Microsoft Windows Creation Tool On Mac

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Microsoft Windows Creation Tool On Mac Windows 10

Windows 10, version 1909 is available for any user on a recent version of Windows 10 who manually selects “Check for updates” via Windows Update. The recommended servicing status is Semi-Annual Channel.
We are starting the next phase in our controlled approach to automatically initiate a feature update for an increased number of devices running the October 2018 Update (Windows 10, version 1809) Home and Pro editions, keeping those devices supported and receiving the monthly updates that are critical to device security and ecosystem health. Our rollout process starts several months in advance of the end of service date to provide adequate time for a smooth update process.
For information on how users running Windows 10, version 1903 can update to Windows 10, version 1909 in a new, streamlined way, see this post.
Note follow @WindowsUpdate on Twitter to find out when new content is published to the release information dashboard.

Known issues

This table offers a summary of current active issues and those issues that have been resolved in the last 30 days.

Dell OS Recovery Tool allows you to download either Microsoft Windows or Linux operating system, whichever was preinstalled on your Dell PC. To create a USB recovery media using a Windows PC: Pre-requisites - Download and install the Dell OS Recovery Tool on your Windows PC. Click Start, then open the Dell OS Recovery Tool application. Feb 17, 2020 Microsoft has a dedicated tool that you can use to download the Windows 10 system image (also referred to as ISO) and create your bootable USB drive. Get started by going to this page. Jan 19, 2020 Using the tool to create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or IS O file) to install Windows 10 on a different PC. Follow these steps to create installation media (USB flash drive or DVD) you can use to install a new copy of Windows 10, perform a clean installation, or reinstall Windows 10. Feb 17, 2020  Creating a Windows 10 boot drive is easy peasy. Use Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool to ensure you have a Windows 10 boot drive.

SummaryOriginating updateStatusLast updated
Devices using a proxy might show limited or no internet connection status
Network Connectivity Status Indicator might show limited or no internet connection and apps may have issues connecting.
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OS Build 18363.693
February 27, 2020
KB4535996
Resolved
KB4554364
March 30, 2020
02:00 PM PT
“Reset this PC” feature might fail
“Reset this PC” feature is also called “Push Button Reset” or PBR.
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N/A
February 11, 2020
KB4524244
Mitigated
February 15, 2020
01:22 AM PT
You might encounter issues with KB4524244
You might encounter issues trying to install or after installing KB4524244
See details >
N/A
February 11, 2020
KB4524244
Mitigated
February 15, 2020
01:22 AM PT
Issues with some older versions of Avast and AVG anti-virus products
Microsoft and Avast has identified compatibility issues with some versions of Avast and AVG Antivirus.
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N/A
Mitigated External
November 25, 2019
05:25 PM PT

Issue details

March 2020

DetailsOriginating updateStatusHistory
Devices using a proxy might show limited or no internet connection status
Devices using a manual or auto-configured proxy, especially with a virtual private network (VPN), might show limited or no internet connection status in the Network Connectivity Status Indicator(NCSI) in the notification area. This might happen when connected or disconnected to a VPN or after changing state between the two. Devices with this issue, might also have issues reaching the internet using applications that use WinHTTP or WinInet. Examples of apps that might be affected on devices in this state are as follows but not limited to Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Office365, Outlook, Internet Explorer 11, and some version of Microsoft Edge.
Affected platforms:
  • Client: Windows 10, version 1909; Windows 10, version 1903; Windows 10, version 1809; Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019; Windows 10, version 1803; Windows 10, version 1709
  • Server: Windows Server, version 1909; Windows Server, version 1903; Windows Server, version 1809; Windows Server 2019; Windows Server, version 1803; Windows Server, version 1709
Resolution: This issue was resolved in the out-of-band update KB4554364. It is a cumulative update, so you do not need to apply any previous update before installing it. To get the standalone package for KB4554364, search for it in the Microsoft Update Catalog. You can import this update into Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) manually. See the Microsoft Update Catalog for instructions. Note KB4554364 is not available from Windows Update and will not install automatically.

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OS Build 18363.693
February 27, 2020
KB4535996
Resolved
KB4554364
Resolved:
March 30, 2020
02:00 PM PT
Opened:
March 26, 2020
10:00 AM PT

February 2020

DetailsOriginating updateStatusHistory
“Reset this PC” feature might fail
Using the “Reset this PC” feature, also called “Push Button Reset” or PBR, might fail. You might restart into recovery with “Choose an option” at the top of the screen with various options or you might restart to your desktop and receive the error “There was a problem resetting your PC”.
Affected platforms:
  • Client: Windows 10, version 1909; Windows 10, version 1903; Windows 10, version 1809; Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019; Windows 10, version 1803; Windows 10, version 1709; Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2016; Windows 10, version 1607
  • Server: Windows Server, version 1909; Windows Server, version 1903; Windows Server, version 1809; Windows Server 2019; Windows Server, version 1803; Windows Server, version 1709 ; Windows Server 2016
Workaround: The standalone security update, KB4524244 has been removed and will not re-offered from Windows Update, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) or Microsoft Update Catalog. Note This does not affect any other update, including Latest Cumulative Update (LCU), Monthly Rollup or Security Only update.
If you have installed this update and are experiencing this issue, the following steps should allow you to reset your device:
  1. Select the start button or Windows Desktop Search and type update history and select View your Update history.
  2. On the Settings/View update history dialog window, Select Uninstall Updates.
  3. On the Installed Updates dialog window, find and select KB4524244 and select the Uninstall button.
  4. Restart your device.
  5. Upon restart use the “Reset this PC” feature and you should not encounter this issue.
Next steps: We are working on an improved version of this update in coordination with our partners and will release it in a future update.

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N/A
February 11, 2020
KB4524244
Mitigated
Last updated:
February 15, 2020
01:22 AM PT
Opened:
February 15, 2020
12:02 AM PT
You might encounter issues with KB4524244
You might encounter issues trying to install or after installing KB4524244.
Affected platforms:
  • Client: Windows 10, version 1909; Windows 10, version 1903; Windows 10, version 1809; Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019; Windows 10, version 1803; Windows 10, version 1709; Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2016; Windows 10, version 1607; Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2015; Windows 8.1
  • Server: Windows Server, version 1909; Windows Server, version 1903; Windows Server, version 1809; Windows Server 2019; Windows Server, version 1803; Windows Server, version 1709 ; Windows Server 2016; Windows Server 2012 R2; Windows Server 2012
Workaround: To help a sub-set of affected devices, the standalone security update (KB4524244) has been removed and will not re-offered from Windows Update, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) or Microsoft Update Catalog. Note This does not affect any other update, including Latest Cumulative Updates (LCUs), Monthly Rollups or Security Only updates.
If this update is installed and you are experiencing issues, you can uninstall this update.
  1. Select the start button or Windows Desktop Search and type update history and select View your Update history.
  2. On the Settings/View update history dialog window, Select Uninstall Updates.
  3. On the Installed Updates dialog window, find and select KB4524244 and select the Uninstall button.
  4. Restart your device.
Next steps: We are working on an improved version of this update in coordination with our partners and will release it in a future update.

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N/A
February 11, 2020
KB4524244
Mitigated
Last updated:
February 15, 2020
01:22 AM PT
Opened:
February 15, 2020
12:02 AM PT

November 2019

DetailsOriginating updateStatusHistory
Issues with some older versions of Avast and AVG anti-virus products
Microsoft and Avast has identified compatibility issues with some older versions of Avast Antivirus and AVG Antivirus that might still be installed by a small number of users. Any application from Avast or AVG that contains Antivirus version 19.5.4444.567 or earlier is affected.
To safeguard your upgrade experience, we have applied a hold on devices with affected Avast and AVG Antivirus from being offered or installing Windows 10, version 1903 or Windows 10, version 1909, until the application is updated.
Affected platforms:
  • Client: Windows 10, version 1909; Windows 10, version 1903
  • Server: Windows Server, version 1909; Windows Server, version 1903
Workaround: Before updating to Windows 10, version 1903 or Windows 10, version 1909, you will need to download and install an updated version of your Avast or AVG application. Guidance for Avast and AVG customers can be found in the following support articles:
Note We recommend that you do not attempt to manually update using the Update now button or the Media Creation Tool until a new version of your Avast or AVG application has been installed and the Windows 10, version 1903 or Windows 10, version 1909 feature update has been automatically offered to you.

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N/A
Mitigated External
Last updated:
November 25, 2019
05:25 PM PT
Opened:
November 22, 2019
04:10 PM PT

We previously showed you how to create a Windows 10 USB installation media when performing a clean install of Windows 10, but there might be an instance where the only machine you have available is a Mac. We'll show you to create a bootable USB flash drive with the Windows 10 installer from a Mac. It's easier than you think, thanks to the built-in Boot Camp Assistant from Apple.

Download Windows 10 Disc Image

Windows Creation Tool Download

First, you need to download the Windows 10 ISO file. Go to the download page and select the proper edition of Windows 10 in the dropdown menu. If you don't know what K, KN, or Single Language edition stands for, just select Windows 10 in the list.

Windows 8.1 Media Creation Tool

Create USB installer with Boot Camp Assistant

After downloading the ISO file, you'll need to use Boot Camp Assistant to move it to a bootable USB drive.

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  1. Insert a USB flash drive to your Mac. Make sure it's at least 8GB, which is usually marked on the USB stick. You can also check by right-clicking the USB drive on your desktop and clicking Get Info. Check if the number next to Capacity is at least 8GB. All the files in the drive will be deleted, so make sure there are no important documents inside.
  2. Open Boot Camp Assistant. The easiest way to launch it is through Spotlight Search, which you can bring up by pressing Command and Spacebar. Press Enter to launch the app.
  3. Check the box for 'Create a Windows 7 or later version install disk' and deselect 'Install Windows 7 or later version.'
  4. Click Continue to proceed.

  5. Boot Camp Assistant will automatically locate the ISO file from your downloads folder, but make sure it is the right file. Click the 'Choose…' button and locate the ISO file. Microsoft office 2010 for mac torrent download. Make sure the destination disk is the USB thumb drive you've inserted.

  6. Click Continue. It can take about 20 minutes to format and set up the USB installer on the Mac.

  7. When Boot Camp Assistant is done, the USB drive will be renamed to WININSTALL. Click Quit to close the app and then Eject the USB drive.

That's it! You now have a bootable USB drive with the Windows 10 installer. You can use it to configure new Windows 10 PCs from scratch. We told you it was easy!

Have you tried creating a Windows 10 installer USB drive from a Mac before? Did you encounter any issues? Let us know your experience in the comments!

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