How To: Properly Prep, Then Force Install Windows 10 Anniversary Update
Infopackets Reader Bryan B. writes:
I've stay with me a few websites that Windows 10 Anniversary Update was already released on August 2nd (2016), yet when I check out Windows Updates on my own machine, it says I'm up-to-date. I've also attempted to upgrade to your Windows 10 Anniversary Update by downloading 'Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems (KB3176929)' through the Windows Update catalog site, even so the Windows Update Standalone Installer simply tells me that 'This update is just not applicable for a computer.' How can I obtain the Windows 10 Anniversary Update to set up on my computer? "
My response:
This is an extremely good question. Last week, I underwent the exact same steps when you did, simply to experience the exact same thing - the truth is, further inspection says my system hadn't undergone an update in a long time. When I made itself known yet the "search for updates" button, Windows Update would continue "checking" for updates infinitely, never returning a consequence. That's when I knew my Windows Update was broken, that is when I chose to clean out the SoftwareDistribution directory. That allowed me to download some missing updates in July; however, my copy of Windows 10 still reported that I was "updated" (when the truth is, it absolutely was definitely not).
How to: Properly Prep, then Force Install Windows 10 Anniversary Update
The other day while I was of one of my clients, I was required to download a Windows 10 ISO (disc image) from Microsoft's website, and that is certainly when I noticed a hyperlink on the page which read: "Download Windows 10 / Update now / We noticed that you are running Windows 10. If that you are looking to update on the latest version, click Update now." This link was listed just over the link I normally use to download the Media Creation Tool (which lets me download the Windows 10 ISO).
I visited the "Update now" link, which then downloaded folders called "Windows10Upgrade9252.exe"; in the event the download was complete, I launched the file, which then opened a window that stated the next: "Update for the latest version of Windows 10. One on the best top features of Windows 10 is that it keeps getting better with every update. This PC currently is not running the most up-to-date and most secure version of Windows 10. This PC is running version 10586. The latest version is 14393. We can help you obtain the latest security enhancements and show improvements. Click 'Update Now' to begin."
I clicked the Update Now button and yes it began downloading files (albeit slowly) into a folder in my hard drive within the same directory because "Windows10Upgrade9252.exe" file was saved to - in such cases, the basis directory of my D drive. The Upgrade Assistant then said I could continue working within the PC as it downloads from the background, then minimized to my clock. I did this.
Once the upgrade was finished downloading, Windows 10 put their hands up with a message stating it necessary to reboot in case I didn't choose an action, it'd automatically reboot within the next half an hour (using a countdown timer); I clicked the connection to delay the reboot from the bottom left corner and instead guaranteed my system was informed with its disk image backups. Once I was specific factors were proper, I then proceeded with all the reboot.
CRITICAL: Always Backup Before Applying the Anniversary Update
Since it is a major update to Windows 10, it is HIGHLY recommended you make a disk image backup in the system. I have already have been told by numerous people that it particular update broke various features within Windows (something fierce), so please backup employing a disk image in the event you need to restore the PC. Forbes for example is reporting "Massive Windows 10 Update Starts Causing Problems" - I suggest you browse the next section at the same time, the way it will is definitely a good indication to whether your update will or won't run smoothly.
CRITICAL: Review the CBS Log file - Before - You Update
Based in my oodles of experience fixing people's computers which have either a corrupt Windows plus a corrupted Windows Update system, I can definitely explain how if you attempt to apply a tremendous patch such as the Windows 10 Anniversary Update to some system that may be already corrupt (unbeknownst for you), there is definitely a, really good chance you could possibly encounter issues either before, during, or following upgrade. Once sure-fire strategy to check if your body is corrupt should be to look at the CBS log file prior to apply the Windows 10 Anniversary Update.You can search for CBS log for potential corruption errors by doing this:
1. Click Start, then enter "cmd"; lose time waiting for CMD.EXE or "Command Prompt" to appear from the list, then right click it and select "Run as Administrator" through the dialogue menu.
2. Highlight the link below making use of your mouse:
findstr /i /c:"fail" %windir%logscbscbs.log >c:sfcdetails.txt
notepad c:sfcdetails.txt
echo that is a dummy line
3. Right select the highlighted text above, then select Copy on the dialogue menu. Next, go to your administrative command prompt you opened in Step #1 and right click from the middle in the window. The text out copied in Step #2 should easily be output on top of the command line, and Notepad should open with part with the CBS log file.
4. Now it's time to analyze the results. Please note how the log file you might be viewing is merely part from the CBS log file, which only shows lines using the word "error" in the individual. If you see a great deal of [HRESULT = 0x800XXXXX - CBS_E_INVALID_PACKAGE] errors - like, greater than 20 approximately, constantly repeating - then chances are that you are flirting with disaster as your Windows Update or part from the Windows system is in reality corrupt. Once again, it is based on my small plentiful experience facing corrupt Windows / corrupted Windows Updates plus the strange stuff that happen once you try and run Windows if it's corrupt. If which is the case, I suggest you hold off for the update and make contact with me for support (described next) and I look into it to suit your needs.
Finally, please not paste your log file leads to comments below or I will delete them - they may be long, cryptic, and ugly to see, and use up a tremendous quantity of space here. If you must research a particular error code, then enter in the HRESULT error code in Google and perform some research for yourself. If you're completely lost, you'll be able to contact me for help (described next).
I hope that can help.
Additional 1-on-1 Support: From Dennis
If anyone needs ease upgrading towards the Windows 10 Anniversary update, including: a lot of HRESULT errors with your CBS log, a failed upgrade, or disk image backup prior for the upgrade, I can help using my remote desktop support service. Simply send an email briefly describing the situation and I is certain to get back to your account as soon as possible.
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