Windows 10: How to Install the Latest Windows 10 Feature Update Using Windows Update

There are multiple ways to install a Feature Update (new version of Windows 10). The most common way for users to do this is using the Windows Update setting. Just like installing a cumulative update (regular Windows Update), a feature update will download then initiate the installation. Feature Updates take a lot longer to install than a regular update and there are tasks you might need to do first to ensure the upgrade goes smoothly.


In this article, we go through the basic steps for installing the update. Please see troubleshooting steps at the bottom of this article.


Step 1. Click Start > Settings





Step 2: Click on Update & Security





Step 3: Click on Windows Update then click Check for updates





Step 4: In some cases, the Feature Update will appear as a highlighted 'Optional update that's available' to download.You can click 'Download and install now' to begin the download and installation.





Step 5: Wait while Feature Update downloads





Step 6: After the download is complete, you will need to click 'Restart now' to continue to installation. If you are not ready to restart, you can schedule the installation at a later date. See the following article for instructions how to do that.


https://windows10.help/blogs/entry/53-how-to-install-windows-10-1803-spring-creators-update-using-windows-update/





Step 7:








Some configurations might experience problems installing the latest Feature Update.

If you are not seeing the Feature Update in Windows Update, it likely means Microsoft has concluded your system is not ready for the update and is working with the OEM vendor to improve compatibility. It is recommended you wait until is available and keep checking Windows Update periodically.

A couple issues we are aware of that might block the upgrade include the following:

- You need to ensure you have 10 to 16 GBs of free space.

See ways to free up space: How to free up disk space in Windows


- If there is a SD card installed, uninstall it or disable it within Device Manager.
- Disconnect any usb drives.

Check this List to Determine if Your Computer is Compatible with the Feature Update:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us...puter-is/5152bb37-f95d-48a6-b7b2-ad0d5c738923

Perform the following tasks to ensure the update goes smoothly: 12 Things You Should Do Before Installing Windows 10
https://www.groovypost.com/howto/prepare-computer-windows-10-creators-update-version-1703/

Try disabling Virtualization in your BIOS, whether that is Intel VT or AMD V.

Also...

Open Start, type: CMD
Right click CMD
Click Run as administrator

rundll32.exe pnpclean.dll,RunDLL_PnpClean /DRIVERS /MAXCLEAN

Hit Enter on your keyboard

Exit command prompt

Restart


Another way users have been able to successfully install the update is by using the Update Assistant. Go to the following page then click 'Update Now'

https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows10

You could block the update and wait a while before upgrading. Sometimes a new feature update will need time and further testing to mature.

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/block-windows-10-feature-update-why/

:)

 

Microsoft to make Windows 10 updates mandatory

Well, at the moment at least, you can choose to defer upgrades. Under Settings > Windows Updates > Advanced options you need to check the box labeled "Defer upgrades". What does that do? Good question. The answer I've found might illuminate it to a degree.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/defer-upgrades-in-windows-10

I hear this only applies to Pro and Enterprise editions. But I can't verify that.

 

Windows Updates failed to instal

I just did step one and they have just all installed.... thank you so much.... it was quite frustrating having that update window pop up every 5 minutes and failing to instal every time

Thanks mate

 

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