Windows Feature Update

[nailit]

Just had the above notification with the added info ''ready to install-update could take a little longer'' etc and the options to remind me tonight, tomorrow, or in 3 days.

What is this about? Really don't understand all this update stuff (why have an OS if it has to keep been updated?)

Is this what everyone was on about on here a while ago when updates were taking hours?
Thanks for any info

[Buenchico]

The big update, that requires a long time to download, is/was the Fall Creators Update. Microsoft released it in mid-October but, because their servers couldn't possibly cope if every Windows computer in the world was downloading it simultaneously, it's been offered to different people at different times (using what's called a 'roll-out release' So it's possible that you could be one of the last to get it (but see below as well).

That update was meant to enhance Windows 10 with better privacy features
http://www.techradar.com/news/windows-10-will-get-a-privacy-boost-with-fall-creators-update
more tools for those who, through disabilities, struggle to use computers
http://www.techradar.com/news/fall-creators-update-aims-to-make-windows-10-more-accessible
and a new look (called 'Fluent Design')
http://www.techradar.com/news/heres-what-windows-10-will-look-like-with-the-fall-creators-update

However, like everything from Microsoft, even the fixes need fixing, so there's now an update to the Fall Creators Update (so, if you've already got the big update, it could just be the fix for it that you're being offered):
https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-rolls-out-fall-creators-update-fixes-new-cumulative-update

One of the problems with Windows updates is that (because Microsoft integrates things like Internet Explorer ,Edge and Outlook into Windows itself) you end up downloading fixes for programs that you never use anyway. (e.g. if you only use Firefox or Chrome, you don't need an update for Internet Explorer).

If you want to stop Windows from downloading all but the really essential updates, you should tell Windows that there's a data cap on your internet usage (even if there isn't). Scroll down to 'How to Set a Wi-Fi Connection as Metered' and 'How to Set an Ethernet Connection as Metered' here:
https://www.howtogeek.com/226722/how-when-and-why-to-set-a-connection-as-metered-on-windows-10/

While you're doing that, those of us who decided to steer well clear of Windows 10, and stick with Windows 7, will all sit back with big grins on our faces ;-)

[marval]

I have a big grin on my face Chris.

[gingejbee]

^^^I'll second the last sentence, Chris.....

[Jackdaw33]

Unfortunately many of us have no choice. I recently bought a new laptop with W10 already installed. I agree that these constant updates are a pain in the arris.

[hc4361]

I have a big grin on my face because of my very well behaved W10 - updates and all

[Lie-in King]

I second hc's post - no problems here either, lovely smooth updates :-)

[nailit]

Thanks for replies and especialy chris for detailed reply.
Like Jackdaw, my lappy came with windows 10 so had no choice.

1) so creators update was the 'big one'? Havnt had this yet.
2) what exactly is windows feature update? Havnt had this before

Thanks.

[tonyav]

I used to have windows seven, great loved it. About a month ago it got corrupted ( so the computer repair guy said ), collected it from computer repair shop it now has windows ten installed. Taking a bit of getting used to, got to say that I prefered windows seven.

[Buenchico]

I suspect that 'Windows feature update' is just a generic term for any update which adds, or alters, features within Windows 10.

So you're probably actually being offered the Fall Creators Update.

[nailit]

Thanks Chris. Might just have to chance it :-(