OOBE Updates for Windows 10 1703 and 1607

Summary:

Microsoft Windows 10 December 2017 OOBE updates for Windows 10 Version 1703 and 1607 providing an option to upgrade to Windows 10 Version 1709

Comments:

1. What is OOBE -  Out-of-box experience (OOBE pronounced oo-bee) is the experience a consumer (or user) has when preparing to first use a new product. In relation to computing, this includes the setup process of installing and/or performing initial configuration of a piece of hardware or software on a computer.
2. Each December 2017 OOBE Update for Windows 10 versions 1703 and 1607 will be deployed automatically via Windows Update and offer the end-user the option to upgrade to the latest released Windows 10 Version 1709
3. The purpose of each applicable update is to improve the Windows 10 Version 1703 and 1607 out-of-box experience (OOBE) by offering end-users the option to update to the latest Windows 10 Version 1709 during the OOBE process(i.e. first use of Windows 10 on a new device). Note: This update applies only to the Windows 10 Version 1703 and 1607 OOBE process and will be available only when OOBE updates are installed.
4. The Knowledge Base article(dated Dec. 7th) for Windows 10 1703 is KB4054505  [1]
5. The Knowledge Base article(dated Dec. 7th) for Windows 10 1607 is KB4054507

More Information:

• Knowledge Base Articles
  • KB 4054505 (for Windows 10 1703) [1]
    •   https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4054505/oobe-update-for-windows-10-version-1703-march-23-2018-kb4054505
  • KB 4054507 (for Wiindows 10 1607)
    • https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4054507/oobe-update-for-windows-10-version-1607-december-7-2017-kb4054507
• Windows Updates during OOBE
  • Microsoft document explaining the automatic and required updates occurring during OOBE
    • https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/customize/desktop/windows-updates-during-oobe

Notes:

[1]  Microsoft has routinely updated KB 4054505 since Windows 10 Version 1703 is still in ‘Support’ phase under the ‘Windows-as-a-Service’ policy.  The latest update/revision for KB4054505 is March 2018.  (Editor Comment – Note added after feedback from blog follower; Thanks Rhonda )

 

Revisions:

Dec. 7, 2017: Initial Draft

Dec. 7, 2017: Initial Publish Date

Mar. 24, 2018: Added Note section and Note [1]