Microsoft has started to roll out the final build of the Windows 10 May 2020 update for Windows Insiders with Build 19041.207. However, the update is available only for Release Preview ring users. According to company sources, the build 19041.207 is the final build but the team will continue to improve the overall user experience.
Previously, the Redmond-based software giant launched preview versions of the Windows 10 Version 2004 or Windows 10 2H1, which is the same as that of the May 2020 update. The Windows 10 May 2020 update brings in improvements such as the addition of a dedicated Cortona app and other features.
Features
The Windows 10 May 2020 update includes a standalone Cortana app, which can be undocked from the Taskbar. The integration of the Swift Pair functionality helps you to pair new devices. You can also reset your PC with the help of the new Cloud reset option available with the May 2020 build. You will also find the Windows subsystem for Linux 2.
The Windows 10 May 2020 Update provides four quick search options such as Weather, Top news, Today in history, and New movies. The “Today in history” feature enables you to explore four events that happened on a particular day. You can also fetch new movies directly from your Windows 10 desktop.
Microsoft has added Search with a Screenshot module, which makes use of reverse engineering via Bing. The system will retrieve identical images from a screenshot. The latest update helps you to view GPU temperature under the Performance section. The Swift Pair functionality helps you to establish connectivity with Bluetooth devices without opening the Settings app.
Microsoft confirms that Windows Mixed Reality will not work properly with the May 2020 update. The company recommends you not to install the new build if you work with Windows Mixed reality.
How to install Windows 10 May 2020 Update
To install Windows 10 May 2020 Update, you need to navigate to Settings | Update & Security and select Windows Insider Program. You have to link a Microsoft account by selecting Get Started button. The next step is to select the relevant Insider ring. You should select the “Release Preview” option to install Windows 10 May 2020 build. You should restart your PC for the new changes to take effect.
After your PC restarts, you should select Settings | Update & Security and select “Check for Updates” button located under the Windows Update section. You should view the Windows 10, version 2004 update and you can initiate the download process.
If you are already a member of the Release Preview ring user club, you will automatically receive the new update. Alternatively, you can follow the above steps as well. Microsoft will release the update to all Windows 10 users by the end of May after integrating all the feedback suggestions.
