The most apparent drawback with June patches was a battle between Microsoft’s newest model of Windows and Microsoft’s newest model of Office (er, Microsoft 365) Click-to-Run: If you put in patches as quickly as they got here out, Outlook wouldn’t run. That bug obtained cleared up when Microsoft fastened Office per week later, regardless that Windows was in charge.We additionally noticed a bunch of belated patches for printers that didn’t work after putting in the June Windows updates.As it seems, the bizarre methodology of patching holes in Microsoft’s HEIC drivers via the Microsoft Store was warranted: The patches got here out through the shop as a result of, we’re assured, you have been solely susceptible in case you had downloaded particular drivers from the shop. It took Microsoft per week to make that clear. You don’t have to do something to protect in opposition to the way-out-of-band threats so long as you’re related to the Windows Store. All’s nicely that ends nicely, I suppose.Microsoft nonetheless hasn’t fastened the reboot race situation that results in “missing” knowledge (which isn’t actually lacking in any respect, simply relocated to a very inscrutable location), however that drawback is nicely understood now. It’s only a ache.Here’s the right way to get caught up.Make a full backupMake a full system picture backup prior to installing the most recent patches. There’s a non-zero likelihood that the patches — even the most recent, best patches of patches of patches — may hose your machine. So it is best to have a backup which you can reinstall in case your machine refuses besides. This is along with the standard want for System Restore factors.There are loads of full-image backup merchandise, together with not less than two good free ones: Macrium Reflect Free and EaseUS Todo Backup. Install the most recent Windows 10 June Cumulative UpdateIf you haven’t but moved to Win10 model 1909 (within the Windows search field sort winver and hit Enter), I like to recommend you accomplish that. The bugs in model 1903 are largely replicated in 1909 and vice-versa, so there’s little or no motive to carry off on making the swap – though, admittedly, there’s nearly nothing worthwhile that’s new in model 1909. I’ve detailed directions for transferring to 1909 right here.To get the most recent June Cumulative Update put in, click on Start > Settings > Update & Security. If you see a Resume updates field (see screenshot), click on on it.MicrosoftThat’s all it is advisable to do. Windows, in its infinite knowledge, will set up the June Cumulative Update at its personal tempo. If you don’t see a Resume updates field, you have already got the June Cumulative replace and also you’re good to go.If you see a suggestion to Download and set up the “Feature update to Windows 10, version 2004,” ignore it. Studiously.If you see a notification that “Feature update to Windows 10, version 2004 / The Windows May 2020 Update is on its way. We’re offering this update to compatible devices, but your device isn’t quite ready for it,” (screenshot above) rub that fortunate rabbit’s foot once more and understand that your machine is simply high quality — it’s simply that Microsoft’s actually synthetic intelligence hasn’t but focused your machine. Ignore it, too.Win10 issues you might hit, and the right way to deal with themWhen your machine comes again up for air, don’t panic in case your desktop doesn’t look proper, or you may’t log in to your regular account. You obtained bit by the “temporary profile” bug, which we’ve identified about – and complained about – for months. Try restarting your machine 4 or 5 occasions; the bug might go away. We have three separate threads on AskWoody about fixing the issue [1, 2, 3] and in case you want extra assist, you may all the time put up a query. (Thx @PKCano.)If you’ve misbehaving printers after the replace, there are two potential sources of identified, acknowledged bugs:If you may not entry a network-attached printer, or your printer begins throwing wild error messages, you’ve hit an acknowledged laborious bug within the June patch. Microsoft has a repair for the bug, however it is advisable to manually obtain and set up the second June cumulative replace to get it. See Knowledge Base article 4567512.
If you’ve a USB-attached printer and Windows can’t see it, take a look at Knowledge Base article 4566779: “If you connect a USB printer to Windows 10 version 1903 or later, then shut down Windows and disconnect or shut off the printer, when you start Windows again the USB printer port will not be available in the list of printer ports.”
While you’re mucking about with Windows Update, it wouldn’t damage to Pause updates, to take you out of the direct line of fireplace the subsequent time Microsoft releases a buggy bunch of patches. Click Start > Settings > Update & Security. Click “Pause updates for 7 days.” Next, click on on the newly revealed hyperlink, which says “Pause updates for 7 more days,” 4 extra occasions. That pauses all updates for 35 days, till early August. With a little bit luck that’ll be lengthy sufficient for Microsoft to repair any bugs it introduces in July, so you may skip the drama. Patch Win7, Win8.1, or related serversIf you’ve paid for Win7 Extended Security Updates and also you’re having hassle getting the updates put in, Microsoft has a brand new doc referred to as Troubleshoot points in Extended Security Updates that will assist. We’re additionally fielding questions on AskWoody. If you’ve paid Microsoft for Extended Security Updates and have set up issues, be certain that to comply with the entire steps on the backside of KB 4561643, the May Monthly Rollup Knowledge Base article. In explicit, it is advisable to set up all excellent updates, then get the Servicing Stack Update put in (count on a brand new Servicing Stack each month), earlier than the June patch will seem.Windows 8.1 continues to be essentially the most secure model of Windows round. To get this month’s puny Monthly Rollup put in, comply with AKB 2000004: How to use the Win7 and 8.1 Monthly Rollups. You ought to have one Windows patch, dated June 9 (the Patch Tuesday patch). No, you don’t need the Preview of Monthly Rollup.After you’ve put in the most recent Monthly Rollup, in case you’re intent on minimizing Microsoft’s snooping, run via the steps in AKB 2000007: Turning off the worst Win7 and 8.1 snooping. If you wish to totally reduce out the telemetry, see @abbodi86’s detailed directions in AKB 2000012: How To Neutralize Telemetry and Sustain Windows 7 and 8.1 Monthly Rollup Model.Whether you’ve paid for Extended Security Updates or not, in case you hook up with Windows Update in Win7 or Win8.1, Microsoft’s going to push its newest, best model of the Chrome-based Edge browser onto your machine. The new Microsoft Edge icon (which is a surly-swirly model of the outdated one) reveals up on the taskbar. Internet Explorer remains to be there, however you’ve yet another selection in browsers – whether or not you need it or not. It’s, you already know, free.Thanks to the handfuls of volunteers on AskWoody who contribute mightily, particularly @sb, @PKCano, @abbodi86 and plenty of others.We’ve moved to MS-DEFCON 3 on the AskWoody Lounge.

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