Windows 10 Anniversary - there will be bugs

[Chalenge]

So my father calls me over to his place and tells me his computer won't update. I thought it was just a matter of downloading the update manually and installing it. Nope. It still won't install. Nothing works. So I did a little research and it turns out that's just one of the problems.

http://www.infoworld.com/article/3104999/microsoft-windows/windows-10-anniversary-update-woes-continue.html

[Chalenge]

In case you were going crazy since last Tuesday because your Xbox controller is freaking out in Steam games, it's not you. Even though the controller works fine in The Golf Club, the same controller is flakey in Worms Crazy Golf, and Pro Evolution Soccer 2016.

Mapped network drives and HomeGroup are both hit or miss also on functionality.

If you are one of the lucky few that don't have problems you might want to try the lottery.

[Bizman]

So my father calls me over to his place and tells me his computer won't update. I thought it was just a matter of downloading the update manually and installing it. Nope. It still won't install. Nothing works. So I did a little research and it turns out that's just one of the problems.

http://www.infoworld.com/article/3104999/microsoft-windows/windows-10-anniversary-update-woes-continue.html

If you're talking about Windows Update, did you check if the Anniversary has changed the connection settings to "metered"?

[Skuzzy]

Our W10 machine has not gotten the anniversary update yet, but we have had a network share become unreachable, as well as data corruption on network copies from the machine.  The latter one is a known issue and Microsoft is not sure what is causing it.

Only way we got the share to come back once it disappeared was to rename the remote computer and re-establish the share.

The anniversary edition was supposed to make some inroads into correcting the share issues.

[Chalenge]

The method to project one screen to another has changed on the Start>Control Panel>Display window. If your system is like mine you can no longer choose the screens, but there is a happy result that comes from it. If you set your DSR to a magnitude higher and then project your main screen to another, then you can also change the resolution of the active display and both will then be at higher (apparent) resolution.

[Chalenge]

Our W10 machine has not gotten the anniversary update yet, but we have had a network share become unreachable, as well as data corruption on network copies from the machine.  The latter one is a known issue and Microsoft is not sure what is causing it.

Only way we got the share to come back once it disappeared was to rename the remote computer and re-establish the share.

The anniversary edition was supposed to make some inroads into correcting the share issues.

There is a patch out tonight that has cleared up the issues I have had. Hopefully, it will hold true for everyone.

@Bizman: I have not had that issue as of yet. The patch and reboot options have changed, so now you can set your active hours and the machine will not reboot within that time frame. There are still limitations though, as you can only set active hours to a 12 hour period.

[Bizman]

@Bizman: I have not had that issue as of yet. The patch and reboot options have changed, so now you can set your active hours and the machine will not reboot within that time frame. There are still limitations though, as you can only set active hours to a 12 hour period.

Alright, that was a far fetched idea. That issue has plagued many mobile broadband users here since Win8 because Microsoft has set mobile connections as metered by default. So far I've learned three ways to change it in 8/8.1 and two in 10. Our current mobile connections are unlimited. - One ISP has a funny series of TV ads where two young <ISP> Missionaries travel around the USA telling people about the Finnish broadband pricing.

[zack1234]

See Rule #2

[Condor]

Infoworld recommends passing on the anniversary update but how is that done? The only option I see is not to reboot.

[Chalenge]

You can back out of the update, but I think after 30 days it will come in anyway. If you read that on the InfoWorld link I posted, then you should know that was before this latest patch. I don't know if InfoWorld's concerns have been addressed, but the problem I had before are now fixed as far as I can tell. I still have dislikes about the way MS patches the OS (like resetting the libraries to default locations), but at least I know it is going to happen so I can change it back.

I think the problem with my father's system is that it has Norton on it. He has never accepted that Norton is a problem. Even after this second patch the Anniversary version won't install for him.

[Condor]

I think the problem with my father's system is that it has Norton on it. He has never accepted that Norton is a problem. Even after this second patch the Anniversary version won't install for him.

I guess I may have a problem too because I use Norton. Norton seems to be a dirty word on these forums but I've never experienced the types of problems I see complaints about. I'm not saying Norton's the best choice. Just don't know what is.

[Bizman]

I guess I may have a problem too because I use Norton. Norton seems to be a dirty word on these forums but I've never experienced the types of problems I see complaints about. I'm not saying Norton's the best choice. Just don't know what is.

They say Nod32 should affect gaming the least.

Norton is like any other computer related thing: It works for many, if not most, but when it doesn't it can be a real PITA. Just like Win10.

[Chalenge]

I think that there probably is no perfect solution. I use ESET NOD32 along with Hitman Pro 3, and I don't leave passwords on my system by using LastPass. Beyond that it is simply a matter of responsible browsing and careful use of email.

As my father has gotten older he has gone from being knowledgeable in Internet security to someone that is much too trusting. So there is a large part of the Internet he just cannot reach. You can do the same with a DNS service like OpenDNS, or Comodo (I think even Norton has one), but some service providers like AT&T will not allow them, or at least frown upon their use.

[Condor]

I use malware-bytes as my backup protection. It seems to be highly regarded. I know many have stated that Norton has been a problem for downloading AH3 versions but I've had no problems. I better end this before I get hit with a rule violation for hijacking the thread.

[Krusty]

With this level of utter incompetence on Microsoft's part, followed by the major problems they've brought upon themselves with Win10, Win8, and Win Vista before that, I seriously cannot see a future where I'm using Microsoft Windows on my next box. When Win7 support goes away, so shall my Windows use.

Win7 isn't without bugs and flaws, but at least is a solid core of an OS throughout.

I honestly don't see MS' ego allowing them to back down the path they've begun, and it's not a happy path. They won't learn from their mistakes anymore.


Aside from morbid curiousity, and from needing to "practice" fixing problems on it, is there any reason at all to even consider running Win10? No, honestly. Serious question. What does it bring, at all, that might take me away from an established and steady OS I already have?