Windows 10: Why would a new Laptop have an upgraded version of Windows 10?

Have you ever done a factory reset ? Its more likely the system was first loaded with version 1507 and quality control department probably updated to version 1607 prior selling it to you . I would say its brand new and never been used before . Even if it didn't have 1507 I still believe its new and I wouldn't worry to much about the old folder

 

You can still get a windows old folder even while on Windows 10. I upgraded to the anniversary update on my other machine and it did that.

 

I installed a new OS on a blank hard drive and I have it. Windows has been really bad since Windows 7. I wish 10 was as good as it. Maybe they'll get it right next time. If they stop trying to suit the phone.

 

What Microsoft and Windows is doing regarding windows.old and the update assistant is understood.

My question is why wouldn't a major manufacturer just install the Anniversary Edition clean in the first place?
Why install an old edition and then rely on the end user to go through an upgrade update?
That's what's weird! And cheap. And annoying.

 

Totally agree. I never even knew about the anniversary update. I stumbled upon it when looking for an answer on Google as to why my icons kept going away. And I stumbled upon it and it solved it. Is there an anniversary update for Windows 10 Pro?

 

Yes, the Anniversary Upgrade Update was for Pro also.

 

Coming up, possibly next month, is the Creators Upgrade Update.
You should be prepared.

 

Can you set Windows mail app to auto sync instead of syncing every time I get mail on my phone I have to sync mail app on Windows Mail app.

 

That might be a better question to ask in the Browsers and Email section on TenForums.
Browsers and Email - Windows 10 Forums

 

Just did so a few hours ago. Thanks anyway.