Installing windows 10 fall creators update. New visual language Fluent Design
Like all previous updates, Windows 10 Fall Creators Updates are sent out in waves. This means that not everyone will immediately receive the new version of Windows 10. Distribution began on October 17 and the first user reviews show that Microsoft is distributing the 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 finds the update. If version 1709 has not yet arrived on your computer, then this instruction will tell you how officially get Windows update 10 Fall Creators Update out of turn. 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 until the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update installation completes.
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 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 are ready installation media(flash drive or disk), 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.
In this article we have collected all the new system features that were announced at the Build 2017 developer conference. The overview also adds new features that appeared in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview builds.
OneDrive Files On Demand feature
Microsoft has announced a new cloud feature OneDrive service called “Files on Demand”. This function allows you to store displayed files on cloud server and access them without synchronizing with local machine. This opportunity was present in Windows 8.1, and Windows users 10 often asked for her return. A similar feature should soon appear in Dropbox and Google Drive.
It is noteworthy that new feature will work with the Desktop and Documents folders, not just the OneDrive folder.
When you try to open a file that is stored on your computer, Windows will download it and then launch it. This feature will be implemented in the operating system kernel and will work with any application, even the command line.
If an application tries to access a file stored in cloud storage and tries to download it, the user will receive a corresponding notification. You can hide the notification or block file downloading. You can also block future attempts to download files for specific application. You can manage blocked apps in Settings > Privacy > App-Requested Downloads.
New visual language Fluent Design
Microsoft is developing a new visual language entitled " Fluent Design“. The new design will focus on 5 main principles: light, depth, material, scale and movement. This is the final implementation of the Project Neon visual language, which was developed by Microsoft at Lately. Fluent Design not only represents updated design systems, and new model interactions.
Particular attention will be paid to the use of devices touch input, in particular the stylus, to navigate throughout the operating system. It will make it easier to type queries using the stylus in the Edge browser, scroll through content by moving the stylus, and select text elements. Microsoft positions Microsoft Edge as “the best browser with ink support.” You can now annotate PDF documents in Edge using your stylus.
Fluent Design will be implemented not only in the system shell interface, but also in almost all built-in applications.
As part of the implementation of the new visual language Fluent Design, the Start menu has been seriously redesigned. The menu now uses new design Acrylic, if transparency is enabled in the settings. The menu size can be changed not only horizontally, but also diagonally. In addition, it is easier to grab the border of the frame for resizing. The transition to “Tablet Mode” has become smoother.
The Action Center also received UI improvements. Notifications are now more clearly separated and therefore more readable. Action Center and toast notifications also use modern design Acrylic.
Handwriting and stylus input
Taking into account the overall concept of the Fluent Design System, the developers decided to improve stylus support in Windows to make it easier to navigate throughout the operating system using of this instrument. We've improved handwriting-to-typewriting in Microsoft Edge, added the ability to scroll through content using the stylus, and made text selection faster. The stylus scrolling feature is currently only available in UWP apps, but Microsoft plans to implement it for classic apps(Win32).
Microsoft is trying to make Microsoft Edge “ best browser to use the stylus." Users can now add comments to PDF documents also using a stylus.
Handwriting panel available on touch Windows keyboard 10 has received numerous improvements. When you fill out the panel and then lift the stylus away from the screen, the text you type will automatically move to the left side, so you'll always have plenty of space to write.
The text you write will always be shown in the panel, and you can later select it for editing. You can write correct letters over the recognized word if the panel incorrectly detected your handwriting. Changes can also be made using gestures. You can strike out words using the strikethrough gesture to delete them, and use the join and split gestures to connect words or add a space between them, respectively.
The handwriting panel now provides easy access to emoji and special characters- for this purpose, two new buttons were added to the panel. By default, the panel is now placed next to the elements in which you write. Also disabled handwriting fingers, but you can always turn this option back on. This measure was taken to prevent accidental dragging of the panel with your finger when using the stylus.
Now it won't be easy to lose your stylus. You can go to the Settings app > Update & security > Find my stylus and use the “Where's my stylus?” feature. Windows 10 will show the location coordinates of your computer or tablet when you last time used a stylus, which will make it easier to find the input device.
Windows My People - advanced work with contacts
Microsoft originally planned to introduce the Windows My People feature in Windows 10 Creators Update. However, the developers took more time to implement this functionality, and now it is expected in the Fall Creators Update.
Task Manager will show GPU information
Task Manager now allows you to view graphics resource consumption, as well as CPU, memory, disk, and network resources. Simply open Task Manager and go to the Performance tab.
The "GPU" function shows video memory consumption and the activity of different engines: 3D graphics, copying, encoding and decoding of video information are available. On the Details tab of Task Manager, you can see how many resources GPU consumes every process on the system.
New touch keyboard
Windows 10 will get a new touch keyboard. It is built on the basis Microsoft keyboards WordFlow for Windows Phone. The keyboard will also get smart features from SwiftKey, a popular keyboard for iPhone and Android. Recall that SwiftKey was acquired by Microsoft in 2016.
The most noticeable improvement will be support for continuous swipe input. You just touch one touch key and move your finger to other keys corresponding to the letters of the word. When you lift your finger from the screen, the keyboard will automatically recognize the word and add a space. This technology used on many popular smartphone keyboards, including SwiftKey and Google Keyboard.
Predictive input technology will also be improved, which automatically suggests phrases, and work with emoticons will be improved - you will no longer have to go to other pages to find the desired emoji, just scroll. The keyboard will be optimized for one-handed typing and will feature a new settings menu that can be accessed by tapping the icon in the top right corner of the keyboard.
With the Fall Creators Update, you'll be able to use dictation to enter text. Just press the microphone button on your keyboard or use Windows combination+ H and start saying phrases. The dictation function will support voice commands, for example, “delete last three words” or “go to end of paragraph.”
New touch keyboard is part of CShell's new design concept, which provides responsive interfaces that can be used on any device, be it smartphones, tablets or computers.
[Simplified] Windows Story Remix is a user-friendly video editor with lots of smart features
Microsoft has announced a new app called “Windows Story Remix,” which lets you edit videos, add soundtracks, and text labels. You can shoot video on your Android phone, iPhone or Windows Phone and send them to the application. Several people can take part in the creation of a video - Story Remix will automatically create a story from several video materials.
Story Remix also works with photos, allowing you to search for people in images, search for “dogs” in photos, and perform other advanced searches using technology machine learning. When creating a video, you can select an individual person as the hero of the video, and Story Remix will automatically create a new video with the right person starring.
Microsoft has focused on interesting smart features, but you can still edit videos with the usual tools, change filters, add captions, add animation effects, delete clips, rearrange video clips and select different audio tracks. Automatic and manual functions work in tandem with each other. Add a new soundtrack and Story Remix will automatically rearrange the footage to match the beats of the song.
The Windows Story Remix app supports importing 3D models from the Remix 3D community, also used for Paint 3D. You can freely integrate animated 3D models into your videos. Microsoft will release an API that will allow developers to integrate the Remix 3D community into their applications.
Microsoft announced this at a presentation. In fact, instead of new Windows applications Story Remix A new Remix feature will be added to the Photos app, which will have more limited opportunities than expected. However, Microsoft may continue to add features over time.
Spotify and iTunes will be available in the Windows Store
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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 everything is not so simple with the 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 are turned on automatically and the latest system from Microsoft is installed on this computer, 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???
Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is now available for download and installation. IN automatic mode“by air” it will reach users for another couple of months. Sooner or later, all owners of Windows 10 computers will receive the update, so there is still time to mentally prepare for its installation. Our review will help you decide whether it’s worth rushing Windows installation 10 Fall Update or you can wait automatic update.
Upgrade to Windows 10 Fall Creators
Upgrading to the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update requires nothing but time. You just need to download Windows Updater. After downloading a small application, simply launch it and follow the instructions.
Automatically Windows updates gradually. Apparently, replacing one module with another, etc. and only at the end suggesting not to turn off the computer or not to interfere with its reboot. In case of a forced update, the application will download something like a system image. In our case, it required 8 GB of free disk space, and only for system disk. Considering that we had a hybrid laptop-tablet with 32 GB of memory, we had to work a little to free up space.
The forced upgrade process itself is not very fast, but its speed depends on the performance of the computer and the Internet connection. So it can be done faster. During the update installation process, everything custom applications and the files will remain in their places. After the update, the system version will become Windows 10 Fall Creators Update 1709.
Windows 10 Fall Creators Update - what's new?
After numerous reboots, slowly increasing percentages and endless spinning Windows points 10 will finally launch. The first thing the user will see will be Microsoft browser Edge with home page, which contains the main features of the new version of Windows.
The page asks the user to pair their phone with Windows 10, try Paint 3D and learn more.
Linking your phone to Windows 10 Fall Creators Update in theory allows you to organize a single workspace on your desktop and smartphone. Once you start editing a document or creating a letter on one gadget, you can switch to another. In the same way, links in browsers will become common to devices; it will be possible to freely transfer them from one device to another, etc.
In practice, things don't look so simple. I can't connect my phone to my computer. It must be connected via wire. However, Windows does not install required applications automatically, but requires a phone number to which a link will be sent to install the necessary software. The question remains, why not use email or any other connection method. Apparently, it is important for Microsoft to first make “anonymous” linking of devices to to a specific person for data collection.
It should also be added that interoperability will work through Cortana, as well as in latest versions Office, there are probably restrictions on mobile OS versions. In any case, setting up interoperability requires some work.
Accordingly, in Windows settings 10 there is now a separate Phone item. And this is not the only innovation in them.
Creators Update expanded creative Windows features 10. There are even more in the Fall Creators Update.
New settings items are Games and Applications. The first allows you to define options for gaming applications. The second manages programs as a whole.
In application settings, you can manage programs, set defaults, select offline maps, and also determine the order in which applications play videos.
In the game settings, hotkeys are set, parameters for broadcasting or video recording, as well as the Xbox network are set.
Microsoft has also expanded the personalization capabilities of Windows 10, adding new colors and offering new themes. They can be changed, there is a theme store. It should be noted that the update introduced new Microsoft Fluent Design System. It is indicated that the start menu is made of “acrylic”, but the differences are not striking and fundamentally Windows 10 does not stand out from the general design background of other operating systems. Perhaps our eyes are blurry, or perhaps we will see the delights of the new design system in future releases and as support from software developers is introduced.
Following iOS and Android, the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update brings a blue filter. You can cut out part of the visible range and “yellow” the screen to work in dark time days. It is believed that the yellow display is less tiring to the eyes. Maybe you are right. IN general idea about the new approach, as in May, it is better to draw up a presentation video from Microsoft
New in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update interface
Windows 10 Fall Creators Update received new panel notifications.
There are more notifications in the Fall Creators Update. This is where they settled quick settings. Also, as part of interoperability, the panel can now display messages from Android smartphone. On the one hand, it has become more convenient, but if constantly popping up and flashing notifications annoy you, then there will be more hell in your life and you will have to spend some time finding where all these notifications are turned off.
The improved My People panel becomes a hub for socialization. You can add some contacts to it that will be associated with everyone possible applications and other means of communication. As a result, My People will display all content from certain friends. The option is also not for everyone, but we must pay tribute that My People picks up all contacts quickly and is also configured without problems.
Start menu, thanks new system the design has become prettier. Here you can customize the size and position of the tiles. All this is organized on an intuitive level. Drag'n'Drop functions are available.
The Windows 10 Fall Creators Update also introduced an on-demand OneDrive upload option. IN in this case When working with OneDrive, Windows does not constantly upload and download files, synchronizing them with the folder. They are accessible, as if they were lying on local disk. Only when directly accessing a file does the system download it, open it, and then synchronize the versions. Traffic is also saved disk space.
Creative Dimension
The Windows 10 Fall Creators Update continues to enhance the creative functionality of Windows.
Pain 3D has become a little more functional. It is possible to create and color three-dimensional images. They are compiled quite simply from ready-made objects located in the library. The interface is extremely simple and clear.
Three-dimensional objects for Paint 3D can be obtained in two places. One of them is the 3D Builder application. Here you can create these objects yourself.
If the skills of a 3D artist are not enough, you can switch to the Remix 3D service. There are collections of three-dimensional objects and pictures, they can be modified in the previous application and then edited in Paint. You can also upload your own objects into Remix 3D.
Among the standard Windows accessories, an application for 3D printing has appeared. As a result, standard Windows versions 10 Fall Creators Update you can now easily realize yourself not only in two, but also in three dimensions, albeit at an amateur level.
Another one Windows feature 10 Fall Creators Update – Mixed Reality. Microsoft offered mixed reality functionality and special controllers for it, both for creativity and entertainment. Unlike Paint 3D, Windows Mixed Reality has hardware limitations: you must last generation Core i7 chips, as well as special controllers, which are not so cheap along with virtual helmet. But the Mixed Reality video looks impressive. Maybe you should think about an upgrade.
IN Everyday life there will also be useful functions Story Remix, which automatically creates a mix of photos and videos that can be decorated with captions or standard effects. Looks more beautiful in the picture than in life. In addition, judging by our experience, it is not yet available everywhere.
Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
The Microsoft Edge browser now supports new features. If you're too open a large number of tabs, you can remove them to the background and then return them back. Thus, you can actually open two or even more in one browser window. Pages can also be pinned to the taskbar. Given the proliferation of web applications, this can be very convenient.
Microsoft Edge now has PDF-like reviewing tools. Now, when viewing a page on the Internet, you can highlight text and make notes, including handwritten ones. By the way, there is a similar mode in Office, for example, you can review PowerPoint presentations.
Standard Applications
Microsoft also updated standard applications from the universal interface.
Among the updated ones is the calculator, which received new options, for example, a currency converter and a date calculator. Also Windows new clock, new maps and sticky notes, weather.
Windows Defender has become an antivirus
Windows Defender also expanded its functionality. Now it is positioned as a full-fledged antivirus. In addition, a device blocking function has been added, as well as preventive intelligent counteraction to threats.
Other improvements
Microsoft added Fall Creators Update to Windows 10 new collection emoji Now it is called by typing WIN +. or Win + ; The touch keyboard has also been improved, which now works better when typing with one hand, etc.
Another one convenient function– search for a device for a digital pen. By activating this function, you can remember where and when the user last worked with the pen if he cannot find it. The pen also now supports scrolling.
Windows 10 Creators Fall Update release date
Windows 10 Fall Update is now available for download. Both from torrents and from the official website. At the same time, in automatic mode, the update will not “arrive” to everyone at once. Some will have to wait a couple of weeks, while others will have to wait a couple of months. But in any case, the company promises more fast deployment, how . In the first half of 2017.
Conclusion
Microsoft is trying to bring desktop and mobile experience. In Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, this is especially noticeable due to the expanded functionality of notifications and the My People panel.
Another area is interoperability. Smartphones and Windows can now work together. Interoperability also manifests itself in the sharing of functionality between applications. For example, previously, to make notes on a web page, you needed to take a screenshot, or save the page on your hard drive and then edit it in graphic editor or reviewing in a PDF program, now done directly in the browser. Individual sites are equivalent to software in terms of placement of icons on the taskbar.
This approach, in principle, significantly increases the comfort of working with the system and computer. However, it takes some getting used to. In addition, by offering a fairly convenient environment, Microsoft seems to lure the user into its networks. All the advantages of Windows are revealed only when Account becomes the main one. Neither Google, nor Apple, namely Microsoft. And although adding Gmail to your account Microsoft entry it is possible, after all, over time the user himself must come to the conclusion that Microsoft is the main provider for him.
Separately, we note that the creative “extension” of Windows simply deserves all praise.
As a result, if you are active Microsoft user and an account is not just a formality for you, hurry to install the Fall Creators Update. If not, you don’t have to rush, but there is reason to think about working more closely with Windows.
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 become quite real for home users thanks to new platform from Microsoft. Now everything you need software will be included in the toolset 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.