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
    2021-05-19T22:50:55+00:00

    Since the last update my computer has been crashing with DRIVERS_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL. The crash report says that the Windows Protection Platform and the WWA Host stop working. The other apps that stop working look random. I have searched for an answer to this problem and tried many things. I have manually updated drivers, changed the contents of files, installed third party fixers, recovered Windows and did a total fresh reinstall were i reformatted all of the onboard disks. If any body has a better solution to this problem, please let me know.

    Justin, for a quicker response you should probably start your own thread with a problem specific title as this one is about the recent May 2021 update.

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-05-20T08:45:11+00:00

    Hi a few days ago this update was installed at mu laptop May 11, 2021—KB5003173 (OS Builds 19041.985, 19042.985, and 19043.985)

    I had a problem first time I started it after the update, it didn't com up properly with the right settings. Most sorted out, but still my start button and search window on my taskbar don't working.

    Any suggestions? Is uninstall the best solution? 

    Best

    Bjorn

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

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

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