Apr 26, 2024 | Updated: 11:35 AM EDT
Mar 21, 2017 10:17 AM EDT
Although Microsoft's Windows 10 Creators Update launch date is not officially anticipated until next month, some users find a way to get their hands on the new release right now. There's a way to download and install the early version of Windows 10.
The Microsoft's Windows 10 Creators Update that can be downloaded right now should be pretty similar to the final version. This could mean that the pre-release edition won't have many bugs; however, risks are still there.
Microsoft's Windows 10 Creators Update first-time download has been advertised greatly. Following the release of last month's security update, a new option appears in the Windows Update popup menu saying, "Good news! The Windows 10 Creators Update is on its way. Want to be one of the first to get it?"
By clicking on the accompanying link, users will be taken to a "Coming soon" web page which states that owners can get a sneak-peek of the Microsoft's Windows 10 Creators Update by signing up for the Windows Insider Program. This program is where users can get access to new Microsoft releases, providing feedback and getting early previews of new software.
After going to Windows Insider website and choose 'Get started', owners need to sign in with their Microsoft account and follow the instructions to become a Windows Inside. This step is necessary to grab the Microsoft's Windows 10 Creators Update early version.
Once users become a member, they can open the Start menu and click on Settings> Update & Security> Windows Insider Programme. When owners pick the 'Get started' to start downloading the Microsoft's Windows 10 Creators Update, a warning message will appear, giving a reminder that the downloaded version is an early edition of Windows 10, as reported by TechRadar.
Choose 'Next' then pick 'Confirm' to start downloading the Microsoft's Windows 10 Creators Update. This step required owners to reboot their PC and once it's completed, users should open up the Settings window again and click 'Update & Security' then choose 'Windows Insider Programme'.
Consumers should choose the Windows Insider Level options. Select 'Fast' to be upgraded to the latest build of Microsoft's Windows 10 Creator Update.
Within the next 24 hours, owners will be alerted with a new update to download and install. After the installation process finished, users will have the Microsoft's Windows 10 Creators Update.
Express reports that Microsoft's Windows 10 Creators Update will carry a number of new additions to the software, including key enhancements to 3D modeling, Virtual Reality support, gaming, and social media. The Creators Update is considered as the beginning of Windows 10 new 'Home Hub'.
It is believed that the new 'Home Hub' carried over by Microsoft's Windows 10 Creators Update will be similar to Amazon Echo and Google Home, creating a login-free desktop that shares resources between family members. 'Home Hub' will allow users to sync and control connected home devices with voice commands to Cortana, indicating that Cortana is able to summon links for Microsoft Edge browser websites, documents in the cloud, and other recent work no matter what PC is used.
According to Technobuffalo, Microsoft's Windows 10 Creators Update might be pushed out automatically even when users are on a metered connection, meaning users could end up being charged for data they have never planned on using. Regarding this problem, Microsoft gives an assurance that they don't plan to send large updates over metered connections, but could use this feature for critical fixes if needed in the future.
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