Check for updates via Windows Update first; if nothing appears, proceed with a clean installation for a fresh start.
Check for updates via Windows Update first; if nothing appears, proceed with a clean installation for a fresh start.
You're still using Windows 1909, which is fine as long as it works. Updates are available, but they stop in May. You should consider updating via the Windows Update or a fresh installation to ensure you get the latest features and security fixes. Let me know if you need more details!
A fresh install is always better, since it's a fresh start, as any windows install tends to get clunky with time. However, I've been upgrading versions of windows ever since 2017, because I had a lot of things installed and it simply wasn't worth the hassle. I have had no problem and everything ran fine. So, it's up to you. If you have a lot of things and it would be a ton of work to reinstall and reconfigure everything, you can upgrade, or if you have a few spare hours, a fresh install would be the way to go.
Updates are installed smoothly, with many people doing it regularly. I perform new installations on schedule due to how I use my device and the locations I visit, as well as the files I download. However, regarding your concern... standard Windows updates will still be applied during a fresh install.