Windows 10 | Microsoft rolls out security, remote access update
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May 24, 2021 14:58 IST
The May 2021 Update is initially available to select devices running Windows 10, version 2004 or later.
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The May 2021 Update is initially available to select devices running Windows 10, version 2004 or later.
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Microsoft has started the roll out of its semi-annual update of Windows 10 that is focused on improving security, remote access and quality features. The software giant introduced the updates in February and subsequently released 21H1 builds to Windows Insiders in the Beta channel to get feedback and data insights on quality.
How to install the Windows 10 May 2021 Update (21H1) right now
The Windows 10 May 2021 Update is here! Microsoft has started rolling out the update via its Windows Update tool, plus made the latest Windows 10 ISO available to download for system builders and those looking to take advantage of the update to reinstall a clean, pristine version of the operating system.
What’s new in the May 2021 Update, codenamed Windows 10, version 21H1? It’s not as major as past spring updates, which is highlighted by how quickly it installs on those updating from either last year’s 2004 or 20H2 updates. Advertisement
In fact, there are only three changes highlighted by Microsoft. The first is the headline promise of improved performance when working remotely a thinly veiled nod to the growth in home and remote working during the pandemic. This has been achieved by tweaking Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) via the Group Policy Service (GPSVC) to better suppo
The update, which will take a staggered and measured approach to rollout, introduces several new security-oriented features, namely multi-camera support for Windows Hello, Windows Defender Application Guard, and a group policy service.
“In the current environment, we know that you continue to rely on your PCs more than ever. As a result, we are initially taking a measured seeker-based approach to the rollout of the May 2021 Update,” said Microsoft’s vice president for program management, Windows servicing and delivery, John Cable.
“We are throttling availability up over the coming weeks to ensure a reliable download experience for all, so the update may not be offered to you right away. Additionally, some devices might have a compatibility issue for which a safeguard hold is in place. In these cases, we will not offer the update until we are confident that you will have a good update experience.”
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