sticky ZDNet: Microsoft removes manual deferrals from Windows Update by IT pros to prevent confusion #windowsupdatestatus #WinTen2004
Hello all,
People using Windows 10 Pro/Pro for Workstations/Enterprise/Education Version 2004 may have noticed that a combo box to delay feature update installation has been removed from Settings/Update and Security/Windows Update/Advanced (I can confirm this myself on numerous machines). According to ZDNet, it is not a bug – it’s a change in Version 2004 to (hopefully) simplify the life of IT professionals:
A related article from ZDNet (written by Ed Bott) notes that this is due to the change introduced by Microsoft in 2018 regarding when companies will get updates and how long a feature update will be supported: https://www.zdnet.com/article/when-will-you-get-the-next-version-of-windows-10/
To summarize what Microsoft said and subsequently covered by tech presses (and to some degree, posted on this forum):
This means consumers can update to future feature updates every year (if they choose to), while enterprises can stay with a feature update for at least a year (note the difference), or if they choose to, upgrade to a fall feature update every two years. This does not apply to Windows Insiders as they are offered latest builds for the channel they have subscribed to.
Frequently asked questions:
Q. Can I force a feature update? Please don’t do this unless:
Q. Where can I read more about what’s new and bugs in a feature update? Microsoft and tech presses have many resources about this. The authoritative source of information on feature update bugs is Windows Release Information dashboard for the feature update offered (Version 2004 dashboard is located at https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-information/status-windows-10-2004).
Q. How long should I wait until installing the new feature update? It is really up to you.
Q. How can I defer feature updates? Depending on who you are and the edition you are using:
Q. How can I check if I’m running a supported version of Windows 10? You need to find out which Windows 10 version and edition you are using (Winver/About Windows), then open Windows Release Information/Windows Update page, then look at the first table (version support table for semi-annual channel). Depending on what you get:
For example, suppose you are using two computers: a tablet running Windows 10 Home Version 1903, and a desktop computer managed by an IT department running Windows 10 Enterprise Version 1809. Both computers are running a supported Windows 10 feature update because:
I’ll address forum policy aspect of what I wrote above next. Cheers, Joseph
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Hi all, The following outlines what the announcement noted earlier means for Win10 forum (also, this topic is hereby made sticky i.e. will appear at the top of the list archive):
Cheers, Joseph
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Hello all,
People using Windows 10 Pro/Pro for Workstations/Enterprise/Education Version 2004 may have noticed that a combo box to delay feature update installation has been removed from Settings/Update and Security/Windows Update/Advanced (I can confirm this myself on numerous machines). According to ZDNet, it is not a bug – it’s a change in Version 2004 to (hopefully) simplify the life of IT professionals:
A related article from ZDNet (written by Ed Bott) notes that this is due to the change introduced by Microsoft in 2018 regarding when companies will get updates and how long a feature update will be supported: https://www.zdnet.com/article/when-will-you-get-the-next-version-of-windows-10/
To summarize what Microsoft said and subsequently covered by tech presses (and to some degree, posted on this forum):
This means consumers can update to future feature updates every year (if they choose to), while enterprises can stay with a feature update for at least a year (note the difference), or if they choose to, upgrade to a fall feature update every two years. This does not apply to Windows Insiders as they are offered latest builds for the channel they have subscribed to.
Frequently asked questions:
Q. Can I force a feature update? Please don’t do this unless:
Q. Where can I read more about what’s new and bugs in a feature update? Microsoft and tech presses have many resources about this. The authoritative source of information on feature update bugs is Windows Release Information dashboard for the feature update offered (Version 2004 dashboard is located at https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-information/status-windows-10-2004).
Q. How long should I wait until installing the new feature update? It is really up to you.
Q. How can I defer feature updates? Depending on who you are and the edition you are using:
Q. How can I check if I’m running a supported version of Windows 10? You need to find out which Windows 10 version and edition you are using (Winver/About Windows), then open Windows Release Information/Windows Update page, then look at the first table (version support table for semi-annual channel). Depending on what you get:
For example, suppose you are using two computers: a tablet running Windows 10 Home Version 1903, and a desktop computer managed by an IT department running Windows 10 Enterprise Version 1809. Both computers are running a supported Windows 10 feature update because:
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