System update for Windows 10 – important modifications applied
System update for Windows 10 – important modifications applied
I've been running Windows 10 Pro for quite some time without a single issue, I'm really happy with it. But today I decided to let windows install a certain update/upgrade that went by the name "something Version 1511", seemed a pretty big update as it took some time and several restarts for it to be done. Now the following happend: - it installed a shitload of programs/apps(all from from Microsoft and Asus) which weren't there before - it uninstalled several programs of mine(CCleaner, Winrar and League of Legends are the ones I've noticed being uninstalled for now) - can't get any readings on my cpu temperature anymore through the provided software I have(NZXT Kraken Control) This isn't normal behaviour in my eyes, or am I wrong? Did I mess something up? Even though I only pressed the "restart now" button. Wanted to hear if anyone else had this happen to them as I'm quite flustered about this.
I'm not using the Windows Inside Program, so that shouldn't be the cause. It might be related to LancerBG's suggestion and just bad luck. I'm puzzled why the software suddenly stopped reading CPU temperatures, even after reinstalling—it didn't fix the issue. This is making me worried about upcoming updates, haha.
The update you received is Windows 10 Threshold 2 (TH2). It acts like a Service Pack but adds new features. As you noticed, it wasn’t a regular update; it was a major Windows upgrade experience. A common issue with Windows upgrades is that they often fail for many users. The same applies to Service Pack upgrades, which can prevent people from upgrading until they perform a clean install and try again. There are many complaints about Windows versions failing to upgrade successfully. Now, Microsoft is focusing on removing problematic software and drivers that cause upgrade failures. This could potentially prevent such issues in the future for certain programs. The possibility remains whether Microsoft will improve this or if developers will resolve the underlying problems. Regarding NZXT Kraken Control, it’s unfortunately a reality of Service Pack upgrades in Windows—files can change and cause problems. You’ll need to wait for NZXT to fix it and reach out to them via their support site if you encounter issues.
I believed such issues only occurred during upgrades from W7/8 to W10 without a clean install, but I wasn’t sure about version upgrades too. Thank you for the clarification. Two more questions: Should I perform another clean OS installation, or is a fresh start unnecessary? I just reinstalled the removed programs and everything functions properly except for the AIO-cooler software. Also, I now have a folder called Windows.old on my drive—several gigabytes in size. Does it automatically remove itself after some time, or do I need to delete it manually?
1- No requirement needed.
2- This action returns to the earlier version of Windows. Access it via Settings -> Update & Security -> Recovery -> Return to an older build. Windows.old will automatically remove itself after 30 days. To revert, ensure the "Differ update" option is checked (Settings -> Update & Security -> Windows Updates -> Advanced Options -> Differ upgrades). This prevents automatic re-upgrade to the newest release once you return. The upgrade will differ by up to three months and also prevents other updates except security patches.