Microsoft has released a new Chromium-based version of Microsoft Edge. This new version provides best in class compatibility with extensions and websites. Additionally, this new version provides great support for the latest rendering capabilities, modern web applications, and powerful developer tools across all supported OS platforms.
Upgrading to the new Microsoft Edge. Start menu pins, tiles, and shortcuts for the current version of Microsoft Edge will migrate to the new Microsoft Edge. Taskbar pins and shortcuts for the current version of Microsoft Edge will migrate to the new Microsoft Edge. The new Microsoft Edge will be pinned to the taskbar. If the current version of Microsoft Edge is already pinned, it will be replaced. After the first restart, Windows 10 setup will resume. You will notice the setup experience has once again been refined from the previous animated circle.
This will be your screen for a while. When complete, Windows 10 setup will restart automatically. Sign into your account. Wait while Windows 10 completes application updates and post setup tasks. Thats it, the Windows 10 is installed. How to prepare your computer before upgrading? Although updating to Windows 10 version is a relatively simple process, similar to a repair upgrade; users should perform some basic pre-requisites before initiating the upgrade.
In reply to Andre for Directly's post on March 1, My guess is a some point will become obsolete and no longer supported? I just didn't understand why if on sent a update for which error'd off anyway. In reply to Gromitd90's post on March 1, Thanks, But i am not comfortable or that technical to attempt this. The update i received did error off, but since not on questioned why it sent the update.
Then click Advanced Options at the bottom. See the screenshot. The mathematics is a bit hairy, but you want to set the feature update deferral days so Windows Update will land on your chosen version. Or you can skip the middleman and upgrade online using the Windows Media Creation Tool. Those are usually listed on the Release Information Status page. Or until Microsoft changes its mind, anyway.
For those of you on Win10 version or Home, there are some additional hoops. Note that I strongly recommend Win10 version Home folks upgrade to , skipping , specifically so you have access to the new Pause Update feature. I talk about the proper settings every month on the day before Patch Tuesday. How Windows 10 updates to the next version depends on your network and administration settings. If you're part of a wider domain, you may have to wait until your network administrator pushes the go button.
Depending on the Windows 10 version you're currently using, the update could take some time. Configurable code integrity is being rebranded as Windows Defender Application Control. This is to help distinguish it as a standalone feature to control execution of applications.
This release enables support for WIP with Files on Demand, allows file encryption while the file is open in another app, and improves performance. For Office Home and Office Personal subscribers, Ransomware Detection notifies you when your OneDrive files have been attacked and guides you through the process of restoring your files. For more information, see Ransomware detection and recovering your files.
Upgrade Readiness has added the ability to assess Spectre and Meltdown protections on your devices. This addition allows you to see if your devices have Windows OS and firmware updates with Spectre and Meltdown mitigations installed, as well as whether your antivirus client is compatible with these updates. For more information, see Upgrade Readiness now helps assess Spectre and Meltdown protections.
Update Compliance has added Delivery Optimization to assess the bandwidth consumption of Windows Updates. For more information, see Delivery Optimization in Update Compliance.
The Login Health reports reveal adoption, success rates, and errors for Windows Hello and for passwords— for a smooth migration to the password-less future. For more information, see Using Device Health. For more information, see Microsoft Edge Tips.
Support in Windows Defender Application Guard is also improved.
Back in September, I recommended that you download and squirrel away a copy of Win10 version and in April I recommended that you store a clean copy of Win10 version Those will work.
On the upper right, click Download. With an administrator account, right-click on the downloaded MediaCreationTool. Click on the version you want. If you have an ISO file and want to use it to upgrade your Win10 Home version, using an administrator account, double-click on the ISO file, then right-click setup. The Win10 installer kicks in and will guide you through the process. You can double-check that the upgrade succeeded by typing About in the search box and looking for the version number.
If you have any suggestions for this procedure, or need help, skilled volunteers await on the AskWoody Lounge. Here are the latest Insider stories. More Insider Sign Out. In reply to Sumit Independent Advisor 's post on September 17, A download button didn't show up. I'll give you a direct link. You need Windows 10 English 64 bit right? Here is the download button on the right, ignore the ads below.
Yes the 64 one to match what I see when I use windows update that always says x I think the one dated as Oct is the final version. Um I have issues viewing pictures. The link is valid for 24 hours from now. Is there any other options that are more easier, and don't have a time limit? For more information, see Reduce attack surfaces. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint has been enhanced with many new capabilities. For more information, see the following topics:. Also see New capabilities of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint further maximizing the effectiveness and robustness of endpoint security.
Windows Defender Application Guard has added support for Edge. Configurable code integrity is being rebranded as Windows Defender Application Control. This is to help distinguish it as a standalone feature to control execution of applications. This release enables support for WIP with Files on Demand, allows file encryption while the file is open in another app, and improves performance.
For Office Home and Office Personal subscribers, Ransomware Detection notifies you when your OneDrive files have been attacked and guides you through the process of restoring your files. For more information, see Ransomware detection and recovering your files. Upgrade Readiness has added the ability to assess Spectre and Meltdown protections on your devices. This addition allows you to see if your devices have Windows OS and firmware updates with Spectre and Meltdown mitigations installed, as well as whether your antivirus client is compatible with these updates.
For more information, see Upgrade Readiness now helps assess Spectre and Meltdown protections. Update Compliance has added Delivery Optimization to assess the bandwidth consumption of Windows Updates. For more information, see Delivery Optimization in Update Compliance. The Login Health reports reveal adoption, success rates, and errors for Windows Hello and for passwords— for a smooth migration to the password-less future.
For more information, see Using Device Health. The more you tell us the more we can help. Can you help us improve? Resolved my issue. Clear instructions. Easy to follow. No jargon. Pictures helped. Didn't match my screen. Incorrect instructions. Too technical.