windows 10
From here, I can manually update to 1903:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
However, on the Windows Update screen, I am presented with the following:
Does this mean I should wait to update manually, as well? I would really like the latest version of Windows if possible.
I fixed the problem.
Notice that this is only a partial answer.
There are still many mystery, such as why the normal automatic update fails in the first place. Why the updates aren't even downloaded. That would be on another question. Cannot update to 1511
How did I do it?
First I look the web.
I forget the exact site but basically I downloaded a file named MediaCreationTool.exe
Make sure you download it from microsoft or something. If someone can put a link a legitimate version of the file I'll appreciate it. I simply have forgotten where exactly I found it.
Then I run the program and my computer restarts a few time and it sort of works.
I believe this blog post by Microsoft may "answer" the question:
See the fourth and fifth sentences in the paragraph following the Want the Windows 10 October 2018 Update today? Start by manually checking for updates heading:
We are also streamlining the ability for users who seek to manually check for updates by limiting this to devices with no known key blocking issues, based on our ML model. If we detect that your device has a compatibility issue, we will not install the update until that issue is resolved, even if you “Check for updates.”
Thus, it seems that the automated determinations governing this behavior are opaque and possibly take place entirely on the server side, based on miscellaneous system information uploaded by Windows Update.
Best Answer
There is some hardware and/or software currently installed on your system that is not compatible with Windows 10 version 1903 at this time.
You will have to wait. The only way you would be able to install 1903 at this time, would be to perform a clean installation, even then that isn't guaranteed to work. Windows Update, Upgrade Assistant, and Media Creation Tool all will present you this same message, which is indicating there is something that blocking the upgrade, all you have to do is simply wait until that hardware and/or software conflict is resolved.
You should absolutely not attempt to install Windows 10 version 1903 at this time.
If any user on my network took it upon themselves to install a feature upgrade without permission they would no longer have a job. You should absolutely NOT upgrade the machine in question.
Your home computer has different hardware and software installed. If you are offered the upgrade and do not receive the message you are asking about, then you can proceed to upgrade your own computer.