Windows 10/11 Download

[Foxbat]

All of my real computer stuff is done on Debian machines but I still have to support Windows Pee Cees and servers.

I’m not missing that part of my job responsibilities in retirement…

 

[harshness]

The only way I'll go back to Windows is if they bring back the paperclip.

View attachment 174297

Clippy was part of Microsoft Office.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kcQzCzSDvc

Bob was a standalone software application that failed so badly that somebody included it in Windows.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXHu9OmLd8Y

 

[HipKat]

The only way I'll go back to Windows is if they bring back the paperclip.

View attachment 174297

lmao that's awesome!!!

 

[Foxbat]

The only way I'll go back to Windows is if they bring back the paperclip.

Clippy isn’t coming back, he’s found a new calling in Life…

​

 

["MysteryMan"]

2024-09 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 11 Version 23H2 Builds: 22621,4249 and 22631.4249 for x64-based Systems (KB5043145) has been released. Moderate time needed for those wishing to perform a manual download/install/restart. Five gradual rollout features and 4 normal rollout features as well as quality improvements come with this update.

 

[Lone Gunman]

2024-09 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 11 Version 23H2 Builds: 22621,4249 and 22631.4249 for x64-based Systems (KB5043145) has been released. Moderate time needed for those wishing to perform a manual download/install/restart. Five gradual rollout features and 4 normal rollout features as well as quality improvements come with this update.

Will this be what Microsoft will release to the rest of us on the second Tuesday in October?

Just checking....................

 

[harshness]

Will this be what Microsoft will release to the rest of us on the second Tuesday in October?

The 24th was the second Tuesday in September. The new features get turned on some time later.

I think that most users won't actually see this update until next week as, by default, there is a seven day delay on "upgrades" (at least in the most popular version of Windows).

 

[Lone Gunman]

Installed KB5043145 on one of my 2009 year model boards and that only took about 20 minutes after I downloaded it manually? The file was about 750mb IIRC.

Guess I'll wait until "patch Tuesday" to do the others to make sure that update is the same as the one I just installed.

Just saying....................

 

[Foxbat]

Did anyone who was able to download run into any of these issues:

Do not install! Recent Windows 11 update wreaks havoc and breaks PCs

Windows update KB5043145 is rendering some computers unusable. Here's what you need to know and what you can do about it.

www.pcworld.com

 

[b4pjoe]

Updated last week. No issues.

 

[EarDemon]

24H2 was official as of yesterday.

As usual can download the ISO from here

Download Windows 11

 

[HipKat]

Updated my Windows 11 Drive last night. Took a while, which led me to believe that the obvious and profound changes would be more easy to spot, but I suppose many are under the hood or features that I don’t use often.

 

[harshness]

Took a while, which led me to believe that the obvious and profound changes would be more easy to spot, but I suppose many are under the hood or features that I don’t use often.

One of the more profound (and intentionally hidden) changes is doubtless the non-reversible installation of Recall.

The ability to support 7zip may be a win for those who have never heard of it. Those who use it will have already installed a solution. I doubt many Windows users ever encounter tar files.

The return of some Explorer functionality (adding additional steps) may be appreciated.

Performance on some AMD CPUs may be increased as they no longer have to suffer a workaround for problems with certain CPUs.

The more "improvements" Microsoft makes, the more Windows 11 is able to compete with previous versions in terms of restored practical functionality and customization.

 

[HipKat]

One of the more profound (and intentionally hidden) changes is doubtless the non-reversible installation of Recall.

The ability to support 7zip may be a win for those who have never heard of it. Those who use it will have already installed a solution. I doubt many Windows users ever encounter tar files.

The return of some Explorer functionality (adding additional steps) may be appreciated.

Performance on some AMD CPUs may be increased as they no longer have to suffer a workaround for problems with certain CPUs.

The more "improvements" Microsoft makes, the more Windows 11 is able to compete with previous versions in terms of restored practical functionality and customization.

I didn't even know about Recall, but like I've said I primarily use Linux
Been a 7zip user for years and agree... most Windows people never heard of a tar file

 

[Foxbat]

One of the more profound (and intentionally hidden) changes is doubtless the non-reversible installation of Recall.

I thought I heard Paul Thurrott say there was a “simple” way to uninstall it, but that was before the release of the actual 24H2 and any apparent easy “click to remove” for Recall was a “mistake”.

Just Kidding: You Won't Be Able to Uninstall Recall

I had a lot of questions when the latest Windows 11 version 24H2 preview update included a way to uninstall Recall.

www.thurrott.com

But you should be able to not enable it, for now…

 

[harshness]

Watch out for Edge too as it seems to be another avenue of data collection for Recall.

 

[Tweek]

I'm still on 23H2

 

[harshness]

I'm still on 23H2

Some machine configurations have been held back to do problems with BSODs after installing 24H2. This is especially true of machines with installed games that use the Easy Anti-cheat tool (i.e. Fortnight). Some driver issues with certain sound configurations and a particular fingerprint sensor are also being dodged.

Uh oh! Windows 11's big 2024 Update is blue screening for some users

Microsoft confirms that Windows 11 24H2 is triggering Blue Screens of Death in certain cases.

www.pcworld.com

There's also the situation where the machine requirements have advanced to the point where some configurations no longer qualify for Windows 11 that initially did qualify.

 

[TRG]

Another "feature" that Microsoft decided we will all use without asking us is BitLocker file encryption. The problem is that during a fresh Win 11 install it encrypts the whole Hard Drive or SSD. If you dual boot like me that makes installing Linux in a dual boot configuration impossible. Yes, you can disable BitLocker and decrypt the drive after installation but why? I'd rather have the option up front. I found out that the USB creator, Rufus allows you to do just that. It also allows to you to disable some other annoying Microsoft "features." Read the tutorial in the link below if you want more information.

How to stop automatic BitLocker Device Encryption during install on Windows 11 - Pureinfotech

 

[Lone Gunman]

Encrypting my whole system isn't an option!! I've got 6 multi-boot systems that have Win 10/11 along with Linux Mint 22, Windows XP x32, Windows XP x64, Windowz Vista and 7 in x64 bit. Two of those Windowz 10/11 installs are Win 11 upgrades I've done within the past few months.

Looking more like I may just s**t can Windowz 11 and ride 10 into the sunset.

Just saying....................