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
    2021-05-25T19:18:35+00:00

    It will only wait so long before it _automatically_ infects your computer. I just don't get why, with all the years of producing OS's for the PC , how 

    Microsoft can let this thing loose on an unsuspecting public. Now I've been working around PC's from day one and I've never witnessed such 

    a cack-handed Windows update. I can just imagine people who are new to PC's and Windows just getting a whole host of Blue Screens and not

    having a clue how to work around them. Thankfully I can work around them but I'd prefer not to, I just want Microsoft to sit up and take notice

    of what's going on outside of their own little universe. This update is flawed and I for one would like to see it withdrawn until such times as it's fit

    for purpose.

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-05-25T23:03:51+00:00

    Mine showed up in the queue just today. Took only a few minutes to download and install. As usual no muss, no fuss, all is good.

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-05-26T01:03:07+00:00

    I can't doubt what you say. Windows becomes insistent with updates. And I looked & 21H1 didn't show up in WUShowHide to even test that manner of blocking it. But now I've taken it. It fully installed (including the reboot) in 9 minutes, & looks good so far. I see no differences but haven't searched much.

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    It joined 20H2 in Update History which I also took that way...

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  4. Anonymous
    2021-05-26T04:13:35+00:00

    Kb5003214 came down today on public 21H1 release as Optional Quality Update, brings build to 19043.1023.

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  5. Anonymous
    2021-05-26T04:29:31+00:00

    That's right. I'm watching a movie, & will do the restart after...

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    But all still seems well so far except a bunch of junk in Event Viewer. I won't worry over that as yet.

    Edit: I don't like the way those say "preview", but now I've done the reboot & all remains well.

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