Windows 10: Is it just me, or is this a REALLY big deal? (Feature Update for 21H1)

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Brink · May 28, 2021

Introducing the next feature update to Windows 10 version 21H1

Today, we are introducing the next feature update to Windows 10, version 21H1. As people continue to rely on Windows more than ever to work, learn and have fun, we understand the importance of providing the best possible update experience to help people and organizations stay protected and productive. It is a responsibility we do not take lightly and why for the first time an H1 (first half of the calendar year) feature update release will be delivered in an optimized way using servicing technology, while continuing our semi-annual feature update cadence. In today’s blog I will cover details on how we plan to service the release, its scope, and next steps.

Fast and focused

Based on feedback and learnings during the past year of extensive remote work, learning and play, version 21H1 will be delivered with servicing technology (like that used for the monthly update process and how 20H2 was delivered). Windows 10, version 21H1 will have a scoped set of features improving security, remote access and quality. The features we are releasing in this update are focused on the core experiences that customers have told us they’re relying on most right now. So, we optimized this release to support our customers’ most pressing needs.

New features include multicamera support for Windows Hello and security related performance improvements.

Windows Hello multicamera support to allow users to choose an external camera priority when using high end displays with integrated cameras.

Windows Defender Application Guard performance improvements including optimizing document opening scenario times.

Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) Group Policy Service (GPSVC) updating performance improvement to support remote work scenarios.

Customers running either Windows 10, version 2004 or version 20H2 who choose to update to the new release will have a fast installation experience because the update will install like a monthly update. For consumer or commercial users coming from versions of Windows 10 earlier than the May 2020 Update (version 2004), the process of updating to the new release will be the same as it has been and will work in a similar manner to previous Windows 10 feature updates, using the same tools and processes. As this Windows 10 release is targeted for the first half of 2021, all Windows 10 editions of version 21H1 will receive 18 months of servicing.

Next steps

Our multilayered approach to the development and launch of feature updates continues and includes fully leveraging the Windows Insider Program to obtain user feedback and data insights on quality. We will begin releasing 21H1 builds to Windows Insiders in the Beta channel today to those Insiders who seek to opt in, and new features will be offered in future Windows Insider Preview Builds as they are ready. Broad availability of Windows 10, version 21H1 will begin later in the first half of this calendar year, and we will provide more information on the release and how to get it as we get closer to the launch of this next feature update. We look forward to hearing your feedback.
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Source: Introducing the next feature update to Windows 10, version 21H1 | Windows Experience Blog

See also: KB5000736 Windows 10 Insider Beta Channel Build 19043.844 (21H1)

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Try3 · May 28, 2021

Issue(s) with 21H1 Update

Winver showed version 21h1
Build 21H1 19043.985 which is correct but the Update history in Windows Update still showed Feature update to Windows 10, version 20H2 installed on 10/29/2020. The 21H1 Update did not show in the History window anywhere.
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The Windows update list of installed updates has always been a confusing & incomplete list. I don't think you had a problem at all.

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Brink · May 28, 2021

KB5000736 Featured update Windows 10 version 21H1 enablement package

KB5000736: Featured update to Windows 10, version 21H1 by using an enablement package

Summary

Windows 10, versions 2004, 20H2, and 21H1 share a common core operating system with an identical set of system files. Therefore, the new features in Windows 10, version 21H1 are included in the latest monthly quality update for Windows 10, version 2004 and Windows 10, version 20H1, but are in an inactive and dormant state. These new features will remain dormant until they are turned on through the “enablement package,” a small, quick-to-install “master switch” that activates the Windows 10, version 21H1 features.

The enablement package is a great option for installing a scoped feature update like Windows 10, version 21H1 as it enables an update from version 2004 or 20H2 to version 21H1 with a single restart, reducing update downtime. This enables devices to take advantage of new features now. For version 2004 and 20H2 devices that receive updates directly from Windows Update, devices automatically get the enablement package by installing the feature update to Windows 10, version 21H1.

If a device is updating from Windows 10, version 1909 or an earlier version, this feature update enablement package cannot be manually installed. Instead, it is bundled and automatically included with the feature update to Windows 10, version 21H1. Note the installation time is not reduced in this scenario.

How to get this update

[table][tr][td]Release Channel[/td] [td]Available[/td] [td]Next Step[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Windows Update and Microsoft Update[/td] [td]Yes[/td] [td]None. This update will be downloaded and installed automatically from Windows Update. The update is named Feature Update to Windows 10, version 21H1.[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Microsoft Update Catalog[/td] [td]No[/td] [td]This update is only available through the other release channels.[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)[/td] [td]Yes[/td] [td]This update will automatically synchronize with WSUS if you configure Products and Classifications as follows: Product: Windows 10 Classification: Upgrades[/td] [/tr] [/table]

Prerequisites

Before updating to Windows 10, version 21H1 using an enablement package, you must be running Windows 10, version 2004 or 20H2. You must have the following prerequisites installed before applying this update:

Servicing stack update for Windows 10, version 2004: September 8, 2020 or a later servicing stack update

May 11, 2021 - KB5003173 (OS Build 19041.985) or a later cumulative update

Restart information

You must restart your device after you apply this update.

Update replacement information

This update does not replace any previously released update.

References

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Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...e-42852e41c7cf

Direct download links for KB5000736 MSU file from Microsoft Update Catalog:

Download KB5000736 MSU for Windows 10 v2004 and v20H2 32-bit (x86) - 165 KB

Download KB5000736 MSU for Windows 10 v2004 and v20H2 64-bit (x64) - 166 KB

Download KB5000736 MSU for Windows 10 v2004 and v20H2 ARM64 - 163 KB

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