I am one of the users currently stuck with the 'failed install' scenario; It's been that way for quite a while now.
I tried a few times to let win10 update and restart, which all failed of course, so now I'm stuck using my laptop in a semi-permanent, hibernation state. If I choose a full shutdown, I know I'm just setting myself up to waste another 15 minutes, (watching it fail to install, then undoing changes) the next time I boot Windows.
I try to embrace or at least accept change, rather than moan about it, but the changes to the Windows Update system in Windows 10, specifically the reduced amount of control over how updates are delivered, feels like a frustratingly backward step; one that shifts the balance of power firmly towards Microsoft. The combination of increased automation and the effort required to research each update's content, makes the experience feel less transparent to me.
I guess being a software developer, I am a little bit of a control freak, I use to love the freedom of picking and choosing from the 'available updates' list in Win7, the ability to ignore specific updates - perfect! (Now I've always run certified copies of Windows, but the classic Win7 update 'Windows genuine advantage tool' is another example of something I had no use for, which only existed because Microsoft felt like it needed more power)
....And now I'm moaning.
Self censorship - I'll stop now.
On a serious note though, whilst I wait in 'Hibernation limbo' - I'm scared to make any changes to my computer that will require a restart, like updating drivers, installing new software etc.
Well, for now I guess I'll just sit tight and keep one eye on Sysnative - depending on what you read, I might be better off without the update anyway! :huh:
If you're still reading this, thank you for the impromptu therapy session - I feel a bit better now. :)
