Updating Windows 10? Need assistance?
Updating Windows 10? Need assistance?
Hey, I understand your situation. After reformatting and installing Windows 10 via UEFI, you're stuck with the older version due to internet issues. You found an Anniversary Update via Media Creation Tool. Updating with that update might switch your system from UEFI back to Legacy. It seems it can change the boot type. Let me know if you want more details! Thanks.
Windows won't alter your UEFI configurations. When configured in UEFI mode, your main storage device must be formatted as GPT. It can only boot from drives formatted in that way. Legacy systems are limited to MBR support. If the system changes to UEFI, it will stop booting past the initial text or motherboard logo. With a newer Windows 10 installation, you can upgrade to the latest version using the Media Creation Tool. For instance, if you possess Windows 10 Creators Updates on a USB created via the tool and have the original Windows 10 release, you can proceed with the upgrade. Generally, Windows Update will handle this automatically by fetching the newest Windows 10 build and applying the update process similar to upgrading from an older version. Before beginning, it's wise to verify that your security software is up to date—ideally, uninstall any existing versions and reinstall them after the update to prevent false alarms from blocking the setup. Ensure all drivers are current, covering networking, chipset, SATA controllers (unless using a custom solution), and peripheral devices.