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--- other:win10maintain [2019/05/14 13:34] – [Cleaning the computer] Added link to "10 best ways to free up hard drive space on Windows 10" jypeter
+++ other:win10maintain [2020/07/03 18:09] – [Updating the applications from the Microsoft Store] Updating office jypeter
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-====== Keeping your Win10 machine clean and up-to-date ======
+====== Keeping your Windows 10 computer clean and up-to-date ======
+[[other:index#windows_10_notes|Other Windows 10 related notes]]
 ===== Updating Windows 10 =====
+==== Windows 10 versions history ====
+  * There are 2 major Windows 10 releases every year, a //spring// and //fall// version
+    * The two //major// updates are called **feature updates**, and the more regular //intermediate// updates (small fixes and security updates) are called **quality updates**
+  * The version number is based on the date of the most recent large build release and uses a ''YYMM'' format
+    * The version number may use the ''YYH1'' and ''YYH2'' format (//first// and //second// half of the year, after the 2004 (//April 2020//) version. e.g. ''2004'', ''20H2'', ''21H1'', etc...
+  * Full history: [[https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10/release-information|Windows 10 release information]]
 ==== Checking the installed version ====
+=== Using Windows Settings ===
   * ''Windows+I'' (open //Settings//) => System => About
     * You will get something like\\ <code>Edition:  Windows 10 Pro
-Version: 1809
+Version: 19O9
-OS Build: 17163.76</code>
+Build: 18363.535</code>
-    * The version number is based on the date of the most recent large build release and uses a ''YYMM'' format
-==== Manual update ====
+=== Using winver ===
-  * You can manually update Windows 10: ''Windows+I'' (open //Settings//) => Mise à jour et sécurité => Check for updates
+  * Find and launch ''winver''\\ {{ :other:winver_launch_notes.png?direct&300 |}}
-  * Check for updates, apply the updates, reboot, check for updates again and repeat until there are no more updates available. At that point the installed version of Windows 10 should have the same version number as the latest one in [[hhttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10/release-information|Windows 10 release information]]
+  * Get the version and build number\\ {{ :other:winver_result_notes.png?direct&300 |}}
-==== Available versions (history) ====
+==== Updating Windows 10 ====
-  * [[https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10/release-information|Windows 10 release information]]
+  * Windows should automatically check for updates (this may depend on your settings), and display a notification when the computer can be updated.\\ You can also **manually check for updates**: ''Windows+I'' (open //Settings//) => Update & Security => Check for updates
+  * The special case of **major/feature updates**
+    * Windows may not tell you that a feature update is available, but you can manually check for updates and get one of the 3 cases below:
+      * No feature update available
+      * A feature update is available, but your computer is not ready yet to install it (maybe because the drivers are not ready yet), or just too old. In that case, you may see a message saying that //the latest update will soon be available//. It should rather say that your computer is not ready yet (and maybe will never be!)\\ {{ :other:maj_win10_2004_non_dispo.png?direct&300 }}
+      * A feature update is ready for download! But **don't rush to install a feature update**!\\ {{ :other:maj_win10_v2004.png?direct&300 |}}
+        * **Make sure you have enough time** (at least 2 hours) to download/install a feature update and that a laptop is connected to AC power! It may take some time to download a feature update, and the installation will also take time (including a few reboots)
+        * Things should not go wrong, but:
+          * Maybe this is a good time to [[other:win10_syncback|use SyncBack]] or something else to create a backup of your computer, **before installing the update**
+          * If things go wrong, remember the [[other:win10crash|Recovering from a Major Windows 10 Crash]] page
+  * Check for updates, apply the updates, reboot, check for updates again and repeat until there are no more updates available. At that point the installed version of Windows 10 should have the same (or close) version number as the latest one in [[https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10/release-information|Windows 10 release information]] (unless your computer is too old to install the latest major update)
 ==== Dell specific updates ====
+  * ''Start'' => ''Dell'' => ''Dell Command Update'': use this to get Dell specific updates (e.g. BIOS, some low level drivers) that you will not get from the Microsoft Update
+    * Note: you can also get these updates from (if it is installed):
+      * ''Start'' => ''Dell'' => ''SupportAssist''
+      * or ''Start'' => ''SupportAssist''
 ==== HP specific updates ====
 See the [[other:win7towin10#installing_hp_software|Installing HP software]] section and probably only install the BIOS update (if there is one available)
+===== Updating Microsoft Office =====
+You need to activate the Office (and misc Microsoft software) update, if you want to get updates for some Microsoft products
+  * ''Windows+I'' (open //Settings//) => Update & Security => Advanced options
+  * Activate the //Get updates for other Microsoft products// option\\ {{ :other:ms_products_updates.png?direct&400 |}}
 ===== Updating the applications from the Microsoft Store =====
-  * Windows Store => ''…'' (in the top right corner)
+  * ''Start'' => ''Microsoft Store'' => ''…'' (in the top right corner)
     * => Settings: check that the automatic updates are activated
     * => Download and updates: check if some applications need to be updated (e.g. the Microsoft Store itself)
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   * [[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12425/windows-10-free-up-drive-space|Free up drive space in Windows 10]]
-  * [[https://www.windowscentral.com/best-7-ways-free-hard-drive-space-windows-10|10 best ways to free up hard drive space on Windows 10]]
+    * Follow the steps listed in ''Free up space with Storage Sense''
+      * Some options, like removing the previous version of Windows (''C:\Windows.old'') may appear only if you are using the ''.\admin'' account
   * Removing the //pre-installed applications// that you think you don't need (you can always reinstall them later from the Microsoft store library): e.g. Bubble witch, Disney Magic Kingdoms, March of Empires, Minecraft, Microsoft Solitaire Collection, ...
     * ''Windows+I'' (open Settings) => Applications => Select and uninstall the applications you don't want
+  * More options available in: [[https://www.windowscentral.com/best-7-ways-free-hard-drive-space-windows-10|10 best ways to free up hard drive space on Windows 10]]
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