Windows 10 fall creators update 1709. Handwriting input and working with the stylus
The most major update Windows 10 has already caused a wave of dissatisfaction among users. Today we will talk about the main problems and complaints associated with the Fall Creators Update.
Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (version 1709) was released on October 17, 2017, and as of early November, the update was installed on more than 5% of all devices, making it the fastest-growing Windows update. At the end of November, 20.4% of users had already updated.
The Fall Creators Update contains many new features, such as updated design Fluent Design, improved input interface, Emoji support, On-Demand Sync for OneDrive files, new browser version Microsoft Edge and others. But not everyone managed to update without problems: users complain about failures during the installation of FCU and when working with the new version. Of course, this is expected - you cannot do without errors when an update is installed on millions of computers around the world.
In this article, we will focus on the main problems that users encountered with the Fall Creators Update.
Problems installing Fall Creators Update
Usually there is nothing complicated in the Windows 10 update process, but errors are common in the first days of installing a new version. There have been complaints about problems occurring during the installation process, and in some cases the update failed to install at all. This occurs especially often when using Media Creation Tool and Update Assistant for installation.
Users are also reporting that the Fall Creators Update fails to install on certain hardware configurations with error 0xc00000bb.
"Many people, including myself, are having difficulty trying to update Windows 10 to the Fall Creators Update. We are getting error 0xc00000bb when we try to reboot to install the FCU. It seems like almost all of us have something in common: ASUS X299 MOB, Samsung NVMe SSD, and for many SATA drives with an SSD,” writes Superbowl user on the ASUS forum.
"[...] something went wrong during the installation. Around 22% my computer rebooted and suddenly the usual loading screen appeared with white text saying: "BlInitialization failed 0xc00000bb" and I don't understand at all , what it is", - describes a similar problem AaronOppedyk on the Microsoft forum.
"Error 0x80070490 - 0x20003 appears when using Media Creation Tool.", - FabioRJ Windows Central flags an error, appeared when trying to update using the Media Creation Tool.
Official release everyone Windows innovations 10 Fall Creators Update
"I have exactly the same error. Then it reverts to the previous version. I tried updating through Update Assistant and Media Creation Tool - the result is the same," - the previous case is far from the only one, the same problem is described by Kevin Lamarche in Windows Central.
Additionally, some people are upset that they can't install the update through Windows Update.
"I was able to download the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update to my computer, however, when I reboot to complete the installation, a message appears that the system has not been updated." - another post on reddit.
Along with these problems, there are reports that the installation takes more than two hours, and in some cases - more than 10 hours.
Problems with Microsoft Edge in Fall Creators Update
The new version of Windows 10 has significantly improved the version of the Microsoft Edge browser, which has added new features, but, unfortunately, many users have found more problems here than improvements.
"This started when Edge came out. Constant crashes, web page recovery. I have to use Explorer to send this message," laborraine writes on the Microsoft forum.
"[...] at launching Edge prompts me to restore web pages and stops working completely if I try to go anywhere other than home page search, and in general it is very slow,” says Jon_Don_Juan on Reddit.
"[...] in Edge every time I type something in the address or search bar, everything slows down. Between entering text and it appearing on the screen - noticeable pause, and if the text is longer than 6 characters, then the delay increases even more," - writes KhaotikDream is also on Reddit.
"Updated today with FCU.iso, downloaded and installed all updates/drivers etc and mostly everything works fine. But when I click on a link from an 'external' application (not in the browser) such as chat or mail program- Nothing happens. The link suddenly opens after about a minute,” a Yingpao user reports.
Driver issues with Fall Creators Update
After installing version 1709, a number of users experienced problems with drivers network adapters and video cards. For example, on Reddit, many people write that after installing the update, Windows 10 changes or even resets the monitor’s color profile settings.
"As soon as I installed the update, I noticed that the colors on both monitors had deteriorated significantly. Does anyone have this situation? This is a real problem when editing photos. I have 2 monitors, and they both show different colors", writes StellarDemon on Reddit.
"Both of my monitors became too dark and the contrast increased. I'm not very good at graphics, but it seemed so to me. And this happened after I installed the Creators Update yesterday," complains rustle_branch on the same resource.
In the PCGaming community on Reddit, many users also reported that this version of the update resets color profile RGB set to NVIDIA settings, to default Windows profile(too dark).
There are also complaints about the inability to independently set the monitor screen resolution.
With Razer laptops - individual problems: After installing Windows 10 Fall Creators on them Update users they say that keyboards, trackpads and USB ports on laptops have become useless. Some people note that rebooting or reinstalling drivers fixes this problem, but not always. The good news is that Microsoft is actively working with Razer to fix these bugs faster.
Problems using the Fall Creators Update
While an update is traditionally expected to improve Windows operation 10, some users are experiencing problems using it, including bugs in applications, slow performance, missing features and bugs in the user interface.
Missing apps
Looks like one of the most big problems in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is associated with applications disappearing after installing the update. Individual applications users cannot find Cortana in the Start menu or through the search; they are not in the general list of programs either.
When searching in Microsoft Store app can be detected, but when you try to install it, a message appears that it is already on your PC.
This issue is constantly being reported by users on many forums, including Windows Central and Microsoft. In the most Microsoft problem have already recognized it and are working on a solution, but for now it is proposed to use workarounds: “reset” the application or completely remove it from the PC and install it again.
Interface errors
There are also many complaints about errors user interface Windows 10 after update. For example, in Explorer, the width of the “This PC” folder was changed - a lot of empty space appeared on the left.
Despite the fact that the application settings menu has changed a lot, trying to view the list installed updates leads to strange scrollbar behavior.
Some users complain that after clicking right click mouse on desktop context menu appears without any items at all. This happens from time to time or constantly, and restarting the computer in some cases resolves the error.
OneDrive Files On-Demand feature
OneDrive Files On-Demand is new feature, which allows you to access all your files stored in the cloud without having to download them to your local drive.
Although OneDrive Files On-Demand should be available in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, after the update it turns out that many people are missing this feature. However, this is not a OneDrive or Windows 10 bug. Microsoft is just very slow in implementing this function, and it will take some time for it to appear on all devices.
Applications open again after reboot
There are complaints that after turning off or restarting the device, some applications opened in the last session automatically launch again.
Many users call this a bug, but in fact it's intended to be that way: it's a new feature that's supposed to speed up the login process.
Windows 10 already has the ability to let you use your login credentials to complete update setup, and it now extends to normal PC restarts and shutdowns. Additionally, supported applications (such as Chrome, Task Manager, and Windows registry) will automatically restart upon login.
The good news is that you can always disable this feature in Settings if you don't need it.
Missing Emoji
Another feature included in new version- built-in Emoji support when used on-screen keyboard. However, after installing the update, users complain that they do not have Emoji.
But it is not Windows error 10. The fact is that Emoji support is currently only available to users from the USA. For the rest, Microsoft offers a temporary solution related to changing the keyboard settings after the update.
Performance issues
Although Windows 10 received a number of improvements with the Fall Creators Update, there is evidence that the update is not in the best possible way affects system performance.
"After upgrading to Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, I experienced next problem. After reboot, if I go to the user profile without waiting a few seconds, start menu and Cortana search are not working and I see the following errors in the event log: Package Microsoft.Windows.ShellExperienceHost_10.0.16299.15_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy+App was terminated because it took too long to suspend. I did clean install Fall Creators Update from newly created boot disk, and the problem has not gone away. Besides, Edge browser doesn't work at all,” after several attempts, user Digitoxin on Reddit writes that he gave up and reverting to the previous version was the only way to fix this problem.
Other users report that the Fall Creators Update slowed down their computers and increased application launch times.
Problems with Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
“After the update, everything runs slower, shutdown takes longer, and the same happens with the Internet connection,” says ItsKittay (Reddit user).
"It's gotten to the point where the performance of my device after last update definitely got worse. I use a top-end Surfacebook with an I7 and a discrete graphics card, and in most applications and even in the “native” components of the operating system, everything is terribly slow,” user ryivan observes noticeable performance problems on his Surface Book with Intel processor Core i7 and discrete graphics.
"Fall creator update is slowing down my 7 year old PC. I can't even play Battlefield 4 with it. So I went back to RS2, which works best on my computer," writes Windows Central forum member GhostEchelon.
Mobile hotspot not working
The Fall Creators Update for Windows 10 appears to have impacted the mobile hotspot, with users on various forums describing how they are struggling to get it working.
"Mobile hotspot It was working fine before the update and now it suddenly stopped. When I press the button, everything freezes on the connection and nothing else happens,” writes decaaring_egg on Reddit.
"Mobile hotspot worked fine on my Wi-Fi connection for about a year before updating... I updated yesterday and now it doesn't work. I click on it and it locks up," a Windows Central forum member reported.
Let's sum it up
Fall Creators Update is the fourth major Windows update 10 from Microsoft with many improvements, and it may seem that the new version has a lot of problems, but in fact it is not.
Since the release of the first version of Windows 10, it has become noticeable that the number of errors and problems decreases with each update - significant failures occur less and less often.
This indicates that Microsoft has begun to release more stable versions Windows 10, but even taking this into account, as well as the fact that the company blocks the installation of updates on incompatible devices, there is a lot of work ahead.
Of course, some users encounter problems when switching to a new version, but this is expected, especially in the first days after the update is released. It should be borne in mind that creating software that will run on hardware of different configurations is not the easiest task.
In this article, we have described the most common problems in the new version, but it is worth noting that most of them are rare, and many situations only apply to devices with certain hardware and software configurations.
How to get Windows 10 update
If you haven't installed version 1709 yet, don't forget that The best way to get a “working” update - wait until it is automatically offered through Windows Update. If you rush to update early using the Media Creation Tool or Update Assistant, you risk running into problems.
You can always wait until Microsoft releases some quality updates to make Windows 10 run smoother.
However, if you are eager to update, then at least prepare your PC so that the chances of encountering errors are minimal. It's also worth creating backup copy system, remove conflicting applications, disable unnecessary peripherals in advance, and be prepared to perform a “clean” update installation if something goes wrong.
How does the Fall Creators Update work on your device? Write in the comments!
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Like all previous updates, the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is sent out in waves. This means that not everyone will receive a new one right away. Windows version 10. The mailing began on October 17 and the first user reviews show that Microsoft is distributing new Windows much faster this year previous versions. Still, there are those who will have to wait a week, several weeks or even a month before Windows Update will find the update. If version 1709 has not yet arrived on your computer, then this instruction will tell you how officially Get the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update ahead of schedule. All these methods are completely legal and approved by Microsoft. It allows users to choose how to install the update on their computer. Let’s just add that we wouldn’t recommend rushing to update to the Fall Creators Update, because this update is one of the most buggy in the history of desktop Windows 10. If you wish, you can.
How to download Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
The easiest method is to check the update center. Perhaps an update is already waiting for you. Click Win+I and go to the section Update and Security – Update Center Windows, and then click the Check for updates button. If the system finds and starts downloading the Windows 10 1709 update, then you just need to wait until the computer asks you to restart to install the new version of Windows.
How to Install Windows 10 Fall Creators Update Using Update Assistant
This small utility will help you if the standard update center for some reason does not yet find it itself (if you prefer automatic update, and doesn't come along very large period, perhaps you need it).
- Download the Update Assistant utility from the official Microsoft website.
- Run the downloaded file Windows10Upgrade.exe and wait for the application to complete its initial check. If all is well, the Update Assistant will notify you that you can update. Click on the button Update now.
- The next window will check the compatibility of your computer. If you already have Windows 10 Creators Update installed, then there should be no problems and the program will report that your computer is compatible with the Fall Creators Update. Click Further.
- Agree to reboot and wait for completion Windows installations 10 Fall Creators Update.
When using this method, the system saves all your documents, applications, games, files and settings. Nothing is reset and nothing is deleted. Upon completion of the procedure, you will need to initial setup new version of Windows 10.
How to update Windows 10 via Media Creation Tool
Another option is to update your computer through the Windows Media Creation Tool. This is a very well-known utility among Windows users, since it allows you not only or, but also to forcefully update your computer to the latest version of the operating system.
How to install Windows 10 Fall Creators Update cleanly
All previous methods receiving the latest Windows 10 update included saving all your data, programs and settings. If this option does not suit you, and you want to install this new version of Windows 10 “cleanly”, then you will also need to use the Media Creation Tool, just select slightly different parameters.
When you already have the installation media (flash drive or disk) ready, follow the instructions described in the article “”.
How to install Windows 10 Fall Creators Update via Windows Insider
There is another interesting method for installing Windows 10 1709 that will not only allow you to download the latest version of Windows, but also help Microsoft test cumulative updates for it.
For reference: Switching to the insider program is associated with certain risks of receiving less stable updates. In this case, you move to Release Preview, where updates are not as unstable as in the Fast Ring / Slow Ring, but you should still be prepared to encounter a couple of extra bugs.
The computer must find available update, download and install it without problems.
Today I read this, it turns out that according to Microsoft, I am a malicious lawbreaker.
Disabled Windows auto update 10? To jail!
In other words, Microsoft can sue absolutely any user of the operating system. Windows systems 10 in Russia for disabling the auto-update function. A company employee reported that for this violation one can incur not only administrative, but also criminal liability, provided for current legislation RF. It's about about Article 146 “Violation of copyright and related rights” of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, which provides for imprisonment for up to six years and a fine of up to 1 million rubles.
it turns out it's not that simple new Windows 10.
Thus, disabling the auto-update function is strictly prohibited, and all those who do this contrary to what is written in license agreement, will immediately become violators of two Russian laws at once. Official Microsoft representative added that the only way refuse to receive auto-updates - stop using Windows 10.
So I lost the war with Microsoft, this morning all updates were turned on automatically and installed on this computer latest system from Microsoft, it turns out that the user’s decision does not count here, either you use Windows 10 and agree to all Microsoft’s terms, or use another operating system, there is no choice, in general, a madhouse and, moreover, for my money, even if I bought the system, there is still no choice.
Windows apparently went along apple paths- whoever is not with us is against us! Such a policy will not lead to anything good!
Not mine, but it’s very accurately said, I tried all this on my own skin for five days and couldn’t do anything, or maybe I just didn’t have enough knowledge.
Zhenya Yudin
Think about it, people! You buy a new, beautiful car, get in, and drive. Bliss!
The next day you are in a hurry somewhere, they are waiting for you, get into the car. Estimated travel time 10 minutes. Start the car, then guys in uniform run up and start changing your new wheels for some reason. After 15 minutes you still eat, but are late for the meeting.
A week later the situation repeats itself, only the engine is changed. After this the car will not start. You climb under the hood yourself, waste time, and miraculously start the car. Let's hit the road!!
The car drives but stalls constantly. Sneeze, puff!!! OK. Even though your face and hands are covered in fuel oil, you have arrived. Hooray!!!
A month later, at the most inopportune time, when you are driving along the highway at night in winter, the same people stop you, kick you out of the car into the cold and begin to change the transmission for some reason. You fight them off and start running away. Then the cops join the chase and catch up with you. They accuse you of breaking the law and put you in jail.
Do you need such a car???
Quite a long time has passed since the official release of the “latest OS” from Microsoft. And the company tirelessly churns out updates for the “ten”. Among the most noticeable changes is support for Linux systems. It is not clear why this was done, but now you can run and successfully use Ubuntu on Windows. What else can a Fall Creators Update user enjoy? We need to figure it out, because there are a lot of changes. However, there are serious doubts about the practical value of many of them. It is not clear why this was necessary. However, first things first. Let's start with the interface.
Fluent Design. A new word in design
Microsoft finally realized that standard design"tens" is no good. But instead of returning the components of the beloved and proven Aero, the company came up with some kind of utter Fluent Design. This is a dynamic change in interface components depending on the action being performed. This design includes features such as blur background in MacOS style, using components " material design"and other options that seem unique and innovative to Microsoft. At the same time, the Redmond Corporation completely forgets that all this has long been in “Linux-like” OSes and in the legendary Macs. Nevertheless, Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, version 1709 looks quite interesting. However, Microsoft failed to bring even this to fruition.
Firstly, the smoothness of the design change leaves much to be desired. Secondly, only applications from the Windows Store have full support for the new design. The rest of the programs look simply comical. Thirdly, the possibility of using such a design on computers with modest technical characteristics. In general, impressions of the new design are twofold. On the one hand, it's nice to see Microsoft's desire to make the system better. But on the other hand, all this was implemented very clumsily. Bye. The implementation of the new design still needs a lot of work. And the company released a very crude product for mass use - Windows 10 version 1709. User reviews confirm this idea.
Working with the stylus
The update paid great attention to touch devices and their interaction with styluses. However, this approach only helps tablet users and those who have touch monitors. The remaining users (and there are many more of them) remain “overboard”. Because it is completely unclear how this “feature” can be useful to users of classic PCs and laptops. Nevertheless, the stylus began to be recognized better. New options have appeared, handwriting recognition has improved, support for emoticons has appeared, and much more. The "ten" also made life easier for artists. Now you don’t have to buy anything to create masterpieces Graphics tablet. Enough touch monitor and stylus. Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (version 1709) is the most preferred OS for graphic artists.
Access Spotify and iTunes on Windows Store
Now iconic applications for managing Apple devices are available in Windows store. This good news for those who use smartphones and tablets from the Cupertino manufacturer. However ordinary users This innovation is completely useless. Nevertheless current versions applications are already available. They will be updated regularly. Now, for normal interaction between a PC and an iPhone, it is not at all necessary to purchase a Mac. Using these programs, you can combine Apple devices and a Windows computer into one ecosystem, which will allow users to discover new capabilities of their devices.
Linking a smartphone to a PC
Microsoft decided to implement this option in order to combine a smartphone (no matter what) and a PC into one ecosystem. But even this was not brought to fruition. So far, such a system is only capable of sending links from the phone to the computer in order to continue working on a full-fledged machine. Windows 10 Fall Creators Update 1709 provides this feature. According to company representatives, the functionality of the option will be expanded in the future. There will also be an option to reset incoming call on the PC screen. As in all other cases, Microsoft released an unfinished and crude option. Why implement such an opportunity if there is almost no sense in it? This is still unknown.
Power Throttling
Unlike previous useless innovations, this at least slightly affects the speed of the operating system and its power consumption. The bottom line is this: the system searches for applications running in and automatically reduces to a minimum the resources allocated to the operation of these same programs. This “dosing” of power helps laptops work longer on a single charge. battery. This once again confirms the idea that Microsoft Windows 10 version 1709 is “tailored” for mobile devices. And the latter includes everyone’s favorite laptops. However, the implementation of this option can fully affect classic PCs. In theory, it should reduce CPU load and RAM, which will allow the above components to work longer. At least one useful feature in the update from Microsoft.
Smarter Cortana
There is no need to be particularly happy, because this assistant is not available for our region. And Windows 10 version 1709, reviews of which we will discuss a little later, could not change anything in this regard. Nevertheless, Microsoft developers have taught Cortana to recognize dates in images (say, posters) and plan events based on this. Of course, the “trick” is not so great. Until full artificial intelligence this creation is already far away. What can I say, “Cortana” in terms of intelligence does not even reach Apple’s “Siri”. This option in the update is completely useless for residents of Russia and the CIS countries. So there is no point in dwelling on it in detail.
"Linux" on Windows
Another not fully understood option is “tens”. The whim of the developers is incomprehensible, according to which the operating system became possible installation and the subsequent launch of the Ubuntu OS from the Linux-like family. Windows 10 version 1709, which has received mixed reviews, now also includes the ability to install and run Fedora and OpenSUSE distributions. The implementation of such an option should theoretically help software developers. But in reality everything looks a little different. Let's start with the fact that only owners of the pro version and on modern hardware have the opportunity to take advantage of this beauty. Because the launch is carried out in emulation mode. And this requires a considerable amount of resources.
Security improvements
Now let's look at the possibilities Windows protection 10 version 1709. Reviews from those who have already updated indicate that Microsoft has paid great attention to security. The vulnerabilities used by the famous WannaCry ransomware. Has also been redesigned" Windows Defender"Now protection from viruses, exploits, ransomware and others malware got even better. Now the “top ten” can definitely be used without a third-party antivirus. Built-in software copes well with all threats. You will only need to regularly update the signatures.
As promised, today, October 17, 2017, Microsoft released its new global update to Windows 10, codenamed Fall Creators Update (1709). In fact, testing of the product had been going on for a long time - at least 3 months, but the update was available only to users Windows programs Insider. However, from today, the new product is already starting to arrive on users’ devices. This update will bring many improvements to the OS, some of them, as well as how you can download the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update without waiting, we will tell you below.
Changed design:
We can start with, perhaps, the most noticeable change to the eye - this is the refinement of the OS design for a new style, using transparency effects for the background of some windows and applications. Menu and other elements are also backlit. You can take a closer look at this video:Interaction with Android and iOS devices:
From now on, Microsoft offers us a unique opportunity to continue working on our tasks outside of the computer; now you can link your Android smartphone or tablet to Windows 10 and establish interaction in a special Action Center. For this purpose, “Parameters” appeared new section"Telephone". Linking is performed within the account.New virtual reality platform:
The unique capabilities of VR games and applications are becoming very real for home users thanks to the new platform from Microsoft. Now all the necessary software will be included in the toolkit by default operating system, in addition, with the release of this update, sales of Mixed Reality helmets will begin.Other innovations in the Fall Creators Update include several new built-in applications, improved security and communication features - now, thanks to the “My People” function on the taskbar, you will be able to pin your contacts from third-party instant messengers.
How to install the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update on your computer?
There are two main ways to receive updates. The first, on a first-come, first-served basis - when you need to wait for the update to arrive on the device, and the second for more experienced users - forced update using special means.1) So, to check the first method, open the section Options -> Update and Security -> Update centre
Here you need to click the “ Checking for updates" If the update is already available to you, the download and subsequent installation will begin, during which the PC may be temporarily unavailable and reboot several times.
2) The second method is to use additional software, however, it is also offered from Microsoft itself, so you don’t have to worry about stability.