Win 10 Install and Upgrade-Preview Future Release 1703. Aka Creators Edition.

[el-Capitan]

So, I have the latest build (15025) installed. As far as I can tell, all cool. EXCEPT....

I used to boot to desktop in <10sec. Now, it takes closer to 30 sec. it feels like the boot 'hangs' at POST just before the dots start spinning.

This is a UEFI boot. I read somewhere that MS doctored with their UEFI compat - did they break it for me?

 

[JackMDS]

15025 is the very new insider build, aka Win 10 Cloud.

https://blogs.windows.com/windowsex...ng-windows-10-insider-preview-build-15025-pc/

With insider build it is better to wait a while until "Bob" are fixed that is why there are insider builds.

 

[RLGL]

15031 is out

 

[JackMDS]

Fast Ring Release 15031. The build is PC-only, and it contains a few minor new features.

https://www.neowin.net/news/windows...-available-in-the-fast-ring---heres-whats-new

 

[RLGL]

Well 15042 is out and the watermark is gone. Looks like the release date is close.

 

[JackMDS]

If the "Pundits" predictions are correct it should be out in the Next few Weeks.

 

[VirtualLarry]

I'm running 15042 on one rig. Didn't notice much different, although there are still some significant bugs.

 

[Puffnstuff]

If the "Pundits" predictions are correct it should be out in the Next few Weeks.

My windows update now shows a message underneath the check for updates button pertaining to the creators update with a link to sign up for notifications of its release.

 

[RLGL]

I'm running 15042 on one rig. Didn't notice much different, although there are still some significant bugs.

Just loaded 15060, quite a feew things fixed since 15042

 

[VirtualLarry]

I was able to get 15048 off of the Microsoft Insider Preview website, but nothing newer, no 15060. Sure you got that right?

 

[RLGL]

Right on, I am in the preview program, fast lane. the next builds are:15055,15058 15060.These have been released since last 3/10. Go to the Windows store and get the app for the feedback hub - free. to get the latest info.

 

[RLGL]

Build 15061 has dl'd. I am backed up so when I restart it will load. 3/17 6:50PM


Edit : Had things to do , Just sorting out the latest build. 7:40PM

 

[RLGL]

Build 15063 was released in the last 24 hours. The following is taken from the Windows feedback hub ; Known issues for PC. This is being posted on 3/21

• The upgrade path from the Windows 10 Anniversary Update (Build 14393) to this Windows 10 Creators Update build is not yet live and will be live tomorrow morning.

Will tomorrow be the release date? Stay tuned.

 

[KeithP]

I apologise if this has been covered, but I just saw a tweet from Paul Thurrott that he did a clean install of the Creator's update and was able to activate it with an unused Windows 7 key. So apparently that mechanism is still in place.

-KeithP

 

[Chiefcrowe]

Microsoft bringing EMET back as a built-in part of Windows 10

https://arstechnica.com/information...ng-emet-back-as-a-built-in-part-of-windows-10

 

[Puffnstuff]

Microsoft bringing EMET back as a built-in part of Windows 10

https://arstechnica.com/information...ng-emet-back-as-a-built-in-part-of-windows-10

Hey thanks for that information Chief.

 

[Chiefcrowe]

Windows 10 will hide your important files from ransomware soon

https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/29/15892658/microsoft-windows-10-controlled-folders-feature

 

[Ketchup]

Windows 10 will hide your important files from ransomware soon

https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/29/15892658/microsoft-windows-10-controlled-folders-feature

I hope some testers can give us feedback on this one. This is a great idea - if they do it right. If not, it will be a huge pain that everyone will automatically turn off.

 

[RLGL]

That feature is in the 16232 build, released 29 June, the catch one must turn on Controlled folder Access

 

[JackMDS]

Maybe this can Help.

https://www.nextofwindows.com/windo...r-access-to-protect-your-data-from-ransomware

 

[IGBT]

Dell pushed the Creators Edition to my Dell XPS8700 and upon restart it failed. It failed to boot but showed a BSOD recovery options. The only one that worked was a full system reset. Upon reset it now shows Version 1703 / Build 15063.413. It did not restore any of my apps / Firefox / links / passwords.

 

[Chiefcrowe]

Preventing browser-based attacks with Windows Defender Application Guard

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7fSeYEftRE

This looks very nice!

 

[Scorpio187]

I've asked this before, but nobody has replied. So I'd like to ask here.

I've been on 1607 (Anniversary Update) until today when I finally received a message via update center that I can now update and move on to ver. 1703 (Creators Update).

Anyway, after it was finished installing I noticed something. Right before installing 1703, I had 46.4 GB free of 190 GB on C disk and 137 GB free of 273 GB on D disk. After updating it was 39.3 GB on C and 166 GB on D. I then had to restart my laptop - Bitdefender wouldn't launch - so after restarting my laptop I noticed that it shows 137 GB once again on disk D. However, disk C now shows 39.1 GB.

Where did those 7.3 GB go?

 

[Ketchup]

It's storing your previous Windows install in case there was a problem with the update. You can use disk cleanup to get the space back.