Have you updated Windows 10 Fall Creators Update on October 17?

Microsoft has started launching Windows 10 Fall Creators Update since October 17, 2017, but not everyone gets it on the same day.

On a half-yearly release schedule, Microsoft released the final version of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (version 1709) on October 17, 2017. This is the 4th largest update of the OS (2nd in 2017) and although not as big as the previous one, there are also many interesting features and improvements.

1. What's new in Windows 10 Fall Creator Update?

Fall Creators Update introduces several appearance changes with Fluent Design System. You can connect with close friends with My People. OneDrive Files On-Demand saves space on your computer. Windows Defender Center introduces new features to ensure files are safe. There will also be more configuration options in Settings .

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Many new features, improvements on Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

Although Microsfot promises to release a new version on October 17 for millions of devices around the world, that doesn't mean it will all be updated on the same day.

Who will get the first Fall Creators Update?

As before, Microsoft developed Windows 10 version 1709 in installments. Starting October 17, the company will update new desktops, laptops, and tablets with new features first. Often, the devices that are expected to receive updates will be Surface and devices that have been preinstalled with Windows 10.

In the initial launch, Microsoft will collect feedback and rely on it on other devices.

There are several reasons why your computer has not been updated, be it software, drivers or incompatible hardware. In fact, Microsoft often blocks new updates on detected devices, until the problem is resolved.

Geographic location and how you install Windows 10 also affect OS updates.

How to install Windows 10 Fall Creators Update update?

To update Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, go to Settings> Update & Security> Check Update to find the latest update.

If your computer has not been updated and you cannot wait, there are several ways to upgrade.

The machine meets the minimum requirements of Windows 10, so you can use Update Assistant to install version 1709. Update Assistant is a tool Microsoft introduced when launching version 1703, allowing to update the new machine when the automatic update mechanism inactive. You can still use it whether Windows Update is available or not.

Another tool is the Media Creation Tool, which allows you to upgrade to the latest Windows 10 version without waiting for Windows Update. With this tool, you can install Windows 10 Fall Creators Update while keeping your settings, applications, and files private. Download link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

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Media Creation Tool software helps to update Windows quickly

If you find that the device is not running smoothly, you can also use the Media Creation Tool to install Windows 10 cleanly with Fall Creators Update. However, after installing, you will have to reinstall the settings, applications, restore the backup file.

Although launching Windows 10 Fall Creators Update on October 17, it will take several months for all supported devices to receive updates. Although there are many ways to update first, but most of all, you should still wait for automatic updates from Windows Update to avoid unnecessary errors.