Windows 10 October 2020 Update is now available

Sumit 44,316 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2020-10-21T01:10:42+00:00

How to get the Windows 10 October 2020 update

https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2020/10/20/how-to-get-the-windows-10-october-2020-update/

What is new in Windows 10 October 2020 update

https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2020/10/20/whats-new-in-the-windows-10-october-2020-update/

Windows 10 20H2 Release information and known issues

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-information/status-windows-10-20h2

Current status as of October 20, 2020

Windows 10, version 20H2 is available for users with devices running Windows 10, versions 1903 and higher who manually seek to “Check for updates” via Windows Update. The recommended servicing status is Semi-Annual Channel.

Note We are slowly throttling up availability over the coming weeks to ensure a reliable download experience. As a result, the update may not be offered to you right away.

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-10-22T00:22:08+00:00

    You mean you clicked on it and THIS didn't happen?

    Then you may need to run SFC /SCANNOW and DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth && DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-10-22T15:32:48+00:00

    When I do that, the button says "Launch" rather than "Download" so I know it's already installed. When I click on "Launch", nothing happens...

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-10-22T03:06:23+00:00

    ...please fix or update driver ....

    Intel(R) Management Engine Interface

    ........... of database windows 10 v 2004 19042.572  ...Because after updating this drive..show blue screan..

    but no problem in v 2004 19041.450

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-10-21T03:14:23+00:00

    I didn't get any prompt with a feedback link. Sorry.

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  5. Sumit 44,316 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2020-10-21T02:22:37+00:00

    Same here, Peter!

    Re: 20H2, the name change was announced in June. Expect the same in the future as well for the second update of the year.

    What’s next for Windows 10 updates | Windows Experience Blog

    W ith this release, we will also simplify our approach to numerical versions for Windows and move to a format that represents the half of the calendar year in which the release becomes available in retail and commercial channels. Windows 10, version 20H2 is, therefore, “20H2” because it will be released in the second half of the 2020 calendar year. This is a familiar approach for our*Windows Insiders*and is designed to provide consistency in our version names across releases for our commercial customers and partners. (Note: We will continue to use a friendly name, such as the May 2020 Update, in consumer communications.)

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