14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft launched the Windows 10 Creators Update earlier this month, and today the company has provided a quick glimpse at how the upgrade process is going, explaining that “millions” have already performed the switch to the new operating system.
Without providing any specifics on how many users actually completed the upgrade, Microsoft suggests the Creators Update already shows signs of success, though it’s clearly too early to discuss about adoption figures, especially because not everyone can get it at the moment from Windows Update.
What Microsoft does say, however, is that it sticks with its initial approach of blocking the upgrade on systems where feedback points to various issues, in an attempt to provide a smooth experience to as many users as possible.
Blocking the upgrade
The company points to a recent bug encountered by some users who installed the Windows 10 Creators Update, revealing that it decided to block the upgrade until a fix is provided.
“Our feedback process identified a Bluetooth accessory connectivity issue with PCs that use a specific series of Broadcom radios, ultimately resulting in devices not reconnecting as expected. Once identified, we posted this issue to our Windows community forum, provided user guidance on troubleshooting, and blocked additional devices with these specific Bluetooth radios from updating. Once a solution is available, we will update our forum post and remove the block,” Microsoft explains.
Once the upgrade is blocked on Windows Update, users can no longer install the new operating system automatically, though the Windows Upgrade Assistant tool remains available for those who want to perform the whole thing manually.
In this case, however, any compatibility checks are bypassed, so if there are known issues with some of the hardware or software running on your system, the upgrade is still being offered and the experience with the Creators Update might not be entirely the best.
Users are obviously recommended to send feedback after installing the Creators Update, especially if any bugs are discovered, as Microsoft promises it’ll keep an eye on the Feedback Hub app to improve the experience for everyone.