials ***
Repair Install - TenForumsTutorials

*** There are several options. I often use Option 5 [TechBench] and I have to remember to select "International English" - that's us now [the "English" choice actually means Yankee "English" these days.]

- While you are doing this you will see references to making an installation USB. You do not need to do this to achieve the update to the latest Version. You might choose to do this later on when all the main work is out of the way.
- Whilst it would be wise to back up before you start, a Repair install should never affect your/his own files or any installed applications. I always make a new "system image" before running a Repair install. Do you know what that is? There is some explanation in my ditty - file backup vs imaging, Win10 imaging deprecated, Macrium Reflect, backup drivers [#13] - TenForums


Best of luck,
Denis

Trapper said:

Hi Denis.
Thank you for your reply, before I start trying to sort he problem I have a USB with the file: Media Creation Tool 20H2.exe. I had problems with my (this) PC with an update, cannot remember what the problem was now though.

Would it be okay to use this file on the laptop?

I am sure I printed off the tutorials you mention, I just have to find them!

As @Try3 mentioned... the In-Place upgrade is the easiest way to get the comp up to date with little or no hassle.




Repair Install Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade







Here is the short version of the In-place upgrade tutorial...

DISABLE non-Microsoft:
a) antivirus software
b) firewall software
c) drive encryption software

Make a full OS backup with a program like Macrium Reflect (free)
Macrium Software | Macrium Reflect Free

Go here and get the Media Creation Tool and save it to your desktop.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/soft...load/windows10

RUN the Media Creation Tool and use it to: Create an ISO image... save IT to your desktop.
This will be the latest version of the ISO image.




Right click the ISO image and choose: MOUNT
Open File Explorer and you will see a new drive letter. It will look like a DVD optical drive.
Double click the new drive letter to open it.
Find setup.exe and double click it to start the in-place upgrade.

Choose the Keep personal files and apps option.

After it's all done... to UNmount the ISO image, right click the new drive letter and choose: EJECT.


The ONLY thing you will lose is some of your personalizations. Your programs and data will be intact.

Alan,

Trapper said:

... I have a USB with the file: Media Creation Tool 20H2.exe. ...

Assuming that what you meant was that you used the Media Creation Tool to create an installation USB then that would be alright but that Version will stop getting updates on 10th May 2022. I suggest that your efforts will bear fresher fruit if you get the latest ISO [Version 21H1] and use that instead - it is supported until 13th December 2022. But it's entirely up to you.
Support dates are shown in this MS webpage - https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/lif...0-home-and-pro

If all you meant was that you downloaded the Media Creation Tool and copied it to a USB then that can only be used to control the download of the ISO [as also described in the tutorial]. It is not of any direct use at all. You might as well use the tutorial to download the latest ISO.

All the best,
Denis