Microsoft started the Windows 10 Creators Update rollout in April, 2018, and also the company dedicated to a staged release, and therefore compatible devices would get it in waves, because the reported bugs and difficulties with hardware were fixed.

Within an announcement today, Microsoft reveals that Windows 10 Creators Update has become readily available for all compatible devices that are currently on Windows 10, and the company recommends everyone to install it as soon as you possibly can because of the security enhancements in this version.

"We are excited to make the Creators Update fully open to all of our customers. We encourage commercial organizations to start broadly deploying Windows 10, version 1703, if you haven't already done so. Staying up to date on the most recent feature and quality updates assures you of being around the most secure form of Windows 10 ever (version 1703)," John Cable, Director of Program Management, Windows Servicing and Delivery, explained.

"New semi-annual release schedule"

In addition to the Windows 10 Creators Update availability, Microsoft also announced a new feature update model that replaces the present Current Branch (CB) and Current Branch for Business (CBB).

Basically, Microsoft really wants to align the Windows operating system with Office 365 ProPlus, moving the company claims could be specifically helpful for IT pros, who are able to simplify and synchronize deployment across their organizations.

Consequently, Windows feature updates would be shipped in March and September, and both feature releases could be serviced for 18 months following the launch. The Creators Update becomes the first version to be part of the Semi-Annual Channel approach.

The Long-Term Servicing Branch (LTSB) - now called Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) - remains unchanged and would continue to be serviced for 10 years in the date of release. This really is specifically aimed at enterprises where less frequent releases are needed. The next release that's part of LTSC will take place in 2019.