For Reference - Back-history of the Windows 10 version 1809 Delay
It appears that this month the overdue Windows 10 October 2018 Update, version 1809 has begun downloading and installing onto significant numbers personal computers, following numerous delays by Microsoft in re-releasing it.
(Reasons for these delays were covered in previous computer tips information that I sent in recent months.)
Some of you may be prompted with notification of the update in the near future. Others may have even months to spare.
So far the update has completed on just one of the several computers I use - one of the slower ones, actually. Despite limited processing power and RAM available this particular machine, the 1809 update did complete successfully and so far I've noticed no adverse consequences.
This update may entail a lengthy download and installation process, which can take hours or even a full day depending on your internet speed, processor, available RAM, and other computer properties.
If your computer is having speed or performance issues, it may be a good idea to have it cleaned up before the update to mitigate any avoidable snags in the update process.
Note that this process takes place in multiple stages. It will self-initiate but you may get a prompt to give it permission to begin “now” or alternately to set a time for later.
If you have a window open indicating update progress, you may notice these stages. One stage will approach and reach 100%, and then another will begin at 0. It may seem like the process is stuck in a loop, but it’s simply going through a sequence of stages and unfortunately does not indicate how long the full process is going to take.
This process in most cases will automatically restart the computer several times. In some cases, the main installation process may be preceded or followed by a day or two of related updates occurring.
Once the process is started, it’s best just to let it proceed at its own pace.
Even though this semiannual update is late in coming, keep in mind that the next one is scheduled for April 2019 – although it’s conceivable that it may not actually be delivered to some computers until somewhat after that published target time.
During the intervening period, we also can expect the usual monthly security and features updates to continue.
Following are some pointers that Microsoft has published on related updating topics. (Further information is available in the Microsoft FAQ at https://support.microsoft.com/help/12373 - info at this link pertains to Windows 10, but the page also contains a drop down box to find similar information for Windows 7 and 8.1.)
"Windows 10 will automatically download the October 2018 Update on your eligible device if you've turned on automatic updates in Windows Update settings. When the update is ready, you'll be asked to pick a time to install it. After it's installed, your device will be running Windows 10, version 1809. (To check whether you're already running the version 1809 update, click View update history on the Windows Update settings page.) Also note the following:
"If you want to install the update now, select Start Windows logo Start button > Settings Gear-shaped Settings icon > Update & Security Circular arrows Sync icon > Windows Update Circular arrows Sync icon, and then select Check for updates. If updates are available, install them.
"If version 1809 isn't offered automatically through Check for updates, you can get it manually through the Update Assistant.
"If you run into problems updating your device (including problems with previous major updates such as the Fall or Spring Creators updates), see common fixes at Troubleshoot problems updating Windows 10, or use Fix Windows update issues to step you through the troubleshooting process.
"If you're warned by Windows Update that you don't have enough space on your device to install the update, see Free up space.
"If you experience internet connection issues while updating your device, see Fix network connection issues in Windows.
"If you're still running Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 and want to upgrade to Windows 10, you can find out more at Upgrade to Windows 10: FAQ."
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