Feb 17, 2021 17:35 EST
Microsoft has introduced the next feature update for Windows 10, naming it version 21H1. The company is bypassing tradition and releasing 21H1 as a minor update, similar to H2 feature updates. Microsoft said that it understands the importance of providing the best possible update experience to help people and organizations stay protected and productive, which is why for the first time ever, an H1 feature update release will be delivered in an optimized way using servicing technology. In short, it will be delivered like a cumulative update for devices running versions 2004 and 20H2.
While public users will have to wait a few more months (probably until at least May), Beta Channel Insiders can now install Windows 10 21H1 - if they want to do so. The new feature update is available for them via the seeker experience, which means they will need to head over to the
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We fixed an issue that prevents certain Win32 apps from opening as a different user when you use the
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We fixed an issue that displays unexpected screens during the Windows Out of Box Experience (OOBE).
We fixed an issue that might cause a deadlock when a COM server delivers an event to multiple subscribers in parallel.
We fixed an issue in Advanced display settings that shows the incorrect refresh rates available for high dynamic range (HDR) displays.
We fixed an issue that might prevent certain CAD applications from opening if those applications rely on OpenGL.
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Today, Microsoft released two new Windows 10 cumulative updates, which are optional. They're for versions 1909 and 1809, and they're the previews for next month's Patch Tuesday updates.