Why am I not getting Version 1511

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I have a relatively standard Windows 10 Pro desktop that started life as Windows Vista. It has been regularly updated and patched as various updates and patches have become available. There is nothing unusual about the configuration and I regularly receive patches which, these days, get downloaded and installed automatically. The most recent was on the 13 Jan 2016.

But I have never received the November Update (Version 1511).

I have done nothing to prevent it and there has never been any failed attempt to install it (as far as I know). I saw all the announcements in Windows Secrets and I fully expected that the update would arrive automatically as it did with my laptop. I have never received any hint that it tried to install even though I have received a number of routine patches that have been installed automatically. A check just now confirms I am still on Windows 10.0 Build 10240 – obtained through the “run winver” command.

Can anyone suggest why this has happened and what I can do about it.

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Check your settings to ensure that you haven’t accidentally, or otherwise selected to “Defer updates in Windows”. (Windows 10 Pro only)

I’m hearing that if one uninstalls the upgrade, one will not get it offered again. Is there any chance you might have uninstalled it?
Otherwise you may have to upgrade again;
Is your PC not getting the Windows 10 November update? Just use the media creation tool

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Well, I did not have the “Defer Updates” option checked and I am quite sure I never removed the upgrade at any time so I decided to try your suggestion of reinstalling the Windows 10 update.

Two and a half hours later I have Windows 10 installed and the version that got installed was 1511 so I am happy. Rather lengthy but completely satisfactory.

Thank you so much for your suggestion. It is not one I would have likely tried on my own.:)

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I’ve never received the Nov. 1511 update yet either and get all the other updates BUT I am just going to wait and see if it ever shows up.

Don't take yourself so seriously, no one else does
All W10 Pro at 22H2,(2 Desktops, 1 Laptop).

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It probably won’t Lumpy, and it’s an update [service pack] you’ll want to have.

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I think CLiNT is right, and the media creation tool is a fine way to get it.

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Thanks for the input Clint/RockE.
I don’t want to hijack chimo79’s thread but since he solved his problem I guess it doesn’t matter.
If I use the MCT it will be a fresh install won’t it, losing the previous programs/settings, etc.?
Win 10 Pro is installed on an x64 HP laptop upgraded from Win 7 Pro.

Don't take yourself so seriously, no one else does
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If you run setup on the MCT created DVD/USB drive from within Windows, your programs and settings will be retained. Its still a good idea to make an image backup first just in case things go wrong.

Jerry

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@lumpy95
Your programs and settings should be fine. However I have to agree with Jerry insofar as creating an image is never a bad decision.

Image or Clone often! Backup, backup, backup, backup......
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Thanks.
As to imaging, I update my clone approx. monthly so I would update it before I started anything. Just curious as to why 1511 is never found when WU runs. As I said earlier, all other updates are found and I’m not on a metered connection. Interesting :confused:

Don't take yourself so seriously, no one else does
All W10 Pro at 22H2,(2 Desktops, 1 Laptop).

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I’m D/Ling to a USB 3.0 from the MCT as I post this.
1- I unchecked the “Use recommended settings” before starting the D/L, will that hurt anything?
2- It just say’s Windows 10, there is no designation as to Pro or home like in the original D/L of 10240. I assume it will recognize that it is Pro, is that correct?
3- Instead of booting from the USB, can I just run the setup.exe file to upgrade to 1511?

Don't take yourself so seriously, no one else does
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1. Should be OK.
2. Home or Pro is determined by key. Download has both.
3. Yes.

Joe

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2. Home or Pro is determined by key. Download has both.

Since I already have 10240, I assume that when it ask’s for a key, I just click on “skip”, is that correct?

Don't take yourself so seriously, no one else does
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Since I already have 10240, I assume that when it ask’s for a key, I just click on “skip”, is that correct?

When you installed the previous Windows 10 build, you should be digitally activated, so it shouldn’t ask for a key. If it does you can just click on skip.

Click on setup from within windows to start an upgrade install to preserve your programs and settings.

Jerry

Jerry

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Your right, it’s now done. version 1511 is installed.
Unfortunately 1511 uninstalled Intel Wi-Di and smart connect technologys saying that they are not compatible with this version.
So now, I can’t see any of the other computers on the network from my laptop. The other computers are win 7 pro and they can see and access the W10 laptop but it can’t see them in File Explorer>networks.
Bummer!! Any suggestions?

Maybe I should start a new thread for this?

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Check that network discovery is turned on. I’ve seen it set to off several times after updates.

Joe

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Yup, it’s turned on. Seems odd that ( after 1511 ) I can see and access the W10 laptop from my other computers ( W7 ) but the W10 laptop doesn’t see any of the other computers to list them in file explorer so that I can access them. On W10 version 10240, I had no problems whatsoever with networks.
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After reading Susan’s article in the newsletter I see that this is a bug for many and there seems to be no definite fix from MS at this time.
https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/2131750e-d589-41f0-b6a3-1c7dac2361d9/cannot-connect-to-cifs-smb-samba-network-shares-shared-folders-in-windows-10-after-update?forum=win10itpronetworking

Has anyone else on these forums experienced this behavior and if so, have you been able to resolve it? If so, how?

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