Windows 10 1709 freeze randomly

My computer went from running great under 1607 to locking constantly after a few minutes with 1709. I tried disabling "Fast Startup" but that didn't work. Fortunately, I was able to use Windows' Recover feature to roll-back to 1607. It now works great. Microsoft views Windows 10 as a "service" so that's how they justify installing updates/"upgrades" without our consent. Fortunately, there's a way to stop this. I've put the link below and I used the "Local Group Policy Editor" to easily stop these from being installed without my consent. 

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-stop-updates-installing-automatically-windows-10

Here's another article on how to prevent major "upgrades".

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-delay-windows-10-fall-creators-update-while-still-getting-security-patches

I feel now that I've taken back control of my PC. I can't believe Microsoft puts out such buggy software that breaks peoples computers that they use for important work without the users' consent. I was about to buy a Mac if I couldn't get this situation under control. Now, my next issue is stopping Windows 10 from changing my default programs, especially pdf's, to Microsoft Edge, but I've found online ways to stop this, too.

I have this issue on all my PC's and laptops since upgrade so this is a bug/messup with the update, not isolated hardware related corrupted file systems, all devices are effected. I cannot get any work done so I am VERY annoyed and will be considering Macs on next upgrade as sick of these flaky updates that are effecting my business.

I have the same problem windows will not stop “preparing ti configure windows Don’t turn off your computer”.

So how do I fix this if I can’t get into windows?

It would be nice if in the future they made all innovations as a optional app or something instead of re-writing the entire OS. Now I have a buggy win 10 with some weird 3D paint I will never use lurking about and some changes to the worst browser I have ever dealt with.

I have the same problem!!!

I tried disabling fast start, but that doesn't help...

My computer says it is up to date.

I have version 1709

Build 16299.125