A new feature update is now available for users

Nov 17, 2021 18:33 GMT  ·  By

Microsoft started the rollout of the Windows 10 November 2021 Update, and just like before, the company isn’t making the new version available for all users at once.

Instead, the software giant sticks with a phased rollout, which means that computers across the world are getting the update in stages.

This release model allows Microsoft to spot bugs in their early hours and then block the update from reaching other similar configuration, therefore reducing the impact of a potential glitch in the update.

Downloading the November 2021 Update

The easiest way to download the newly-released update is to just head over to Windows Update for an automatic download and installation.

However, this method is only valid if the update is already available on your device.

“The November 2021 Update is available initially to users with select devices running Windows 10, version 2004 or later who are interested in the latest features and are ready to install this release on their device. If you would like to install the new release, open your Windows Update settings (Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update) and select Check for updates. Eligible devices may also be offered the option to choose the Windows 11 upgrade. If the update appears, you can simply select Download and install to get started,” Microsoft explains.

At the same time, you can also use the Windows 10 version of the Media Creation Tool to update a device, though it goes without saying this isn’t a recommended method because you could bypass potential upgrade blocks and therefore end up struggling with various bugs.

Microsoft hasn’t shared an ETA as to when the update should become available for all devices out there, but I expect the rollout to advance quite fast, especially because the November 2021 Update is a small release with only a few improvements under the hood.