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Alayac: /* How It Works */

2022-03-22T14:36:07Z

How It Works

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	==How It Works==		==How It Works==
	When an upgrade is applied to a campus PC, it is installed using the same underlying as a monthly security update. Generally, there are very few cosmetic changes to indicate an upgrade has taken place. To check which version of Windows 10 is installed on your PC, click the Start button, type ''winver'' and press enter.		When an upgrade is applied to a campus PC, it is installed using the same underlying technology as a monthly security update. Generally, there are very few cosmetic changes to indicate an upgrade has taken place. To check which version of Windows 10 is installed on your PC, click the Start button, type ''winver'' and press enter.

	[[Category:Help Desk]][[Category:Windows]]		[[Category:Help Desk]][[Category:Windows]]

Alayac: /* About Feature Updates */

2022-03-17T18:47:54Z

About Feature Updates

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	Older versions of Windows 10 are no longer supported by Microsoft, therefore pose a security risk.		Older versions of Windows 10 are no longer supported by Microsoft, therefore pose a security risk.
	You can find a history of all the updates for Windows 10 [https://~~www~~.microsoft.com/en-us/~~itpro~~/~~windows~~-10/release-information here].		You can find a history of all the updates for Windows 10 [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/release-information here].

	'''What's going to change?'''		'''What's going to change?'''

Alayac: /* Windows 10 Upgrade Prompt */

2022-03-17T18:47:05Z

Windows 10 Upgrade Prompt

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 Most people are pleasantly surprised that the look/feel of newer versions of Windows 10 are very similar to previous versions. The same software, files, and even your desktop wallpaper should cary over through the upgrade.
-==Windows 10 Upgrade Prompt==
+==How It Works==
-When an upgrade is available you will be greeted with this prompt that contains three selections, <b>“Upgrade Now”</b>, <b>“Schedule…”</b> and <b>“Minimize”</b>. Please read the prompt thoroughly.
+When an upgrade is applied to a campus PC, it is installed using the same underlying as a monthly security update.  Generally, there are very few cosmetic changes to indicate an upgrade has taken place.  To check which version of Windows 10 is installed on your PC, click the Start button, type ''winver'' and press enter.
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Speroj at 15:44, 10 October 2019

2019-10-10T15:44:06Z

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	[[File:Windows10UpgradePrompt02.png]]		[[File:Windows10UpgradePrompt02.png]]

			[[Category:Help Desk]][[Category:Windows]]

Daringj: /* Windows 10 Upgrade Prompt */

2019-05-13T16:11:08Z

Windows 10 Upgrade Prompt

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	When an upgrade is available you will be greeted with this prompt that contains three selections, <b>“Upgrade Now”</b>, <b>“Schedule…”</b> and <b>“Minimize”</b>. Please read the prompt thoroughly.		When an upgrade is available you will be greeted with this prompt that contains three selections, <b>“Upgrade Now”</b>, <b>“Schedule…”</b> and <b>“Minimize”</b>. Please read the prompt thoroughly.

	[[File:~~Win10UpgradePrompt~~.png]]		[[File:Windows10UpgradePrompt01.png]]

	The '''“Upgrade Now”''' button starts the feature installation immediately. The upgrade can still be cancelled within 10 seconds (see screenshot below).		The '''“Upgrade Now”''' button starts the feature installation immediately. The upgrade can still be cancelled within 10 seconds (see screenshot below).

	[[File:~~Win10UpgradePrompt-Countdown~~.png]]		[[File:Windows10UpgradePrompt04.png]]

	The '''“Schedule…”''' button allows the user to select a desired date and time to begin the installation. We recommend using the '''“Schedule…”''' option to set a date and time outside of work hours so that the upgrade does not interfere with the user during the day.		The '''“Schedule…”''' button allows the user to select a desired date and time to begin the installation. We recommend using the '''“Schedule…”''' option to set a date and time outside of work hours so that the upgrade does not interfere with the user during the day.

	[[File:~~Win10UpgradePrompt-ScheduleTheUpgrade~~.png]]		[[File:Windows10UpgradePrompt03.png]]

	The “Minimize” simply minimizes the prompt to the bottom right hand side of the taskbar as to not interfere with the user. The user can reopen the prompt at any time to continue with the process.		The “Minimize” simply minimizes the prompt to the bottom right hand side of the taskbar as to not interfere with the user. The user can reopen the prompt at any time to continue with the process.
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	Final notice will be given 7 days before the deadline. If the user does not choose to “Schedule…” or “Upgrade Now” the computer will be upgraded at a random time and cannot be interrupted.		Final notice will be given 7 days before the deadline. If the user does not choose to “Schedule…” or “Upgrade Now” the computer will be upgraded at a random time and cannot be interrupted.

	[[File:~~Win10UpgradePrompt-FinalNotice~~.png]]		[[File:Windows10UpgradePrompt02.png]]

Alayac: /* About Feature Updates */

2019-05-09T13:54:00Z

About Feature Updates

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	Older versions of Windows 10 are no longer supported by Microsoft, therefore pose a security risk.		Older versions of Windows 10 are no longer supported by Microsoft, therefore pose a security risk.
	You can find a history of all the updates for Windows 10 [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows-10/release-information \| here]		You can find a history of all the updates for Windows 10 [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows-10/release-information here].

	'''What's going to change?'''		'''What's going to change?'''

Schafferr at 18:23, 12 June 2018

2018-06-12T18:23:43Z

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	Older versions of Windows 10 are no longer supported by Microsoft, therefore pose a security risk.		Older versions of Windows 10 are no longer supported by Microsoft, therefore pose a security risk.
	You can find a history of all the updates for Windows 10 [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows-10/release-information \| here]		You can find a history of all the updates for Windows 10 [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows-10/release-information \| here]

			'''What's going to change?'''
			Most people are pleasantly surprised that the look/feel of newer versions of Windows 10 are very similar to previous versions. The same software, files, and even your desktop wallpaper should cary over through the upgrade.

	==Windows 10 Upgrade Prompt==		==Windows 10 Upgrade Prompt==
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	[[File:Win10UpgradePrompt-FinalNotice.png]]		[[File:Win10UpgradePrompt-FinalNotice.png]]

	~~==User Prompt to Update or Upgrade==~~
	~~When an update or upgrade is deployed, users will be prompted with an option to update immediately or defer to a scheduled date/time.~~

Schafferr: /* About Feature Updates */

2018-05-31T18:59:40Z

About Feature Updates

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	==About Feature Updates==		==About Feature Updates==
	To keep up to-date with Windows Updates, Information Technology will notify end users of new updates via the Windows 10 Upgrade Prompt.		To keep up to-date with Windows Updates, Information Technology will notify end users of new updates via the Windows 10 Upgrade Prompt.

	'''What is a Feature Update?'''		'''What is a Feature Update?'''

	Feature updates are updates to an existing operating system that bring new features and essential security fixes.		Feature updates are updates to an existing operating system that bring new features and essential security fixes.

	'''Why should you install Feature Updates?'''		'''Why should you install Feature Updates?'''

	Older versions of Windows 10 are no longer supported by Microsoft, therefore pose a security risk.		Older versions of Windows 10 are no longer supported by Microsoft, therefore pose a security risk.
	You can find a history of all the updates for Windows 10 [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows-10/release-information \| here]		You can find a history of all the updates for Windows 10 [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows-10/release-information \| here]

	==Windows 10 Upgrade Prompt==		==Windows 10 Upgrade Prompt==
	When an upgrade is available you will be greeted with this prompt that contains three selections, <b>“Upgrade Now”</b>, <b>“Schedule…”</b> and <b>“Minimize”</b>. Please read the prompt thoroughly.		When an upgrade is available you will be greeted with this prompt that contains three selections, <b>“Upgrade Now”</b>, <b>“Schedule…”</b> and <b>“Minimize”</b>. Please read the prompt thoroughly.

Schafferr: /* About Feature Updates */

2018-05-31T18:59:20Z

About Feature Updates

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 ==About Feature Updates==
-Feature updates are a new component of Windows 10.  In addition to monthly security updates, feature updates are released by Microsoft twice a year.  This rapid release cycle means that older versions of Windows 10 become out of date and unsupported in a relatively short timeframe (See [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13853/windows-lifecycle-fact-sheet Windows Lifecycle Fact Sheet]). In order to be safe and stay supported, Windows 10 versions must be upgraded in a timely manner.
+To keep up to-date with Windows Updates, Information Technology will notify end users of new updates via the Windows 10 Upgrade Prompt.
 ==User Prompt to Update or Upgrade==
 When an update or upgrade is deployed, users will be prompted with an option to update immediately or defer to a scheduled date/time.

Schafferr at 18:43, 27 April 2018

2018-04-27T18:43:05Z

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	~~=Windows 10 Updates & Upgrades=~~
	==About Feature Updates==		==About Feature Updates==
	Feature updates are a new component of Windows 10. In addition to monthly security updates, feature updates are released by Microsoft twice a year. This rapid release cycle means that older versions of Windows 10 become out of date and unsupported in a relatively short timeframe (See [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13853/windows-lifecycle-fact-sheet Windows Lifecycle Fact Sheet]). In order to be safe and stay supported, Windows 10 versions must be upgraded in a timely manner.		Feature updates are a new component of Windows 10. In addition to monthly security updates, feature updates are released by Microsoft twice a year. This rapid release cycle means that older versions of Windows 10 become out of date and unsupported in a relatively short timeframe (See [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13853/windows-lifecycle-fact-sheet Windows Lifecycle Fact Sheet]). In order to be safe and stay supported, Windows 10 versions must be upgraded in a timely manner.