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The death of Windows Vista leads the way for the latest edition of Windows 10 to begin rolling out to PC users in the UK and around the world.

Known as the Windows 10 Creators Update, this latest upgrade places the focus squarely on creative types who use their PCs and laptops to create content.

Microsoft has scrapped the idea of a substantial new version of Windows every few years and is instead going to keep issuing these updated versions of Windows 10.

This version (which was first unveiled in October 2016) will bring a range of new features with it and will come pre-installed on any newly bought laptops or desktops.

"We designed Windows 10 to empower the creator in all of us," said Microsoft's Yusuf Mehdi.

"To us, that means that everyone has the power to dream big, whether that involves starting a company, developing a lesson plan, inventing a product, developing or broadcasting games, or imagining a whole new world in Minecraft or mixed reality.

"And we want Windows to be the place you love to create and play, with the tools to help you make your mark on the world."

What are the best new Windows 10 features?

For designers

Microsoft is making the jump into 3D with the aim of helping out designers, artists and architects.

Windows 10 Creators Update comes with a new version of the Paint drawing app called Paint 3D, that enables users to sketch in 3D for the first time.

It also lets you scan real-world objects using a new 3D Capture tool on your smartphone, and automatically generate renders that can be edited and inserted into 3D images.

They can then be uploaded to the internet, turned into holograms and even viewed in virtual reality, using accessories such as Microsoft Hololens, and Windows-based VR headsets from the likes of Lenovo, Asus and HP.

For gamers

Secondly, the new version of Windows 10 comes with a new feature called Beam - a direct rival to the Amazon-owned Twitch platform - designed to make it easier for gamers to broadcast their their gameplay in real time.

eSports is already a huge industry, said Microsoft, and with Beam technology built directly into Windows 10, it will be easier than ever for gamers to show off their skills - whether on a PC or an Xbox One.

For office workers

There's also a new feature that condenses all your communications into a single inbox and put important contacts' details directly into the toolbar, so you can send messages, emojis and nudges directly from your desktop.

That will make things easier for harried office workers trying to keep track of seven different lines of communication.

Microsoft is acting aggressively when it comes to business use. It recently launched a new tool called Microsoft Teams.

Like Slack, it allows colleagues to chat instantly with each other. But because it's a Microsoft product it also integrates with Skype and Office.

How do I get the Creators Update?

The Creators Update will be available as a free upgrade for all Windows 10 users, who will receive a notification in coming days to alert them.

When you get the notification, all you need to do is click to begin the update.

Microsoft has promised a smoother rollout after it was heavily criticised during the launch of Windows 10 in 2015, when it was claimed the software "forced" updates on users, crashing some older computers.

Several users have pursued legal cases against the company claiming their businesses were affected.

Microsoft has said it is changing its update policy for the Creators Update and will give users "more control" over when the new software installs, including options for scheduling the update when the device is not in use.