Windows 10: KB5000736 Featured update Windows 10 version 21H1 enablement package

Brink · May 18, 2021

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 âenablement package,â a small, quick-to-install âmaster switchâ 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

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

Learn about the terminology that Microsoft uses to describe software updates.

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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Brink · May 18, 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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Brink · May 18, 2021

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

The KB5000736 Enablement Package allows you to go from build 19042 (v20H2) to 19043 (v21H1).

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are announcing Windows 10 version 21H1 as the next feature update for Windows 10. As part of today’s announcement, we’re also releasing 21H1 Build 19043.844 (KB4601382) to the Beta Channel.

We are releasing this build to the Beta Channel via our “seeker” experience in Windows Update. This means Insiders in the Beta Channel will need to go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and choose to download and install 21H1.

21H1 Build 19043.844 includes all the fixes noted here as well as the following new features as highlighted in John Cable’s blog post:

Windows Hello multi-camera 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.

We fixed an issue that causes a one minute or more delay when you open a Microsoft Defender Application Guard (WDAG) Office document. This occurs when you try to open a file using a Universal Naming Convention (UNC) path or Server Message Block (SMB) share link.

We improved Robocopy’s performance when copying files that total over 400 MB in size.

We fixed an issue that causes a WDAG container to use almost 1 GB of memory (working set) when the container is idle.

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

We fixed an issue that causes changes that the Active Directory (AD) administrator makes to user or computer group membership to propagate slowly. Although the access token eventually updates, these changes do not appear when the administrator uses gpresult /r or gpresult /h to create a report.

Once an Insider updates their PC to 21H1, they will continue to automatically receive new 21H1 updates through Windows Update using our servicing technology (like the monthly update process). Insiders who don’t choose to install 21H1 right away will continue to receive 20H2 updates until we move all of the Beta Channel forward to 21H1 in the coming weeks.

To check and see if you’re running 21H1, just type “winver” into the Windows search box on the taskbar. It should show as “version 21H1”.

For all the details on the 21H1 release – check out John Cable’s blog post.

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Source: Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19043.844 (21H1) | Windows Insider Blog

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Introducing the next feature update to Windows 10 version 21H1

Windows 10 Insider Preview Beta and RP Channel Build 19042.844 (20H2)

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Bree · May 18, 2021

Introducing the next feature update to Windows 10 version 21H1

I don't know if this is the right place to ask this -- but apparently at present, we have TWO Win10 v21H1 versions.

The one with the new features and stuff is in the Insider Beta and RP threads.

The one without new features is the one obtained by using the Enablement Package against v20H2, turning 19042.xxx into 19043.xxx.

This second version won't be getting the new features until MS releases some kind of Feature Update, probably later in May or sometime in June.

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Basically, yes.

Anyone can download the enablement package to turn their 2004/20H2 into 21H1, at least that's what it will show in Winver - and then they are surprised by the apparent lack of any significant new features.

It's all down to the Windows Feature Experience Pack. The one for 21H1 is only delivered by Windows Update to machines properly enrolled in the Insider program. If your not an Insider then you won't get it, even after installing the enablement package you'll still have the same one as you had in 20H2 - 120.2212.2020.0.

Meanwhile Insiders are already on the Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.3740.0 for Beta and Release Preview Channels

KB5003345 Windows Feature Experience Pack for Windows 10 - April 28

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