To avoid problems during a major feature update, we recommend that you perform a clean install of Windows 10 rather than upgrading and keeping your files and apps.
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Windows 11: Upgrade from Windows 10 via Windows Update (official)
Starting with Windows 10, Microsoft no longer releases a new version of the operating system every three years, but at shorter intervals. Now the operating system has moved to a servicing model that we know as Windows as a Service (WaaS). This new model allows the company to release major updates with new features every six months. The Windows 10 Anniversary Update is the perfect example of Windows as a Service.
Although the software giant calls these new versions "updates," they are actually new versions of the operating system. They roll out as updates, but require a complete reinstall of the operating system to apply the new changes. And while the installation process has gotten better, there's a big difference between a clean install and an upgrade that preserves files and apps.
The limitation is how these feature updates are installed on your device. On most devices, when a new version is available, Windows Update downloads the new parts in the background and performs an automatic in-place upgrade installation.
