Arthur Posted May 27, 2020 Posted May 27, 2020 (edited) Source: Microsoft (via Neowin) It was 15 months ago when Microsoft released the first Windows 10 Insider Preview for what was then called 20H1. The reason that the feature update has been in testing so long, when previous cycles were six months, was because 19H2 was set to be a minor update that only arrived in the Slow ring. Now, the Windows 10 May 2020 Update, also known as version 2004, is available to everyone. There are a few ways that you can get this update, since Microsoft isn't going to automatically install it on your PC. The first is through Windows Update. After checking for updates, you should see a link that offers you the Windows 10 May 2020 Update, or Windows 10 version 2004. If you click it, the installation process will begin. If you don't see this in Windows Update, there are two other choices. You can go to this site and click 'Update now', or you can use the other link on the page to run the Media Creation Tool. And of course, there are a whole bunch of new features, some of which are pretty significant. Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 is debuting with version 2004, and that means that there's an actual Linux kernel shipping with Windows for the first time. This is going to enable things like GUI and GPU support, and other things moving forward that simply weren't possible with the original WSL. There's also a new Cortana app, so it won't be attached to your taskbar anymore. And while Cortana is losing a bunch of skills, it's gaining new conversational abilities. Microsoft is also promising to up its game on productivity features for email and calendar. Those are the two biggest changes, but you'll find smaller changes all over the OS. There are even some Notepad improvements, automatically populating the Find feature with highlighted text, visible line numbers with word wrap enabled, and more. Search has been improved in the File Explorer enabling search results to appear as you type, there are Windows Sandbox improvements, and more. You can find a full write-up on new features here, and the Windows 10 May 2020 Update is available now. Edited May 27, 2020 by Arthur 1
googlemad Posted May 27, 2020 Posted May 27, 2020 I like how this also means there is a Windows Server 2004 available ‘Hey boss we need to upgrade from Server 2019 to Server 2004!’ ...also apparently why it is 2004 to begin with rather than 2003 as that really would get confusing!
ZeroHour Posted May 27, 2020 Posted May 27, 2020 Known issues list currently: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-information/status-windows-10-2004
Norphy Posted May 28, 2020 Posted May 28, 2020 I like how this also means there is a Windows Server 2004 available ‘Hey boss we need to upgrade from Server 2019 to Server 2004!’ ...also apparently why it is 2004 to begin with rather than 2003 as that really would get confusing! In all fairness, the next LTS Version of Windows Server will be Server 2022. Versions 1903, 1909 and 2004 are all in the CB which are only supported for 18 months and don't have a GUI. I don't mind the latter but I don't want to be upgrading or replacing the OS on my servers every 6-18 months and I suspect most people think the same.
Arthur Posted May 28, 2020 Author Posted May 28, 2020 Known issues list currently: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-information/status-windows-10-2004 Another v2004 related bug to be aware of... Making MDT work with Windows ADK 2004 for BIOS Machines Due to code changes in Windows ADK 10 v2004 the MDT utility (Microsoft.BDD.Utility.dll) that detects BIOS or UEFI firmware types no longer works correctly, and detects BIOS-based machines as UEFI-based machines. Note: This issue happens for ConfigMgr (SCCM) too, but has been addressed in the HFRU for ConfigMgr 1910, as well as in ConfigMgr 2002.
Arthur Posted May 28, 2020 Author Posted May 28, 2020 ...also apparently why it is 2004 to begin with rather than 2003 as that really would get confusing! If it was '2003' there's bound to be a huge amount of legacy software that thinks Windows Server v2004 is Windows Server 2003. 😯
ITGuyNW Posted May 31, 2020 Posted May 31, 2020 Are there new ADMX files? I see Cortana has been removed so I imagine it'll need new GPO settings?
Arthur Posted June 1, 2020 Author Posted June 1, 2020 Are there new ADMX files? No new ADMX templates from Microsoft yet, but you could do this while you are waiting... https://twitter.com/ccmexec/status/1261187821945131008 I see Cortana has been removed so I imagine it'll need new GPO settings? 17 new GPO settings in Windows 10 v2004. Cortana is still there (it's been redesigned, not removed). Source: https://twitter.com/ccmexec/status/1265732095571345408
Arthur Posted June 1, 2020 Author Posted June 1, 2020 (edited) Features deprecated or removed from Windows 10 v2004... https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/planning/windows-10-removed-features https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/planning/windows-10-deprecated-features Edited June 1, 2020 by Arthur Thanks @DJ-1701 ;) 1
kidpressingbuttons Posted June 2, 2020 Posted June 2, 2020 Got this working and deploying- anyone had to add any further restrictions or remove anything? Doesnt look much has changed.
Arthur Posted June 16, 2020 Author Posted June 16, 2020 Are there new ADMX files? There are now. Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 10 May 2020 Update (2004) (Direct Link) 1
2097 Posted July 24, 2020 Posted July 24, 2020 Anyone been able to install this via WSUS ? Im getting errors
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