Windows 10: 2004 Upgrade went from Available to Blocked - Can I use WUA?

I'm on a Lenovo laptop running Windows 10 1903 Home. I had the 1909 upgrade offered to me for a while but never did since it was optional. About 4 weeks ago it changed to offering me the 2004 upgrade. Then, about 2 weeks ago the Windows Update message changed again to now say my PC is not yet ready for the upgrade. I've noticed quite a few people on these forums that have said something similar. That the 2004 update was offered to them but is now being blocked. I downloaded the Windows Update Assistant (Windows10Upgrade9235.exe or similar?) and it says my PC is compatible. Is using the WUA as safe as doing it from Windows Update? Or should I wait since my PC is currently being blocked for some reason? I'm on 1903 Home and would really like to upgrade soon as I want to try the GPU Hardware Scheduling, since I mostly use the laptop for gaming. Alternatively, isn't there a way to be offered the 1909 update instead? I thought I read if I delay updates for 30-60 days it will change and offer me 1909 instead of the blocked 2004 message. Thanks for any feedback!

Edit: I also visit forums for my exact laptop, a Lenovo Y740, and it seems tons of users with the exact same hardware as myself have received the 2004 update. This makes me think Microsoft just slowed down the 2004 roll-out instead of it being a compatibility issue. I also do a Full Image Backup every other week, so reverting if 2004 has major issues wouldn't be a problem for me.

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How to get the Windows 10 May 2020 Update version 2004

What do you mean if my hardware is on "block list" ?

What is "block list" ?

 

Change of message on Windows Update as regards 2004

I would suggest reading the list of Known Issues.

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/win...indows-10-2004

I was able to force install it in early June, and I tested it for a couple days before rolling back to 1909.

Microsoft apparently has now decided to block force installs.

 

Is there any way i can get Flight simulator 2004 to run under windows 10.

Hi ,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.

I see that you are not able to play Flight Simulator 2004 in windows 10.

Please answer the below question to assist you better.

Are you getting any error message?

I suggest you to reinstall the Flight Simulator 2004 in compatibility mode and check if it helps.

Follow the steps below on how to install game in compatibility mode:

1. Download the installation files from the manufacturer’s website and save it on your local disk.

2. Right click on the setup file of the driver and select “Properties”.

3. Select “Compatibility” Tab.

4. Place a check mark next to “Run this program in Compatibility mode” and select operating system from the drop down list.

5. Let the driver install and then check the functionality.

I also suggest you to refer the link on flight simulator 2004 won’t run in windows 10 replied by
SteveLuxton on August 22 2015.

flight simulator 2004 wont run in windows 10

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