Major issue with Windows 10 Fall 2018 Update

[Update 2018/10/23] Microsoft was scheduled to re-release v1809 last Friday but changed their mind. It seems another data loss bug!

According to these users, the Compressed Files feature in Windows 10 version 1809 doesn’t prompt the user when you move files or folders out of a ZIP file and those entities already exist in the target location. Instead, it just overwrites the originals.

[Update 2018/10/15] On October 11, 2018 Microsoft removed the HP Keyboard driver (11.0.3.1) from Windows Update to reduce the number of devices affected.  Additionally, Microsoft has released this update to remove the incompatible driver from devices pending reboot. HP is actively working on this issue.

[Updated 2018/10/13] Seems that the reason why some people experienced BSODs after installing the October 2018 patch update for v1809 was because of a faulty HP keyboard driver. I would guess that some of those with a non-HP computer who got hit with a BSOD may have been using an external HP keyboard.

This link explains the situation.

This link has an updated driver. Note that it is dated October 12th and lists as an updated driver for both v1803 and v1809.

As for the original v1809 issues [folder redirections, activation], Microsoft is working on a fix and will be testing the fix. So it may take at least a couple of more weeks.

Unsure but most likely there will be a new build number [and not 17763] and those with build 17763 will probably be required to upgrade to the new build.

[Updated 2018/10/12] Even if you managed to get v1809 installed and didn’t lose files or loss the activation, there is now another headache: Blue Screen of Death. It has been reported that KB4464330, Tuesday’s patch for v1809 will result in BSODs. Microsoft is investigating.

[Updated 2018/10/10] Microsoft has found the issue. Anybody who redirected any of their data folders [i.e. Documents, Pictures, Music, Video, etc.] to another folder or drive would lose their data.

They tried to correct a previous minor issue [leftover empty folder] and instead caused this.

An example of the redirection would be moving the Music folder from the default location [C:\Users\yourname\Music] to say D:\Music because your C drive is small [say you have an older SSD there]. For me this is the case for two of my major folders.

There is an additional problem – even if you didn’t have the file issue. Some users are reporting that their copy of Windows 10 is getting deactivated. I’m hoping this was looked after as well.

Microsoft has corrected the redirection issue [at least] and are now rolling it out to testers.

[Updated 2018/10/06] Microsoft has indeed put a halt to the upgrade of Windows 10 Fall 2018 Update.

This is the second feature update with a major issue.

For further information, click here.

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There are some reports that some who have downloaded and manually installed the binary for the Windows 10 Fall 2018 Update [a.k.a. v1809, Redstone 5] have experienced some series issues.

Some complain that after upgrading all their files in the Documents, Pictures, Videos and Music folders are gone. Reverting back to the last version doesn’t bring back the files.

So do a full data backup!

Others report that the Microsoft Edge browser is unstable or the bookmarks are deleted. Well, few use Edge……

Microsoft hasn’t confirmed either. I am guessing this blog could be updated soon.