Windows 10 May 2020 Update
(also known as version 2004
and codenamed "20H1") is the ninth major update to
Windows 10. It carries the build number 10.0.19041.
Version history
The first preview was released to Insiders who opted in to the exclusive Skip Ahead ring on February 14, 2019. The update began rolling out on May 27, 2020.
Notable changes in the May 2020 Update include:
*Faster and easier access to
Bluetooth settings and pairing
*Improved
Kaomojis
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Virtual Desktops are now renamable
*
DirectX 12 Ultimate
*Introducing a chat-based UI for
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*Greater integration with
Android
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smartphones on the
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app
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*Ability to use
Windows Hello without the need for a password
*Ability to use Windows Hello PIN while in
safe mode
*Cloud download option to reset Windows
*Accessibility improvements
The update reached end of service after the release of build 19041.1415 on December 14, 2021.
See also
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Windows 10 version history
References
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