What’s new in the Windows 10 Creators Update

Is the creator's update everyone should download? If it was a standards download, it seems like it would be automatic.

Whenever they get around to the next version.......W11?, will this be standard?

If it was a regular update, I would have done it. But the CREATOR title has made me pause.....

Thanks

Cameochi said:

Thanks so much. I have a 3TB external drive so will get get a backup done.

Years ago I used Macrium Reflect when I was battling with Windows ME and some others versions. When Windows 7 came along, I beta tested it and loved it. I purchased it before it months before it was released. Never once did I worry about having to backup files although I always make a copy of the user file. I am trying to like Windows 10 but it's been hard. Thanks for the info you've provided. It is greatly appreciated. Tomorrow morning I will run a full backup.

RaymondWindoz10 said:

Is the creator's update everyone should download? If it was a standards download, it seems like it would be automatic.

Whenever they get around to the next version.......W11?, will this be standard?

If it was a regular update, I would have done it. But the CREATOR title has made me pause.....
Thanks

It will be standard until the next release probably near the end of the year. There will be others to follow. Microsoft has stated that Windows 10 will be the last version of Windows but because it is a service rather than a traditional software package, it will continue to evolve pretty much forever.

As for the Creators Update, my personal recommendation is to wait at least a month so they can get some of the bugs out of it. That is not just my personal opinion but that of some of the other forums I am on. I really like this one because we have a Microsoft MVP here who knows far more than most of us ever will. If you go to Settings, Update & Security, you can click on Advanced and defer the update for up to 180 days. That way this latest update should be very stable. If you decide to download it, just take of the check mark. Hope this helps.

Cameochi said:

It will be standard until the next release probably near the end of the year. There will be others to follow. Microsoft has stated that Windows 10 will be the last version of Windows but because it is a service rather than a traditional software package, it will continue to evolve pretty much forever.

Thanks, waiting a month sounds like a good idea.

If they get rid of Windows, are they going to 'sell' software like virus protection....you download the software and it is good for a year, then you have to renew ?

RaymondWindoz10 said:

Thanks, waiting a month sounds like a good idea.

If they get rid of Windows, are they going to 'sell' software like virus protection....you download the software and it is good for a year, then you have to renew ?

Windows isn't going anywhere. It will be around for a long time. Will they go to a subscription model? So far I haven't heard that but I guess the could do that sometime in the future. However, only time will tell.

CmmTch said:

Saw this on Toms Hardware about settings Toms Hardware Creator Update Privacy Settings Apparently the upgrade path makes the difference, this article talks about differences depending on how a user upgrades.

I'm waiting for it to come down in the windows update path, I'm very interested in not having to go through settings and set them again.

I saw that on Tom's Hardware too. Like you, I do not want to have fix all of my privacy settings. As for the ebook reader, I think that will be coming at some point. I may be wrong here but I "think" it is supposed to come later this year. Brink will probably know.

Jody Thornton said:

I read your post and agree with a lot of it. And it makes me more and more glad that I stuck with Windows 8 RTM. None of these apps to keep deleting (I rid of all the Metro apps at the start), and I have no telemetry issues to worry about. Plus, if I wanted to install it on new hardware and CPU types, there are no updates blocked (since I have to manually install them from Server 2012 RTM). I'm in a good place right now where Windows is concerned.
:)

And some of us wish we were where you are!