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the unfortunate reality is, though might able run version of windows 10, not guarantee able run latest version or version after that. if have been making attempts upgrade without success, need check manufacturers website computer model find out if compatible fall creators update (1709), creators update (1703) or anniversary update (1607) or not. 

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psa: create backup reinstall media current version of windows 10 before upgrading windows 10 creators update

here list of direct links vendor support pages can check make , model of computer find out if compatible windows 10 fall creators update or earlier versions. if not, don’t force it, stick current version, contact vendor telephone or support forum find out support.the list updated oems update support pages. 

if there no plans support feature update, options includes: sticking current version of windows 10 or backup attempt clean install. many users have reported clean install works sometimes, though manufacturer not support it; or consider downgrading original version running prior upgrade: windows 7 or windows 8.1 update 1. both windows 7 , windows 8.1 update continue supported until january 2020 , january 2023 respectively.

windows 10 fall creators update (1709)

• toshiba
• panasonic
• hewlett packard (hp)/compaq
  

• dell inc

• lenovo

• samsung

windows 10 creators update

• toshiba
• panasonic
• packard bell
• asus
• fujitsu (click tested system tab)

• hewlett packard (hp)/compaq

• dell inc

• lenovo

• acer

• samsung

• sony vaio

windows 10 anniversary update

• hewlett packard (hp)/compaq

• dell inc

• lenovo

• acer

• samsung

• sony vaio

• toshiba

• packard bell

• msi

• asus

if discover system not compatible windows 10 anniversary update or creators update, windows update keeps trying install update, can block it. can use following tool it.

is there option or work around block updates or hardware drivers might cause problems?

yes, microsoft has released kb update (kb3073930) let users block or hide windows or driver updates. click hide updates choose windows 10 anniversary update or creators update click hide.

see instructions at:

how block windows 10 feature update , why might need to

you can download @ following link:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3073930 

if upgraded windows 10 fall creators update, remember, have 10 days rollback time upgraded. if discover system not working great update, option have. users discover fall creators update not working 10 days after, there no option rollback, need perform manual downgrade. still find direct download links windows 10 anniversary update using following instructions.

download windows 10 iso files directly using web browser

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• how to: 10 things if windows 10 setup fails.
• how to: rollback previous version of windows windows 10
• how recover data non booting hard disk
• how to: perform repair upgrade using windows 10 iso file

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