Windows 10: Microsoft announces Windows 10 October 2020 Update (20H2)

Windows 10’s next feature update will be called the “October 2020 Update”, and the stable build is now available to testers in Release Preview Channel of Windows Insider program.

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10 October 2020 Update is a small update which focuses on new Start Menu, Alt-Tab improvements, performance fixes, and quality enhancements.

Windows 10 October 2020 Update, otherwise known as version 20H2, also comes pre-installed with Chromium-based Microsoft Edge. You can no longer access the classic Edge unless you modify Windows Registry and restore the old browser.

For those that don’t know, testers of the Windows Insider program have been testing version 20H2 previews for some time now. If you’re an Insider and you’d want to stick with the Windows 10 October 2020 Update, you should switch to the Release Preview channel immediately.



It’s also worth noting that the October 2020 Update should be fairly painless to install because Microsoft says it’s using “enablement package” technology to turn it into a small and non-disruptive update.

Also, as we noted earlier this year, October 2020 Update will have the same build revision number as the May 2020 Update (version 2004).

This means your computer will be upgraded to Build 19042.xxx from Build 19041.xxx. Both releases of Windows 10 will get the same cumulative updates from the same servicing channel on the second Tuesday of every month.



As we mentioned above, Microsoft plans to release an additional enablement package that will upgrade the build number and enable new features, including the new Start Menu.

Microsoft didn’t say when Windows 10 version 20H2 will be released, but it’s likely that it will begin rolling out to consumers next month. If you want to install it now and skip the wait, then you’ll need to first sign up to be a Windows Insider and follow the steps outlined below.

Get Windows 10 October 2020 Update via Release Preview


To get Windows 10 October 2020 Update now, follow these steps to join the Release Preview Ring:

1. Open Settings > Update & Security.
2. Click on Windows Insider Program.
3. Click the Get started button.
4. Click the Link an account button and select your Microsoft account.
5. Click the continue button.
6. Select “Release Preview” or “Just fixes, apps, and drivers” option under the “Pick your Insider settings”.

Click confirm, restart your device, and your computer will begin receiving the October 2020 Update.

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Problem with Windows 10 update

FYI. Windows 2004 also has Windows update problems with some PCs. See below released 8/26/20

Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19042.487 (20H2)

• We fixed an issue with Windows Update becoming unresponsive when checking for updates.

 

Problem with Windows 10 update

interesting, I think we will be holding fire on that particular update for a while yet then.

If it doesn't affect anything else, I'll start with what zbook says, it will have to be in stages though. Tonight I'll run the RAM check, and hopefully tomorrow I'll check all drives (check what exactly ?), and backup important files (what files are those, do you mean photos, mp3, personal files etc ?) . I've got plenty of flash drives, but I'll get the first 3 steps done first.

 

Windows 10 Insider Preview Beta Channel Build 19042.450 (20H2) Aug. 11

Source: Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19042.450 (20H2) | Windows Experience Blog


Direct download links for KB4566782 MSU file for build 19042.450 from Microsoft Update Catalog:

Download KB4566782 CAB for Windows 10 build 19042.450 version 20H2 32-bit (x86) - 105.1 MB

Download KB4566782 CAB for Windows 10 build 19042.450 version 20H2 64-bit (x64) - 316.8 MB

Download KB4566782 CAB for Windows 10 build 19042.450 version 20H2 ARM 64 - 322.5 MB