Windows 10 users eager to download the operating system's new November update must go through a few additional steps after Microsoft removed the standalone download.
On Saturday, ZDNet reported that the update was no longer available on Microsoft's media creation tool. Now, and for the foreseeable future it seems, all Windows 10 updates will now be rolled out via the Windows Update automatic updater.
A spokesperson told ZDNET:
"The November update was originally available via the MCT tool, but we've decided that future installs should be through Windows Update."
Installing Windows 10 via the MCT is still possible like before, however the November update isn't present on that build, making Windows Update the only way to download it.
This is problematic for those who have just recently installed Windows 10. As per the company's support page, fresh installs must wait 31 days before the November update is available for download.
"If it's been less than 31 days since you upgraded to Windows 10, you won't get the November update straight away; this will allow you to go back to your previous version of Windows if you choose. After the 31 days have passed, your PC will automatically download the November update. Any update installed on your PC before the November update will no longer be listed in your update history." reads the notice.
The decision is a strange one seeing as how a week ago, Microsoft executive Gabriel Aul was advocating the use of the MCT tool in order to expedite the process.
This change admittedly doesn't mean much for the majority of users. For many, the update will simply download in the background and install automatically like any other Windows Update.
However, advanced users look to stay on the cutting edge and those who upgraded to Windows 10 specifically for features touted in the November update are out of luck.
