Updating to a specific version of Windows 10
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Does anybody know if this is possible? I've got a bunch of devices running 1511 (no longer supported) and they're destined for MS Intune management in which a 180 day deferral will be configured for Windows Feature Updates, allowing for the software vendor to certify feature updates for compatibility and fix the application if needed within that 180 day window.
As 1511 is not supported, Intune cannot push patches so I need to conduct manual updates first to get the devices to 1709 or later and then enroll into Intune once that is complete.
I can go up to 1809 at the latest, but all copies of the Microsoft Update Assistant are now deploying 1903. Is it possible to get hold of a legacy copy of the update assistant which will let me patch to 1809 or earlier?
I'm really struggling online with searches, I need to use the update assistant because there is *something* on the devices which prevents the standard approach of Settings > Update and Security > Check for Updates. I expect this is a legacy SCCM configuration that is restricting the patching process. The update assistant works fine, except for the fact it sends me straight to 1903 which is not yet certified.
I'm a little green with desktop OS management, so appreciate any input that PH may be able to add.
As 1511 is not supported, Intune cannot push patches so I need to conduct manual updates first to get the devices to 1709 or later and then enroll into Intune once that is complete.
I can go up to 1809 at the latest, but all copies of the Microsoft Update Assistant are now deploying 1903. Is it possible to get hold of a legacy copy of the update assistant which will let me patch to 1809 or earlier?
I'm really struggling online with searches, I need to use the update assistant because there is *something* on the devices which prevents the standard approach of Settings > Update and Security > Check for Updates. I expect this is a legacy SCCM configuration that is restricting the patching process. The update assistant works fine, except for the fact it sends me straight to 1903 which is not yet certified.
I'm a little green with desktop OS management, so appreciate any input that PH may be able to add.
Yes it can be done and I have to do so for a particular reason as my bootable iso of V1809 was lost I did this a few weeks ago and I've just checked it now
To do it you have to be prepared to answer yes to the following questions
can you use chrome browser ? on your pc
are you prepared to make some adjustments to the browser for temporary purpose?
are you ok with version 1809 October 2018 ?
If so follow the link below to show it can be done I have attached a screenshot picture - note the iso download progress very bottom left and the lower picture showing the downloaded iso file in my downloads
These show that it works and I am not wasting your time on wild goose chases
To do it you have to be prepared to answer yes to the following questions
can you use chrome browser ? on your pc
are you prepared to make some adjustments to the browser for temporary purpose?
are you ok with version 1809 October 2018 ?
If so follow the link below to show it can be done I have attached a screenshot picture - note the iso download progress very bottom left and the lower picture showing the downloaded iso file in my downloads
These show that it works and I am not wasting your time on wild goose chases
Edited by anonymous-user on Wednesday 12th June 15:19
Sorry forgot link
https://pureinfotech.com/download-windows-10-1803-...
I have had to use the chrome instructions as I just couldn't get the settings tweaked on edge and didn't have firefox installed
It worked just fine on chrome and I reset chrome with ease afterwards
As the article explains you can only go back one version which in this case is now 1809
I do have a copy of 1803 burnt to disc or even to USB if any use
https://pureinfotech.com/download-windows-10-1803-...
I have had to use the chrome instructions as I just couldn't get the settings tweaked on edge and didn't have firefox installed
It worked just fine on chrome and I reset chrome with ease afterwards
As the article explains you can only go back one version which in this case is now 1809
I do have a copy of 1803 burnt to disc or even to USB if any use
Edited by anonymous-user on Wednesday 12th June 15:14
Bullitt Five-Oh said:
The 1511 is not supported anymore? It's less than 4 years old FFS. Seems that MS managed to turn Windows into a bigger POS that it used to be before?
1511 went out of support October 2017......and no, I disagree - if you keep Windows up to date it's better than it's ever been - but you can't treat it like an OS of old where you constantly fear updates and user disruption.
ETA: But then if you fall behind, it's a pain in the ass!
Fonzey said:
if you keep Windows up to date it's better than it's ever been - but you can't treat it like an OS of old where you constantly fear updates and user disruption.
Like the Windows 10 update that deleted users' files? Oh yes, I forgot it was their fault for not having a continuous triple redundancy 
Bullitt Five-Oh said:
Like the Windows 10 update that deleted users' files? Oh yes, I forgot it was their fault for not having a continuous triple redundancy
Oh cockups have certainly been made, but generally you're better to be up to date than to fall behind! I just let 'the industry' discover any major issues like the aforementioned and then just crack on once the dust settles.We tend to aim for full updates within 9 months which is fairly conservative, pilot devices getting the updates within 30 days (not immediately, to give MS chance to pull disaster updates...), most devices within 100 days and the really sensitive ones within 270.
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