Microsoft under Satya Nadella focused mainly on the enterprise side of Microsoft’s business and profits, but Nadella has finally confirmed that Microsoft is fully committed to Windows 10 with the new updates 21H1 and Windows 10. 21H2.

Over the past few years, Windows 10 itself has become more enterprise-focused, and Microsoft no longer releases updates with cool features to Windows 10. But in fact, the most feature-rich updates called ‘Creators Update and Fall Creators Update’ were released in 2018.

Windows 10 has always evolved under the “Windows as a service” model, and Microsoft has no plans to release Windows 11, but the tech giant is said to be working on a major design update for the operating system. .

This October, Microsoft released the last update of the year called ”Windows 10 October 2020 Update”. As you know, version 20H2 is based on version 2004 (May 2020 Update)which means 20H2 is just a slightly tweaked version of this year’s first update and all tweaks are related to the Start Menu.

There are rumors that Windows 10 operating system will have major changes, but we are still a few months away from seeing those changes firsthand.

According to reports and references found in preview builds, Microsoft is currently working on the Windows 10 21H1, Windows 10X and Windows 10 21H2 “Sun Valley” update.

Windows 10 21H1

Windows 10 version 21H1, also known as the ‘Iron’ update, was originally supposed to be the first major update in spring 2021, but plans have reportedly changed once Microsoft decides focus on Windows 10X for single-screen devices.

Rumor has it that Microsoft will probably only release a feature update in 2021 to make room for Windows 10X, a modular version of Windows 10.

If this rumor is correct, we could see Windows 10X in the first half of 2021 and then Windows 10 21H1/21H2.

It is also possible that Microsoft will choose to skip the 21H1 feature update and release an update with major user interface improvements.

In the last week of October, Microsoft released its first beta build from a new fork codenamed ‘Iron’ (Fe), but Microsoft officials are not yet ready to reveal if will there be a release of Windows 10 21H1 or not.

Windows 10 21H1 feature update cannot be completely ruled out and it could still release in the first half of 2021 with little or no change i.e. the opposite of how Windows 10 feature updates are released Currently.

Windows 10 21H2 “Sun Valley” Upgrade

With the Windows 10 21H2 update, Microsoft is planning to change the operating system with an upgrade to the Windows user interface, including Action Center, File Explorer, Taskbar and Start Menu (wait for it).

In the information, Microsoft describes the new user interface as “reincarnated” and it is said to improve the experience of both desktop and tablet modes with “optional features”.

Release Windows 10 Sun Valley (also known as Cobalt and 21H2) is currently being planned for the winter break 2021, so we’re about a year away, but the tech giant is planning to finalize the update in the second half of next year.

If that’s correct, we should be able to see the new UI improvements in previews in the first half of 2021.

The Windows 10 21H2 update is also expected to bring the native Fluent Design experience to the desktop with significant tweaks to core user interface elements.

I also expect rounded corners for application windows, notifications, context menus, and other important areas of the operating system.

Microsoft will encourage app developers to follow Windows 10’s new rounded corners approach. In fact, Microsoft has already started pushing rounded corners into existing apps, such as Calculator, Copper. lake, …

The Sun Valley update will also improve legacy components, and Microsoft may remove more pages of the Control Panel to replace it with their modern look.

This update will be complete by June 2021, and the changes should begin being made available to consumers later this year.

Windows 10 May 2021 Update, also known as 21H1, began rolling out in the Preview channel on April 28, 2021. Like update 20H2, this is a small update focused on improvements and security fixes. Major features originally planned for 21H1 have been delayed to 21H2 by the end of 2021.

In this article, we will update the latest changes of Windows 10 Insider build 19043,928 which Microsoft has announced as the final build on April 28, 2021.

Another minor update for Windows 10

When Microsoft first released Windows 10, the company released two major updates each year with new features.

In recent years, Microsoft has stopped doing this practice. Microsoft still releases an important update every six months. However, Microsoft released a “major” update with new features in the spring, followed by a smaller update with security and bug fixes in the winter. Just have to change, the more you update, the more errors you get.

For example, in 2020, the May 2020 Update (20H1) is a major update. This is followed by the smaller October 2020 update (20H2).

However, Microsoft is canceling this model. Instead of releasing a small 20H2 update with the larger 21H1 update, Microsoft will release a small update in the spring.

I think Microsoft will release a big update with new features by the end of 2021. It will probably be 21H2, and it’s called the October 2021 Update.

Small updates mean fewer bugs

When it comes to Windows, minor updates aren’t necessarily bad. These minor updates are lightweight and install much faster without long reboots. They focus on fixing bugs and improving security. Microsoft is no longer in a hurry to cram features like My People and Paint 3D into every Windows 10 update.

Windows 10 developers seem serious about this. Here’s how Microsoft’s John Cable, Vice President of Program Management for Windows Distribution and Services, explains:

Windows 10, version 21H1 will have a host of features that improve security, and remote access. The features we’re releasing in this update focus on the core experiences our customers are using most right now. So we’ve optimized this release to support our customers’ most pressing needs.

What’s New in Windows 10’s May 2021 Update?

There is almost nothing new in Windows 10’s 21H1 update. However, Windows is still being worked on with security patches and important bug fixes.

Here’s what Microsoft’s John Cable says we should expect:

• Windows Hello Multicamera support: Once you have both an external and internal Windows Hello Camera on your PC, you can now set the default Camera as your external Camera. Windows Hello is also used to sign in to the PC.
• Windows Defender Application application protection performance: Microsoft has accelerated WDAG, a feature that allows Admins to configure applications to run in a separate virtualized container for security. Microsoft says opening documents in particular will be faster.
• WMI Group Policy Performance: Microsoft has improved the Windows Management Instrumentation (GPSVC) of Group Policy Service (WMI) and made it faster “to support remote work scenarios”.

Posts on Microsoft’s Windows Insider blog added some details on specific situations that have been improved.

What happened to all the new features?

Initially version 21H1 included many new features, such as secure DNS over HTTPS (HTTPS) for all Windows applications.

However, all the features that appeared to be coming in Windows 10’s May 2021 Update have been delayed. You will see the exciting changes coming soon in this article that will be available in version 20H2.

I hope that this long development process will give Microsoft a chance to make sure new features work better and more stable before rolling them out to the world.

In this article, I will guide you to block the installation of 21H1 on Windows 10. Although 21H1 will have many new features, changes, and new interfaces, there are still quite a few people who still do not like to update because of fear…. error.

How to block updates to Windows 10 version 21H1

Windows 10 21H1 has just been released and some hardware is still not compatible, so you are prone to unexpected errors. The best way is to postpone Update to Windows 21H2, wait for a while many users feel fine and then update later. We will do it in the following way:

Step 1: Check what version the computer is running?

The method of blocking the installation of versions varies depending on the version of Windows 10 you are running. To see the running version, go to Start > Settings (the gear icon) > System and on the bottom left side, click About.

You will now see a screen like the one below. You just need to note whether you are using Home, Pro, Education or Enterprise edition only.

Step 2: If you are using version 1909 or below, update to a newer version ASAP

For the Home and Pro editions, the last security update for Windows 10 version 1909 was on May 11, 2021. That means that starting in June, that version will no longer receive these features. more security updates.

You must update to higher versions of Windows 10 1909. As these releases go out of support, you’ll start to see more and more notifications that your machine is ready for version 20H2. At this point, 20H2 is good enough for you to spend time updating.

The best way to update 20H2 is to download the Windows 20H2 ISO file. Back up everything first, then follow the steps in the Windows Update Assistant. Alternatively, you can go to Windows Update (Start > Settings > Update & Security) and click Download and install for version 20H2, but using the Windows Update Assistant allows you to save a copy of the ISO 20H2 for future use.

When the 21H1 release is ready, the Windows Update Assistant (as well as Windows Update) will start providing 21H1 version updates instead of 20H2.

Step 3: If you are using version 20H2, don’t upgrade to 21H1

Both Home and Pro users running Windows 10 version 2004 or 20H2 will see a Windows Update message (Start > Settings > Update & Security) as shown below, indicating that 21H1 is ready to download and install.

If you want to block installation of version 21H1, do not click Download and install. And always remember not to click Check for updatesas this will provide .NET updates that you do not want to install.

Step 4: The best way not to update to 21H1

For those who are comfortable with editing the Windows registry, it is easier for them to block 21H1. Using a registry called TargetFeatureRelease, you can make sure the computer is not provisioned with version 21H1.

Step 1: Before editing the registry, you should always back up your registry and your computer in case something goes wrong.

Step 2: Open Registry Editor by typing regedit in Windows Search and clicking Registry Editor.

Step 3: Find the key WindowsUpdate : HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate

Step 4: Right-click the key, select New, and then select DWORD.

Step 5: Enter the new key name TargetReleaseVersion.

Step 6: Set value to 1.

Step 7: Right click again on the key WindowsUpdate select New > String value.

Step 8: Enter the name TargetReleaseVersionInfo.

Step 9: Set value as the version you want, I will enter 20H2.

If the WindowsUpdate key does not appear in the Registry Editor, first apply the following steps:

Step 1: Open the Registry editor.

Step 2: Find the key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows

Step 3: Right click on the key and select New>Key.

Step 4: Enter the key name as Windows Update.

Step 5: Redo the steps above.

Alternatively, you can also download File Block Update Windows 20H2 this process from the AskWoody website. Click to open the file to automatically block Update.

When you are ready to install 21H1, you can go back to the Registry and change the value TargetReleaseVersionInfo into 21H1 or Download the file to allow Update 21H1 from AskWoody.

In addition, you can also see more details about the new features of version 21H1 here.