From what I see on the Etcher site the app ensures a clean load on an SD Card or USB thumb drive. Makes sense as it clearly eliminates one variable that may be contributing to the firmware update problems noted.
With that I am going to initiate a new thread specifically for the latest Windom update provided by PSA over the weekend. Should Elk or PSA think it unwise they may close it/ Just seems we’ll clutter up this thead with download comments regarding the recent change. It will also provide a clean slate for PSA to comment and monitor successes with the change.