Summary
In addition to using an ISO file to perform an offline upgrade to the Windows 10 Anniversary Update; Windows Update will be the main method for getting the latest revision of Windows 10. Since Windows 10 launched, Microsoft has made it easy to update to new revisions. In this article, we show you how to do it.
Details
Starting the Upgrade
Boot to the Windows 10 desktop. Click Start > Settings > Update & security > Windows Update. Click Check for Updates.
Wait while Windows prepares to download and install the Update.
When complete, follow the instructions to restart your computer.
Wait while Windows 10 is installed.
After the first restart, Windows 10 setup will resume. You will notice the setup experience has once again been refined from the previous animated circle. This will be your screen for a while. When complete, Windows 10 setup will restart automatically.
Sign into your account.
Wait while Windows 10 completes application updates and post setup tasks.
That’s it, the Windows 10 Anniversary Updates is installed.
You can check Windows Update for Updates, click Start > Settings > Update & security > Windows Update > Check for Updates.
How to prepare your computer before upgrading?
Although updating to Windows 10 version 1607 is a relatively simple process, similar to a repair upgrade; users should perform some basic pre-requisites before initiating the upgrade.
If you are finding it difficult to carry out some of the steps described below, please review detailed instructions how to perform them:
When making significant changes to your computer such as updating the operating system, you should always backup.
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Disable (preferrably uninstall) your Antivirus utility before attempting the upgrade.
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Restart a few times then try again.
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Disable General USB Devices (example - Smart Card Reader). You can do this from the Device Manager.
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If you have any external devices attached to the machine, disconnect them (example, gaming controllers, USB keys, external hard disk, printers, non-essential devices).
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Load your BIOS the reset the BIOS defaults.
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Check if there are any available BIOS updates for your system, then apply them.
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Perform a clean boot, restart then try again.
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If you are upgrading using the .ISO file, disconnect from the Internet during setup, if you are connected by LAN (Ethernet) or Wi-Fi, disable both then attempt setup again.
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If you are updating through Windows Update, when the download reaches 100% disconnect from the Internet LAN (Ethernet) or Wi-Fi then proceed with the installation.
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If that does not work, try using the .ISO file to upgrade if possible.
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If you are connected to a domain, switch to a local account.
Troubleshooting installation.
Windows 10 Anniversary Update not showing up in Windows Update.
Run the Windows update Troubleshooter and check if it helps:- Press “Windows + X” and select Control panel.
- In the search box, type troubleshooter, and then click Troubleshooting.
- Under System and Security, click Fix problems with Windows Updates.
If the problem still persist:
1. Press Windows Key + X on the keyboard and then select “Command Prompt (Admin)” from the menu.
2. Stop the BITS, Cryptographic, MSI Installer and the Windows Update Services. To do this, type the following commands at a command prompt. Press the “ENTER” key after you type each command.
net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptSvc
net stop bits
net stop msiserver
3. Now rename the SoftwareDistribution and Catroot2 folder. You can do this by typing the following commands in the Command Prompt. Press the “ENTER” key after you type each command.
ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old
4. Now, let’s restart the BITS, Cryptographic, MSI Installer and the Windows Update Services. Typethe following commands in the Command Prompt for this. Press the ENTER key after you type each command.
net start wuauserv
net start cryptSvc
net start bits
net start msiserver
5. Type Exit in the Command Prompt to close it and then restart the computer.
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