Windows version 1803 vs 1809

Question

Desktop updated to version 1809 on 1/17/19, laptop is still on version 1803 and up to date on updates...Today checked for updates, on laptop has a update to 1803 and another update to 1809..but has never updated to 1809 ????

Issue is first when/if is laptop going to get update to 1809 and why getting a update to 1809 when not installed, since can't remove stop updates any longer can only assume that the update to 1809 will not successfully install..

Answer 1

In addition as great as your instructions are i am not tech savy and would not attempt to try above recommend. My luck would be a negative result. 

If setting a restore point and then try a forced ver upgrade, maybe , knowing i could restore back. But your way seems no going back.

But thank you.

Answer 2

Thanks,

But i am not comfortable or that technical to attempt this. Especially considering below response that pc may not be compatable with 1809. 

The system,microsoft should identify with the version and send the update, it did with previous versions, so something else is amiss..

The update i received did error off, but since not on 1809 questioned why it sent the update.

Answer 3

Thanks for the info. The list of compatabilty pc's references upgrading to ver 1803, i am on  ver 1809 i question. I checked manufacturer site but not listed for Acer Aspire, model 5552-5898.

I am not comfortable with forcing the upgrade, especially not knowing if pc compatible, will just create more havoc. At this point let the system determine when to upgrade..if at all.

My guess is a some point 1803 will become obsolete and no longer supported ?

I just didn't understand why if on 1803 sent a update for 1809 which error'd off anyway.

Answer 4

Hi CrashA

I would try upgrading manually:

First, try upgrading using the Windows Update Assistant:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/software-downlo...

If that does not work, upgrade offline using the ISO file, it is more reliable.

Please be advised some users are reporting issues with the Windows 10 1809 update. Make sure you backup before attempting to upgrade:

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

What is the make and model of your computer?

Have you checked the manufacturers website to determine compatibility?

Check this List to Determine if Your Computer is Compatible with the Windows 10 1809

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wik...

perform the following tasks:

12 Things You Should Do Before Installing Windows 10 

[https://www.groovypost.com/howto/prepare-comput...](https://www.groovypost.com/howto/prepare-computer-windows-10-creators-update-version-1703/)

Download the Media Creation Tool Now

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=691209

Right click the MediaCreationTool.exe file then click Run as administrator.

Accept the End User License Agreement:

Select the option Create installation media for another PC if you want to download a ISO image or create a bootable DVD or USB thumb drive,

Click Next

If you want to download a particular edition or both architectures, uncheck the Use the recommended option for this PC.

Click in the Edition list box, choose your edition then click Next.

Windows 10 - contains Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro.

Windows 10 Home Single Language - only select this edition if you are running Windows 10 Single Language, Windows 8 Single Language or Windows 8.1 with Bing.

Windows 10 N - only select this edition if you reside in Europe, it does not contain Windows Media Player. It contains Windows 10 Home N, Windows 10 Pro N.

Please read the following: Fix Windows 10 Media Creation Tool from Defaulting to Home Instead of Pro

Downloading the ISO file

An ISO file is a digital or virtual replica of a physical disc. In order to use an ISO you must burn it to a optical disc. In the case of Windows 10, a blank Dual Layer DVD or an empty USB thumb drive. If you are using Windows 7, you can create the .ISO then burn it using the built in Disc Image utility. If you are running Windows XP or Windows Vista, you can using a third party burning tool such as ImgBurn or Roxio/Nero.

Creating a .ISO file

For the purposes of this exercise, we are gonna use the .ISO option.

Select ISO file, then click Save, Select your location then click Save.

Wait while the .ISO image is created.

Performing the upgrade:

Once you have the Windows 10 ISO, you can double click it to mount it then start the upgrade. If you are installing from a DVD or USB thumb drive, insert or connect it, then click the on screen notification. If setup does not start automatically, click Start > File Explorer > This PC > open the drive containing the Windows 10 setup files, then double click Setup.exe.

Click Run setup.exe

Wait while setup is initialized.

You can select download and install any important updates before upgrading. This is recommended since it can help to ensure a smooth upgrade. If you are not connected to the Internet, select the Not right now radio box instead. Click Next.

Wait while Windows 10 setup checks your system for compatibility issues.

Accept the End User License Agreement.

Wait while Windows 10 setup does one final check to ensure your system is ready.

Windows 10 setup will check if you have enough disk space. If you don't, review the following article for instructions how to upgrade to Windows 10 Spring Creators Update on a system with limited space:

How to Upgrade to Windows 10 on a Drive with Limited Space

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/wik...

Please note, you have the option of choosing what you would like to keep, which includes personal files, apps and settings.

This will be your screen for a little while. During the installation, your computer will restart several times.

After the first restart, Windows 10 setup will resume. You will notice the setup experience has once again been refined from the previous animated circle. This will be your screen for a while. When complete, Windows 10 setup will restart automatically.

Sign into your account.

Wait while Windows 10 completes application updates and post setup tasks.

Thats it, the Windows 10 1809 is installed.You can check Windows Update for latest updates, click Start > Settings > Update & security > Windows Update > Check for Updates.

How to prepare your computer before upgrading?

Although updating to Windows 10 version 1809 is a relatively simple process, similar to a repair upgrade; users should perform some basic pre-requisites before initiating the upgrade.

If you are finding it difficult to carry out some of the steps described below, please review detailed instructions how to perform them:

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/prepare-comput...

Information in the above link is sourced from a trusted Microsoft MVP Blog.

Answer 5

I had a similar thing happen with one of my PC's. The update screen had the message that it had been upgraded to the new release when it was still running 1803.

Clicking on "Check for updates" always came back and told me I was up to date.

I was able to force a manual update using the Update Now option at the following site

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

Mike