Windows 10 version 2004 rollout imminent

[silversurfer]

Useful Registry hacks to optimize your Windows 10 experience

Windows 10 is packed with useful settings that can improve your experience, but there are many features that simply can't be accessed in Settings or Control Panel. In this article, we've highlighted registry hacks that you can try to enhance the experience.

www.bleepingcomputer.com

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

Useful Registry hacks to optimize your Windows 10 experience

Windows 10 is packed with useful settings that can improve your experience, but there are many features that simply can't be accessed in Settings or Control Panel. In this article, we've highlighted registry hacks that you can try to enhance the experience.

www.bleepingcomputer.com

Better use group policy editor as no one make notes about added or changed registry values and they also can change over time which end with system problems in worst case

 

[silversurfer]

Better use group policy editor as no one make notes about added or changed registry values and they also can change over time which end with system problems in worst case

On Windows 10 Home, there isn't included by default Group Policy Editor, of course, it's possible trying to install/enable manually "gpedit.msc"

How To Enable Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) In Windows 10 Home

Getting an error GPEDIT.MSC not found? Or the group policy editor is missing from your version of Windows 10? Check out our quick solutions to this problem... 3 effective methods to guide you to install and configure Group Policy Editor (GPEdit.msc) in Windows 10 Home edition (Windows 7, 8.1)

www.itechtics.com

 

[CyberTech]

Cutting corners: The Windows Device Manager remains a valuable troubleshooting interface, but one that has often left users disappointed whenever they relied on its driver update feature to fix related woes. Microsoft has silently removed that functionality as of Windows 10 version 2004 (May Update), leaving users with the option to browse and install pre-downloaded drivers locally, via third-party tools, or going to the Settings app to check online for latest drivers available under Windows Update.

Users running the latest version of Windows 10 May Update will no longer be able to use the Device Manager to check online for driver updates. The change, spotted by WindowsLatest, seemingly went live as part of Microsoft's recently released cumulative update preview for Windows 10 version 2004.

While many novice and experienced PC users still head to the Device Manager to try and fix any malfunctioning hardware/software issues, the program has rarely been of use when it comes to searching and installing drivers from the web. It makes sense, therefore, for Microsoft to disable this functionality that usually ended up disappointing anyway.

Microsoft removes driver updates via Windows 10 Device Manager

Users running the latest version of Windows 10 May Update will no longer be able to use the Device Manager to check online for driver updates. The...

www.techspot.com

 

[amirr]

Are you running 2004?

 

[CyberTech]

Are you running 2004?

Are you talking to me? No i'm on the 1909

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Are you talking to me? No i'm on the 1909

And that's the best version for now.
2004 has still some annoying bugs left, like in the optimize drives tool.

 

[CyberTech]

Something to look forward to: Have you ever installed a major Windows 10 update and thought, “Right, so what did that do?” Microsoft isn’t always very explicit about what changes an update has introduced, but they'll soon become a lot clearer.

It’s often the case that the most noticeable changes a big Windows update brings are bugs in the system, leaving people to wonder why they even bothered. There are some new features that Microsoft highlights from time to time, but they’re few and far between.

In the new Windows 10 build 20190, which is now available to Insiders in the Dev Channel, Microsoft has introduced the post-update experience.

“We know that it doesn’t always feel clear what changed with a major update, or even how you can learn about and try out new features and improvements. This means that updates can feel time-consuming without real benefit to you, and we want to change that,” writes Microsoft.

Upcoming feature will explain changes introduced by big Windows 10 updates

It’s often the case that the most noticeable changes a big Windows update brings are bugs in the system, leaving people to wonder why they even bothered. There are some new features that Microsoft highlights from time to time, but…

www.techspot.com

 

[Stopspying]

"....Microsoft isn’t always very explicit about what changes an update has introduced, but they'll soon become a lot clearer..."

Now Microsoft explaining in a clear manner what the updates will do will be something to look forward to. Waiting with bated breath.....

 

[amirr]

Will fall 2020 update a major update?

 

[blackice]

Will fall 2020 update a major update?

It’ll add built in system wide DoH.

 

[silversurfer]

Microsoft extends optional updates feature in Windows 10 - gHacks Tech News

Windows 10 lists optional updates, device drivers, feature updates, or preview updates, under a new "view optional updates" link on the operating system's Windows Update Settings page.

www.ghacks.net

If optional updates have been detected, "view optional updates" is displayed below the check for updates button. The page that opens lists all detected optional updates sorted by group, e.g. driver updates. Checkboxes are provided to install some or all of the optional updates on the device.

Windows Update will install drivers automatically on the device to ensure that all components and installed devices will work properly. The optional drivers are useful if issues are encountered while using these devices.

Windows users who have used the Device Manager to search for updated drivers for selected devices on the system can't use it anymore for that, as everything is now handled directly on the Windows Updates page of the Settings application.

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Microsoft confirms issues with Windows 10 2004 drive optimizer

At the moment, it appears that the fix could be included in next week’s optional update, also known as “C” preview release. This month’s optional update is expected to arrive next week.

Microsoft confirms issue with drive defrag tool in Windows 10 2004

Windows 10 version 2004 was released on May 27 with WSL 2, Cloud Download, and several other improvements to the underlying code. Unfortunately, the May 2020 update also brought with it some issues, including one bug that hits you right in the storage drive. Like Windows 8 and Windows 7, Windows...

www.windowslatest.com

 

[amirr]

I got it, but didn't click download and install yet. I will wait for your ideas.

 

[amirr]

@Gandalf_The_Grey Do you think its best to install the update in September?

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

@Gandalf_The_Grey Do you think its best to install the update in September?

Well there are three issues still on investigating on Windows 10 Health Dashboard and we have the optimize drives issue.

Windows 10, version 2004 and Windows Server, version 2004

View announcements and review known issues and fixes for Windows 10 version 2004 and Windows Server 2004

docs.microsoft.com

Microsoft confirms issue with drive defrag tool in Windows 10 2004

Windows 10 version 2004 was released on May 27 with WSL 2, Cloud Download, and several other improvements to the underlying code. Unfortunately, the May 2020 update also brought with it some issues, including one bug that hits you right in the storage drive. Like Windows 8 and Windows 7, Windows...

www.windowslatest.com

I suggest waiting and see after the next patch Tuesday what the status is.
If you look at 1909 there are no known open issues on the health dashboard.

Windows 10, version 1909 and Windows Server, version 1909

View announcements and review known issues and fixes for Windows 10 version 1909 and Windows Server 1909

docs.microsoft.com

So that is a safe release to be on now.
In the past we had the ready for business announcement, but unfortunately not anymore.

Microsoft to stop providing Windows 10 ‘ready for business’ guidance

Without info about whether the latest version of Windows can be considered a 'Semi-Annual Channel' release, companies won't know how stable and reliable that version is. The move has angered users.

www.computerworld.com

 

[amirr]

Well there are three issues still on investigating on Windows 10 Health Dashboard and we have the optimize drives issue.

Windows 10, version 2004 and Windows Server, version 2004

View announcements and review known issues and fixes for Windows 10 version 2004 and Windows Server 2004

docs.microsoft.com

Microsoft confirms issue with drive defrag tool in Windows 10 2004

Windows 10 version 2004 was released on May 27 with WSL 2, Cloud Download, and several other improvements to the underlying code. Unfortunately, the May 2020 update also brought with it some issues, including one bug that hits you right in the storage drive. Like Windows 8 and Windows 7, Windows...

www.windowslatest.com

I suggest waiting and see after the next patch Tuesday what the status is.
If you look at 1909 there are no known open issues on the health dashboard.

Windows 10, version 1909 and Windows Server, version 1909

View announcements and review known issues and fixes for Windows 10 version 1909 and Windows Server 1909

docs.microsoft.com

So that is a safe release to be on now.
In the past we had the ready for business announcement, but unfortunately not anymore.

Microsoft to stop providing Windows 10 ‘ready for business’ guidance

Without info about whether the latest version of Windows can be considered a 'Semi-Annual Channel' release, companies won't know how stable and reliable that version is. The move has angered users.

www.computerworld.com

A friend said this:
"That is okay, but when you see the link to download and install, that means your device is compatible."

Does that mean that I wouldn't run into problems?

 

[oldschool]

A friend said this:
"That is okay, but when you see the link to download and install, that means your device is compatible."

Does that mean that I wouldn't run into problems?

No. You could still be suseptible to some of the known bugs like optimizer but your machine should run fine otherwise.

 

[silversurfer]

Windows 10 features that boost your computer's security

Your Windows 10 computer has a treasure trove of hidden security features and you need to manually enable them by tweaking the system settings. In this article, we've highlighted the best security features that you should try on Windows 10.

www.bleepingcomputer.com

 

[amirr]

@oldschool You are on 1909 too?