Widows 10 October 2020 Update Tips & Troubleshooting

Microsoft has officially released Windows 10 October 2020 Update. It's time for all Windows users upgraded to the latest Windows 10 20H2. It's FREE. In any case you've run into problems in updating or installing Windows 10 October 2020 update, apply the comprehensive troubleshooting guide prensented on the page.

What's New in Windows 10 October 2020 Update, Available Now

The Windows 10 October 2020 Update is now available to customers around the world as a free update. Check out what you will enjoy from the new Windows 10 20H2 update:

  • New Microsoft Edge Chromium
  • More streamlined Start Menu
  • Smoother Settings
  • 2 in 1 Toast Elimination
  • Noticeable Notifications
  • Customize the Taskbar (for New Account)
  • Smarter Account Login
  • More Secure Biometric Sign On
  • Protect App with Hardware Isolation Strategy

You can refer to Windows 10 October 20H2 Update New Features so as to learn more new features in this update.

Must-read Tips for Windows 10 October 2020 Update

As long as you decide to update to Windows 10 October 20H2 without affecting computer data and performance, you must follow the two steps below carefully in case that something goes wrong during the update process. Most importantly, once you've installed the update, you're only given a limited time of rolling system back.

October 2020 Update
October 2020 2009

10 Days Rollback
November 2019 Update
November 2019 1909

Fall Creators Update
October 2017 1809

April 2018 Update
April 2018 1709

10 Days Rollback
May 2019 Update
May 20191903


October 2018 Update
October 20181803

10 Days Rollback
May 2020 Update
May 2020 2004

Windows 10 October 2018 Update Version 1809, released in 2018 Oct., allows rollback within 10 days;
Windows 10 April 2018 Update Version 1803, released in 2018 May, allows rollback within 10 days;
Windows 10 Fall Creators Update Version 1709, released in 2017 Oct., allows rollback within 10 days;
Windows 10 Creators Update Version 1703, released in 2017 Apr., allows rollback within 10 days;
Windows 10 Anniversary Update Version 1607, released in 2016 Aug., allows rollback within 30 days;
Windows 10 November Update Version 1511, released in 2015 Nov., allows rollback within 30 days;
Windows 10 Version 1507, initially released in 2015 Jul., allows 30 days rollback.

Note: By clicking Start > Settings > System > About, you can check your current Windows Edition, Version and OS Build.

Prepare PC Ready Before Update

Prepare your PC before starting to download and install Windows 10 v2009 in case of any unexpected update errors.

01. Leave Enough Space for System Disk/C Drive

Windows 10 October 2020 Update ISO files require at least 20GB free space on 64bit and 16GB free space on 32bit on the C drive.

To install the 64-bit or 32-bit update for your PC, you're strongly suggested to leave ample room on the system disk partition.

EaseUS Partition Master can assist you well with two options below:

Option 1. Increase/extend C drive before update
Option 2. Free up disk space

It's the Cleanup and Optimization feature that clears system junk files, caches in browsers and applications.

02. Take A Full Backup Before Update

A full system backup enables you to downgrade Windows anytime even if you've exceeded the 10 days' rollback limitation. It's time to make a full preparation for a risk-free and worry-free Windows 10 update now.

SEE how to backup Windows system with EaseUS Todo Backup.

Buy Now 30 Days Trial

Note: You'd better store backup images to a safe place, like extermal hard drive or network location.

Get Your PC Ready for Windows 10 October 2020 Update

Now that you are ready for Windows 10, try either of the following two methods to download and install the update on your PC.

Method 1: Upgrade via Windows Update

1. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Check for Updates
2. Click Update Now and then you need to wait to download and install Windows 10

Method 2: Do a Clean Install via ISO Image

1. Download the Windows 10 ISO file from Microsoft
2. Create a installation media disk
3. Clean install Windows 10

Windows 10 Update Troubleshooting

Come across Windows 10 update and install problems like update stuck, fail to install, blue or black screen of death or infinite boot loop? Find troubleshooting solutions here if any issue arouses and prevents you from downloading and installing Windows 10 as wish.
  • Update Stuck/Fail to Install

    Stuck at checking for update,
    Fails to install, Stuck at loading screen.

  • BSOD

    Blue Screen of Death
    Black Screen of Death

  • Windows 10 Can't Boot

    Windows boot loop
    Windows won't boot

If you are faced with Windows 10 getting stuck at various percentage numbers like 0, 10, 32, 66, 87, 99 or 100, get the fixes here and learn how to avoid future risks of Windows 10 update stuck.

Tips
Use EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Bootable Media to recover files from non-bootable hard drive due to the facts that
1. the mentioned scenarios will definitely disable computer from booting up normally;
2. some of the troubleshootings down beneath would potentially cause data loss.

Method 1. Delete Data Store and Download folder, recheck for update

Step 1. Stop Windows update service:

Go to Start - All Programs - Accessories - Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator;
Type: net stop wuauserv and hit Enter to stop Windows update service;
Wait till 'The Windows update service was stopped successfully' message pops up.

Step 2. Delete two folders: Go to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution and delete all files in "DataStore" and "Download" folder.

Step 3. Start Windows update service: type: net start wuauserv and hit Enter to start Windows update service. Finally, restart PC and recheck Windows update.

Method 2. Run Windows troubleshooter and redownload Windows 10 update

Method 3. Repair Windows update error

Method 4. Disable and enable Windows service

Don't Like Windows 10 Update After Some Use? Let's Go Back!

As you can tell on the timeline of each Windows 10 update, you're given 10 days to revert back to the previous version via the inbuilt Windows rollback feature. Nevertheless, you can also choose to go back by restoring a system backup image at any time even beyond the time limit!

Roll back to previous version within 10 days

Go to Settings > Update & security > Recovery;
Under Go back to the previous version of Windows 10 or Go back to an earlier build, click Get Started.

Downgrade Windows 10 after 10 days

If you have done the system backup job before update, please follow these two methods below:

Method 1. Restore system via image created by File History

Go to Settings > Update & recovery;
Find Advanced startup under Recovery, and click Restart now;
When PC restarts, go to Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > System image recovery;
Follow the onscreen guidelines to restore and downgrade Windows 10 to the previous system then.

Method 2. Restore system via image created by EaseUS Todo Backup