Consider using an update assistant for the very old version of Windows 10.
Consider using an update assistant for the very old version of Windows 10.
I'm preparing now, no need to refresh, but updating dx12 for games seems necessary. From past attempts I understand it could hurt my performance (about 25% of my current stats), which is a known issue with the latest version (Win 10 1809). I'm unsure if an update assistant would be better than a standard Windows update. I also need to run a SFC scan and possibly perform a DISM update, since I don't have the update tool installed. I've already tried a full reinstall because I lost my logins and passwords, but performance was still poor—many passwords were lost. It didn't improve much, so I'm not sure it's worth it. I'm considering using Microsoft Update Assistant or similar tools to help with this. In short, I need to fix the updates and ensure everything works smoothly.
It seems you're looking for guidance on launching the Media Creation Tool and applying an update via the Update this PC option. The link provided shows a method from Microsoft, and another source explains in-place upgrades for Windows. Follow those steps to proceed.
It's still loading, but the process is much faster now. The update that took 70 minutes is now taking only about 10 minutes for me. I'm still unsure if removing my Razer Wolverine V2 would help, but I don't know if it's necessary right now since it's already running. Just hoping it works out!
@BlueChinchillaEatingDorito and the update that took 16 hours ended up in just 15 minutes. Probably because my computer is set up differently. Now I'm checking performance. It seems to be working fine so far, though only one game was tested. Updates have been turned off again, but I expect it to stay that way for a few more years. Still, this approach really paid off—about 25 minutes total! (Compared to the other person's experience.)