Redmond needs more time to complete work on the update

Sep 4, 2015 04:32 GMT  ·  By

The first big update for Windows 10 was originally projected to ship in October, three months after the release of the operating system, but it turns out that the company pushed back the launch for another 30 days because it needs more time to complete work and refine features that are included.

The Windows 10 October Update (now likely to be called November Update) will launch in early November, according to a report by WinBeta, and by that date, Microsoft is very likely to complete the Windows 10 rollout and make the upgrade available to all PCs that qualify for the free offer across the world.

While Microsoft remains tight-lipped on its post-Windows 10 plans, it’s not a secret that a major update is coming, but as you can see, the company’s struggling to avoid providing us with any timing information because delays can always take place and the Softies are trying to avoid any criticism in case they miss the date.

The same happens with the Windows 10 Insider Preview program, as Microsoft has never disclosed a release date, explaining that, in case any bugs are found, the launch can be easily pushed back without anyone knowing about it and without causing frustration among users.

Redstone also on its way

Right now, it’s still unclear what is the name that Microsoft wants to use for this first big update, with some sources claiming that Threshold 2 is very unlikely and November Update has more chances to become the moniker of this release.

But obviously, there are also chances to see Microsoft rolling out this update just like any other regular one, so the company might ignore naming with this release.

On the other hand, there’s another bigger update in the pipeline for Windows 10 users and this is internally codenamed Redstone. Its launch is expected to take place in 2016 and will bring several new features and improvements to the core OS.

The November Update, on the other hand, will focus mostly on bug fixes and performance optimizations but will also include several new features, among which extension support for Microsoft Edge.