Windows 10: Windows 10 optional updates rollout will resume later this month

In March, Microsoft said they were temporarily halting the release of optional Windows 10 updates that are released in the third or fourth weeks of each month.

Microsoft paused the rollout of those updates due to the impact of the health crisis around the world, so it could focus on security patches that will ensure everyone working from home won’t have to deal with any unwanted updates and security bugs.

In an update to the support document, Microsoft has now confirmed that it will resume the delivery of non-security updates later this month for Windows 10 and Windows Server version 1809 and later.

“Starting in July 2020, we will resume non-security releases for Windows 10 and Windows Server, version 1809 and later. There is no change to the cumulative monthly security updates (also referred to as the “B” release or Update Tuesday release),” Microsoft noted.

Windows 10’s optional updates, also known as “Preview releases”, will include non-security fixes and improvements. Those optional updates usually include dozens of fixes for minor or critical bugs in Windows 10. For example, some optional updates were released with up to 20 different fixes.

Microsoft said it plans to release optional updates in the third week of the month to simplify things for consumers and companies.

Windows 10’s next optional update is expected to become available for download with several bug fixes by July 24, 2020.



It’s worth noting that there will be no change to the existing schedule of the Patch Tuesday ‘security-focused’ Windows Update. Microsoft will continue releasing important security and compulsory updates every second week of the month as part of Patch Tuesday.

Microsoft also noted that IT pros using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) will no longer get these optional updates for their devices in the WSUS channel.

For consumers, those “optional, preview, C or D Week” patches won’t be automatically applied to your PC. Windows 10 optional updates are installed only when you click the “Download and install” button.

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Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
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credit to Lifehacker.

 

Microsoft to make Windows 10 updates mandatory

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http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/defer-upgrades-in-windows-10

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Windows 10 download speed issues

Try this method:

• First of all from Start Menu, open Settings (Type settings in the search bar and it will appear).
• locate and select “Update and Security“.
• in this window, Locate “Advanced Options”. Click on it.
• In Advanced Options; Click on “Choose How Updates are Delivered“.
• Turn off Updates from more than one place.

Your system will not work as a seeder for other Windows 10 users. It will give sudden boast to your Slow internet speed.