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Windows 10 May Patch Tuesday [DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINKS]
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Updated onJuly 7, 2021
updated onJuly 7, 2021
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Key notes
May is finally here and many users are excited to see what the next big feature update is all about, especially sinceWindows 10 v21H1has been announced and teased so much over the past months.
Of course, today is also the day the monthlyPatch Tuesday updateshit live, and as always, they bring a host of new features, improvements, and fixes for the most common Microsoft bugs found over the last month.
Since each cumulative update is different for each version ofWindows 10, it would be wrong to talk about a singular changelog, and that is why this article exists.
Not only will we be providing you with a detailed changelog of all the modifications brought to each major version of Windows 10, but we will also be providing you with direct download links from the Windows Update catalog.
Changes included in the May Patch Tuesday Updates
Table of content
Windows 10, version 20H2
As of the writing of this article, Windows 10 v20H2 is the latest major version of Windows 10, and as such has the most experimental features on it.
Fortunately, most bugs that were first present when it was first made available have been weeded out, and this version of Windows 10 is far more stable.
That being said, you should upgrade to this version as soon as possible if your hardware allows it (the system requirements are the same as with Windows 10 v2004).
If you haven’t updated to Windows 10 v20H2, know that it is easiest to update if you already have Windows 10 v2004. Check outthis in-depth guide on how to get Windows 10 v20H2as fast as possible.
Cumulative update name:
Improvements and fixes:
Known Issues:
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Windows 10, version 2004
Windows 10 v2004 shares the same core system as Windows 10 v20H2, so all updates, fixes, and improvements applied to one are the same as the other.
Cumulative update name:
Improvements and fixes:
Known Issues:
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Windows 10, version 1909
Windows 10 v1909 shares a core structure, core operating system, and an identical set of system files with Windows 10 v1903.
Because of this, all cumulative updates that apply to one version are available to the other as well.
Cumulative update name:
Improvements and fixes:
Known Issues:
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Windows 10, version 1809
According to Microsoft, users that still have the Home, Pro, Pro for Workstation, and IoT Core editions of Windows 10 V1809 should know that it reached End of Service back in November 2020.
That is why it is advised that you update your OS to a newer, supported version.
Cumulative update name:
Improvements and fixes:
Known Issues:
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Windows 10, version 1803
Microsoft first announced that Windows 10 v1803 will reach the end of mainstream support, and starting with July there wouldn’t be any more optional, non-security releases for this version of Windows 10.
Because of the current global pandemic, as well as user feedback, Microsoft decided to extend thesupport for Windows 10 v1803 up until 2021.
Cumulative update name:
Improvements and fixes:
Known Issues:
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Windows 10, version 1607
Note:Windows 10, version 1607 has reached the end of service for all of its available editions. Update to the latest version ofWindows 10in order to keep your system protected.
Cumulative update name:
Improvements and fixes:
Known Issues:
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Windows 10, version 1507
Note:Windows 10, version 1507 is the oldest version of Windows 10 still active, and it has reached the end of service for some time now.
If your hardware allows it, update to a much newer version of Windows 10.
Cumulative update name:
Improvements and fixes:
Known Issues:
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This concludes our list of changes that have come with the arrival of the May Patch Tuesday updates.
keep note that some of you may even get the option to uptae their PC entirely to the new Windows 10 21H1, although we recommend that you postpone that particular update for at least a couple of days to avoid day-1 bugs and errors.
You can do this for even longer periods of time (up to 35 days), although unless you have very serious reasons for doing so, we don’t recommend postponing for such a long time at all.
As for the generic cumulative updates, we recommend that you update your PC as soon as possible if you want to if you value your PC’s security and don’t want to fall victim to things likeExploit Wednesday or Uninstall Thursday.
If you’re not sure how you can get the latest updates installed on your PC, you should know that there are several methods that you can use:
What do you think about this month’s Patch Tuesday updates? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below.
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When not working, you may usually find him either at the gym or taking a stroll in the park, trying to find inspiration for the next articles he may write.
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