The Windows 10 October 2018 Update Is On Hold

Microsoft has stopped distributing its latest Windows 10 October 2018 Update. ... “We have paused the rollout of the Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809) for all users as we investigate isolated reports of users missing some files after updating,” says Microsoft on its support site for Windows Update.

1. How do I fix a stuck Windows 10 update?
2. How do I stop the Windows 10 update pause?
3. How do I remove the Windows 10 update from October?
4. How long should the latest Windows update take?
5. How long does Windows 10 update take 2020?
6. What happens if you turn your computer off during an update?
7. Why does it take so long for Windows 10 to restart?
8. Why do I always update and shut down?
9. How long can you pause Windows 10 updates?
10. How do I roll back from Windows 10 to 20H2?
11. How do I roll back a Windows version?
12. How long does it take to uninstall the latest quality update?

How do I fix a stuck Windows 10 update?

How to fix a stuck Windows update

1. Make sure the updates really are stuck.
2. Turn it off and on again.
3. Check the Windows Update utility.
4. Run Microsoft's troubleshooter program.
5. Launch Windows in Safe Mode.
6. Go back in time with System Restore.
7. Delete the Windows Update file cache yourself.
8. Launch a thorough virus scan.

How do I stop the Windows 10 update pause?

How to disable Pause updates option using Group Policy

1. Open Start.
2. Search for gpedit. ...
3. Browse the following path: ...
4. On the right side, double-click the Remove access to "Pause updates" feature policy.
5. Select the Enabled option.
6. Click Apply.
7. Click OK.
8. Restart your computer.

How do I remove the Windows 10 update from October?

When the 'Uninstall an update' screen opens, search for the "Feature Update to Windows 10 20H2 via Enablement Package (KB4562830)' update and left-click on it once, so it's selected. Once you click on it, an Uninstall button will be displayed that you should click on to uninstall Windows 10 20H2.

How long should the latest Windows update take?

It may take between 10 and 20 minutes to update Windows 10 on a modern PC with solid-state storage. The installation process may take longer on a conventional hard drive. Besides, the size of the update also affects the time it takes.

How long does Windows 10 update take 2020?

If you've already installed that update, the October version should only take a few minutes to download. But if you don't have the May 2020 Update installed first, it could take about 20 to 30 minutes, or longer on older hardware, according to our sister site ZDNet.

What happens if you turn your computer off during an update?

Whether intentional or accidental, your PC shutting down or rebooting during updates can corrupt your Windows operating system and you could lose data and cause slowness to your PC. This happens mainly because old files are being changed or replaced by new files during an update.

Why does it take so long for Windows 10 to restart?

The reason why the restart is taking forever to complete might be an unresponsive process running in the background. For example, the Windows system is trying to apply a new update but something stops from working properly during the restart operation.

Why do I always update and shut down?

Step 1: Open the Start menu, type windows update, and then click Windows Update Settings on the search results. Step 2: On the Windows Update portal, click Restart Now if available. Note: If you see a Retry or Download option instead, click that and let Windows Update download and install any available updates.

How long can you pause Windows 10 updates?

Note: you can only pause updates for up to 35 days, after which you'll have to update your device before you can pause the updates again.

How do I roll back from Windows 10 to 20H2?

If you want to uninstall Windows 10 20H2, you can use the following steps:

1. Open the Start Menu, search for Settings and open it.
2. Go to Update & Security.
3. Select Recovery.
4. At the recovery screen, click on the Get started button under Go back to the previous version of Windows 10.
5. Follow onscreen steps.

How do I roll back a Windows version?

How to roll back Windows 10 to a previous version of Windows

1. If your computer is unplugged, be sure to plug it into wall power and click Next.
2. Click Start , then type "recovery".
3. Select Recovery options (System Setting).
4. Under Recovery, select Go back to Windows [X], where [X] is the previous version of Windows.

How long does it take to uninstall the latest quality update?

Windows 10 only gives you ten days to uninstall big updates like the October 2020 Update. It does this by keeping the operating system files from the previous version of Windows 10 around.