Computers with Broadcom 440x LAN Adapters Should Disable Device Before Upgrading to Windows 10 Creators Update
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Users attempting to upgrade computers to the Windows 10 Creators Update with a Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller LAN adapter device installed, should either block the device or refrain from upgrading. It turns out the adapter can be a major blocker or cause stability problems during or after the upgrade. A forum participant on the Microsoft Community forum is recommending fellow users block the device within their BIOS in order guarantee a successful upgrade. A Microsoft employee, Travis [MSFT], confirms the bug in the Creators Update affecting the Broadcom 440x driver. Here is what he had to say:
QuoteHello. I am an Engineer in the Windows Networking team. I can confirm that there is a bug in the Creators Update that affects the compatibility with the Broadcom 440x driver. We are working on resolving this until it is resolved. We are looking at putting a upgrade block in place as erpmanila3w suggested.
Thank you for reporting this! I will keep this thread posted if there are any updates. Meanwhile following the steps mentioned in this thread will work around the issue (if you can call disabling Ethernet a valid workaround) until we have a real fix available.
If you have any questions please let me know. Source
As with every release since build 1507, Windows 10 has not been smooth sailing for everyone. One way users can ensure their system is ready for the Windows 10 Creators Update is by checking the hardware vendors support pages. Review the following links for popular OEM vendors:
Lenovo, Acer and Samsung List Systems Compatible with the Windows 10 Creators Update
Dell, HP and Toshiba List Systems Compatible with the Windows 10 Creators Update
Microsoft has also published information about unsupported processor models from Intel and Display Adapters from Toshiba.
Intel Clover Trail processors are not supported on Windows 10 Creators Update
Mac Users who need to run Windows 10 will need to take some extra steps too, in order to get the Creators Update installed:
Microsoft Informs Mac Users to install Windows 10 Anniversary Update Before Installing Creators Update
Users planning to upgrade, should check out our 12 step guide, which ensures your device is backed up in addition to conflicting software and hardware disabled:
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