What is the best Windows 10 build?

Atm I have 1511 windows 10 build, I need update? I do not know if it's good to update, for a time to me this version works well, but I would like to know if there are any advantages when updating to a newer and more stable version.


Thanks.

 

I'm using 1803 and its been very stable for me staying away from 1809

 

1803 did remove some feature from 1709 if I got my build right. But so far 1803 is stable for me. But mine version is Retail not factory installed O/S. So that makes a difference you don't get all the bloat and junkware.

 

Upgraded to 1809 by mistake couple days ago, it's usable though so I won't roll back.

I prefer the build which didn't have image blinking between calibrated via color profile and uncalibrated every fracking time some device is plugged in or removed. Probably was build 1703 or even 1607 - don't remember for sure, was eons ago. Had to stop using color profiles for this reason. )'=

 

Windows 7 Ultimate.

Sorted!

 

And malware infested software and sites will love you for it...

 

I don't go on any dodgy sites, nor download any unknown software and have an up to date AV, I also take a weekly image using Macrium so worst case scenario I lose hardly anything. This way I don't have to put up with W10 and its continual 'taking control' of my machines and using me as a Guinea Pig - sharing my data and installing junk I didn't ask for....

 

I'm running 1809[codenamed "Redstone 5"] in 64 and 32 Bit flavors, no problems.

Version 1511 (November Update)

Support of this version for users of the Current Branch (CB) and Current Branch for Business (CBB) ended on October 10, 2017. The last public update was released on April 10 2018, for Enterprise and Education versions only.

Windows 10 version 1903 codenamed "19H1" is the seventh major update to Windows 10 and the first to use a more descriptive codename (including the year and the order released) instead of the "Redstone" codename.--next

 

1607 was the best one for me. Now I'm on v1803.

 

You don't have to go to sites to get infected they are out there wandering around the internet. As long as you use Windows or any O/S and your online your already exposed. If you password protect the admin/owner account and make a standard account for everyday use your far off better with that. This is what alot of people forget and then ask why am I infected. One needs to take the rose covered glasses off and see the threat for what it is. No amount of backup will help if they take over your admin/owner account that is why Ransomware are so effective.

 

Thanks for the advice dude, I'd forgotten all about the principle of least privilege and had no idea how dangerous it can be on t'internet after only 20 years in the I.T. Industry.

But seriously, thanks

 

Unsolicited advice is the best kind, right?

Does Windows 10 even have a "best build" yet? The revolving door of never ending beta roll outs would make it so you would never have a "final" version of a piece of software.
Microsoft's laziness, and lack of intuitive advancement will eventually become its downfall. They are a shell of what they were in the past. Creative innovation has been replaced with stale, and monotonous releases of bland software, as is the case with any monopoly.

 

@Woodking just stating the obvious because when home user start their computer they are the admin/owner without knowing this and this is what those malware and virus are expecting and most everyday users don't suspect this at all. That is what gives computer repair shops jobs and IT jobs guarantee. But on the flip side knowing this goes along way to the first line of defense as well. If they Password the Admin/Owner and then a good A/V that is the first line of defense. And no, I think those malicious virus and malware makers got more stealthy. Who would've thought that.

 

Windows 10 is itself a massive malware and privacy invader. That is why there are numerous 3rd party tools struggling to disable those things and fighting against Microsoft. I wish 10 has never existed. A real and biggest fail in Microsoft history.

 

I could not agree more Kimi, MS have definately lost their way with this OS and the direction they have gone in. Spying on users, installing adverts and telemetry and forcing compulsary updates that are not properly tested, which actually cause damage to previously perfect working order machines is appalling. No one asked for that yet it continues weekly and they don't seem to listen when its fed back to them.

IMHO they should have kept support for Win7 with a new service pack - giving them more time to properly design a new OS from the ground up, making sure it was rock solid before release and remove all the junk that no one asked for. There are so many 3rd party tools now it seems that many more users are getting wise to this invasion and doing the same as us, so MS's forcing updates for 'security reasons' has failed miserably.

Just this morning I had a neighbour out walking his dog complain to me that after a recent Windows 10 Update he cant find any of his documents or music and the onboard NIC has vanished from Device Manager meaning he cant access the Internet!

As Microsoft would say if questioned - "Yeah Yeah Yeah leave us alone we know what we're doing"!