Windows 10 Spring Creators Update is approaching in big steps. Microsoft intends to make this update available shortly. What should I know before installing a large update for Windows 10? Some things are indeed worth doing. To ensure that the entire Spring Creators Update installation process runs smoothly.
Windows 10 Spring Creators Update is currently being finalised. Microsoft is now testing with Windows Insider members a compilation with number 17134, which has been selected for build RTM. This followed the exclusion of the 17133 system due to a severe error. All this means that the final version of Redstone 4 is already very close and it is indeed worthwhile to prepare correctly for the installation of this update.
Check your hardware requirements
Windows 10 Spring Creators Update does not change the hardware requirements compared to previous versions of the system. However, if you want to install this clean upgrade for the first time on a new machine, make sure you meet the minimum requirements. These are as follows:
- processor clocked at 1.0 GHz or faster
- 1 GB of RAM for the 32-bit version or 2 GB of RAM for the 64-bit version
- 16 GB of space for the 32-bit version or 20 GB of space for the 64-bit version
- graphic card compatible with DirectX 9 and WDDM 1.0
- screen with a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels or better
You will need a lot of space
Windows 10 Spring Creators Update is a big upgrade that takes up a lot of space to install. This is because a backup will be made with the previous version of the system, which will be a few gigabytes in size. Also, you will need more gigabytes of space to unpack the update. It is safe to assume that there should be at least 15 GB of free disk space on the drive where the system will be installed. How do I check the free space? You will do it simply.
On Windows 10, you start File Explorer and go to the Computer section. Right-click on the drive where the system is installed and select Properties. In the Free Space: section, you will find information about the drive’s free space.
Free space before installation
Of course, you may have too little space before installing Windows 10 Spring Creators Update. Then you need to delete the redundant files. You can do this with the built-in system tool, but you will probably get a better result if you reach for dedicated Windows cleanup programs from unnecessary files. You can use one of the following programs for this purpose.
We make sure that the antivirus software is up to date.
Anti-virus programs, a wide selection of which can be found in stores, are often able to block the installation of large updates for “dozens”. Please note that Windows 10 Spring Creators Update may be similar. However, this can be remedied. It is best to check on the manufacturer’s website if you have the latest version of the antivirus with the latest updates. Another option is to turn off the scanner before starting the Redstone 4 installation, however, remember to restart the anti-virus after completing the whole process.
Backup, because there’s always something wrong with it.
Windows 10 Spring Creators Update will probably install with you without any problems, but in the past it was different – it’s better to blow cold. Therefore, remember to perform a backup before installing this update. Backup is very important and will allow you to recover any lost files. To this end, you can use one of the programmes proposed below.
Check your Windows version
If you want to install Windows 10 Spring Creators Update in the simplest way, i.e. through Windows Update, you need to make sure that your version of the system is Windows 10 1709, so with the Fall Creators Update installed. This can be done by pressing the Windows R & D logo keys. In the new window, you enter winver and confirm it by pressing the Enter button. After a while, you will see information about the software version.
Installing Windows 10 Spring Creators Update will take you longer to work with your computer.
You are already ready to install Windows 10 Spring Creators Update. Here we have good news for you. Microsoft has slightly modified the installation processor for this type of update. This has made Redstone 4 less time-consuming to install offline when the computer is restarted and cannot be used. Most of the processes are to take place online at this point – you will be able to use the software normally. The restart time should also be shorter.