Windows 10: How to get Windows 10 October 2020 Update now (but should you?)

In the evening of September 18, Microsoft announced that Windows 10 October 2020 Update is being prepared for release. This is the first time Microsoft has publicly shared the fairly obvious name of the next feature update that’s otherwise known as version 20H2.

Microsoft said that it believes Windows 10 Build 19042.508 is likely to be the final preview release that ships to non-Insiders, but we’re sure that the build number that goes out to the general public next month might be different.

For example, if there are any last-minute bugs or security issues that Microsoft finds before the GA (general availability), the company could attempt to fix the issues with a new build, and a new preview build will again increase the build number.

That’s why we have the ‘Release Preview’ channel. With Release Preview channel, Microsoft is able to fix both the update process and any last-minute show-stoppers critical bugs. This channel/ring is meant for testing the update, but anyone can use it to get Windows 10 October 2020 Update right now.

In this guide, we walk you through the steps to download and install October 2020 Update through the Insider program.

How to install Windows 10 October 2020 Update via Release Preview channel


To download and install Windows 10 October 2020 Update via the Insider program, use these steps:

1. 1. Join the Windows Insider program and connect your Microsoft account.
   2. Open Settings > Update & Security.
   3. Click on “Windows Insider Program”.
   4. Select the “Get started” button.
   5. Link your account using the same Microsoft account you’ve used for Insider program.
   6. Select the “Release Preview Channel” under pick your Insider settings section.
   7. Read and agree to the terms & conditions.
   8. Click on “Restart Now” when prompted to get your PC in the channel. Microsoft says restart is required to get your PC ready for Release Preview channel.
   9. After system reboot, open Settings > Updare & Security > Windows Insider program and verify your settings.
   10. If it is “Release Preview Channel” under “Pick your Insider settings”, head to the ‘Check for updates’ page.
   11. Click on ‘Check for updates’.
   12. If you see the update highlighted in the page, click on “Download and install” to begin the installation.

Within the next 48 hours, October 2020 Update should become available for download on your computer.

Is it a good idea to get October 2020 Update now?


I’ve been using the October 2020 Update on my primary PC for more than one month and I find it stable (fairly stable), but it’s also plagued with every issue that we’ve in Windows 10 May 2020 Update.

That’s because the October 2020 Update is based on May 2020 Update and both versions will be serviced with same cumulative updates.

The only difference is an additional enablement package that gets added to Windows 10 version 2004 when you ‘Check for updates’. This enablement package will simply enable new features, including the new Start Menu.

If you have had issues with Windows 10 version 2004, you should avoid the October 2020 Update until it’s officially ready for your device. But if you really cannot wait for the new Start Menu, you’ve two options — get October 2020 Update now or unlock the new Start Menu in version 2004.

Microsoft hasn’t clarified when the October 2020 Update will be released to non-Insiders, but it should begin rolling out by the third week of October.

Also, according to people familiar with development, the October 2020 Update will also become ready to be installed by Microsoft employees if they wish.

It will begin rolling out to Microsoft employees automatically later this month or October before the update goes live for MSDN subscribers and then general consumers.

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New install Windows 10 (issue solved)

It's good that you're not experiencing any issues. Unfortunately many folks are, a quick Google search will show the same info im offering the OP.

Heres a couple examples:

Here

Here

It's basically what I mentioned above, small issues here and there ,but nothing to end your day.. for the most part.

I know it's anecdotal, but for my experience 95% of the time it's perfectly fine. The issues I've run into wouldn't be enough for me to roll back , but they would be enough (had I not installed it yet) ,to avoid it for another couple weeks which is why I'm suggesting it to the OP

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update problems and complaints

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• Microsoft Edge problems with the Fall Creators Update
• Drivers problems with the Fall Creators Update
• Experience problems with the Fall Creators Update

keep in mind, as of recently, the FCU is installed on 5% of devices roughly.....

 

Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
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credit to Lifehacker.

 

Windows 10 Update

Well just noticed a pretty large one pop up coming in at 914MB, seems it makes some pretty serous updates.

KB3172985
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3172985

This security update includes improvements and fixes in the functionality of Windows 10 Version 1511 and Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview 4. It also resolves the following vulnerabilities in Windows:

• 3175677 MS16-094: Security update for secure boot: July 12, 2016
• 3174060 MS16-093: Security update for Adobe Flash Player: July 12, 2016
• 3171910 MS16-092: Security update for Windows Kernel: July 12, 2016
• 3170048 MS16-091: Security update for .Net Framework: July 12, 2016
• 3171481 MS16-090: Security update for Kernel Mode Drivers: July 12, 2016
• 3170050 MS16-089: Security update for Windows secure kernel mode: July 12, 2016
• 3170005 MS16-087: Security update for the Microsoft Print Spooler: July 12, 2016
• 3169999 MS16-085: Cumulative security update for Microsoft Edge: July 12, 2016
• 3169991 MS16-084: Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer: July 12, 2016