
Of course, you may not have any problems at all-maybe you're just at the end of the line because you have hardware that hasn't been tested yet, or maybe Microsoft is trying to reduce its server load.īut if you force the upgrade before Microsoft gives it to you, there is a small risk something might go awry. So if you don't get the update for a month, there's a chance Microsoft is actually trying to save you from headaches.

That way, if the update conflicts with a common piece of hardware or software, it can avoid pushing the update to other machines with those characteristics until the problem is fixed. Windows 10 uses (Opens in a new window) telemetry and machine learning to make note of compatibility issues with the first round of updates. Why Microsoft Rolls Out Updates Slowlyīefore you go rushing to update, let's talk about the big caveat here: there's a reason Windows rolls these updates out at a snail's pace-compatibility. But as usual, it's rolling out slowly, meaning it could be weeks before your PC actually gets the update. Microsoft's latest operating system update-the unimaginatively named Windows 10 October 2018 Update-is here, filled with new features and nerdy goodies.
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"For those advanced users seeking to install the update early by manually using 'Check for updates' in settings, know that we are slowly throttling up this availability, while we carefully monitor data and feedback." "If we detect that your device may have an issue, such as an application incompatibility, we will not install the update until that issue is resolved, even if you 'Check for updates,' so you avoid encountering any known problems. " We will offer the October Update to users via Windows Update when data shows your device is ready and you will have a great experience," Microsoft says (Opens in a new window). A slow rollout for everyone else started Nov. A fix rolled out for Windows Insiders in early October. UPDATE 11/13: The official rollout of the October 2018 Update was paused while Microsoft repaired a bug that was deleting files.
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