Windows 10: Microsoft starts the rollout of the Windows 10 October 2020 Update

Microsoft announced just a moment ago that it has released the Windows 10 October 2020 Update, also known as Windows 10 version 20H2, to the public. The update will roll out to devices running Windows 10 over time starting with devices that Microsoft believes are well set up for an uninterrupted and issue-free upgrade process.

The company notes that the October 2020 Update is available for Windows 10 devices running version 1903 or later at the time of writing. It won't install automatically according to the announcement, but needs to be searched for manually so that it can be installed.

All it takes for that is to use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl-I to open the Settings application -- or select Start > Settings --, switch to Update & Security in the Settings app, and select the check for updates button on the page.



Windows 10 runs a manual check for updates at that point and should reveal the "Feature update to Windows 10, version 20H2" after the check completes. Select "download and install" on the page to start the download of the new update and its installation.

The process should complete quickly on devices running Windows 10 version 20H1, as it is applied as a minor upgrade on systems running that version of the operating system (similarly to how Windows 10 version 1909 installed quickly on Windows 10 version 1903 devices).

The update will take longer on devices running Windows 10 version 1903 or 1909. A restart is required in all cases. In any case, it is advised that a system backup is created before the update is installed so that it is possible to go back to the previous version.

Microsoft has made the decision to throttle the availability of the update and it is possible that the update won't be offered at this point in time on devices; this does not mean that the system, its settings or applications are incompatible with the new version of Windows 10 but it is possible.

Microsoft lists a few known issues on the release information page. The bugs listed on the page are not necessarily stopper bugs that block the update from being offered to a device.

• When installing incorrectly formatted third-party drivers, you might receive an error
• Errors or issues during or after updating devices with certain Conexant audio drivers
• Errors or issues during or after updating devices with Conexant ISST audio drivers
• Issues when using Microsoft IME for Japanese or Chinese languages

Windows 10 version 20H2 will be supported for 18 months on consumer systems, and for 30 months on Enterprise and Education systems.

Now You: Have you installed the update already? What is your experience?

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Microsoft October 2020 Security Updates

Release Notes

October 2020 Security Updates
Release Date: October 13, 2020

The October security release consists of security updates for the following software:

• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Office and Microsoft Office Services and Web Apps
• Microsoft JET Database Engine
• Azure Functions
• Azure Sphere
• Open Source Software
• Microsoft Exchange Server
• Visual Studio
• PowerShellGet
• Microsoft .NET Framework
• Microsoft Dynamics
• Adobe Flash Player
• Microsoft Windows Codecs Library

Please note the following information regarding the security updates:

• Microsoft is improving Windows Release Notes. For more information, please see What's next for Windows release notes.
• For information regarding enabling Windows 10, version 1909 features, please see Windows 10, version 1909 delivery options. Note that Windows 10, versions 1903 and 1909 share a common core operating system with an identical set of system files. They will
  also share the same security update KBs.
• Windows 10 updates are cumulative. The monthly security release includes all security fixes for vulnerabilities that affect Windows 10, in addition to non-security updates. The updates are available via the Microsoft
  Update Catalog.
• For information on lifecycle and support dates for Windows 10 operating systems, please see Windows Lifecycle Facts Sheet.
• A list of the latest servicing stack updates for each operating system can be found in ADV990001. This list will be updated whenever
  a new servicing stack update is released. It is important to install the latest servicing stack update.
• Updates for Windows RT 8.1 and Microsoft Office RT software are only available via Windows Update.
• In addition to security changes for the vulnerabilities, updates include defense-in-depth updates to help improve security-related features.
• Customers running Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, or Windows Server 2008 need to purchase the Extended Security Update to continue receiving security updates. See 4522133 for
  more information.

The following CVEs have FAQs with additional information and may include * further steps to take after installing the updates. Please note that this is not a complete list of CVEs for this release.

• ADV200012 *
• CVE-2020-16889
• CVE-2020-16896 *
• CVE-2020-16897
• CVE-2020-16901
• CVE-2020-16904
• CVE-2020-16914
• CVE-2020-16918
• CVE-2020-16919
• CVE-2020-16921
• CVE-2020-16928
• CVE-2020-16929
• CVE-2020-16930
• CVE-2020-16931
• CVE-2020-16932
• CVE-2020-16933 *
• CVE-2020-16934
• CVE-2020-16937
• CVE-2020-16938
• CVE-2020-16941
• CVE-2020-16942
• CVE-2020-16947 *
• CVE-2020-16949 *
• CVE-2020-16954
• CVE-2020-16955
• CVE-2020-16957
• CVE-2020-16969
• CVE-2020-16970
• CVE-2020-16981
• CVE-2020-16982
• CVE-2020-16983
• CVE-2020-16984
• CVE-2020-16985
• CVE-2020-16986
• CVE-2020-16987
• CVE-2020-16988
• CVE-2020-16989
• CVE-2020-16990
• CVE-2020-16991
• CVE-2020-16992
• CVE-2020-16993
• CVE-2020-16994
• CVE-2020-16995

Known Issues

The following KBs contain information about known issues with the security updates. For a complete list of security update KBs, please see 20201013.
For more information about Windows Known Issues, please see Windows message center (links to currently-supported versions of
Windows are in the left pane).

KB Article Applies To
4577668 Windows 10 Version 1809, Windows Server 2019
4577671 Windows 10, version 1903, Windows Server version 1903, Windows 10, version 1909, Windows Server version 1909
4579311 Windows 10, version 2004
4580345 Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 (Monthly Rollup)
4580346 Windows 10, version 1607, Windows Server 2016
4580347 Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2 (Monthly Rollup)
4580353 Windows Server 2012 (Security-only update)
4580358 Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2 (Security-only update)
4580378 Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (Monthly Rollup)
4580382 Windows Server 2012 (Monthly Rollup)
4580385 Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (Security-only update)
4580387 Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 (Security-only update)
4581424 Exchange Server 2019, Exchange Server 2016, Exchange Server 2013

October 2020 Security Updates (microsoft.com)