Windows 10 Being Unreliable

[Protec]

I have a windows 10 computer running CCTV software and I checked the computer today and it had crashed. The cursor wouldn't move and the task bar was half way down the screen. I restarted the machine and it started updating. Not sure what caused the issue. It might just be "one of those things" but still, not good!

[free780]

I'm sure it's the usual high quality CCTV software. It's possible the updates had started in the background and affected the CCTV software. Fdepe ding on how your updates are managed you may be able to trigger them out of hours. Or in hours for CCTV.

[Protec]

I'm sure it's the usual high quality CCTV software. It's possible the updates had started in the background and affected the CCTV software. Fdepe ding on how your updates are managed you may be able to trigger them out of hours. Or in hours for CCTV.

 

Thanks for the reply! It must have been a background update then that had somehow locked up windows. The PC is on 24/7 so there aren’t any “inactive hours”. I remember Windows 7 seemed much more stable. It could run 24/7 and clock up lots of uptime with no issues. I would disable updates but it’s not directly in the settings.

[aicrd]

Out of interest, why not host the CCTV software on Windows Server? Is it down to budget or simply because the vendor won't support it?

[free780]

You can't disable updates in Windows 10. There are vulnerabilities that should be patched every month or within 14 days if you adhere to Cyber Essentials. You can delay updates. Best bet is to have a scheduled time for maintenance.

[chazzy2501]

most computer hardware isn't made for 24/7 and will crud out anyway.

[Protec]

most computer hardware isn't made for 24/7 and will crud out anyway.

I have done it in the past with no issues such as a HP Pro 4300 that ran 24/7 quite happily for years . Never had any issues with hardware and this issue was likely due to a Windows update.

[DrBeaker]

I have done it in the past with no issues such as a HP Pro 4300 that ran 24/7 quite happily for years . Never had any issues with hardware and this issue was likely due to a Windows update.

 

I had an Stone PC with an Intel Core 2 Duo Dual-Core CPU, HDD, that I'd upgraded from 2GB to 4GB RAM. This was running digital signage software and ran for well over a year with no issues before I had to shut it down. That was purely to clean it.