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
    2021-05-28T15:53:12+00:00

    Ok, I have a problem here, the 21H1 update installed just fine, but then later on that day I got an optional update for the 21H1 *preview*, which is odd, that never came before the official update.

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-05-28T16:01:59+00:00

    Ok, I have a problem here, the 21H1 update installed just fine, but then later on that day I got an optional update for the 21H1 *preview*, which is odd, that never came before the official update.

    This is normal. For stable releases, an optional quality update is released every 4th week of the month(known as D release). Regular updates go out on the 2nd Tuesday of the month.

    Windows 10 update servicing cadence - Microsoft Tech Community

    • The “C” and “D” releases occur the third and fourth weeks of the month, respectively. These preview releases contain only non-security updates, and are intended to provide visibility and testing of the planned non-security fixes targeted for the next month’s Update Tuesday release. These updates are then shipped as part of the following month’s “B” or Update Tuesday release.

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-05-28T16:11:29+00:00

    ok that was way confusing, I already got the official, stable update, why on earth would they offer a preview (beta?) of the stable update I just got

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  4. Anonymous
    2021-05-28T16:42:43+00:00

    @Leprechaun J

    Yes, a very oh-hum upgrade. Why is it called a feature upgrade? Nothing here to rave about.

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  5. Anonymous
    2021-05-28T17:01:52+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

    What good would going through this process bring about? MS THINKS they own our systems and therefore, will eventually push the update out again. The question I have, where are the steps to take total control AWAY from MS pushing updates onto my system?

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