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Quite a long time has passed since the official release of the “latest OS” from Microsoft. And the company tirelessly churns out updates for the “ten”. Among the most noticeable changes- support for Linux family systems. It is not clear why this was done, but now you can run and successfully use Ubuntu on Windows. What else can a Fall Creators Update user enjoy? We need to figure it out, because there are a lot of changes. However, there are serious doubts about the practical value of many of them. It is not clear why this was necessary. However, first things first. Let's start with the interface.

Fluent Design. A new word in design

Microsoft finally realized that the standard design of the 10 is no good. But instead of returning the components of the beloved and proven Aero, the company came up with some kind of utter Fluent Design. This dynamic change interface components depending on the action being performed. This design includes features such as MacOS-style background blur, the use of “material design” components, and other options that seem unique and innovative to Microsoft. At the same time, the Redmond Corporation completely forgets that all this has long been in “Linux-like” OSes and in the legendary Macs. However, Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, version 1709 looks quite interesting. However, Microsoft failed to bring this to fruition.

Firstly, the smoothness of the design change leaves much to be desired. Secondly, full support Only apps from the Windows Store have the new design. The rest of the programs look simply comical. Thirdly, the possibility of using such a design on computers with modest technical characteristics. In general, impressions of the new design are twofold. On the one hand, it's nice to see Microsoft's desire to make the system better. But on the other hand, all this was implemented very clumsily. Bye. The implementation of the new design still needs a lot of work. And the company released a very crude product for mass use - Windows 10 version 1709. User reviews confirm this idea.

Working with the stylus

In the update, great attention was paid to touch devices and their interaction with styluses. However, this approach only helps tablet users and those who have touch monitors. The remaining users (and there are many more of them) remain “overboard”. Because it is completely unclear how this “feature” can be useful to users of classic PCs and laptops. Nevertheless, the stylus began to be recognized better. New options have appeared, handwriting recognition has improved, support for emoticons has appeared, and much more. The "ten" also made life easier for artists. Now you don't have to buy a graphics tablet to create masterpieces. A touch monitor and a stylus are enough. Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (version 1709) is the most preferred OS for graphic artists.

Access Spotify and iTunes on Windows Store

Now iconic applications for managing Apple devices are available in the Windows Store. This is good news for those who use smartphones and tablets from the Cupertino manufacturer. However, ordinary users have absolutely no use for this innovation. Nevertheless current versions applications are already available. They will be updated regularly. Now, for normal interaction between a PC and an iPhone, it is not at all necessary to purchase a Mac. Using these programs, you can combine Apple devices and a Windows computer into one ecosystem, which will allow users to discover new capabilities of their devices.

Linking a smartphone to a PC

Microsoft decided to implement this option in order to combine a smartphone (no matter what) and a PC into one ecosystem. But even this was not brought to fruition. So far, such a system is only capable of sending links from the phone to the computer in order to continue working on a full-fledged machine. Windows 10 Fall Creators Update 1709 provides this feature. According to company representatives, the functionality of the option will be expanded in the future. There will also be an option to reset incoming call on the PC screen. As in all other cases, Microsoft released an unfinished and crude option. Why implement such an opportunity if there is almost no sense in it? This is still unknown.

Power Throttling

Unlike previous useless innovations, this at least slightly affects the speed of the operating system and its power consumption. The bottom line is this: the system searches for applications running in and automatically reduces to a minimum the resources allocated to the operation of these same programs. This “dosing” of power helps laptops work longer on a single battery charge. This once again confirms the idea that Microsoft Windows 10 version 1709 is “tailored” for mobile devices. And the latter includes everyone’s favorite laptops. However, the implementation of this option can fully affect classic PCs. In theory, it should reduce CPU load and RAM, which will allow the above components to work longer. At least one useful feature in the update from Microsoft.

Smarter Cortana

There is no need to be particularly happy, because this assistant is not available for our region. And Windows 10 version 1709, reviews of which we will discuss a little later, could not change anything in this regard. Nevertheless, Microsoft developers have taught Cortana to recognize dates in images (say, posters) and plan events based on this. Of course, the “trick” is not so great. This creation is already far from full-fledged artificial intelligence. What can I say, “Cortana” in terms of intelligence does not even reach Apple’s “Siri”. This option in the update is completely useless for residents of Russia and the CIS countries. So there is no point in dwelling on it in detail.

"Linux" on Windows

Another not fully understood option is “tens”. The whim of the developers is incomprehensible, according to which the operating system became possible installation and the subsequent launch of the Ubuntu OS from the Linux-like family. Windows 10 version 1709, which has received mixed reviews, now also includes the ability to install and run Fedora and OpenSUSE distributions. The implementation of such an option should theoretically help software developers. But in reality everything looks a little different. Let's start with the fact that only owners of the pro version and on modern hardware have the opportunity to take advantage of this beauty. Because the launch is carried out in emulation mode. And this requires a considerable amount of resources.

Security Improvements

Now let's look at the security capabilities of Windows 10 version 1709. Reviews from those who have already updated indicate that Microsoft has paid great attention to security. The vulnerabilities used by the famous WannaCry ransomware were closed. Windows Defender has also been redesigned. Now protected from viruses, exploits, ransomware and others malware got even better. Now the “ten” can definitely be used without third party antivirus A. The built-in software will cope perfectly with all threats. You will only need to regularly update the signatures.

"Windows 10 Fall Creators Update" is already the second major update“tens”, which is primarily addressed to creative people, although the average user will find a lot of useful things in it. And although the update has already been released (release date: October 17, 2017), its implementation on users’ computers around the world continues to this day. The latest devices should receive it first, Microsoft says.

That is, update to windows 10 fall creators update First of all, only laptops, computers and tablets with pre-installed Windows 10, which definitely do not have any problems with compatibility with the new update, will be able to, and only then - everyone else. As a result of testing, through feedback(telemetry) all kinds of errors will be identified and eliminated. Thus, Microsoft plans to introduce the update to a wide range of users as soon as possible and in its best form.

Some people can prevent you from receiving a Windows update (delay the process in time). technical points, namely:

  1. The presence of any incompatible software on the computer.
  2. The presence of incompatible drivers for any devices.
  3. The region you are in may affect when the update is available to you.

There can be several ways to get the update:


In this case, you have system disk There should be enough space to deploy the update (about 8 GB), since the application can download something like an “image” of the system.

  • Alternatively, you can use another similar utility “Media Creation Tool”.

Windows 10 fall creators update what's new

Before we begin reviewing the new features, it should be noted that it is best to wait until Windows itself offers you this update, because this will require the least amount of free software. disk space and the update will take place with fewer errors (or better yet, without them at all). The “fall creators update” includes many features that were implemented in the latest Windows 10 “Insider Preview” builds.

New design (Fluent design)

Microsoft has long shown the concept of a new design, in which they added transparency to windows (as was the case in windows 7), in addition, new design will be based on 5 main principles: glow, depth, material, movement and scaling. Fluent Design will be used not only in the shell of the system itself, but also in various built-in applications.

Fluent Design is the final implementation of the Project Neon visual language that Microsoft has been developing for a long time. As part of this design, the Start menu has been significantly redesigned, now using acrylic (transparency) as the design, and the menu can now be resized diagonally. This is facilitated by more accurate capture of the menu frame border. Now the transition to tablet mode has become much smoother.

New Notification Center

The notification panel has also undergone significant changes. Now notifications are more clearly separated and are therefore perceived as more “readable”. The sidebar itself and toast notifications have the same design as the Start menu - "Acrylic", but only if transparency is enabled in the settings. Now the panel contains the so-called “quick settings”, and it is also possible to display messages from your Android device!

Software developers will now be able to use "multi-step interactive notifications" containing various buttons to view detailed information and perform some basic manipulations. It’s also possible to open a panel with emoticons (“Emoji”) in a variety of applications; just place the cursor in the text field and press the key combination “windows+.” or "windows+;".

Safety

Fans of Windows Defender will appreciate the new feature that protects folders from unexpected changes by applications. If some program tries to edit files in the specified folders, a notification about this will “pop up” to the user. Plus, Microsoft has built exploit protection into Windows, which is active by default; you don’t even have to configure anything.

The outdated SMBv1 protocol, which could be used for an attack by the WannaCry ransomware virus, has been successfully removed from the system. Only the current specifications remain in Windows: SMBv2 and SMBv3, which will protect computers from future attacks through outdated software. Also, Chinese WoSign and StartCom certificates that did not meet security requirements were removed from the system.

Appeared full support third-party antiviruses, which will now be able to easily display their notifications that it is time to update, instead of the usual Windows notifications. And applications from the Windows Store will now ask for permission not only to gain access to your location, but also to your microphone, webcam, calendar and contacts.

Games

As for entertainment, games that are created on the UWP platform (universal windows platform) will now be able to use up to 5 GB of RAM, up to 6 processor cores and all the power graphics system your computer. Appeared Game Mode, which is designed to disable all extraneous processes during the game for increase FPS . To automatically activate this mode when launching a gaming application, you must turn on the switch, which is located at: “Start” - “Settings” - “Games” - “Game Mode”.

Game mode can also be activated manually, to do this, hold down the “Win ​​+ G” keys, then go to settings and check the box - “Use game mode for this game.” If you play on Xbox, new settings have appeared in the same section that are responsible for enabling the anti-cheat “TruePlay” mode and for eliminating problems with the Xbox Live network.

For the first time, the Mixed Reality application has appeared, which allows you to position three-dimensional objects in reality using an ordinary webcam. True, the computer must be appropriate; the latest generation core i7 is required and some optional equipment, which is not cheap.

Microsoft Edge

The popular browser from Microsoft - “EDGE” now meets us home page, which lists the main features of the updated system. And right there, we are asked to link our phone to Windows 10 - to organize some kind of common workspace. But this is in theory. In reality, it is not always possible to link your phone to Windows, due to the fact that the phone needs to be connected via a wire, and then you also need to indicate your number so that a link will be sent to it to install the required software.

The company promises us more beautiful closing/opening of various tabs, as well as a whole range of animation effects in the new design concept. You can now bookmark multiple web pages in Edge. This is done by right-clicking on any tab, then selecting “add tabs to favorites” (all open tabs in the current window will be added).

Here is a list of other improvements:

  1. Import of data from the popular Chrome has been implemented.
  2. The browser has “learned” to read any PDF documents out loud.
  3. A normal “full screen” mode has appeared, accessible by pressing the “F11” key.
  4. Now you can move websites directly to the taskbar itself, just like in IE.
  5. If there are too many tabs open in one window, you can move them to the “background” and then return them back. Using this “feint”, you can open several windows at once.

Handwriting

Improved stylus support in Windows to make it easier to navigate the entire system. The translation of handwritten text into printed text in the Edge browser has been significantly improved, the function of “scrolling” content using a stylus has been added - the latter does not work in all programs (for now). Mikey confidently declares that new Edge will become the best browser for ease of use of the stylus.

You can also make notes in PDF files (comments) with the stylus. But losing the stylus will now be very difficult. The fact is that a special item has appeared in the settings that helps you find the electronic “pen” you forgot. To find the stylus, you need to open Settings, then Update & Security - Find my stylus and use the “Where is my stylus?” function. Windows should display the coordinates of the device (tablet, for example) and show the time when you last used it.

Files on demand in onedrive

It sounds a little abstruse, but in fact it’s just another function cloud service OneDrive, which provides storage of displayed files in cloud server, and provides access to them without any synchronization with local machine. This function already worked quite well on previous version- windows 8.1, after which it successfully “migrated” to the top ten. The function works with the “Desktop” and “My Documents” directories, that is, not only with the “OneDrive” directory.

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That is, in this case, constant synchronization will not be carried out; the file is downloaded and synchronized only when it is directly accessed. This approach allows you to save hard disk space and Internet traffic.

My people

This Microsoft feature I wanted to implement it in the first update (Creators Update). However, due to the fact that they needed more time to fully implement it, they decided to postpone the final release until the Fall Creators Update.

The bottom line is that you can place contacts in the right area of ​​the taskbar by simply dragging them there (drag and drop). These are supposed to be the people you interact with most often. Messages from these people will be shown at the very top in applications such as mail, Skype, Xbox Live.

Continue where you left off

This is the translation of the phrase: “Pick up where you left off.” This is a new feature for the Microsoft Timeline app that will allow you to resume working with apps on various devices. I’ll give an example of how I understand this, correct me in the comments if anything. For example, you were using a tablet at work and didn’t have time to do everything. Then we arrived home and already home computer you can continue from where you left off. At the same time, you don’t need to drag the tablet itself home. Naturally, the tablet must be connected to the Internet.

The Timeline application itself is a kind of “time machine”. It allows you to go back (roll back) to a specific point in time to resume the session. You can even go back to a specific point in the day when certain apps and tools were launched. Now, if you did something wrong, you can always go back a step or more, this is good news. To organize this function, Microsoft has introduced cloud technologies.

Cloud clipboard is now also available for windows 10. You can copy something to desktop computer, and then paste the content on your tablet or phone.

Other changes

In addition to what was already listed above, there was whole line other changes. For example, the task manager now displays information about the video card, which was not the case before. There is a corresponding section for this. In my opinion, it is very convenient that now in some cases you can do without third-party software. Some have been updated standard applications, such as: clock, maps, calculator, weather, notes.

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Conclusion

My verdict is this: it’s certainly worth upgrading! Moreover, I would not wait for the update to automatically arrive on my computer, but would forcefully download it, there are too many things implemented in it.

On October 17, Microsoft begins distributing version 1709, also known as the Fall Creators Update, to devices running the Windows 10 operating system. This is the fourth major update Windows 10 and the continuation of the Creators Update released in the spring. It contains new functionality and a number of changes to improve device productivity and security.

The new version will feature a People hub and OneDrive files on demand, and the Fluent Design interface will be gradually introduced. Windows Defender Security Center includes a new data protection feature, and the Settings app has received many new settings, including for the Cortana voice assistant. Wasn't forgotten Edge browser and many other aspects of the system.

Like previous updates, 1709 will be distributed in stages. This means that a small number of users will see it on the first day. It will take months to fully roll out, so chances are you'll see this version in the update center closer to the new year. For those who don't want to wait, there are several ways to install the update yourself.

In this guide, we will describe four methods to do this on computers, laptops and tablets: through Windows Update, using update Assistant, Media Creation Tool and Windows Insider testing programs.

Installation via Windows Update

The easiest installation method is to wait for the Windows Update notification to appear. You don’t have to wait: when the update starts to spread, you can force install it through the update center.


When you have completed these steps, the update will begin to install on your device, but it will take a little longer. If a window appears, select your privacy settings and continue with the installation.

It should also be remembered that in previous version Windows 10 introduced a mechanism called the Unified Update Platform. Thanks to it, the size of updates has become 35% smaller and installation is faster.

Update using Update Assistant

Your computer may be compatible with the latest version of Windows 10, but various reasons it does not appear in the update center. In this case, you can use the tool under named Windows 10 Update Assistant.

If you want to install the update immediately after it becomes available, or if it still hasn't appeared in Update Center after a few weeks, follow these steps:

  1. 2. Double-click to launch the Windows10Upgrade.exe file.
  2. 3. Click on the "Update Now" button.
  3. 4. If the device is compatible, click on the “Next” button.
  4. 5. Click on the “Reboot Now” button to begin the installation.
After installation, settings, applications and user files. When installation is complete, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

This process usually takes less than 30 minutes, although it all depends on the speed of Internet access and the hardware characteristics of the device.

Installation using Media Creation Tool

Microsoft offers a tool called Media Creation Tool. It allows you to update or clean install Windows 10 version 1709. Sometimes you have to wait before the update becomes available in this tool.
When this happens, you need to follow these steps to install:


After completing these steps, the update installation process will be completed, saving files, settings and applications.
If you encounter problems during updates, the Media Creation Tool can also be used to create bootable media to perform a clean installation or update of Windows 10 from it.

How to update to the Fall Creators Update using the Windows Insider Program

Those who want to install the update before everyone else can join the Windows Insider testing program. This program is designed to give app developers and enthusiasts early access to future functionality Windows 10. You can also install it before others final version updates.

The testing program contains three different channels updates: “Early Access”, “Late Access” and Release Preview. The first two offer recently created assemblies, for this reason they may contain errors.

It is recommended that you select the Release Preview option, which will give you the opportunity to receive the update a few days before it is distributed to other users. If you then want to leave the testing program, reinstall operating system you won't have to.

The Release Preview channel is designed to provide early access to high-quality updates, device drivers and application updates Microsoft store Store.

Here's how to join the testing program:


Once these steps are completed, you can use Windows Update to force the Fall Creators Update to download.

Quitting the Windows Insider Program



After you restart your computer, you will continue to use the latest version of Windows 10.

Conclusion

While it's always recommended to install the latest version of Windows 10 to have access to new features and security improvements, it's best to wait for the automatic installation through Windows Update. The reason is that new versions may not be compatible with all devices, so the distribution is gradual. In the first days, bugs may be found in the system that can lead to problems with the computer.

Before using any update method, it is recommended that you run backup the data you need. You can also create a complete copy of the system so that in case of problems you can return to the previous version.

The largest Windows 10 update has already caused a wave of dissatisfaction among users. Today we will talk about the main problems and complaints associated with the Fall Creators Update.

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (version 1709) was released on October 17, 2017, and as of early November, the update was installed on more than 5% of all devices, making it the fastest-growing Windows update. At the end of November, 20.4% of users had already updated.

The Fall Creators Update contains many new features, such as an updated Fluent Design, an improved input interface, Emoji support, On-Demand Sync for OneDrive files, a new version Microsoft Edge browser and others. But not everyone managed to update without problems: users complain about failures during the installation of FCU and when working with the new version. Of course, this is expected - you cannot do without errors when an update is installed on millions of computers around the world.

In this article, we will focus on the main problems that users encountered with the Fall Creators Update.

Problems installing Fall Creators Update

Usually there is nothing complicated in the Windows 10 update process, but errors are common in the first days of installing a new version. There have been complaints about problems occurring during the installation process, and in some cases the update failed to install at all. This is especially common when using the Media Creation Tool and Update Assistant for installation.

Users are also reporting that the Fall Creators Update fails to install on certain hardware configurations with error 0xc00000bb.

"Many people, including myself, are having difficulty trying to update Windows 10 to the Fall Creators Update. We are getting error 0xc00000bb when we try to reboot to install the FCU. It seems like almost all of us have something in common: ASUS X299 MOB, Samsung NVMe SSD, and many have SATA drives with SSDs,” writes Superbowl user on the ASUS forum.
"[...] something went wrong during installation. Around 22%, my computer rebooted and suddenly appeared normal screen boot with white text that said "BlInitialization failed 0xc00000bb" and I have no idea what that is at all" - describes a similar problem AaronOppedyk on the Microsoft forum.
"Error 0x80070490 - 0x20003 appears when using the Media Creation Tool.", - FabioRJ Windows Central flags an error, appeared when trying to update using the Media Creation Tool.

Official release of all the innovations in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

"I have exactly the same error. Then it reverts to the previous version. I tried updating through Update Assistant and Media Creation Tool - the result is the same," - the previous case is far from the only one, the same problem is described by Kevin Lamarche in Windows Central.

Additionally, some people are upset that they can't install the update through Windows Update.

"I was able to download the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update to my computer, however, when I reboot to complete the installation, a message appears that the system has not been updated." - another post on reddit.

Along with these problems, there are reports that the installation takes more than two hours, and in some cases - more than 10 hours.

Problems with Microsoft Edge in Fall Creators Update

The new version of Windows 10 has significantly improved the version of the Microsoft Edge browser, which has added new features, but, unfortunately, many users have found more problems here than improvements.

"This started when Edge came out. Constant crashes, web page recovery. I have to use Explorer to send this message," laborraine writes on the Microsoft forum.
"[...] at launching Edge prompts me to restore web pages and stops working completely if I try to go anywhere other than home page search, and in general it is very slow,” says Jon_Don_Juan on Reddit.

"[...] in Edge every time I type something in the address or search bar, everything slows down. Between entering text and it appearing on the screen - noticeable pause, and if the text is longer than 6 characters, then the delay increases even more," - writes KhaotikDream is also on Reddit.
"Updated today with FCU.iso, downloaded and installed all updates/drivers etc and mostly everything works fine. But when I click on a link from an 'external' application (not in the browser) such as chat or email program - nothing happens. The link suddenly opens after about a minute,” reports a Yingpao user.

Driver issues with Fall Creators Update

After installing version 1709, a number of users experienced problems with drivers network adapters and video cards. For example, on Reddit, many people write that after installing the update, Windows 10 changes or even resets the monitor’s color profile settings.

"As soon as I installed the update, I noticed that the colors on both monitors had deteriorated significantly. Does anyone have this situation? When editing photos this real problem. I have 2 monitors and they both show different colors,” writes StellarDemon on Reddit.
"Both of my monitors became too dark and the contrast increased. I'm not very good at graphics, but it seemed so to me. And this happened after I installed the Creators Update yesterday," complains rustle_branch on the same resource.

In the PCGaming community on Reddit, many users have also reported that this version of the update resets the RGB color profile set in NVIDIA settings to the default Windows profile (too dark).

There are also complaints about the inability to independently set the monitor screen resolution.

There are separate problems with Razer laptops: after installing Windows 10 Fall Creators Update on them, users say that the keyboard, trackpad and USB ports of the laptops have become useless. Some people note that rebooting or reinstalling drivers fixes this problem, but not always. The good news is that Microsoft is actively working with Razer to fix these bugs faster.

Problems using the Fall Creators Update

While the update is traditionally expected to improve the Windows 10 experience, some users are experiencing problems using it, including bugs in applications, slower performance, missing features and bugs in the user interface.

Missing apps

Looks like one of the most big problems in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is associated with applications disappearing after installing the update. Users cannot find individual applications in the Start menu or through the Cortana search, and they are not in the general list of programs.

When searching in Microsoft Store The application can be detected, but when you try to install it, a message appears that it is already on your PC.

This issue is constantly being reported by users on many forums, including Windows Central and Microsoft. Microsoft itself has already recognized the problem and is working on a solution, but for now it is proposed to use workarounds: “reset” the application or completely remove it from the PC and install it again.

Interface errors

There are also many complaints about user errors Windows interface 10 after update. For example, in Explorer, the width of the “This PC” folder was changed - a lot of empty space appeared on the left.

Despite the fact that the application settings menu has changed a lot, trying to view the list installed updates leads to strange behavior scroll bars.

Some users complain that after right-clicking on the desktop context menu appears without any items at all. This happens from time to time or constantly, and restarting the computer in some cases resolves the error.

OneDrive Files On-Demand feature

OneDrive Files On-Demand is a new feature that lets you access all your files stored in the cloud without having to download them to your local drive.

Although OneDrive Files On-Demand should be available in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, after the update it turns out that many people are missing this feature. However, this isn't a bug with OneDrive or Windows 10. It's just that Microsoft has been very slow in rolling out this feature, and it will take some time for it to appear on all devices.

Applications open again after reboot

There are complaints that after turning off or restarting the device, some applications opened in the last session automatically launch again.

Many users call this a bug, but in fact it's intended to be that way: it's a new feature that's supposed to speed up the login process.

Windows 10 already has the ability to let you use your login credentials to complete update setup, and it now extends to normal PC restarts and shutdowns. Additionally, supported applications (such as Chrome, Task Manager, and Windows Registry) will automatically restart when you log in.

The good news is that you can always disable this feature in Settings if you don't need it.

Missing Emoji

Another feature included in the new version is native Emoji support when using on-screen keyboard. However, after installing the update, users complain that they do not have Emoji.

But it is not Windows error 10. The fact is that Emoji support is currently only available to users from the USA. For the rest, Microsoft offers a temporary solution related to changing the keyboard settings after the update.

Performance issues

Although Windows 10 received a number of improvements with the Fall Creators Update, there is evidence that the update is not in the best possible way affects system performance.

"After upgrading to Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, I have the following problem. After rebooting, if I go to the user profile without waiting a few seconds, the start menu and Cortana search do not work and I see the following errors in the event log: Package Microsoft. Windows.ShellExperienceHost_10.0.16299.15_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy+App was terminated because it took too long to suspend. I did a clean install of the Fall Creators Update from the one I just created. boot disk, and the problem has not gone away. Also, the Edge browser is not working at all,” after several attempts, Reddit user Digitoxin writes that he gave up and reverting to the previous version was the only way to fix this problem.

Other users report that the Fall Creators Update slowed down their computers and increased application launch times.

Problems with Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

“After the update, everything runs slower, shutdown takes longer, and the same happens with the Internet connection,” says ItsKittay (Reddit user).
“It’s gotten to the point where the performance of my device has definitely deteriorated since the last update. I use a top-end Surfacebook with an I7 and a discrete graphics card, and in most applications and even in the “native” components of the operating system, everything is terribly slow,” user ryivan observes noticeable problems with performance on your Surface Book with a processor Intel Core i7 and discrete graphics.
"Fall creator update is slowing down my 7 year old PC. I can't even play Battlefield 4 with it. So I went back to RS2, which works best on my computer," writes Windows Central forum member GhostEchelon.

Mobile hotspot not working

The Fall Creators Update for Windows 10 appears to have impacted the mobile hotspot, with users on various forums describing how they are struggling to get it working.

"Mobile hotspot It was working fine before the update and now it suddenly stopped. When I press the button, everything freezes on the connection and nothing else happens,” writes decaaring_egg on Reddit.
"Mobile hotspot worked fine on my Wi-Fi connection for about a year before updating... I updated yesterday and now it doesn't work. I click on it and it locks up," a Windows Central forum member reported.

Let's sum it up

The Fall Creators Update is Microsoft's fourth major Windows 10 update with a ton of improvements, and it may seem like the new version has a lot of problems, but that's actually not the case.

Since the release of the first version of Windows 10, it has become noticeable that the number of errors and problems decreases with each update - significant failures occur less and less often.

This indicates that Microsoft has begun to release more stable versions Windows 10, but even taking this into account, as well as the fact that the company blocks the installation of updates on incompatible devices, there is a lot of work ahead.

Of course, some users encounter problems when switching to a new version, but this is expected, especially in the first days after the update is released. It must be taken into account that creating software that will run on hardware different configurations- not the easiest task.

In this article, we have described the most common problems in the new version, but it is worth noting that most of them are rare, and many situations only apply to devices with certain hardware and software configurations.

How to get Windows 10 update

If you haven't installed version 1709 yet, don't forget that the best way to get a "working" update is to wait for it to be automatically offered through Windows Update. If you rush to update early using the Media Creation Tool or Update Assistant, you risk running into problems.

You can always wait until Microsoft releases some quality updates to make Windows 10 run smoother.

However, if you are eager to update, then at least prepare your PC so that the chances of encountering errors are minimal. It is also worth creating a backup copy of the system, removing conflicting applications, disabling unnecessary ones in advance peripherals and be prepared to perform a clean installation of the update if something goes wrong.

How does the Fall Creators Update work on your device? Write in the comments!

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The Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (Redstone 3) will be released on October 17, 2017. Let's look at the new features, major improvements and changes that users can expect

With update Windows 10 Fall Creators Update(version 1709) there are new features and improvements coming that will make Windows 10 better in many ways. Official date update release - October 17, 2017.

In this article we have collected all the new system features that were announced at the Build 2017 developer conference. The overview also adds new features that appeared in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview builds.

OneDrive Files On Demand feature

Microsoft has announced a new feature of the OneDrive cloud service called “ Files on request”. This function allows you to store displayed files on a cloud server and access them without synchronizing with your local machine. This feature was present in Windows 8.1, and Windows users 10 often asked for her return. A similar feature should soon appear in Dropbox and Google Drive.

It is noteworthy that the new feature will work with the Desktop and Documents folders, and not just the OneDrive folder.

When you try to open a file that is stored on your computer, Windows will download it and then launch it. This feature will be implemented in the operating system kernel and will work with any application, even the command line.

If an application tries to access a file stored in cloud storage and tries to download it, the user will receive a corresponding notification. You can hide the notification or block file downloading. You can also block future attempts to download files for a specific application. You can manage blocked apps in Settings > Privacy > App-Requested Downloads.

New visual language Fluent Design

Microsoft is developing a new visual language called “Fluent Design“. The new design will focus on 5 main principles: light, depth, material, scale and movement. This is the final implementation of the Project Neon visual language that Microsoft has been developing recently. Fluent Design introduces not only an updated system design, but a new interaction model.

Particular attention will be paid to the use of touch input devices, in particular the stylus, to navigate throughout the operating system. It will make it easier to type queries using the stylus in the Edge browser, scroll through content by moving the stylus, and select text elements. Microsoft is positioning Microsoft Edge as the “best ink-enabled browser.” You can now annotate PDF documents in Edge using your stylus.

Fluent Design will be implemented not only in the system shell interface, but also in almost all built-in applications.

As part of the implementation of the new visual language Fluent Design, the Start menu has been seriously redesigned. The menu now uses the new Acrylic design when transparency is enabled in the settings. The menu size can be changed not only horizontally, but also diagonally. In addition, it is easier to grab the border of the frame for resizing. The transition to “Tablet Mode” has become smoother.

The Action Center also received UI improvements. Notifications are now more clearly separated and therefore more readable. The action center and toast notifications also use the modern Acrylic design.

Handwriting and stylus input

Pay attention to general concept Fluent Design System developers decided to improve stylus support in Windows to make it easier to navigate throughout the operating system using of this instrument. We've improved handwriting-to-typewriting in Microsoft Edge, added the ability to scroll through content using the stylus, and made text selection faster. The stylus scrolling feature is currently only available in UWP apps, but Microsoft plans to bring it to desktop (Win32) apps as well.

Microsoft is trying to make Microsoft Edge “the best browser for using a stylus.” Users can now add comments to PDF documents using the stylus as well.

The handwriting panel available in the Windows 10 touch keyboard has received numerous improvements. When you fill out the panel and then lift the stylus away from the screen, the text you type will automatically move to the left side, so you'll always have plenty of space to write.

The text you write will always be shown in the panel, and you can later select it for editing. You can write the correct letters over the recognized word if the panel does not correctly detect your handwriting. Changes can also be made using gestures. You can strike out words using the strikethrough gesture to delete them, and use the join and split gestures to connect words or add a space between them, respectively.

The handwriting panel now provides easy access to emoji and special characters- for this purpose, two new buttons were added to the panel. By default, the panel is now placed next to the elements in which you write. Finger handwriting is also disabled, but you can always turn this option back on. This measure was taken to prevent accidental dragging of the panel with your finger when using the stylus.

Now it won't be easy to lose your stylus. You can go to the Settings app > Update & security > Find my stylus and use the “Where's my stylus?” feature. Windows 10 will show the coordinates of your computer or tablet's location when you last used a stylus, making it easier to find your input device.

Windows My People - advanced work with contacts

Microsoft originally planned to introduce the Windows My People feature in Windows 10 Creators Update. However, the developers took more time to implement this functionality, and now it is expected in the Fall Creators Update.

Task Manager will show GPU information

Task Manager now allows you to view resource consumption graphics subsystem, as well as CPU, memory, disk and network resources. Simply open Task Manager and go to the Performance tab.

The "GPU" function shows video memory consumption and the activity of different engines: 3D graphics, copying, encoding and decoding of video information are available. In the Details tab of Task Manager, you can see how much GPU resources each process on the system is consuming.

New touch keyboard

Windows 10 will get a new touch keyboard. It is built on the basis Microsoft keyboards WordFlow for Windows Phone. The keyboard will also get smart features from SwiftKey, a popular keyboard for iPhone and Android. Recall that SwiftKey was acquired by Microsoft in 2016.

The most noticeable improvement will be support for continuous swipe input. You just touch one touch key and move your finger to other keys corresponding to the letters of the word. When you lift your finger from the screen, the keyboard will automatically recognize the word and add a space. This technology is used on many popular smartphone keyboards, including SwiftKey and Google Keyboard.

Predictive input technology will also be improved, which automatically suggests phrases, and work with emoticons will be improved - you will no longer have to go to other pages to find the desired emoji, just scroll. The keyboard will be optimized for one-handed typing and will feature a new settings menu that can be accessed by tapping the icon in the top right corner of the keyboard.

With the Fall Creators Update, you'll be able to use dictation to enter text. Just press the microphone button on your keyboard or use the Windows + H shortcut and start speaking phrases. The dictation function will support voice commands, for example, “delete last three words” or “go to end of paragraph.”

New touch keyboard is part of CShell's new design concept, which provides responsive interfaces that can be used on any device, be it smartphones, tablets or computers.

[Simplified] Windows Story Remix is ​​a user-friendly video editor with lots of smart features

Microsoft has announced a new app called “Windows Story Remix,” which lets you edit videos, add soundtracks, and text labels. You can shoot video on your Android phone, iPhone or Windows Phone and send them to the application. Several people can take part in the creation of a video - Story Remix will automatically create a story from several video materials.

Story Remix also works with photos, allowing you to search for people in images, search for “dogs” in photos, and perform other advanced searches using machine learning technology. When creating a video, you can select an individual as the hero of the video, and Story Remix will automatically create a new video starring that person.

Microsoft has focused on interesting intelligent functions, but you can still edit videos with the usual tools, change filters, add captions, animation effects, delete clips, rearrange video clips and select different audio tracks. Automatic and manual functions work in tandem with each other. Add a new soundtrack and Story Remix will automatically rearrange the footage to match the beats of the song.

The Windows Story Remix app supports importing 3D models from the Remix 3D community, also used for Paint 3D. You can freely integrate animated 3D models into your videos. Microsoft will release an API that will allow developers to integrate the Remix 3D community into their applications.

Microsoft announced this at a presentation. In fact, instead of the new Windows Story Remix app, a new Remix feature will be added to the Photos app, which will have more limited opportunities than expected. However, Microsoft may continue to add features over time.

Spotify and iTunes will be available in the Windows Store

Microsoft recently announced Windows 10 S, a special version of Windows 10 for educational institutions, which will only allow app installation from the Windows App Store. For another $50, you can upgrade from Windows 10 S to Windows 10 Pro and get the ability to install desktop apps (Win32).

At Build 2017, Microsoft announced that Spotify and iTunes will be available for download in the Windows App Store. Thus, users will be able to fully purchase multimedia content and manage their iPhone devices and iPad. iTunes will use the Project Centennial platform, which allows you to turn ordinary desktop programs in UWP applications. Microsoft hopes other developers will also use this technology to port their products.

Microsoft Edge improvements

Microsoft is putting a lot of effort into improving Microsoft Edge. With the Fall Creators Update, the company promises smoother opening and closing of browser tabs without any lag. Microsoft also plans to introduce additional animation effects as part of the transition to Fluent Design throughout the operating system.

Microsoft Edge now lets you bookmark multiple web pages at once. Right-click on a tab and you will see the “Add Tabs to Favorites” option. In this case, all web pages open in the current browser window will be added to Favorites.

Edge has received several small improvements. You can now right-click a site in your Favorites list to edit its URL. In addition, import of data from Chrome has been implemented and the ability to close web pages even if they display a dialog has been added. JavaScript window. Edge can now read any PDF document out loud.

Microsoft Edge is getting a full-screen experience. Press F11 or click the full screen mode icon in the main browser menu to activate this mode. So Redmond decided to replace the old Shift combination+ Windows + Enter to bring up full screen mode in Edge.

The browser now allows you to pin websites to the taskbar, a feature that was previously supported Internet Explorer. In Edge, click Settings > Pin Page to Taskbar to add a site icon to a free area of ​​the taskbar. Pinned sites will open in Edge, but you can also pin sites from using Google Chrome.

Edge's built-in PDF viewer has also received various improvements. In addition to being able to add notes with a stylus, users can now fill out interactive forms, save and print them. When viewing long documents in Edge, you can use the table of contents feature. You can also rotate documents and adjust the layout for the best viewing experience. Cortana search now works in PDF files, and you can use an enhanced color palette to highlight text.

The EPUB eBook viewer integrated into Microsoft Edge allows you to add annotations to EPUB books. You can use 4 colors to highlight text, and strikethrough and annotation tools are also available. . You can also now select text, run Cortana search on it, and draw in the e-reader. Your document reading progress and annotations will sync across computers with your Microsoft account.

Cortana has gotten smarter

A new Cortana section has been added to the Settings app. Previously, settings were available in the voice assistant's own interface.

Cortana now requests access to your image library and can automatically recognize event concert posters, prompting you to create an event reminder.

Stylus owners can use the new Lasso tool to highlight events on the screen - Cortana will recognize the date and offer to create a notification.

Power Throttling

Microsoft began experimenting with the Power Throttling feature back in the insider versions of the Creators Update, but the new feature did not make it into the final release. It looks like Microsoft will only add it to the Fall Creators Update.

This feature allows Windows to automatically put the processor into a power-efficient mode while performing background tasks. This measure will save battery power and extend autonomy. portable device. Windows will automatically identify applications that run in background, such as audio players and other important tasks, and will not reduce the resources allocated for them. Microsoft says the new feature will reduce CPU consumption by 11 percent when the PC is in heavy use.

You can control this function from the battery management slider, which opens by clicking on the battery icon in the system tray. In Power Saving Mode and Balanced Mode, Power Throttling will be enabled. In Maximum Performance mode, the function is disabled.

You can also disable this feature for individual applications by going to Settings > System > Battery. Simply select the application and set the “Managed by Windows” option to “Off” and uncheck the “Reduce background application activity” checkbox.

According to Microsoft, this feature only works with processors that support Intel Speed ​​Shift technology - these are 6th generation Intel Core (Skylake) processors and newer processors. Microsoft plans to expand processor support during the development of the Fall Creators Update.

Windows Mixed Reality Controllers

Microsoft announced motion controllers for Windows Mixed Reality headsets, support for which appeared with the release of the Creators Update. The helmet does not need a separate sensor - the sensors are built into the device itself. You can buy a set of helmet and controller for $399. Acer will be the first manufacturer to ship this kit, but other manufacturers are sure to follow suit.

While Microsoft has primarily focused on HoloLens, the less expensive Windows Mixed Reality headsets look more attractive given the fact that they can work with a wider range of computers.

Protection against ransomware, exploits and other security improvements

The latest Windows feature update will add new security features.

New feature " Controlled folder access" in Windows Defender Security Center allows you to protect folders from unauthorized changes by applications. If unknown application tries to change files in these folders, the user will receive a warning. This feature allows you to protect your data from ransomware and other malicious applications.

To enable this feature, go to Windows Defender Security Center > Virus & Threat Protection > Controlled Folder Access. Set the switch to the "On" position. and select the "Protected folders" and "Allow application access to protected folders" links to configure the function.

Microsoft has also integrated exploit protection features into Windows, borrowed from the specialized EMET tool. These features will be enabled by default and will protect your computer from various types of exploits.

To find this feature, go to Windows Defender Security Center > App & Browser Control > Exploit Protection. You can select Exploit Protection Settings to configure advanced settings.

Microsoft renamed “ Windows Firewall” in “Windows Defender Firewall”. This did not affect the operation of the security component in any way.

The old SMBv1 protocol that was used to launch the attack WannaCry ransomware has been removed from the system. The Server Message Block protocol is used to share files and printers across local area networks. The more current SMBv2 and SMBv3 specifications will now remain in Windows. This measure will protect computers from future attacks on outdated software using exploits.

Microsoft has removed certificates issued by WoSign and StartCom from Windows 10. These Chinese certificate authorities do not meet basic security standards. This measure will protect against fraud using certificates issued with violations.

Windows Defender Application Guard, unfortunately, is only available for enterprise editions of Windows. When an employee browses a website that the organization doesn't trust, Guard application uses Hyper-V virtualization technology to create a new instance of the Windows operating system at the hardware level, running a website in Microsoft Edge on a separate copy of Windows. Even if the browser has been completely hacked, the underlying Windows operating system will still be safe.

Installing Ubuntu, openSUSE and Fedora from the App Store

Microsoft decided to simplify installing Ubuntu, transferring the operating system to the WIndows Application Store. The same Ubuntu Bash environment, which can now be installed on Windows 10, will be available in the Store.

Fedora and openSUSE will also appear in the Windows Store, which means the process of setting up various Linux environments will be simplified.

Advanced privacy options

Microsoft has decided to expand the privacy options of Windows 10, continuing the work begun in the Creators Update.

When you set up a new system, you will see a privacy statement from Microsoft with information about what data is collected from your computer. During the installation process, you can also click the “More details” link to view Additional information about the meaning of certain privacy settings.

In addition, applications from Windows Store will issue an access request to various computer resources, such as the camera, microphone, contacts and calendar. Previously, you would only be prompted when trying to access your location data.

Enterprise editions of Windows 10 users can limit diagnostic data collection to the minimum required according to Windows Analytics.

Linking a smartphone to a computer

A new “Phone” section will appear in the Settings application, which will help you configure the connection between your computer and mobile device. This feature will allow for deeper integration in the future, but this moment Supports the ability to send links from your smartphone to your computer for further viewing.

Other functions

  • New font: Windows 10 now includes the Bahnschrift font, which is the standard font used on road signs in Germany and most European countries. By default, it is disabled in the interface, but is available in Windows.
  • Advanced resources for UWP games: games built on the UWP platform can use up to 6 processor cores, 5 gigabytes of memory and all available resources graphics core. Microsoft has been constantly improving the initially very limited UWP platform since Windows release 10.
  • New gaming features: New sections have been added to the Settings app: Settings > Games > TruePlay and Settings > Games > Xbox Network to help protect against cheats and troubleshoot problems with the Xbox Live network. TruePlay anti-cheat technology is disabled by default.
  • Mixed reality portal: The new Mixed Reality Portal app provides an augmented reality interface. Using a regular webcam, we can position virtual 3D objects in the real world. You can create 3D objects using Paint applications 3D and then place them in a mixed reality portal. Previously, the application was called “3D Portal”.
  • Process groups in Task Manager: In Task Manager, related processes are grouped together. For example, when you launch the Edge browser, you will see all associated processes under the main Microsoft Edge process.
  • Built-in eye control: Users of supported Tobii 4C eye trackers can now use them to control their mouse and keyboard using software built into Windows 10. Previously, this required third-party software. This feature is in beta testing and is available in Settings > Special abilities> Other Settings > Eye Control.
  • Support for third-party antiviruses. To satisfy antivirus software vendor requirements, including Kaspersky Lab, Microsoft has implemented a large number of changes. Now third-party developers will have more time to prepare their products for Windows 10 updates. If you have a third-party antivirus installed, it will be able to display its own notifications about the need to update, instead of Windows alerts. When a third-party antivirus license expires, the user will receive a warning with three possible actions- update your subscription, choose a different antivirus or switch to Windows Defender.
  • New panel with emoticons: Use Windows + . or Windows + ; to open a new emoji panel in any application. When pressing hot keys, the cursor must be positioned on the text field. To select the desired emoticon, you can use the mouse or arrow keys, and Tab, Enter and Esc work to navigate the interface.

  • No more need to log out of your account to solve the app blurring problem: If some apps become blurry after changing the screen resolution, then you can simply close them and relaunch. No more need to log out and log in again.
  • Delivery Optimization Improvements: On the Enable Delivery Optimization page (Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Extra options> Delivery Optimization), two new links have appeared: Additional options and Activity Monitor. Activity Monitor shows your current network usage to download updates from the Windows Store.

  • Ninja cat icon: As the Windows Insider Settings icon in Settings > Update & Security > Preview Windows ratings the ninja cat icon is now used.
  • Remote Desktop Settings: The new Settings > System > Remote Desktop page allows you to configure Remote Desktop and replaces the old Control Panel feature.
  • File system improvements for the Linux subsystem: Users can manually mount Windows drives, using the DrvFs file system in the Windows 10 Bash environment. This feature allows you to make portable drives and network locations accessible.
  • WSL no longer requires developer mode to be enabled: When using the Windows Subsystem of Linux (WSL), you no longer need to enable Developer Mode because the feature works stably.
  • Restoring the state of virtual machines in Hyper-V: The Hyper-V virtual machine tool now supports virtual machine rollback. Hyper-V now automatically creates snapshots of virtual machines. If you make a mistake or want to undo the changes, you can revert the virtual machine to the previous state at the time the snapshot was taken.
  • Sharing Hyper-V virtual machines: Windows has added a new virtual machine sharing feature that makes it easier to shrink and move a virtual machine to another computer. You will find a new icon on the toolbar of the machine management window. The new feature will allow you to compress virtual machines to a file in .vmcz format. Double-clicking on this file on another computer will start the virtual machine import procedure.
  • Virtual battery support in Hyper-V: Hyper-V now allows you to use a virtual battery in virtual machines to see the battery life of a laptop in a virtual environment.
  • Windows Server Insider Program: users Windows systems Server can now join Windows program Insider to obtain test builds of the system. The WSL subsystem will also be added to Windows Server.
  • Command line support for UWP apps: You can launch UWP apps from the command line and apply various options to them.
  • New colors on the command line: Command line and others console applications Windows has received a new color scheme, optimized for clearer display on modern monitors. Default new color scheme will only be active on new ones Windows installations 10. You can switch between different color themes using Microsoft's ColorTool app.
  • Windows 10 Pro for Workstations: new Windows version 10, called Windows 10 Pro for Workstations, will be available with the Fall Creators Update. The version is designed for high-performance hardware on high-performance PC workstations. Windows 10 Pro for Workstations supports NVDIMM-N persistent memory, file ReFS system, SMB Direct for faster file transfer over the network, server processors Intel Xeon and AMD Opteron, a large amount of RAM and a large number of installed processors.

In addition, the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update will receive numerous minor improvements and bug fixes. In particular, the function “ Night light”, support for screens with high resolution and fixed Miracast wireless connections.