Windows 10: With the 2022 Update, Windows 11 Is Finally Worth an Upgrade

Microsoft will finally make the Windows 11 update available to anyone running Windows 10 with a version that's 2004 or later. The new operating system is called Sun Valley and is designed to be compatible with the previous versions of Windows 10. If you're not sure if you should make the move, read why this upgrade is worth it.

Free


One reason Windows 11 is worth upgrading is that it's free! That's right; Microsoft has made this update free for everyone who owns a PC running any Windows 10 version 2004 or later. So if you've been holding off upgrading because you don't want to pay for something that may not be worth it, now is your chance!



Easy to Use


In the past, Windows was a complicated and frustrating operating system. It was hard to use and often challenging to get the hang of. With Windows 8 and 10, Microsoft has made a lot of progress. The problem is that these improvements have come at a cost - these operating systems are still difficult to use.

With the 2022 Update, Microsoft has finally done something about this problem. They've made Windows 11 as easy to use as Mac OS X. The reason for this change is simple. Microsoft knows that if they want their users to upgrade from Windows 10.

They needed to make sure that upgrading wasn't too difficult or awkward for users who weren't already familiar with the new interface design changes. The 2022 Update makes it easier for everyone - even those who have never used a Windows computer!

New Look Menu


The start menu has been a boring feature of Windows until now. It was just a place to find shortcuts to your most-used programs and files, and it didn't even have any customization options. That's about to change with the 2022 update.

The start menu will now be customizable. You'll be able to customize its colors and fonts and add new folders or buttons that open specific apps. It'll also include support for Cortana, Microsoft's digital assistant, that can help you with calendar reminders or scheduling meetings.



Upgraded Microsoft Edge


With the 2022 Update, Microsoft has finally made Edge good enough to use as your primary browser (without worrying about security). You can pin websites and apps to the taskbar and right-click on links to share them easily.

With the new "dark mode" feature, you can ensure that your browser doesn't take up all your screen real estate by dimming its background color until you close it - perfect for watching videos on YouTube or Netflix!

New File Explorer


One of the biggest changes is the new file explorer interface. This new interface is much easier to use than previous versions of Windows and makes finding files even faster. It also allows users to add folders directly into their taskbar and access them quickly without opening up a different program first.

Search Box


Another new feature is a unified search box that can be accessed from any screen in Windows, including when using email or instant messaging software like Skype. This feature will allow users to quickly find any information they need without switching between different functions on their computer or smartphone device.

It's time to upgrade


Overall we believe that the 2022 update is certainly worth the upgrade. Windows 11 brings some exciting new features to the table and furthers Microsoft's vision of a connected PC ecosystem and a seamless experience between devices. The new interface won't be for everyone, but after using it for a few days, you'll find it easy to adapt. Overall, the 2022 update isn't a must-have upgrade, but you'd be missing out if you didn't at least try it out.

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Cumulative monthly updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11 - October 2022

The following release notes coincide with Cumulative updates for all the supported versions of Windows, released on October 11th, 2022.

Windows 11

Windows 11 (original release): KB5018418 (OS Build 22000.1098)
October 11, 2022—KB5018418 (OS Build 22000.1098) (microsoft.com)

Improvements

This security update includes improvements that were a part of update KB5017383 (released September 20, 2022). Key changes in this release include:

• This update contains miscellaneous security improvements to internal OS functionality. No additional issues were documented for this release.
  

Windows 11, version 22H2: KB5018427 (OS Build 22621.674)

October 11, 2022—KB5018427 (OS Build 22621.674) (microsoft.com)

Improvements

This security update includes improvements that were a part of update KB5017389 (released September 30, 2022). Key changes in this release include:

• This update contains miscellaneous security improvements to internal OS functionality. No additional issues were documented for this release.
  

Windows 10

October 11, 2022—KB5018410 (OS Builds 19042.2130, 19043.2130, and 19044.2130)

October 11, 2022—KB5018410 (OS Builds 19042.2130, 19043.2130, and 19044.2130) (microsoft.com)

Improvements

This security update includes improvements that were a part of update KB5017380 (released September 20, 2022). Key changes in this release include:

• This update contains miscellaneous security improvements to internal OS functionality. No additional issues were documented for this release.
  

If you installed earlier updates, only the new updates contained in this package will be downloaded and installed on your device.

Also read:

• Windows 11 2022 update now available - Microsoft Community
  
• How to get the Windows 11 2022 Update | Windows Experience Blog
  
• Available today: The Windows 11 2022 Update | Windows Experience Blog
  

IMPORTANT All editions of Windows 10, version 21H1 will reach end of service on December 13, 2022. After December 13, 2022, these devices will not receive monthly security and quality updates. These updates contain protections from the latest security threats. To continue receiving security and quality updates, we recommend that you update to the latest version of Windows.

Important for Windows 11 22H2 release: As shared in the Windows 11 2022 update Blog post by Panos Panay, CVP Microsoft, an update later in October would add an additional set of features including Tabbed File Explorer, New Photos app, Better Taskbar overflow experience, Nearby Share improvements (Build 22622). Subscribe to this thread for notifications.

 

How to get the Windows 10 2022 Update version 22H2 Win Update

If you can't install it from windows update you can try to install it manually, it's the same KB5015684 obtained with windows update.

Windows 10 Version 22H2 is coming in October 2022 ---> KB5015684 Provides Quick Windows 10 22H2 Upgrade - Ed Tittel On the Ed Tittel page click on the links DeskModder.de or .MSU x64 version of the upgrade.

KB5015684 Funktionsupdate auf die Windows 10 22H2 (19045) [Manueller Download] - Deskmodder.de

Do dism and sfc /scannow commands before and/or after installing it.

 

Install error - 0x800f0831 on windows 11 2022-04 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 for x64-based Systems (KB5012592)

I cannot install 2022-04 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 for x64-based Systems (KB5012592). The installation did not complete and now my computer is unstable. I have tried troubleshooting and all the steps listed in the previous post. Any changes to Windows 11 do not complete. My computer reboots several times a day and locks up at least 2 times per day.

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