Issues Updating from 1703 to 1709

It sounds good that 5 updates have installed. Fingers crossed that v.1709 will come in well. Good luck.

Here's what I was working on before the recent developments...

(1) I mainly complain of the Windows Temp folder(s), such as C:\Windows\Temp. I think each Windows installation best have its own. Also, even in a single installation, Windows or a 3rd-party app may not honor the move.

(2) I'd still like to see the DiskPart listing itself. But what matters is...

(a) Does an HDD/SSD have to be Disk 0 for (some) Windows updates/upgrades to work?

(b) What are the consequences of installing Windows onto a partition on Disk 0, then switching things around so that it becomes Disk 1?

Edit: At an administrator Command Prompt or PowerShell, let's see...

BCDEdit  /Enum  All

Click the icon in the Shell's header, & use the Edit menu to copy/paste the result here.

 no box for Pin or Password.

One possible reason is having an Accessibility tool active and with focus.  For example, this happens to me when I leave the On-Screen Keyboard running.  Then all you would need to do is press Alt-Tab to switch to the Login screen task and then you will be able to raise your Input frame.

Having installed the 5 Updates my 1703 Windows has gone directly into a non specific Update to 1709 which I suppose I may as well allow to continue as it is already 50% downloaded.

What the F have I done to Microsoft that it keeps pissing on everything in an attempt to F up my OS and waste my and your time like this??

Hi Robert,

     Having started a Clean Boot I found that Updated wanted to just restart the search for new updates.  Having rebooted I am no longer able to get into Windows from the login screen, no box for Pin or Password.  I am in 1703 just now and about to bash my head against the wall in the hope something will rattle loose and enable me to get back to my SSD Win 10.   F8 does nothing for some reason so no access to a Automated Repair.

       Think I will download latest image including KB4088776 and try from there BUT 1703 is currently wanting to install 5 Updates over which I have no control.  This bloody enforced download of Updates is a nightmare when one encounters any sort of Update problem with Updates.  How can one sort one problem when **** is being dumped on top of your effort to dig yourself out of the existing problem.

        I appreciate Updates are needed but this way of providing them is ridiculous, does a drowning man need more water?

            Current version is 16.299.248 and the Update I am attempting to install will, I believe, take me to ---.309 after KB4088776.  

I think I would try installing the servicing stack update manually first.  I got it (a whole week) before the one you are heading towards and we saw in your diagnostics that there was something wrong being reported which involved it.  Maybe we can get some better diagnostics that way.  Maybe you'll get lucky and this will break the obstruction.

Here's the clue that this should work

"ImportantWhen installing both the servicing stack update and the latest cumulative update from the Microsoft Update Catalog, install the servicing stack update before you install the cumulative update."

Here's the Catalog search you could download from

https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB4090914

Good luck

Robert