Cumulative updates - September 2020

... so yes, I think that maybe this updated causes some trouble. please, what can I do?

YA think??? We know!!   Until someone with more knowledge than me comes along, I've found two articles from howtogeek.

MICROPHONE: https://www.howtogeek.com/395296/fix-my-microphone-doesnt-work-on-windows-10/

SOUND PROBLEMS:  https://www.howtogeek.com/443702/how-to-fix-sound-problems-in-windows-10/

I was going to direct you to some YouTube tutorials and then thought... D'OH....  he has not sound!!  I'm not sure we're allowed to link to YouTube videos here or not.  Unsure about our permissions on that one.

Also check your default apps in system settings.  i.e. Groove Music under "music player."  Several of mine were arbitrarily changed after I got the initial update.

Good Luck Alejandro.

Help, I just updated, automatic update, to Win 10 version 2004 Kb4571756 build 19041.508. I have now lost a lot. I no longer have anything I put on my desktop, my files are missing in folder downloads, documents, pictures and who knows what else. It's a disaster for me, is there another update coming to fix all these issues, I feel like my computer is not really usable in this state.

Sorry you've become a member of the WIN-HOSED club Glen.  I'm assuming you never BACKED UP  your  important files, photos, etc.????

I'm no expert by any means but have you tried:

Re-starting your computer about 7 times... (I read this worked for someone.)

Have you created a restore point that you can try to go back to?

In the search box: type jpeg:  do any photos show up as small icons?  If so, Click Open File Location located to the right side. It MAY show a path to where your photos may have been moved to. You can also type in .doc and see if any of your documents show up on the left side. If so, once again, click on Open File Location again to see a possible path.

You can UNINSTALL the latest update through the windows update manager.  It's a temporary fix because they only allow you to defer getting the update for a set amount of time before forcing you to install the update again at a later date.  That was what I HAD to do!!!!  Come early October I'll be force fed the update again. There is also a troubleshooting option in windows update panel on the left side.  You can try running that and see if anything helps.

I'm not holding my breath for another update to fix these issues. I have little faith they are capable of doing that, but would be great if it would happen!!!

I know there are other members here with more knowledge than I have and may be able to help you more.  Good Luck!

Hi. By the way, Microsoft is removing the Defer Update option starting from Windows 10 Version 2004 in Settings> Update and Security> Windows Update> Change Advanced Windows Update Settings> Defer Update. Instead use the Local Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) Path: (Computer Configuration> Administrative Templates> Windows Components> Windows Update> Windows Update for Business> Select when Preview builds and Feature Updates are received or Select when Quality Updates are received)

(Local Group Policy Editor is only available on Windows 10 Pro and above).

Hi. By the way, Microsoft is removing the Defer Update option starting from Windows 10 Version 2004 in Settings> Update and Security> Windows Update> Change Advanced Windows Update Settings> Defer Update. Instead use the Local Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) Path: (Computer Configuration> Administrative Templates> Windows Components> Windows Update> Windows Update for Business> Select when Preview builds and Feature Updates are received or Select when Quality Updates are received)

(Local Group Policy Editor is only available on Windows 10 Pro and above).

Well that's a start for PRO+ users! What about us schleps using the HOME edition????  We'll be forced to get the hosed update again????   Please correct me if I'm wrong. Thanks for the info.

You're welcome. for Windows 10 Home Editions try using Windows Registry instead

Defer Feature and Quality Updates in Windows 10 Version 2004 with a Registry Tweak

Open the Registry Editor app.

Go to the following Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ Software \ Policies \ Microsoft \ Windows \ WindowsUpdate. See how to go to a Registry key with one click.

If you don't have such a key, then create it manually. Defer Feature Updates In Windows 10 Version 2004

On the right, create or modify the following 32-Bit DWORD values ​​to defer Feature Updates. Note: Even if you are running 64-bit Windows you must still create a 32-bit DWORD value.

DeferFeatureUpdates - set it to 1 to enable the defer updates option.

BranchReadinessLevel, set it to 16 in decimals to switch to the Semi-Annual Channel.

DeferFeatureUpdatesPeriodInDays, set it to the number of days in decimal you want to defer features for (0 - 365 days).

To defer Quality Updates, create the following 32-bit DWORD values ​​under the same location.Defer Quality Updates In Windows 10 Version 2004

DeferQualityUpdates - set it to 1 to enable the feature.

DeferQualityUpdatesPeriodInDays - set it to the number of days in decimals from 0 to 30 days to defer Quality updates for.

You are done!

citing articles from Winaero Blog.

Note: Back up the Registry before editing (Recommended).

By the way, I've been using Windows 10 Pro for some time. Via ISO file.

And I update my Windows 10 right away (if available) nothing happens after Installed.

😁

Appreciate the instructions, but it's way above my pay grade. 

You had me up until:

**[**If you don't have such a key, then create it manually. Defer Feature Updates In Windows 10 Version 2004

On the right, create or modify the following 32-Bit DWORD values  ​​to defer Feature Updates. Note: Even if you are running 64-bit Windows you must still create a 32-bit DWORD value.] 

I never saw the 32-bit DWORD and have no idea how to create one.

I was so tempted to add an "F-WORD"  :D

I'm feeling as if  Microsoft is playing a cruel joke on us at this point and  laughing about it.  I'm sure they have the ability to allow the deferred date for HOME users in the drop down menu to a later date than  initially allowed! (approx. 30 days or so.)  My D-Day is October 11.  I'm sure they can add more dates to that rather than have us go into our registry until they find a darned fix for this shambles of an update.

Also, since I uninstalled the latest update I don't have version 2004. I have version 1909.  No disrespect to all the beautiful "gingers" out there, but I feel like a red-headed stepchild because I have the HOME EDITION! 

How can they expect non-tech users to fix things by going into the registry???? It's a scary thing to do, especially on this level (for me anyway.)  I've done things in the registry before, but this takes the cake. I know it's not your fault Reno, and realize you're just the messenger. Also, your skills are way above mine. 

I'm shrugging and thinking now what? Kudos to those of you who were able to do this registry fix!