Reviews of Windows 10 Anniversary Update. Update using the Media Creation Tool application

Good day Dear readers and lovers computer technologyAll you know well that just over a month Microsoft has released the last release of dozens, under the code name Redstone, today I will tell you how to upgrade Windows 10 to Anniversary Update with previous versions of Threshold and Threshold 2.

In fact, there are three official methods of the method to get the update of Windows 10 Anniversary Update.

• Through the center windows updates
• Through the MediaCreationTool Utility Windows 10
• Download just ISO Image of Windows 10 Anniversary Update

And so with the methods we decided with you, now let's implement them in practice. I have a test virtual machine With Windows 10 Threshold 2 version 1511.

Update Windows 10 to Anniversary Update via the update center

When this update to Redstone was published on August 2, then the only method was to use the ISO, the way it is already available in the Windows Updus Update Center.

We open the start and go to the Parameters item.

Also, the options window can be opened with the Windows 10 hot keys by pressing Win + I. (List of windows 10 hot keys can be viewed on the left)

In the Update and Security window that opens, you need to check the Windows Update Center, click Checking the update.

You must have a working Internet, checking available updates on Microsoft servers or your local network.

As a result, your operating system must detect the update KB3176929 (Anniversary Update)

Not comes update Anniversary Update

What if your operating system does not see KB3176929, updating you before Anniversary Update. There is an old, good utility assistant to update Windows 10 (Windows 10 Update Assistant)

You can download the update assistant for Windows 10 by reference https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12387/windows-10-update-history

GET THE ANNIVERSARY UPDATE NOW

You will boot, a small distributive 5 MB weighing. The utility will check, your version of the operating system, and if everything is fine, you will be given to click the update button now.

Now the Utility Assistant Updating Windows will check why you and if everything is fine and you are passing for the requirements for computer resources you can continue the installation of Redstone.

You will start downloading the desired update, you can turn this window, it will drag everything in the background.

If you go on the downloads of the Redstone distribution to the task manager, then you will see that it puts it in C: \\ Windows10UGRADE

Here are the contents you will find from Windows 10 Update Assistant

As soon as the update is ready. You will be said that its completion will be possible only after rebooting.

After the first reboot, the use of KB3176929 to Redstone will begin. It is worthwhile to be patient and for about 15-20 minutes.

Next, follow Tips Wizard Installation Wizard Windows 10. I think you can now solve the problem that the Anniversary Update update does not come. Now let's consider the second method that will help you roll redstone.

Update Windows 10 to Anniversary Update through MediaCreationTool

By past the first method using the Utility to update Windows Update, we will be able to install Redstone and using the MediaCreationTool Windows 10 utility. Its advantage is that you are thanks to this utility, you can download yourself to your computer windows Distribution 10 Anniversary Update 1607, as an ISO image that you can update at the moment, but also be able to use it in reinstalling the system.

Download MediaCreationTool Windows 10 by reference https://www.microsoft.com/ru-ru/software-download/windows10

On the site a large button download a tool now, distribution itself weighs 17 megabytes.

We launch the MediaCreationTool program. The program window opens. First of all, you need to adopt a license agreement.

media Creation Tool will check your operating system if you can upgrade you.

In the next step you will have two ways:

• Update this computer before Anniversary Update\u003e There will be downloaded distributions in ESD format and installed.
• Create installation carrier For another computer\u003e there is an option, to install and update on another computer.

Let's see the option to create an installation media for another computer. The MediaCreationTool utility scans your architecture and pick you up the distribution kit for download.

• Create a USB flash memory device\u003e In fact, create a boot flash drive with Windows 10.
• Download ISO file with Anniversary Update

If you select an ISO file option, you will be offered to save it and give a name.

All how to download ISO The image you understood, let's roll redstone, on top of the current system.

the procedure for downloading the Distribution of Window Anniversary Update will begin, the speed depends on your Internet connection.

With this option, you have on the way C: \\ ESD \\ Windows will be downloaded by ESD distribution

we accept the terms of the operating system installation license.

Before installing Anniversary Update, you will be checked for the availability of important updates that can correct any installation problems.

After checking on the subject to refresh Windows 10 to Anniversary Update, you click Install.

All starts installing Windows 10 Anniversary Update, there will be several reboots, and then you need to follow the tips of the installation wizard.

If you have a laptop, then be sure to check that 220 is connected if it is not enough at the time of work on the application of updates, it will be a rollback to the previous version, and not the fact that everything will be fine, in no case turn off the computer.

Update Windows 10 to Anniversary Update through ISO Installation

In the second method, we disassembled how to get an installation ISO Redstone if you mounted it for example in Windows 10 Threshold 2 or connect to a computer blood flash drive With Anniversary Update, then running a setup.exe file there You can produce an upgrade procedure to a new operating system.

You can also boot from this distribution, and the update menu will be the same

Choose an update: installing Windows with saving files, parameters and applications.

Update Windows 10 to Anniversary Update Through Clean Installation

Well, it can be called a classic update with a stretch, since you will get a new version of the OS, but without your usual environment and the preservation of all installed system utilities. I told you about how the net installation of Windows 10 Redstone is produced. Nevertheless, this is also an effective method to get Anniversary Update. I honestly, has always been an adherent of a clean installation, since you can avoid this large number problems, simple example I can bring Windows or problems with playback devices (webcams or sound.)

So what you now know how to get Windows 10 Anniversary Update and which method for you to choose.

Since on 2 August, Microsoft began to distribute the "Jubilee Update" for Windows 10. Anniversary Update (Rus. Anniversary Update) is a lot of new features and innovations, including Windows Ink, faster and convenient Edge browser, new gaming opportunities , progressive security systems and much more.

Windows 10 Anniversary Update is already available for loading most of the owners of computers, laptops and tablets based on Windows 10, as for smartphones, the update for Windows 10 Mobile will be available for download on August 9.

New Windows 10 Anniversary Update

One of the main innovations Anniversary Update was the new Windows Ink Workspace working area, which combines all functions and applications associated with handwritten input.

To open Windows Ink Workspace, just press the corresponding button on the taskbar. If you do not have a device with an active pen, but you want to try out a new functionality, you can right-click on the taskbar and choose "Show windows button Ink Workspace. "

A new application has appeared in the updated system. Skype previewopening access to the popular online communication media without the need for download and installation separate program For PC.

I received an update and defender of Windows, thanks to new defense algorithms, it became more promptly reacting and cope with threats, providing more than high level PC protection.

The Microsoft Edge browser is now working with extensions: Pinterest, Amazon Assistant, Lastpass, Adblock, Adblock Plus and others (available for download in the store), it has become less demanding to system resources And received a number of a wide variety of new features.

Those who download and install "Jubilee Update" Windows 10 Anniversary Update will detect a lot of proposals affecting the environment Xbox One.. So, Xbox Play Anywhere allows users who bought the game, run and play games on any of two platforms (Xbox One or Windows 10).

With all these and many other innovations of the "anniversary update", Windows 10 users can get acquainted now.

Download Windows 10 Anniversary Update

If the option is selected in the operating system settings automatic installation updates, in order to get an update, you will not have to do anything: it will automatically be installed through windows service Update.

However, the update can be installed and manually: To do this, go to the official site of Microsoft and download the anniversary update by the corresponding link.

And they made sure that the new Operation was spying for the user by all technically available means. Over the past time, new versions of "dozens" appeared, the last of which became 1607 - Anniversary Update (in the Maidest - Redstone). Did something changed for the year? It's time to take the tests again!

History

Updates to Windows went out all year, and we might only briefly. Detailed list You will always find innovations and enthusiastic descriptions on Microsoft. We are more interesting for the differences that remained in the shade. We find out how now things are concluded and whether human rights defenders could achieve something from Microsoft.

According to the license agreement, among the data sent to Microsoft and partner companies, there is technical and personal. The first includes device identifiers, an IP address, network settings and similar. To the second - the name, surname, email address, postal address, information about age, field, country of residence, language and phone number. Of the additional agreements, we learn that the Microsoft servers also break up passwords, hints to passwords, browser magazines and payment details. In addition, the user's behavior on the network and offline is analyzed. So it is determined by its preferences, the actual address of accommodation, the working address and other frequently visited places. Communications are established with other people and organizations (including the address book and challenges), approximate (according to cellular networks and points access Wi-Fi) and accurate (on signals from systems satellite navigation) Current location, all registered movements in the past and much more.

Info

Unfortunately, the behavior of "dozens" is not unique. Now the last versions of Windows (7, 8 and 8.1) have learned spy. The corresponding functions are added to them with updates.

Last year, Roskomnadzor checked the compliance of such practices for collecting data on windows users 10 requirements of the Russian law "On information, information technologies And about the protection of information. " The official response of the department states that Microsoft's work in terms of its new operating system is not subject to this law. It is believed that users themselves allow the collection of listed data by accepting the license agreement and the associated documents. "This agreement in accordance with the Civil Code is a public offer. Acceptance of offer means unconditional adoption of all its conditions, "Roskomnadzor states.

So the situation looks like a de jure, and de facto most people perceives the license agreement as an empty formality. Imagine that your friend bought a new device with Windows 10. It is unlikely that he will pass it back only because some point from a long legal spell will seem unacceptable. Quickly click "I agree" I want to and if the computer suddenly updated to Windows 10 on the unawrship, or it worked to have time to get a renewal for free, while they are given, and it doesn't matter what is written in the agreement. In general, the current practice of the voluntary and forced translation of people on Windows 10 is, in my opinion, rather a public scam than an offer.

Ten innovations in Windows 10

One world. OS

Under the slogan "One platform for all" (it seems to me or he gives something to Nazi?) On August 2, 2016, Windows 10 Anniversary Update became available on computers and all sorts of mobile devices, including Microsoft Hololens - Device, which imposes holographic images to real objects. With it you can feel omentged without the use of labels, cameras, smartphones and even without connecting to desktop. This is a beautiful way to promote dozens, which, microsoft version, claims to the role of a universal digital ecosystem.

"We urge everyone to go to Windows 10, regardless of whether you are the owner of a new PC, a five-year prescription computer or the newest computer MAC.Because we create the most reliable, productive and fascinating platform for you, "Terry Mayerson, executive vice president of Microsoft and the head of Windows & Devices, writes in the corporate blog. Well, at least you can't argue about fascination. Now we will spend an extremely exciting test!

Technique experiment

Like last time, we performed clean installing Windows 10 Pro (32-bit, v. 1607 Build 14393.51) and began to study her behavior. We will suggest that we helped the same programs that have already been used for. This sniffer Wireshark, HTTP proxy Fiddler, monitor network connections TCPVIEW and different auxiliary utilities that do not require installation.

Fiddler is installed as a regular application. Wireshark is available as a portable assembly, but it requires the installation of the WinPCAP library to work. She works like a driver channel level And allows you to intercept network packets by contacting the protocol stack. Therefore, Fiddler and Wireshark we left on the last part of the experiment. Network traffic was analyzed first with fully disconnected tracking components, and then in recommended windows settings 10.

Passive test

Warning

The information provided in the article was obtained during its own studies. It is provided solely for informational purposes. Results may differ in different equipment. Neither the editors nor the author are responsible for any possible harm.

It is curious that still not all the tracking functions can be disabled when installed. Already after it, we additionally in the control panel closed access to the camera, microphone, radio modules, blocked access to contacts, calendar, challenge log, e-mail, SMS and MMS, notifications, information about accountAnd also forbidden to interact with applications on other devices and receive information in the background.

Of course, some of these opportunities facilitates using windows 10 in everyday life, but at this stage we were interested in the purity of the experiment and the possibility of providing confidentiality by regular means. Most of these settings are available at "Start → Parameters → Update and Safety → Extra options → Privacy parameters. " In some tabs, Windows Defender, cloud check service and online search.
When installing and first start Ourser network adapter It was disabled. The net "dozen" started in offline, but immediately several system processes began to listen to ports. We will assume this by the starting point in our tests.

Connecting to the network, we did not immediately walk on the Internet and run embedded applications. Many of them will try to connect to cloud services, and it would be interesting for us to catch the main spies. Therefore, we will only open one page in the EDGE (then the most confidentiality statement) and check the work of the update center. The usual WuApp command is no longer working, so so as not to generate extra traffic with clicks on the Start menu, we will open the Control command control panel. Immediately there were two updates (KB3176495 and KB3176929). We put them, reboot and wait for half an hour in the ambush, looking at the revived TCPView window, and then read the logs.

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How is the update process?

For several days, Microsoft warned that not all August 2, 2016 will be able to get Windows 10 AnniversaryUpdate, since users a lot and servers may not cope with the load. I understood the news with understanding and waited for updates. It is worth noting that literally an hour after the announcement that the update is running, I still have the news to the center of the update, I can update my laptop than I naturally used.

It was pleasantly surprised that the update passed pretty quickly and successfully. None of my programs, none of the files or documents been deleted, even the screensaver on the lock screen and the theme of the desktop remained the same. It was very pleased, as it had previously had to reinstall or do synchronization.

For those who have not yet received an update to the Center of Updates, and I really want to get it, I can advise 2 ways: familiar to all the Media Creation Tool utility and a new update assistant, an interesting such utility that appeared literally two days ago and you can find it, Going to Microsoft support site. There is such a dark blue band with a call to join the update. Here is the link: https://support.microsoft.com/uk-ua.

Now the new version of Windows 10 is installed on my laptop with number 1607 and the assembly 14393.10.

Immediately I was afraid of the inscription Registered Trademark, which was not before.

Menu "Start"

The first thing I wanted to evaluate was the Start menu. From the comments know that some users have been unhappy with the Start menu in Windows 10, their tiles are especially annoyed.

After updating, the launch has changed a bit. No tiles did not remove, the changes touched the left side of the Start menu. To my surprise, button All applicationsfor some reason, it was removed. Now all applications are combined with recently added and frequently used.

Maybe someone, this innovation will seem comfortable and acceptable, but I obviously did not have to do. This series of applications, opening in front of you strain and knocks down. Old option I liked it more. Now the left is the avatar of my account, as well as the shutdown buttons, parameters and other buttons you selected (I have a conductor). Previously, they were signed, and now the badges hang, and the inscriptions pop up, if you bring the mouse on them. Tiles have not changed anything. That is, they did not even think about working. And in vain.

In the minuses you can also apply the fact that in the tablet mode is an old tabular layout of all installed applicationswhich was in Windows 8 and I really did not like.

Parameters

At the first acquaintance with Parametersyou will definitely notice its new feature - this is a search in the parameters themselves. That is, now you do not have to seek the desired parameter once again to set it up. Just enough to write the name you need and go to need section. It is very convenient even for me, a person is very well knowledgeable system. Such a function was both in the old versions of the systems, but in Windows 10 it is more improved.

Could not pass by such a pleasant opportunity in the section Temporary files Delete previous versions of operating programs.

Sometimes they occupy a lot of space: I was occupied by 11 GB. Trifle, but nice.

Dark application mode

Someone will say that it is also me innovacy and maybe it will be right. Previously, it was also possible to put the dark application mode by performing certain manipulations with the settings. Now just go to the section Personalization-colorand you themselves solve the light mode to choose or dark. Yet the dark mode transforms applications, making them more stylish. A little disappeared that the conductor, the icon of which also changed a little, and left only the light mode, I wanted to change it.

Microsoft Edge: What's new?

Presented with Windows 10 new Microsoft Edge browser, which was intended to replace failing in the market Internet Explorer.clearly did not cope with his task. Yes, the browser is fast, minimalist, modern, but it is clearly losing in popularity to competitors.

I was very interested in how a regular browser changed from Microsoft? Can he finally become the main browser for me?

I must say that my expectations were justified. Now we can say that Microsoft Edge is a modern browser. It appeared, at least late for me the functions and text processing tools. Expansion support is one of the main innovations of Microsoft EDGE in the update Anniversary Update. So far, increase the functionality of the regular windows browser 10 Due to the embedded extensions, it is possible from a rather scant list. It included such extensions as: Evernote and OneNote Web Service Clippers, Lastpass Password Manager, Adblock Advertising Lockers and Adblock Plus., Microsoft Translator translator, tool for working with a deferred reading web service Pocket, mouse gestures gesture adjuster, image splitting button in the Pinterest social network and others. You can easily install them from the Application Store or through the browser itself. I installed extensions just through the Microsoft EDGE menu. Open tab Extensionsand click Get extensions from the store.

You get in the store where all available extensions are located. Just download them, they appear in the browser and set the expansion. List installed extensions will be seen every time you open the tab Extensions.

I know that some users have knocked out the error when downloading and forced them to reinstall the extension, but the problem was still not solved. There is still a solution to this problem. Go through the way Parameters - application system and capabilities,find the extension and delete it. Then go to the store again and download the extension again. There will be no problems with the download, and you can use the extension.

It was also pleased that the option of securing tabs for permanent access to favorite sites as an alternative to the bookmark functionality is also implemented.

I understand that this feature has long been implemented in Google Chrome., Mozilla Firefox. and other browsers, but I have long said that it is bad that Microsoft copies good, no. To improve the security of Internet surfing and reduce energy consumption, Microsoft has implemented a mechanism to a new browser version that automatically pauses the playback of Flash content that is not an integral part of the page (advertising banners, etc.).

Changes occurred in the browser parameters. There was a binding to the account and the ability to synchronize with other devices. The most important thing is that you can independently select a disk or folder where downloaded files will be saved.

As you can see, the browser has undergone great changes and it is very pleased. And the fact that extensions do not really strain me very much, I always use them little.

New store interface

The store Windows 10 has changed noticeably, I would say nicely transformed. The application page has become more informative, good screenshots of the applications appeared., Having pleased the appearance of the graph about system requirements. The store has become more convenient to use. No time to spend time search such application or games. Dark theme Registration he really goes. I hope that he will fill out large quantity Universal applications and get rid of unnecessary trash.

Taskbar and notification center

The taskbar has always had a solid set of features, but now another interesting feature appeared-icons fixed on the taskbar applications can now display active indicators. For example, mail icon will show how many unread letters are in your mailboxwhereas the Skype icon reports incoming messages and missed calls.

Settings Task panelsfinally appeared in Parameters.

Centridelists inWindows10The sweepsiness and subjected to tight criticism of users. After the update, everything changed dramatically. The first thing that rushes into the eye - the center icon, which was previously located in the general group of system trays icons, and now moved for the clock and learned to show the number of notifications. The Center for Notifications has become more informative. There is an opportunity to group notifications by applications, and some of them contain images. Each notification can be deployed to read more text or make any action. For example, the message in Skype can be immediately replied through the notification. It is very convenient, but while such innovation supports very a small amount of programs. Mainly, these are standard Microsoft applications.

Anniversary Update can also be configured and quick actions located at the bottom of the notification center. In particular, in Notifications and Actions you can change the order of the buttons.

Also add or remove unnecessary quick actions.

But you still will not be able to change the screen area in which you will be shown notifications, they will appear in the right corner.

New Skype application

For me, the fact was always a mystery, why still there is no universal Skype application. Why did Microsoft developers so negligently and criminally reacted to the ever very popular video call service? Is it really no more perspective in it?

It must be said that the Skype application interface was modified in recent years very little. With windows update output 10 AnniversaryUpdate appeared new preliminary skype version. I will not say that the new version I was impressed. Yes, it has undergone changes in the interface and received a dark mode and began to look more modern, and now the "tile" version is not inferior to the classic, yes there is support for animated emmatic (MOGIA) and bots, the accessories settings have changed. But for me it is the same Skype with a bunch of problems in work and hang in the conversation process. I did not see improvements in this regard. And in assurance that in the universal Skype application, which will soon be released, allegedly will change, I do not really believe.

Windows Ink. Workspace.

Of course Windows Ink is special regime Work with the stylus. Support for the recognition of handwritten text and creating sketches is available in previous versions Windows is all implemented for sensory devices, such as Surface Book, Surface Pro 3 and 4, but to be honest, their use is still relatively modest. But new applications undoubtedly expand these opportunities.

The application turned out to be very easy to find the right mouse button on the taskbar. Immediately in the tray you will see a special application icon. It can create notes in it,

draw something like a very much on the Fresh Paint application, make outline on the screen. I tried to use a ruler in the application Cards.

Perhaps the app and finds your fans, but for me so far it is like another interesting toy. Maybe over time I will change my opinion.

Small spoonful of Deaf

I already wrote about the problems with the extensions for the browser. When I ran into this problem, I almost shouted the voice of a wolf from a popular cartoon: "Sho, again?". I sometimes do not understand Microsoft developers, or rather, I do not understand what they want. I will say honestly, I'm tired of finishing them, look for ways to correct problems and mistakes. I want to include a laptop and enjoy work for him.

In the dry residue

The update was very high quality. It transformed the system, slightly changed its interface, like modern clothes. Windows 10 more and more becomes the system that is maximum oriented for each user. You can still remember much of something in this update, but I want to write in the coming days full Overview All innovations, tell about all changes. So far I have a very good impression From the update, because it, beyond doubt, is a step in the right direction. I would like such steps to be more, and they always worn only positive character.

On July 29, 2016, the updated version of Windows 10 was published, which received the number 1607 (Build 14393). Operating system It was noticeably transformed, so many users have a question, Windows 10 Anniversary Update how to upgrade so that there are no problems.

Automatic update

Many users of the "dozen" updated to 1607 automatically. It happens like this: when you turn on the computer or a laptop, a proposal appears to install updates, the user agrees, after which it detects that it works now in new version operating system.

If your Windows 10 has not yet been updated, do not worry: if the upgrade license does not work out.

You just need to wait a bit or use one of the following "dozens" forced refreshments below.

Windows Update Center

The most logical way to update the system is to use the update center. The first step will be input to the parameters. Further:

After some time will appear to establish the anniversary windows version. Immediately the automatic system upgrade will be launched to version 1607. You can observe the progress of downloading and prepare for installation.

To install downloaded updates, click the Restart Now button. In the process of restarting the system, an upgrade of components will be produced.

When upgrading to 1607, the computer will reboot several times independently. Do not interrupt the process, otherwise system files They will hurt, and you will have to install the "top ten".

If you upgrade Windows 10 on a laptop, it is recommended to connect to it charger. When updating the system on the computer, it is advisable to use the source uninterrupted powerTo eliminate the possibility of emergency shutdown.

To check which version of the "dozens" is installed, open command line With administrative authority and execute the "WinVer" command.

Media Creation Tool.

If nothing happened to the update center, try to execute up the upgrade utilities Media. Creation Tool.

The update procedure will not differ from the upgrade launched by the method described above. The same multiple reboots, after which the desktop of the updated system appears. All user data will be saved.

Windows10UGRADE

The Media Creation Tool utility, some users behave incorrectly: does not install the update, it gives an error and roll back changes. If you encountered this situation, try the following way:

Nothing unusual, after a small waiting and multiple reboots, the system will start in a slightly modified form.

ISO-image of Windows 10

You can use an ISO image to update your own or someone else's computer.

Run the created ISO image double-click. Virtual drive will open. Run the setup.exe file.

Select "Not Now" in the request window for installing updates, accept the license agreement and click Install. It remains to wait for the completion of the installation.

To update another computer, you can also use the ISO image by writing it to the disk. But it's much more convenient to immediately choose a USB memory USB device in Media Creation Tool and connect a flash drive. The program itself will create an installation flash drive that can be used both to update and for a clean installation.