There’s a new build of Windows out there, and for now, this update patch KB4550945 is meant to help solve all of the problems that users have been having after they’ve installed the KB4549951 Windows Update. Of course, there were problems with this update as well (nothing new). What’s most important is that you aren’t going to get this update automatically. This type of update is one of Microsoft’s optional Windows 10 updates. Microsoft has links to it if you want to install it, but because of the COVID-19 crisis, they’re pausing their optional Windows 10 updates that typically roll out on the third and fourth week of every month.
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Why Have They Paused Updates?
Many people aren’t worried about the optional Windows 10 updates as much as they are the important ones. Therefore, users who have Windows 10 installed on their system won’t receive this issue. It’s also a well-known fact that optional updates are often the “root of all evil,” causing blue screens, boot failures, and forcing people to reset or refresh their PC (or, in some cases, do a system restore to fix the problem). During this time, they’ve seen a decline in sales for their customers. Gates’ team is going to continue working on bug security fixes and making Windows better. There are also rumors of a potential upgrade and overhaul to the OS altogether.
If you get the dreaded blue screen of death when performing optional Windows 10 updates, it is not the end of the world.
Will Regular Updates and Patches Still Happen, or are They Optional Windows 10 updates, too?
Microsoft has informed the public that they’re still going to be doing their regular Tuesday updates. These updates and patches help keep businesses and government computer systems up to date. These do not include any optional Windows 10 updates and are only patches. Some worry that users aren’t going to be as protected with the pause, but only time will honestly tell.
Rumors of a New Version
In recent months, there has been an idea floating around that you could have a Windows OS that is more lightweight – but they’ve done pretty well at remaining consistent with Windows 10 – and at one point have even stated that Windows 10 is the last OS they’re going to have.
However, rumors and constant hit drops have stated they’ve been working on a unified Windows operating system for a very long time. These will be more secure than Windows 10 and have updates that you won’t even notice (similar to hot patches). What’s even cooler is that the new Windows are to be “universal” – meaning you’re going to get the same version of Windows on your W-phones as you would on your PCs and tablets.
Did you know that you can pair your phone with Windows 10? No optional Windows 10 updates in sight!
Updates for Edge
Using the same Chromium engine that Google has made famous over the years, Microsoft has realized its potential. It can provide a little bit of information here and there to state that the days of Internet Explorer will be gone. There are still companies and even websites that rely on IE for their usage and security features. The lack of security – Internet Explorer is still one of the only browsers that allow ActiveX controls that will enable website users to open a program just by clicking a link.
Microsoft Credge looks super slick, and it is simple to download and install.
Don’t believe me? Open up Internet Explorer and click here to find out how you can open up a program (we promise, there are no virus threats – it’s against our policies, and we value your protection) by simply clicking a website’s button – keep in mind it won’t work on any other browser. These security risks are about to become obsolete, according to Microsoft. If Microsoft pulls this off, it would be a massive win for PC users worldwide!
Our Take on All of This
Today, there are numerous bug reports that people are continuing to have problems with in terms of the newest version release of Windows, so you may want to install 1909 and keep it there. If you are deadset on installing any of the optional Windows 10 updates, you can do so but at your own risk. We suggest you play it safe and keep what’s working until something proven arrives. Because sometimes being first isn’t best.
If you ever have any problems with your operating system updates, you can send your managed service team of IT professionals a message, and they’ll fix them for you.