The October 2018 update for Windows 10 continues to cause problems

Updated 2018 update for this week Windows 10 (Version 1809) is still unclear. Among other things, a known bug that restricts the functionality of the network drive has not been resolved. But there are new issues that cause some users not to receive the update yet.

Already in early October, before Microsoft As the October update dropped due to quality issues, users complained that Windows 10 did not seem to connect to network drives after a reboot. On his website, the software company now confirmed that the error still exists.

"The network drives may not be reconnected after you booted and connected to a Windows device," says the Windows 10 update history. In this case, the file explorer should display a red cross over the network drive icon. Additionally, the Net Use command should lead to the "Not available" message. The notification area should also display a message stating that not all connections to the network drives could be restored.

In addition to Windows 10 Version 1809, this also affects Windows Server Version 1809 and Windows Server 2019. According to Microsoft, this error will only be corrected in the year 2019. As a solution, Microsoft recommends running scripts with the system booting to reconnect automatic.

Two other issues have prompted Microsoft to stop distributing the October update to those affected. First, users will not receive the upgrade using Trend Micro OfficeScan or Worry-Free Business Security applications, both of which are currently incompatible with Windows 10 version 1809. Trend Micro is already working on updates for both products that restore compatibility.

It is not clear yet whether there is a solution for users using the AMD Radeon HD2000 and HD4000 graphics cards because they are no longer supported by AMD. In Windows 10 version 1809, you can cause the Edge browser to lock. The performance of the lock screen and ShellExperienceHost, which is responsible for certain shell functions, may also be limited. According to Microsoft, Microsoft is still investigating this issue.

Issues with the 2018 update have generated a discussion of Microsoft's quality assurance. As the update was released, the company pointed out that we need to consider approximately 16 million unique hardware configurations when developing new versions of Windows. But it also announced better communication and greater transparency.

Although the upgrade to Windows 10 version 1809 is now available again through Windows Update, Microsoft automatically distributes only a few users. Additionally, recommend that you do not install the update manually. According to Microsoft, users should wait for it to be automatically offered through Windows Update. If you still want to upgrade, you will need to manually look for updates, run the Media Creation Tool for Windows 10 version 1809, or download and install an update image.

Update in Windows 10 1809 October 2018 Update 17763,107 (Update: November 14, 2018)