Windows 10 update after installing third-party software that blocked it, then forgot to apply.
Windows 10 update after installing third-party software that blocked it, then forgot to apply.
as requested, i applied update stopping tools such as "stop w10 update" and "incontrol." however, for some reason i couldn't trigger them fully because now i need to apply security updates, which they don't activate. i think i'll have to edit my registry to re-enable updates, then turn them off again if needed. since i used multable programs, this should work, or would i need to reinstall windows completely?
You're likely not meant to update. I utilized Chris Titus' tool to prevent changes, The Ultimate Windows Utility (christitus.com).
Some options are limited—Microsoft took away the chance to just do security updates, so you’re stuck or you’re out. Secondly, those programs are usually worthless and unstable. Go all-in with a sledgehammer instead. They also have a defcon feature that warns if it’s safe to update, and the cool part is you can quickly turn the Windows Store on or off with a single click.
Run DISM and sfc/scannow to fix your setup before updating. Usually you don’t need to touch the registry or anything else.
That's a good observation. The explorer sorting issue definitely existed back then. In 1809, sorting 100GB of videos would take around 10-20 seconds, but in 20H2 it could take up to 3 minutes for the same files. It seems like the performance was much slower then.
My PC functions more like a regular console without any restrictions, which is why I capture many clips. I notice a big difference in speed between the versions—things like thumbnail creation and sorting became slower over time during Windows 10 updates. My older laptop could handle video editing better, especially with the Anniversary Update installed. However, moving files between devices would be much more difficult, and I’d need to upgrade its storage significantly—probably at least 4TB.
This app isn't considered trash—it's kept and regularly improved. From what I understand, Sledgehammer hasn't seen updates since 2020! I personally use the canary channel for my Windows needs.