Overview
Microsoft releases updates to the Windows 10 operating system that OIT automatically schedules to be deployed to your computers once a year. We notify you ahead of time when this happens but you can control the process and do it at your own leisure to decrease the impact. This update may take several hours or longer to complete. We recommend starting this at the end of the day to run overnight - close of business on a workday or Friday is a good time to start it.
Windows version updates are an annual event which typically occur in the fall. Your files will not be affected by this update.
Prerequisite
Updates typically will require 25 GB Free on the C: drive.
- Use this process to find out how much storage you have - Microsoft - Find out how much storage your PC has
- Use this process to find and delete unneeded files - Microsoft - Free up drive space in Windows 10
- If you find that your machine is already running the version announced as forthcoming there is no need to take further action or reinstall.
Instructions
IMPORTANT: Please let the process complete. Do NOT restart or power off your machine after the update has started.
On your computer, click Start.
Type Software Center.
Click on “Software Center”.
Click on the tab “Operating Systems” on Left.
Click on “Windows 10 1909 [example] Education Upgrade w/ Drivers”.
Click Install (if it starts installing on its own let it proceed. You may see two options - Install or Schedule.)
Click Install Again
Upgrade will start installing.
When updates are complete and the system is rebooted, it could take several minutes to several hours, depending on hardware resources, to complete the updates.
Estimated Time Frames
The time to complete the installation and post-installation tasks is an estimate. In some instances, it may take longer. Please let the process complete. Do NOT restart or power off your machine after the update has started.
There are times during the initial installation where Windows may appear to be frozen on a specific screen for hours. Just leave it overnight to process. If it persists overnight please call the Help Desk (515-HELP) and we will assist you.