Summary: Microsoft will begin rolling out the Windows 10 Creators Update on April 11, 2017
Comments:
- Microsoft will begin to deploy the Creators Update on April 11, 2017
- The Creators Update will be deployed via Windows Update
- Deployment will, as in the past for major o/s feature updates, be a measured/staged rollout
- i.e. not everyone receiving the new bits at the same time
- The Creators Update is Version 1703 with an expected Build.Sub-build Number of 15063.0
- Installation of 1703 will most likely download additional fixes and patches(during or immediately after installation updating the Sub-build number e.g. 15063.11)
- On or shortly after the April 11th rollout the Media Creation Tool should be updated to allow Windows 10 end-users to create USB/DVD installation media and/or an ISO file for creating DVD media or mounting
- Note: (1) If creating USB media use an 8 GB USB Flash drive; (2)if creating a DVD then Dual Layer DVD media will most likely be required
- Notable new features included in the Creators Update are Paint 3D, improved Start Menu, Windows Defender Security Center, and additional Personalization options
- Highly recommended to backup your operating system and data prior to installing the Creators Update
- ===> Image your operating system and backup your data to external media
Additional Information:
- Windows 10 Creators Update coming April 11 (Microsoft Windows Blog article)
- Windows 10 partner devices bring Windows 10 Creators Update experiences to life (Microsoft Windows Blog article)
- Microsoft confirms Windows 10 Creators Update rollout to begin April 11 (ZDNet, M.J.Foley)
- Windows 10 Media Creation Tool
Revisions:
March 30, 2017: Initial Draft and Initial Publish Date
April 1, 2017: Added comments on USB Flash drive size(8 GB)