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other:win10maintain [2020/07/03 16:09] jypeter [Updating the applications from the Microsoft Store] Updating office |
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| ===== Updating Windows 10 ===== | ===== Updating Windows 10 ===== | ||
| - | ==== Windows 10 versions history ==== | + | ==== Windows 10 updates and versions history ==== |
| - | * There are 2 major Windows 10 releases every year, a //spring// and //fall// version | + | * 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 two //major// updates are called **feature updates** |
| - | * The version number is based on the date of the most recent large build release and uses a ''YYMM'' format | + | * The more **regular** (~monthly) //intermediate// updates (small fixes and security updates) are called **quality updates**\\ e.g. //2020-08 Mise à jour cumulative pour Windows 10 Version 1909 pour les systèmes x64 (KB4565351)// |
| - | * 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... | + | |
| + | * The **version number** (of a major/feature update) is based on the date of the most recent large build release and uses a ''YYMM'' or ''YYHn'' format | ||
| + | * The version number will 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]] | * Full history: [[https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10/release-information|Windows 10 release information]] | ||
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| * 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 | * 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 | ||
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| + | * if Windows Update tells you that //Quality Updates// **and** //Feature Updates// are available, I think it is probably better to apply the quality updates first | ||
| * The special case of **major/feature updates** | * The special case of **major/feature updates** | ||
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| * 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 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 |}} | * A feature update is ready for download! But **don't rush to install a feature update**!\\ {{ :other:maj_win10_v2004.png?direct&300 |}} | ||
| + | * To be safe, don't start a feature update during a field trip or when you are away for a conference! It is probably safer to do it at work (where you can get some help from Help) or at home. | ||
| * **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) | * **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: | * Things should not go wrong, but: | ||
other/win10maintain.txt · Last modified: 2023/03/07 10:08 by jypeter
