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The thread discusses issues with Windows 10 upgrades disrupting SolidWorks, with the original poster experiencing failed update attempts after upgrading from Windows 10 Home to Pro and trying multiple fixes. A respondent advises that upgrading to Windows 10 version 1709 is becoming obsolete soon and suggests consulting the software vendor for compatibility with newer versions like 1803. The conversation ends with another user hinting that patience may be necessary during these update challenges.
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bobhare

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The April 2018 upgrade of Win10 stopped SolidWorks from wotking but fortunately i had cloned the HD and managed to recover SW. I was running Win 10 Home but have just upgraded to Win 10 Pro and stopped the upgrades through Group Policies but without success. I have also tried numerous other fixes but without success; more later.
I'm running Win 10 Pro, Version1709, build 16299.492 on a Dell Inspiron 5559 laptop.
The things i have tried are:-
1. Disabling Windows update in services as shown below.
An image from 'Can't stop Win 10 Upgrading!'. Windows Update is disabled via Group Policy, Registry, and Services, with SoftwareDistribution\Download folder empty.


2. Changed registry as shown below.
An image from 'Can't stop Win 10 Upgrading!'. Windows Update is disabled via Group Policy, Registry, and Services, with SoftwareDistribution\Download folder empty.


3. Changed update permissions in Services as shown.
An image from 'Can't stop Win 10 Upgrading!'. Windows Update is disabled via Group Policy, Registry, and Services, with SoftwareDistribution\Download folder empty.


4. I've deleted the downloaded update files from C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download
An image from 'Can't stop Win 10 Upgrading!'. Windows Update is disabled via Group Policy, Registry, and Services, with SoftwareDistribution\Download folder empty.

It tried to install updates a few minutes ago without notification and i had to remove the battery to stop it. It then reverted back to the earlier installation.
I fear the upgrade as i will be faced with more non-productive work.
Any help appreciated
 

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Neemobeer

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1709 will be EOL in not that long. I'd work with the software vendor to determine why it doesn't work on 1803. That would be easier to solve besides that fact that 1709 will stop receiving updates when it is EOL.
 

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You may have to hang in a while!

An image from 'Can't stop Win 10 Upgrading!'. Windows 10 versions 1803, 1709, and 1703 have specific release and service end dates listed.
 

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