How long until the end of the Windows 10 update?

The widespread fragmentation of devices using the Windows 10 operating system means that on some computers, its updates can lead to various types of problems. Microsoft regularly releases updates for Windows, trying to adapt the system to all devices, but the system does not always work as it should after a major update. If you encounter errors after updating Windows 10, you can roll back your system to the previous one stable version, and within the framework of the article we will figure out how to do this.

What errors may occur with Windows 10 after updating

After updating your computer, various errors may occur in the operation of the system on your computer. Most often, users encounter the following problems:

• Some applications do not launch due to incompatibility with updated version operating system;
• Video card drivers are not working correctly, sound card and other computer devices;
• The system is very slow during operation - applications launch slowly, Internet speed is significantly behind the levels before the update.

If you encounter problems with your computer after updating Windows 10, the first thing we recommend is to try updating the drivers by downloading them from the official websites of hardware developers. When problems arise at work specific applications, it makes sense to try updating the program.

In a situation where updates do not help solve problems, you can roll back Windows 10 to a previous stable version.

Important: After updating, the Windows 10 failover feature to the previous stable version is available for 10 days.

How to roll back Windows 10 after updating through settings

Many operating system options that were previously hidden away system utilities, Microsoft has added Windows 10 to the settings. Through them, you can, among other things, roll back the system to the latest stable version. To do this, follow these steps:

After this the process will begin Windows rollback 10 to the previous stable version.

How to roll back Windows 10 after updating through the recovery environment

Another way to restore a stable version of the operating system after an update is to use a recovery environment.

Please note: The recovery environment can also be used in situations where Windows 10 stops loading after an update.

There are several ways to get into the recovery environment in Windows 10:

• At working version operating system, this can be done through “Start”. Press and hold on your keyboard Shift key, then in the “Start” menu, click on the “Restart” option. The computer will boot into recovery mode;
• Using an installation disk or flash drive. To do this, insert the drive into your computer and install it in BIOS loading from him. You can also use a recovery disk.

Once in the recovery environment, follow these steps to roll back Windows 10 to the previous stable version:

After this, the process of restoring to the previous stable version of the system will begin.

In the last article we looked at it from a disk or flash drive. Now let's look at upgrading Windows 7 and 8.1 to Windows 10 while maintaining the license, personal files and programs.

1. Is it worth upgrading to Windows 10

Windows 10 has absorbed all the best from previous versions of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. It is quite beautiful, convenient and fast. But it wasn't without its drawbacks. The most significant of them are errors that many people experience in the operation of the system, programs, games and self-removal operating system applications that it considers unlicensed, even some free ones.

However, if you have enough modern computer or laptop, then over time, most likely you will still have to switch to Windows 10, since older versions of operating systems are gradually losing support from both the developers of the system itself and software developers.

Should owners of PCs that are rather mediocre by today's standards rush to update the system? Probably not... Since you will have more problems than benefits from the update - selection of drivers, glitches in the operation of the system and programs, etc. And you are unlikely to gain in productivity.

But to the owners licensed versions For Windows 7 and 8.1, it is important not to miss the moment and make a free upgrade to Windows 10, which is available until July 29, 2016. After this date, you will not be able to get the update for free.

If you love games and your video card supports DirectX 12, which is only available in Windows 10, then you will have to switch to it anyway, as it is intended to give an additional performance boost. Although games on DirectX 12 are unlikely to appear before mid-2016, or even closer to its end.

But if you have a modern computer or laptop with the not-so-successful Windows 8.1 and want to plunge into the world of a more modern operating system, then why not? Do on external drive and forward to new technologies! As a last resort, you can easily and quickly restore the previous system.
Hard Transcend disk StoreJet 25M TS500GSJ25M 500 GB

2. Update or clean installation

A clean install always counts better updates, since when updating, the new operating system may inherit various problems, glitches and viruses from the old one. In addition, the trash that has accumulated over the years will not go away. Extra system components and temporary files will not only eat up space hard drive, but also slow down the computer. Together with old system Viruses can also get into Windows 10, which is highly undesirable. Also, when updating, many more different problems and errors arise than during a clean installation.

Another advantage of clean Windows installations 10 on a PC where licensed Windows 7 or 8.1 was installed is that recently it is not necessary to install Windows 10 for the first time by updating. You can install Windows 10 right away and enter your Windows 7 or 8.1 key during installation. True, only keys from boxed versions of Windows are supported. If you purchased a computer or laptop with a system already installed by the manufacturer, then installation program will not accept the key and the first installation of Windows 10 will have to be done by updating. After Windows 10 is successfully activated on your PC, you can clean install without entering a key and your license will be preserved.

The disadvantage of upgrading from Windows 7 or 8.1 to Windows 10 is the inability to change the bitness of the operating system. You need to install Windows 10 of the same bitness as your installed system. With a clean installation, you can install Windows 10 of any bit level and the license will remain.

However, the update method also has its advantages. If your PC is working fine, it has a lot of various programs(including possibly licensed ones) with your own settings, you can save them when updating. You can also save all your personal files. This will greatly simplify and speed up the transition to the new system. Give it a try if you run into problems, it's never too late to do a clean install.

3. Backup

After upgrading to Windows 10, Microsoft gives you 30 days to return previous version systems, which we will talk about at the end of the article. But, if the update process fails, return the system to previous state regular means it may not work out. Therefore, before updating Windows, I recommend doing this using third party utility. This will allow you to quickly return your computer to a working state in the event of a failure or unstable work system after update.

Even more important point is .

Be sure to do backup copy at least the most important files to an external drive, flash drive or another PC, since the system update process is a potentially risky operation and you may lose everything.

4. Updating Windows 10 using the utility

Microsoft took care of users and made special utility to upgrade Windows 7 and 8.1 to Windows 10. The link to the download page is in the “” section. You will need to follow this link to the site, click the “Update Now” button and the utility will download to your PC.

Immediately after launching it, the download begins installation files Windows 10

This will take some time depending on your internet speed. Please note that for successful downloading, your computer’s “C” drive must have at least 4 GB of space. free space. You also need a sufficient amount free space to complete the installation. I recommend that you have at least 10 GB free on your C drive.

Once the download is complete, the system update process will begin, requiring user participation. We'll look at this a little lower, right after I show you how to run a system update from an installation disk or flash drive and the advantages of this method.

5. Updating Windows 10 from a disk or flash drive

Updating from a disk or flash drive is more reliable, because if the installation fails, you can boot from existing media and install Windows 10 from it.
Transcend JetFlash 790 8Gb

Otherwise, installation from a disk or flash drive will be no different from installation using a proprietary utility.

If you already have installation disk or boot Windows flash drive 10, insert it into your computer, find it in Explorer and run the “setup.exe” application.

How to download a Windows 10 image and do it boot disk or flash drive, read the article. Please note that in order to update, the bit depth of the image must match the bit depth installed system. In the future, you will be able to do a clean installation of Windows 10 of any capacity without losing your license.

The subsequent installation process will be the same regardless of how you launched it - using the update utility or the installation program on a disk or flash drive.

This can prevent possible problems during installation. If you are not in a hurry and you have enough fast internet, then it’s better to do so.

After this, there will be a short check of readiness for installation, availability of sufficient space, and if everything is normal, you will be asked to select components to save.

By default, it is proposed to install Windows 10 while preserving all personal files and programs.

“Save personal files and applications” – allows you to save all files on the desktop and in the user’s “My Documents” folders, as well as all installed programs. Choose this update option if your computer is working normally and you don’t want to bother with reinstalling programs.

“Keep only my personal files” – allows you to save all files on the desktop and in the user’s “My Documents” folders, and all programs will be deleted. It will be good choice in case your computer is no longer working as well as before and you want to clean the system of all junk.

“Do not save anything” - when choosing this update option, you will receive a clean system without any of your programs and files. If you have a backup of all your important files, then this will be a good choice for complete cleaning systems.

If you are not sure that you will be able to restore many of the settings of your programs or are afraid of losing the saves of your games, then it is better to select the first option “Save personal files and applications”.

At the first stage of installing Windows 10, files from a disk or flash drive are copied to hard drive computer.

Depending on the power and clutter of your PC, the entire installation process can take from 15 minutes to several hours.

If your computer is running slowly, I recommend installing Windows, programs and games on SSD drive. Then you will get unrivaled computer speed!

During the update process, the computer must restart several times. If you started the installation from a disk or flash drive, then when you reboot, a message may appear asking you to press any key, but there is no need to press anything.

If you didn’t click anything, but the program again prompts you to start installing Windows, then remove the boot disk or flash drive and restart the computer. Windows update should continue from the hard drive.

The Windows Update window should appear.

The circle displays the overall progress of the update, and the bottom line shows the current stage.

First, files are copied from a temporary folder on the hard drive to operating system folders. After copying the files, the computer restarts.

Then the installation is carried out system components and drivers. The Windows 10 operating system perfectly finds and installs drivers for all devices. If during the update process some drivers are not found, they will be downloaded and installed automatically after updating Windows within half an hour. After installing system components and drivers, the computer reboots again.

At the very end, settings are configured, requiring user participation.

On at this stage You can configure some Windows 10 settings, mainly related to user tracking.

If you don’t want to bother, then click the “Use standard settings” button, nothing bad will happen. To view and change settings, click on the “Settings” link.

It is advisable to disable all options for connecting to unknown Wi-Fi networks and sending error reports, this will improve security.

It is better to leave browser protection and speed up its work. But use your computer to download system files It is better to disable other users so as not to load the disk and the Internet.

After this, a window appears where you can read about new Windows applications 10.

10. Completing the Windows 10 installation

At the last stage, the installation program finishes setting up the system and displays various messages on a background that changes brightness.

Sometimes it may take long time. Be patient and do not touch the computer.

If you chose to install while preserving your personal files and programs, then when you enter the desktop you should see your files and shortcuts that you had.

11. Activation

If you have updated licensed Windows 7 or 8.1, then Windows 10 will be activated automatically when you connect to the Internet.

To check the activation status, click on the Windows icon in the lower left corner and go to “Settings - Update and Security - Activation”.

12. Rollback update

If the new system is unstable, Microsoft gives 30 days to cancel the update. To do this, go to the “Start - Settings - Update and Security - Recovery” menu.

Here you can reset the system to initial state and if that doesn't help, go back to the previous one Windows versions.

Don't forget to keep a backup of important files on external media, since in the process of manipulating the system, a failure may occur on the hard drive and you will lose everything.

If you decide to return to previous version Windows is better, faster and more reliable

Sometimes it happens that users' computers experience problems after last update Windows 10. The operating system has completed the so-called “major” update to Windows 10. After loading the system, the user discovers that as a result of installing the update, some functionality of the system has changed, some components do not function as usual.

I encountered some problems on my computer after updating the operating system to Windows 10 1803 (Windows 10 April 2018 Update). So I decided to write this article to tell you how you can fix some of the problems. Such situations do not occur on all computers, and you may not have to do anything.

Immediately after the official release of the big Windows updates 10, I performed the update on my computers. Read more about different ways to install an update to a new version of Windows 10. The installation of the system update went without any problems.

As a result of applying updates, Microsoft adds or removes some functionality in the OS and changes settings. In this article we will look at some situations that I encountered on my computer.

We will discuss ways to solve problems that arose after the last system update:

• The hidden recovery partition gets a drive letter in File Explorer.
• The microphone does not work in applications.
• The camera does not work in applications.

A recovery section has appeared in Explorer

Immediately after updating the computer, I opened Explorer and saw that there was new disk 450 MB in size. The disk properties indicate that it is an "Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Partition".

It’s strange that this section appeared on a desktop PC, but on my two laptops additional section didn't show up. A similar section on desktop computer, unlike a laptop (which would be logical), in principle there should not be, since system unit was assembled from individual parts rather than purchased assembled from a PC manufacturer.

After opening Disk Management, I realized that this is a recovery partition that is created on the hard drive with a partition table during the installation of the operating system. After updating Windows 10, the system for some reason assigned a letter to this partition, made the disk open, and named it “Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Partition.”

This is official hidden section, so it would be correct to hide the disk partition in Explorer, because it is completely unnecessary there. In the article I have already described in detail how you can hide a disk partition in different ways. Please note that you cannot remove the letter of the problematic drive from the Disk Management snap-in.

I’ll duplicate the working method here:

1. Run command line on behalf of the administrator. Read how to start Command Prompt on Windows
2. Enter the commands sequentially (after entering each command, press the “Enter” key):

1. The command line interpreter window will display all drives connected to this computer. To select the right drive, refer to the drive letter and drive size that are displayed in Explorer.
2. Enter the command (volume number is the disk number displayed in the command line, opposite the drive letter):

1. Select the drive letter assigned to the recovery partition on your computer. IN in this case, the letter "D" is selected, you may have another letter. Run the command:

Close the command prompt. Open File Explorer and make sure that the recovery partition has disappeared from the Devices and Drives section.

The microphone does not work in installed programs on the computer

The next problem was the microphone not working. This problem was discovered by accident. I installed it on my wife's smartphone Skype program. Then I decided to demonstrate how the application works: I called from another room from Skype on my computer to Skype on my mobile phone.

It turned out that they couldn’t hear me, but I could hear everything. Before the Windows 10 update, the microphone in Skype program worked normally.

During the conversation, an inscription in Skype signaled that the program could not detect sound card. I checked sound settings in the system and in the program: everything is configured as expected. The microphone indicator works, I can hear myself through the speakers, but nothing in the program works.

First I ran the system one, but the tool did not identify any problems with the sound. Then I reinstalled the audio driver, but that didn't help. An Internet search turned up nothing. I was once again convinced that on the computer and in the program correct settings. In Windows Settings, in the “Sound” section, the microphone works normally, but for some reason Skype cannot detect the sound card.

To test the microphone in another program, I launched the program Camtasia Studio and tried to record a short video. The program immediately warned that there were problems with sound on the computer. It turns out that third party applications nothing to do with it, the problem arose in the operating system. Meanwhile, the microphone in Windows works.

I started looking at all the settings Windows Settings 10. The key to solving the problem lay in the “Confidentiality” section.

Under Privacy, under Application Permissions, select Microphone, and then change some settings:

1. Check the Allow microphone access on this device option to ensure microphone access is enabled.
2. In the “Allow microphone access” setting, you need to move the switch to the “On” position.

1. In the “Select apps that can access your microphone” section, find Skype (or another program) and slide the switch to the “On” position.

After this, the problem of the microphone not working in programs installed on the computer was solved. It turns out that the operating system, after updating to a new version, disabled access to the microphone for programs in order to protect privacy.

The camera does not work in programs on the computer

If a problem with the camera's operation arose after updating the system, you can solve it using the method described above.

Follow these steps:

1. From the Start menu, go to the Settings app.
2. Open the “Privacy” section, in the “Application Permissions” setting, open the “Camera” setting.
3. Make sure camera access is enabled on this computer. In the Allow apps to access the camera option, slide the switch to the On position.
4. In the “Select applications that can access the camera” setting, allow the necessary programs to access the camera.

Conclusions of the article

If problems occur after the latest Windows 10 update, the user can change some system settings. In particular, you can hide the recovery partition from Explorer and solve the problem of non-working devices: microphone and camera.

Owners personal computers and tablets are wondering: “How to upgrade to Windows 10?” You can perform OS updates based on Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. The developers of the new OS took into account and eliminated the problems and errors of the previous version that reduced computer performance. Therefore, if you doubt whether it makes sense to install updates, we recommend that you do so.

The update can be completed fairly quickly. There are three main ways to do this:

• by updating Windows;
• thanks to the utility;
• via ISO Windows image 10.

How to upgrade to Windows 10

The first method is updating Windows systems. This method requires minimal effort and knowledge, but a little more time than using other options.

First, check if automatic updates are enabled on your PC. If Windows doesn't offer update options, it's probably disabled. Check your settings and enable the installation of updates if they are indeed disabled. Wait for it to appear Windows icon. After the icon appears, click on it, and then select free update reservation. When making a reservation you will be asked to indicate your email, where you will receive a notification that your PC is ready. We send confirmation.

Then a new window will pop up on the screen with a message that all necessary actions have been completed and you need to wait. Your work is now complete. As soon as the OS is ready for updates, you will receive a notification. This may take several days.

Once the preparation is complete, a message will appear indicating that the free update is ready and awaiting installation. Click message. After this:

1. In the window that opens, click the “Continue” button;
2. We accept the license agreement;
3. We are waiting for the system boot process to begin;
4. We agree to the installation;
5. We carry out further actions, which will be the same for all methods of updating Windows (will be described by a general algorithm at the end of the article).

Updating the OS using the Windows 10 Installation Media Creation Tool

This method does not require waiting and preparation for updates. Installing updates is much faster.

So, first, on the official Windows website, download the utility we need, indicating the OS version installed on your PC. Now:

1. Let's launch Media file Creation Tool;
2. In the window that opens, select the option to update your computer now;
3. We are waiting for downloading and media creation.

After this, the process of updating the OS to Windows 10 will begin. Further steps will be described below.

Updating the OS using a Windows 10 ISO image

The advantage of this method is that there are no waiting times for downloading and uploading installation files.

So, let's download ISO image, unpack the archive and run the Setup.exe installation file.

Installing updates

Upon completion of preliminary preparation using one of the three methods we have proposed, we use the general algorithm of actions:

All you have to do is wait a few minutes and get the finished result of the updates.

How to return updates to Windows 10? It happens that the computer itself performed automatic update to Windows 10. In this case, everything happens automatically.

Some users are so used to Windows 7 and 8.1 that they don't want to change them. If the system updated itself, we will help you fix it.

My computer has been updated, how can I return it?

This can be done during the trial period with the new Windows version, which lasts 30 days. A system rollback is performed as follows:

1. "Start" button, select "Settings";
2. "Settings" - select the update and security item;
3. "Recovery" - "Return to Windows 7/8.1" - "Start".

A few minutes of the process, reboot the computer and Windows 7 or 8.1 will be returned!

How to upgrade to Windows 10 for free after July 29, 2016? Until July 29, Microsoft was offering a free Windows 10 update for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 operating systems.

A user whose computer has a licensed Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 operating system could upgrade to the new Windows 10 operating system for free if the hardware and software met certain requirements. Many decided to switch to the new OS; on other computers, the operating system independently updated to Windows 10; other users decided to stay on the old operating system.

It's worth noting that Microsoft was quite persistent in offering a free update. Some users didn't even try to update, but it still happened. A colleague brought me her laptop at work so I could look at it. She said that they didn’t do anything, only her daughter surfed the Internet, and then something went wrong there. After turning on the laptop, I saw that her computer was running Windows 10 instead of Windows 8.1.

What about those who want to get a free upgrade to Windows 10 after July 29? There is still a way out of this situation.

How to upgrade to Windows 10

left the opportunity for free update to Windows 10. The fact is that you can upgrade your computer to Windows 10 using the free update for users with disabilities.

One of the pages of the official Microsoft website contains the following information:

The free upgrade to Windows 10 ends on July 29. However, for users special technologies This offer will never expire as Microsoft strives to make Windows 10 as accessible as possible for people with disabilities.

Therefore, if you have Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 installed on your computer, and you did not take advantage of the opportunity to update the system, you can install the Windows 10 update for free after July 29, 2016. To do this, you can take advantage of this offer to legally update the operating system.

Windows 10 will be updated through a special Windows 10 update program. To start the process of upgrading to Windows 10, go to the free update page for users with disabilities: https://www.microsoft.com/ru-ru/accessibility/windows10upgrade

On the Microsoft website page, click on the “Update Now” button. The Windows10Upgrade24074 application will be downloaded to the computer, which will be used to update the old operating system.

Review the requirements for the Windows update process:

The size of the downloaded files is more than 3 GB. Internet connection fees may apply. Windows 10 upgrade offer applies to eligible Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 devices, including those previously purchased. Hardware and software must meet specific requirements, and feature availability may vary by device and region. Requires Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 Update. Certain editions are excluded from this offer: Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 8/8.1 Enterprise, and Windows RT/RT 8.1. Compatibility information and more important information For installation information, please visit the device manufacturer's website and page technical characteristics Windows 10: Upgrade to Windows 10 automatically. There may be additional requirements for upgrades in the future.

Before moving to new system, install updates for your operating system via Windows Update.

Upgrade to Windows 10 using Windows10Upgrade

Run the Windows10Upgrade24074 utility on your computer, it will open on your computer special program to upgrade to Windows 10.

In the Windows 10 Upgrade Assistant window, accept the terms of the license agreement.

The system loading process will take some time, which depends on the Internet speed and the load on the Mikeprsrft servers.

Once the download is complete, the update will be checked.

The Windows 10 installation process will then begin and will take some time. First, the update is being prepared.

You will see a message in the application window stating that the update is ready, restart your computer to continue installing Windows 10.

The update process will begin. Do not turn off your computer during this time. Your computer will restart several times.

After the update process is completed, the operating system will load Windows systems 10. The Windows 10 Upgrade Assistant window of the system update utility will open with information about the successful update.

After the update process is completed, Windows 10 1607 will be installed on your computer (Windows 10 Anniversary Update), and not Windows 10 24074, as one might assume from the name of the version of the update utility. Windows activation 10 will happen automatically with the key from the previous version of the operating system. Activation information will be saved on a Microsoft server.

It turned out that the “perpetual update” on Windows 10 ends on December 31, 2017. Microsoft didn't keep its promises.

Conclusions of the article

To upgrade to Windows 10 for free after July 26, 2016, you can take advantage of the Disability Offer. Using the Windows 10 Upgrade Assistant application, the latest version Windows 10 operating system.