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Windows 10 Anniversary is a significant update second only to Windows 10 November 1511. This version brings many new features regarding interface, installed applications, and is favored by many users.
Currently, users have several ways to update to Windows 10 Anniversary right away. One is through the Windows Update feature with the update package named: Feature update to Windows 10, version 1607. Second, users can use the Media Creation Tool released by Microsoft, and finally, update Windows 10 Anniversary via ISO file, also known as the bait package.
Mytour has provided a guide on updating Windows 10 Anniversary with the second and third methods. Meanwhile, updating through Windows Update may sometimes encounter various issues due to different reasons.
Fixing the issue of Windows 10 Anniversary Update (1607) not displaying
Cause 1: The update is not yet available for users in your country due to time zone differences
Microsoft started rolling out the Windows 10 Anniversary update (1607 or Redstone 1) from 8/2 onwards, and users in many countries may receive this update later than expected due to time zone differences and the server opening process for downloading may take longer than expected if there are unexpected issues.
Cause 2: Users click the postpone update option
Step 1: Go to Settings > Updates & Security > Windows Update. Click on Advanced.
Step 2: Uncheck the Defer upgrades option.
Cause 3: Your computer hasn't installed the latest version of Windows 10
Many have reported they couldn't update to Windows 10 Anniversary because their computers haven't installed the latest Windows 10 build 10240 version. Ensure you've installed and used Windows 10 (1511) version before updating.
Cause 4: Users accidentally disable Windows Update.
Disabling Windows Update prevents the computer from receiving Windows 10 Anniversary updates from Microsoft.
Step 1: Type Services.msc in the search box of the Start menu and press Enter to open the Services window.
Step 2: Look for the Windows Update service, then double-click on it to open the Properties window.
Step 3: In the General section, change the startup type to Automatic and click Apply to apply the changes. Finally, click the Start button to start the Windows Update service.
Step 4: Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Press Check for Update to check for the Windows 10 Anniversary update.
Cause 5: Windows Update feature error
If the Windows Update service is running, you can utilize the Windows Update troubleshooter on Windows 10. This troubleshooter will diagnose errors and fix issues related to Windows Update automatically. Afterward, you will know the cause and solution for unable to update to Windows 10 Anniversary.
After updating to Windows 10 Anniversary but feeling dissatisfied and wanting to revert to the previous Windows 10 version, you can uninstall the Windows 10 Anniversary update from your computer and revert to an older version like Windows 10 (1511) or Windows 7, Windows 8 as desired. Of course, if you haven't experienced the new features of Windows 10 yet, you should quickly update to Windows 10 because the free update deadline is approaching.
*Update: Currently, the free Windows 10 update deadline from Windows 7, 8 has ended. However, Windows 10 users can still easily download the Windows 10 Anniversary update (1607) via the Windows Update feature on their computers.
The Windows update process usually varies in duration depending on the update package and internet connection in your location. Therefore, to manage your time effectively, you can turn off Windows 10 updates. You can turn it back on whenever needed without affecting your operating system. Turning off Windows 10 updates is slightly more complex than in Windows 7, XP operating systems.
Wishing you successful troubleshooting as you update to Windows 10 Anniversary.
