Windows 10 May 2021 update now available

Anonymous
2021-05-19T06:30:23+00:00

The first major update to Windows 10 of the year, called Windows 10 May 2021 update is now available.

How to get the Windows 10 May 2021 Update
How to get the Windows 10 May 2021 Update | Windows Experience Blog

Windows 10 21H1 Release Health.

Windows 10, version 21H1 | Microsoft Docs

IT tools to support Windows 10, version 21H1

IT tools to support Windows 10, version 21H1 - Microsoft Tech Community

KB5000736: Featured update to Windows 10, version 21H1 by using an enablement package

KB5000736: Featured update to Windows 10, version 21H1 by using an enablement package (microsoft.com)

From the Blog:

In the current environment, we know that you continue to rely on your PCs more than ever. As a result, we are initially taking a measured seeker-based approach to the rollout of the May 2021 Update. We are throttling availability up over the coming weeks to ensure a reliable download experience for all, so the update may not be offered to you right away. Additionally, some devices might have a compatibility issue for which a safeguard hold is in place. In these cases, we will not offer the update until we are confident that you will have a good update experience.

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-05-20T15:20:13+00:00

    First, I made back up of photos, etc...

    I tried the first time, from Update and Security... That went total to the floor! WAY too fast, and even though, it looked like, had upgraded to version 21H1, the upgrade wasn't installed.

    I restored the computerto another restore point... Everything was fine after that, but the upgrade still showed up in Update and Security. But nothing happened when clicking on it.

    So, I decided to reset it, by removing all on the computer. And I was back on 20H2... I then found the link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 here in the forum, and that worked - I remembered to deactivate my antivirus program. Perhaps, that was the problem before....... (And later realized, when using 3 parts antivirus, I also have to deactivate Windows Defender.....) :-D 

    So, after checking for updates, and installing them, the next hours was going with installing programs, and setting the computer as I want it, I at last was ready for using it normally!! Almost...... Because, I now can't set it to logon automaticcally, in the netplwiz. And can't find anything to do in gpedit.msc...

    My netplwiz:

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    System specs:

    And WOW! Nice, simply to insert pictures directly from the clipping board!!!

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-05-20T15:10:06+00:00

    Im using Windows 10 Update Assistant to get v21H1 from v20H2 & looks successful.

    Incase, MAJOR PROBLEM shows up. I have 10 days to go back to v20H2.

    Is there a possible problem using Windows 10 Update Assistant?

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-05-20T14:26:06+00:00

    What do you do if it won't let you uninstall the update?

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  4. Anonymous
    2021-05-20T13:34:33+00:00

    In case anyone needs it, here are the steps to uninstall 21H1.

    https://www.yourwindowsguide.com/2021/05/uninstall-windows-10-21h1.html

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  5. Anonymous
    2021-05-20T13:33:43+00:00

    Hi BJorn,

    Yes, try uninstalling the update.

    On the Login screen, press and hold the Shift key, and choose Restart until Recovery environment opens.

    http://winre.azurewebsites.net/Win10/19H1/choose_option.html

    Choose Advanced options>troubleshoot>Uninstall updates.

    Select uninstall the latest Quality update.

    Detailed steps. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/recovery-options-in-windows-10-31ce2444-7de3-818c-d626-e3b5a3024da5

    If that does not help, consider asking a new question.

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