Its a big day for Microsoft. Fall Creators Update was released today…and, by God, it was! Normally, it takes some time to show up on our computers as Microsoft does a slow rollout. But, surprise, it showed up this morning on two of my four Windows computers, including the version running on my MAC. Wow!! That was fast. Last time, I had to wait a couple of weeks before it arrived up on my HP laptop…and a couple of months later on the other three computers.
Not this time. I got it almost immediately after the release. I was gone most of the afternoon, so didn’t get a chance to check on the other two computers (the two oldest). When I got back, I checked my Samsung laptop. To my surprise and shock, it showed up there also and is in the process of installation as I write these words. It has not shown up yet on my 8-year old HP desktop computer. So,3 out of 4 of my computers got the update on the same day it was released. Amazing!
Be aware that installation does take some time. It was slow going on my HP laptop but the MAC was much faster. You should plan on the update taking about 1.5 hours to finish. And, after it finishes, it needs to install a second update…things that were fixed after the Fall Creator’s Update was certified as being finished. Your computer may install the second update automatically or you might have to jumpstart it by going to the Update section in Settings.
Obviously, I have not had a chance to take it for a spin, but look forward to trying out the new features. Our first article gives you a quick rundown on the new stuff. There are also other articles below on the Fall Creators Update. So, if you get it, have fun. -JRC
Tech News and Opinions
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Desktop and Laptop Tips and Tricks
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