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other:win10maintain [2021/10/18 12:37] – [Intel updates] Improved and added uninstall/reinstall jypeterother:win10maintain [2023/03/07 11:08] (current) – [Checking the installed version] Updated example jypeter
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 [[other:index#windows_10_notes|Other Windows 10 related notes]] [[other:index#windows_10_notes|Other Windows 10 related notes]]
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 +===== Freeing up space and cleaning the computer =====
 +
 +  * [[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12425/windows-10-free-up-drive-space|Freeing up drive space in Windows 10]]
 +    * Follow the steps listed in ''Free up space with Storage Sense'' (//Storage Sense// <=> ''l'Assistant de Stockage'')
 +      * 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)\\ **Warning**: some installed applications may make no sense to you, but they may have been installed by the sysadmins, or may be useful for your system. Get in touch with [[other:newppl:starting#getting_help_from_the_lsce_system_administrators|help-lsce]] if you are not sure
 +    * ''Windows+I'' (open Settings) => ''Applications'' => Select and uninstall the applications you don't want
 +    * Check the applications in the [[#updating_applications_from_the_microsoft_store|Microsoft Store]], but it will probably be just a subset of what you get with\\ ''Windows+I'' => ''Applications''
 +
 +  * More options available in: [[https://www.windowscentral.com/best-7-ways-free-hard-drive-space-windows-10|12 best ways to free up hard drive space on Windows 10]]
  
 ===== Updating Windows 10 ===== ===== Updating Windows 10 =====
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 ==== Windows 10 updates and 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\\ e.g. //Mise à jour de fonctionnalité vers Windows 10, version 21H2//
     * The two //major// updates are called **feature updates**     * The two //major// updates are called **feature updates**
  
-  * 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 more **regular** (~monthly) //intermediate// updates (small fixes and security updates) are called **quality updates**\\ e.g. //2022-01 Mise à jour cumulative pour Windows 10 Version 21H1 pour les systèmes x64 (KB5009543)//
  
-  * 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** (of a major/feature update) is based on the date of the most recent large build release and uses a ''YYHn'' format 
-    * ''YYMM'', until Version ''2004'' (i.e **April** 20**20**) +    * ''YYH1'' and ''YYH2'' format (//first// and //second// half of year ''YY'') 
-    * ''YYH1'' and ''YYH2'' format (//first// and //second// half of year ''YY''), starting at the end of 2020 with version ''20H2''+    * Version numbers before the end of 2020:\\ ''YYMM'', until Version ''2004'' (i.e **April** 20**20**)
  
-  * Full version history: [[https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10/release-information|Windows 10 release information]]+  * More details: 
 +    * Full version history: [[https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10/release-information|Windows 10 release information]] 
 +    * [[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/windows-10-update-history-857b8ccb-71e4-49e5-b3f6-7073197d98fb|Windows 10, version 21H2 update history]]
  
 ==== Checking the installed version ==== ==== Checking the installed version ====
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   * ''Windows+I'' (open //Settings//) => System => About   * ''Windows+I'' (open //Settings//) => System => About
-    * You will get something like\\ <code>Edition:  Windows 10 Pro +    * You will get something like\\ <code>Edition:   Windows 10 Pro 
-Version: 19O9 +Version:   22H2 
-Build: 18363.535</code>+Installed: 10/28/2020 
 +Build:     19045.2673 
 +           Windows Feature Experience Pack 
 +           120.2212.4190.3</code>
  
 === Using winver === === Using winver ===
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   * Find and launch ''winver''\\ {{ :other:winver_launch_notes.png?direct&300 |}}   * Find and launch ''winver''\\ {{ :other:winver_launch_notes.png?direct&300 |}}
   * Check the version and build number displayed by ''winver''\\ {{ :other:winver_result_notes.png?direct&300 |}}   * Check the version and build number displayed by ''winver''\\ {{ :other:winver_result_notes.png?direct&300 |}}
-    * Note: installed "**Version 21H1**" (i.e. first half (**H1**) of 20**21**) on May 27th 2021 (JYP's laptop) 
  
 ==== Updating Windows 10 ==== ==== Updating Windows 10 ====
  
-  * [[#windows_10_updates_and_versions_history|Update types]] are explained above+<WRAP center round important 60%> 
 +LSCE users:
  
-  * 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+January 2022 - Windows Update may tell you that your computer is ready to upgrade to Windows 11 
 + 
 +**Do not upgrade to Windows 11 yet**! 
 +</WRAP> 
 + 
 +  * The [[#windows_10_updates_and_versions_history|two update types]] (//feature// and //quality// updates) are explained above 
 + 
 +  * Windows should automatically check for updates (this may depend on your settings), and display a notification when the computer can be updated.\\ You should also **manually check for updates** from time to time: ''Win''+''I'' (open //Settings//) => Update & Security => Windows Update => Check for updates
  
   * if Windows Update tells you that //Quality Updates// **and** optional //Feature Updates// are available, it is probably better to apply the //quality// updates first   * if Windows Update tells you that //Quality Updates// **and** optional //Feature Updates// are available, it is probably better to apply the //quality// updates first
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 ==== Dell specific updates ==== ==== Dell specific updates ====
  
 +  * Download and install the [[https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000177325/dell-command-update|Dell Command Update]] software, if it is not already installed. This will allow you to easily download and apply all the 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   * ''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
 +    * Special case of [[https://wiki.lsce.ipsl.fr/pmip3/doku.php/other:bios#updating_the_bios|updating the BIOS on a computer protected with bitlocker]]
     * Note: you can also get these updates from (if it is installed):     * Note: you can also get these updates from (if it is installed):
       * ''Start'' => ''Dell'' => ''SupportAssist''       * ''Start'' => ''Dell'' => ''SupportAssist''
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 ==== HP specific updates ==== ==== 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) +  * Install [[http://www.hp.com/go/hpsupportassistant|HP Support Assistant]] 
 +  * Execute HP SA for the first time and select to automatically check for updates, but to choose when the updates should be installed. It is probably safer **not** to automatically install updates 
 +  * Check if there are **recommended** updates 
 +    * Install the **recommended** packages 
 +      * FIXME Document the BIOS update on a //modern// (year 2022 and laterHP, and the particular case of updating the BIOS of a laptop protected with //bitlocker//
 ==== Intel updates ==== ==== Intel updates ====
  
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   * Activate the //Get updates for other Microsoft products// option\\ {{ :other:ms_products_updates.png?direct&400 |}}   * Activate the //Get updates for other Microsoft products// option\\ {{ :other:ms_products_updates.png?direct&400 |}}
  
-===== Updating the applications from the Microsoft Store =====+===== Updating applications from the Microsoft Store =====
  
-  * ''Start'' => ''Microsoft Store'' => ''…'' (in the top right corner+  * Launch the //Microsoft Store//: ''Start'' => ''Microsoft Store'' 
-    * => Settings: check that the automatic updates are activated +    * Use an existing MS account if you want (see picture), but you will get updates even if you don't use an account! 
-    * => Download and updatescheck if some applications need to be updated (e.g. the Microsoft Store itself)+    * Select the Library panel and check/get/apply updates 
 +    * [[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-billing/payment-billing-and-the-microsoft-store-app-help-bdf79f17-1b6c-449c-a7fb-9ba16c7e6db2|Extra MS Store information]]
  
-===== Cleaning the computer ===== +{{ :other:ms_store_login_02_notes.png?direct&600 |}}
- +
-  * [[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12425/windows-10-free-up-drive-space|Free up drive space in 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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