Cannot update from Windows 10 Build 10240

My current version of Windows 10 is Build 10240 (x64).

About 2 weeks ago, I upgraded from Windows 7, I removed my "Previous Windows Installation", so my understanding is that I should now be able to upgrade to the latest version, (I should no longer have the 31 days limit).

when I do "check for update", (Update & Security), I get nothing at all. All I get is a message telling me that my system is up to date.

For fun, I downloaded the update for 1511, (KB3140768).

But if I try and install it, I get "The update is not applicable for your computer"

I could not find a standalone for build 10586, so maybe the jump to 1511 is too much?

My last update was KB3144756 and nothing since.

What could be preventing me from upgrading windows 10?

Simon Goodman

Posted 2016-03-31T14:34:47.970

Reputation: 131

Did you use the 64-bit version of KB3140768?

– Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007 – 2016-03-31T15:31:34.640

Yes, I did,I made sure I downloaded the correct one. – Simon Goodman – 2016-03-31T15:40:52.850

"About 2 weeks ago, I upgraded from Windows 7" - You are ineligible for the update, you have to wait 30 days, before you will get it. "I could not find a standalone for build 10586" - This is odd because every version of the .ISO that can be downloaded is this build. Build 10586 is Version 1511. The best way to update your installation is to download the current .ISO, mount the .ISO, then perform the update. You can also download the Media Creation Tool and end up in an identical state or just way until your eligible. – Ramhound – 2016-03-31T18:26:24.460

Here is the current Windows 10 .ISO. Feel free to download the Media Creation Tool if you want, when asked what you want to do, just select "Upgrade Now" if you have desire to have an installation disk. – Ramhound – 2016-03-31T18:29:06.070

@Ramhound, as I said in my post, I removed the "Previous Windows Installation", and that removes the 30, (or 31?) days restriction. I didn't know that ''10586'' is Version ''1511'', I cannot see any reference to that effect, finally, will using the media creation tool not overwrite everything and do a fresh install? – Simon Goodman – 2016-03-31T18:40:47.330

"will using the media creation tool not overwrite everything and do a fresh install?" - Read my comment with respect to that question. Build 10586 and Version 1511 is one in the same. The literal build of Version 1511 is 10586.163 currently, but that is after several dozen, cumulative updates. Its suppose to remove the 30 day restrictions but there are other eligibility conditions that must be reached. Far easier to just install it yourself manually, the update process, is identical

– Ramhound – 2016-03-31T18:45:01.997

I did read your comment, but I was under the impression that the upgrade was for versions prior to windows 10, hence the question. I did not know about 10586 and 1511, hence the question. I can see by your responses that you are annoyed with me, I must just point out that this site is to ask questions, I am sorry I do not know as much as you do and dare ask further questions. I am still curious why I am not seeing any updates as per my original post. Thanks. – Simon Goodman – 2016-03-31T18:52:26.390

Cannot update from Windows 10 Build 10240

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