Win 10 21H2 released to market.

[nukecad]

Windows 10 21H2 has now been released to market.

It is supposed to be being offered as an Optional Update to 'seekers' who use 'Check for Updates' from Windows Settings - I'm not getting it offered that way yet though.

It is now the version on the Update Assistant or if you create media from there, - but as that means doing a full reinstall rather than an update then it will take a lot longer if you choose to go that route.

[Andavari]

8 hours ago, nukecad said:

It is now the version on the Update Assistant or if you create media from there, - but as that means doing a full reinstall rather than an update then it will take a lot longer if you choose to go that route.

That's what I have to do every time they have a major upgrade, it never offers a streamlined process to me anymore. Although having a full installer on a USB Flash Drive is actually wise.

[hazelnut]

I'm not getting it offered yet either, others are reporting the same thing.

It is supposed to be one of those rolled out updates which means it could be a while.

Those with older machines may be last to be offered it (to encourage them to buy a new Win 11 machine )

[hazelnut]

By the way, you can install it like this without any problems.

https://www.ghacks.net/2021/09/03/how-to-upgrade-windows-10-version-21h1-to-21h2-right-now-kb5003791/

 

[nukecad]

Yes, they are throttling the release - and Win 10 will now only get a feature update once a year.

Here's the Microsoft blog:

https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2021/11/16/how-to-get-the-windows-10-november-2021-update/

[hazelnut]

21H2 offered in Win Updates and installed here last night.

Quick and painless.

(The update was hiding under 'View Optional Updates')

[nukecad]

I'm seeing it here today as well.

But for me it's not hidden, or even showing 'Optional', although it is below a line with a 'Download and install' button so not automatic.

I'd forgotten that they'd done that hiding thing for optionals, maybe I'd permanently turned it off when they started it?

I'll do it later, it's getting near pub time now and there's a few other things I want to do first (including a data backup before installing the update).

[nikki605]

On 19/11/2021 at 00:14, hazelnut said:

21H2 offered in Win Updates and installed here last night.

Quick and painless.

(The update was hiding under 'View Optional Updates')

Same for me on my 2 systems. Offered & installed quickly. No problems.