I lost a hard drive with the 1904 update! The computer NEVER started again.
After trying everything I could find on the Net, I transferred everything to a different drive. It, of course, started with the same BLUE screen. A total waste of time.
I finally did a Windows repair/reinstall using the new drive,, and got it working. I still spent hours after trying to get everything working as it did before.
I attempted to stop 2004 by pausing updates for 7 days, every 7 days; BUT, I woke up one morning and it was updating anyway!?!?
2004 failed, after many hours of churning. A week later it tried again, and of course FAILED again. At least now it's not an option for me!
There was only one version of Windows 10 that I actually liked (I believe it was the 2nd update. The one that was active December, 2017), but everything that I liked about it was gone with the next update.
I have no use for, and attempt to stop, ALL of the newer Microsoft Apps. Cortana, skype, etc. are a waste of resources. I just want an operating system that will run MY software. I don't have a camera, or a touch screen. I have an off-board sound card with mic inputs for recording, and use it as a home recording studio. I wish all the other stuff would just go away!
I really want the option of picking what I want. I know that will never happen, as Microsoft wants a one fits ALL Windows.
I don't see that ever making everyone happy.
I'll keep plugging along, because it is still a nice I7 with a lot of RAM, but I'm totally frustrated with Microsoft.
Regards...