Microsoft is now making available the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (build 16299.15) for PC enrolled in the Release Preview ring of the Windows Insider Program ahead of the October 17 launch.
If you’re unfamiliar, the Windows Insider Program allows developers and enthusiasts to get early access to upcoming features and enhancements using the Fast and Slow ring levels. In addition, there is third enrollment level, called the Release Preview ring, which unlike the first two rings, it’s meant for users to test system, apps, and driver updates. However, Microsoft also makes feature updates available through the Release Preview, because each major update must pass through every ring.
The Windows 10 Fall Creators Update officially releases on October 17, but if you can’t wait, you can enroll your device in the Release Preview to download build 16299.15, which is the final version.
How to get the Windows 10 Fall Creator Update using the Release Preview ring
In order to download the Windows 10 build 16299.15, which is the final version containing all the bits for the Fall Creators Update, use the following steps:
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Open Settings.
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Click on Update & Security.
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Click on Windows Insider program.
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Click the Get started button.
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Click the Link an account option.
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Select the Microsoft account linked to your device.
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Click the Continue button.
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On “What kind of content would you like to receive?” select the Just fixes, apps, and drivers option.
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Click the Confirm button.
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Click the Confirm button again.
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Click the Restart Now button.
Release Preview ring enrollment
Once you’ve completed the steps, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update, and click the Check for update button to download Windows 10 build 16299.15 on your device.
If the update doesn’t work on your computer, you can follow these instructions to uninstall the new version of Windows 10.
Here’s my hands-on review with the official release of the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update:
You can also use the following resources to learn more about the version 1709:
Mauro Huculak is a Windows How-To Expert who started Pureinfotech in 2010 as an independent online publication. He has also been a Windows Central contributor for nearly a decade. Mauro has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides and creating professional videos about Windows and software, including Android and Linux. Before becoming a technology writer, he was an IT administrator for seven years. In total, Mauro has over 21 years of combined experience in technology. Throughout his career, he achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft (MSCA), Cisco (CCNP), VMware (VCP), and CompTIA (A+ and Network+), and he has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years. You can follow him on X (Twitter), YouTube, LinkedIn and About.me. Email him at [email protected].