Hello all! I would like to know if there is any way to *prevent* the Creator's Update from installing? I have things tweaked just the way I want them now, and I understand that the update basically provides nothing positive, but a bunch of ways to screw your system up (especially for gaming). I'm rather surprised I didn't see a Sticky dedicated to it. Thanks!
Assuming you are using either Windows Pro, Enterprise, or Education edition Settings > Update and Security > Windows Update > Advance options > Check the box next to "Defer feature updates"
Cool. Done Anyone think that it will be "forced" at some point? I have no current issues with sound, video, or performance, so I don't want things getting screwed up until people have found work-arounds Thanks!
At some point, yes. Microsoft likes to think of Windows 10 as a rolling release and eventually, if you're not using the current release, you'll stop receiving support. Deferring updates you'll continue to receive security updates; you'll just not receive features updates (until such point when Microsoft finally demands you update). An example of Microsoft putting their foot down would be v1 of Windows 10 (I forget the build number). Today, v1 receives no support and you actually have to upgrade in order to install the newer patches. The only exception to this rule appears to be Windows Enterprise LTSB edition (their long term business supported edition). If you're using Windows Pro, Enterprise, or Education you should be "OK" for a few months. During that time, while you have it deferred, you'll continue to receive security updates only.
You can upgrade to Enterprise LTSB but keep in mind that LTSB is more like Windows 7 Pro (to an extent). It has the classic apps such as the calculator, but it will not have any modern apps at all. You can add store if you like (see my signature), but if you are going to go down that route, you're better off wiping out Windows and installing a fresh copy of Windows LTSB. If you don't care about the store; a simple upgrade will do just fine.
I'm not concerned about the AppStore or apps, more about stuff like DX12 and other Win10 required stuff. If I can "upgrade" and not mess up any of my current program installations, that would be better - wiping and re-installing from scratch would be a tremendous headache at this point.
In that case, upgrading will work. You'll even keep the store within the account you're currently using (will not apply to new user accounts though). It will keep most of your settings and all your installed apps too.
If you're looking for a side by side chart of the listed feature, you'll find no such chart with LTSB listed. The big difference are as follows Only security updates ZERO new features (exception being if needed for security) Includes the classic apps (zero modern apps) Internet Explorer is the default (NO edge browser) -- You can, of course, install any other browser (except edge) No ads from Microsoft Most of the spying removed (80% of it gone) That about sums it up. To simplify, the idea behind LTSB --- Imagine Windows 7 with the Windows 10 start menu and with DirectX 12. In other words, for many of us, LTSB is what Windows 10 should have been from the start.
Hmmm, well that sounds pretty damn good to me! So my next question, obviously, is if I have the current PRO version as registered, will that carry over to the LTBS install? If not, what is the process to register/authenticate the LTBS version? Thanks!
No, your Pro activation will not carry over. You'll need to activate it. I use this tool to activate Windows Enterprise LTSB https://forums.mydigitallife.net/th...al-kms-solution-for-microsoft-products.28669/
Ok, will grab that and keep things in mind. I need to plan this out, just in case things go awry (heck, don't they always?! )
Best of luck to you and if you do end up needing help, there are a lot of folks here on MDL that can point you in the right direction.
Was always curious, since this is propagated often, but so far i saw no proof. Just checked the WinSxS packages for any telemetry related packs ... Time to disenchant this myth! The list is nearly identic to a normal Pro one. Telemetry, Search2, SearchEngine, (even) Cortana, Biometrics, Geolocation ... all are present. Packages.ltsb.1607.txt
I'm not going to debate whether or not it has any because it does. However, the degree of what it reports is not as extensive and once disabled appears to stay off. I think that is why folks repeat that statement because it is easier to manage and it doesn't report to the extent as Home or Pro. Your text only lists the packages that are there. Being there as opposed to being used are two different things. If you're looking for them NOT to be there, don't use Windows 10 at all, since they are there in all editions.