Microsoft confirms Windows 10 2004 is the next OS version

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Published onNovember 28, 2019

published onNovember 28, 2019

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Microsoft has recently rolled out a 19033 preview build for theWindows 10 20H1 Update. That update is available for both Slow and Fast ring Windows Insiders. The most interesting thing about the 19033 preview build, however, is that it shows users the next version will beWindows 102004.

It was previously expected that the upcomingWindows 10version would be version 2003 as previous spring releases ended with the 03 marker. However, the 19033 preview build shows that the 20H1 Update will be forWindows 102004. Microsoft confirmed that on the update’s blog post by stating, We have chosen to use 2004 as the version to eliminate confusion with any past product names (such as Windows Server 2003).

Microsoft also appears to be a little ahead of schedule with the 20H1 Update. It has already been leaked that the big M has finalized features forWindows 102004. Thus, Microsoft has now released the 19033 preview build for Slow ring users as well as those in the Fast ring. It has been speculated thatthe big Mmight move the 20H1 Update to the RTM stage during December.

The 19033 preview build includes nothing new in the way in features. Instead, it provides a series of fixes. Furthermore, it does not include any watermark on the desktop’s bottom right corner. The absence of a watermark further highlights that Microsoft is very nearly finished with the 20H1 Update.

All this means that Microsoft might release the 20H1 Update a little earlier than usual during the first half of 2020. The big M rolled outWindows 10’s 2019 spring update from May, which was a little later than the more typical April release month. However, with the 20H1 Update seemingly ahead of schedule,Windows 102004 might feasibly become available in March or early April 2020 at least.

What Is New in Windows 10 2004?

Windows 10 2004 incorporates some interesting new features. Automatic Bluetooth pairing will come in handy for users who utilizeBluetooth deviceswith their laptops and desktops.Windows 102004 will be able to automatically detect Bluetooth devices and initiate the pairing process without any user intervention required.

Windows 102004 will include a newCloud downloadoption for resetting the platform. The Reset this PC window includes theCloud downloadoption shown directly below. That enables users to download an image copy of theOSdirectly from Microsoft cloud servers when reinstalling Windows.

The Windows Update tab in Settings will also include a newView optional updatesoption. ClickingView optional updatesopens a list of optional updates for things like drivers. Then users can updateWindows 10by selecting some of the optional updates.

Chromium Edgeis also nearing completion. Microsoft will probably release its revamped flagship browser before the 20H1 Update. Thus,Windows 102004 might also include Chromium Edge.

Users can now try outWindows 102004 in the Slow ring by joining the Windows Insider Program. It looks like that version will at least include more new features thanWin 101909 that Microsoft released in November 2019.

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What Is New in Windows 10 2004?