


Please note though that you may not get it right away as Microsoft mentioned that the roll out would be gradual. If you prefer to use Windows Update to update a device running Windows 10 to the Anniversary Update version, then you may do that as well. Using Windows Update to update Windows 10 You may change that if you want to start with a blank slate, but will lose access to all files stored and programs installed on the device when you do.įollow the instructions afterwards to complete the update to the new version.

If you have selected to update the system, the installer will automatically select to install the correct edition of Windows 10 and keep all personal files and apps. Then, after a couple of more screens of checking the PC and getting a few things ready, and another display of the license terms, and another updates check, making sure the PC has enough space, you are asked what to keep. The tool checks for updates afterwards which may also take a moment to complete. The process should be considerably faster than the download. The tool verifies the download afterwards, and starts to create the Windows 10 media that is used to upgrade Windows 10 to the Anniversary Update version. Tip: While you are waiting, check out AnandTech's epic the road to redstone article. This may take a while as Gigabytes of data are downloaded. The program connects to the Microsoft server and downloads the Windows 10 installation files.

If you want as quick of an update as possible, select the "update to the latest version of Windows 10" option instead. Creating installation media is useful if you want to update multiple PCs, or need to update another PC, or want to keep the installation media at hand should the need arise to reinstall Windows.
