Windows 10: Windows 10’s latest feature update is now compatible with more devices

Last month, Microsoft warned Windows 10 users that they might be blocked from upgrading to Windows 10 version 20H2 or other updates due to a compatibility issue with Intel’s SSD and some audio drivers.

The problem was first reported by users in October and later acknowledged by both Intel and Microsoft. Over the weekend, Microsoft revealed that it has resolved an issue blocking Intel PCs from applying Windows 10 feature updates.

Microsoft said that the compatibility issue causes Windows 10 to crash with a Blue Screen of Death error when external NVMe SSDs are detected.

The fix is now available with Windows 10 December 2020 cumulative update and it will apply automatically via Windows Update. On December 11, Microsoft confirmed that it has also removed the compatibility hold, which means more people can now install the latest and upcoming feature updates.



December 2020 patch for Windows 10 also includes fixes for an issue where Windows Mail and Narrator freezes. Another bug has been fixed where the Xbox Game Bar app stops working on some configurations when playing DX9 games

There are some other useful fixes bundled with the December update, but as ever, cumulative updates can sometimes cause fresh problems in Windows 10, so it’s better to make sure that you’ve taken a backup.

Audio drivers


In addition to SSD compatibility issue, Microsoft has fixed another bug where some audio drivers won’t work. The safeguard hold has now been removed for devices with affected audio drivers, but it can take up to 48 hours before the updates are offered to your device.

Unfortunately, Windows 10 version 20H2 is still plagued with multiple known issues. For example, Microsoft is investigating an issue where Windows Credentials Manager will force users to enter their credentials in Chrome and other apps after every system reboot.

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Microsoft to make Windows 10 updates mandatory

Well, at the moment at least, you can choose to defer upgrades. Under Settings > Windows Updates > Advanced options you need to check the box labeled "Defer upgrades". What does that do? Good question. The answer I've found might illuminate it to a degree.

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

I hear this only applies to Pro and Enterprise editions. But I can't verify that.

 

Is it time for Windows 10 already?

Again, for those that want the update reservation and you meet the requirements ---> Upgrade to Windows 10 for Free

And, some info from the FAQ page:

Also, some interesting info from the Specifications page:

 

Rufus 2.18, last update to support Windows XP and Vista

SEE HERE: http://rufus.akeo.ie/


Changelog

• Version 2.18 (2017.11.07)
  • Ensure that the same drive is reselected on device refresh
  • Add a cheat mode to cycle the USB port of currently selected device
  • Make lookup for updatable .cfg file more generic (e.g. ESET SysRescue)
  • Fix handling of multiextent ISOs (e.g. BlackArch Linux)
  • Fix propagation of image decompression errors
  • Update grub4dos to latest
  RUFUS 2.18 IS THE LAST RELEASE TO SUPPORT WINDOWS XP AND WINDOWS VISTA.
  FUTURE RELEASES WILL NO LONGER BE COMPATIBLE WITH THESE PLATFORMS!