Windows 10 - version 1809
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Microsoft recently announced that Windows 10 version 1809 is released for use. However, not everyone will get this version on their computer. Read everything you should know about the new version here.
Windows 10 version 1809
Version 1809 was released in October 2018, but had to be withdrawn due to errors. Now the current version is finally up and running, but you won't get the latest version on your computer without your own initiative.
- In October 2018, the new version 1809 had to be withdrawn due to errors. In November 2018, only the grossest bugs like update blocks were removed.
- The general distribution of the version started in January 2019, but still with bugs that could only be fixed in February of the year.
- According to statistics, most Windows users were still working with version 1803 in April 2019, as the new update was not received by all Windows systems.
- The problems are authentication problems with Internet Explorer 11, audio devices no longer work after the update.
- Due to a problem in the XML parser and MSXML6, some applications no longer work. There are also problems with the pre-boot eXecution Environment (PXE) of some devices, as well as some URI schemes for application protocol handlers.
Install Windows 10 version 1809 on the computer
There are several ways you can install the latest version on your own computer.
- If you have received the update with the new version 1809 on your computer, create a backup beforehand to avoid problems after the installation.
- If you are an advanced computer professional, you can write the ISO files to a USB stick with the help of a Rufus tool.
- The Windows 10 Update Assistant offers you an easier option. All you have to do is start the Microsoft tool and then follow the wizard.
- The update wizard checks whether your system is suitable for the update. If the system is suitable, the download starts in the background. In the half hour grace period you can close open programs and save all important data. However, you should never do without a backup.
- The upgrade starts after 30 minutes. You will now automatically end up in the installation tool.
- If the installation does not work, then you do not have the correct Windows 10 version on the computer.
- You can get the update just as quickly with the Media Creation Tool. This is suitable for all users who are planning to completely reinstall Windows 10.
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