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Summary:

Microsoft releases Windows 10 Version 20H2 October 2020 Update

Comments:

1. Microsoft released the latest major feature update(named 20H2 October 2020 Update, aka 2009 Update) for Windows 10 Version 2009 Build 19042.572 today(October 20, 2020)
2. Windows 10 Version 20H2 is now available for devices running Windows 10 2004, 1909 and 1903 to mainstream consumers and business users that wish to manually install the feature update via Windows Update ‘Check for Updates’.  (Note: Not all devices may be deemed ready to install Windows 10 20H2 – MSFT is gradually throttling up the availability(staged deployment). Additionally, a safeguard may be in place for compatibility reasons to ensure a "good update experience")
3. Windows 10 Version 20H2 is also available via The Windows 10 download site,  using the ‘Update Assistant – Update Now’ and the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool. (Notes:  See ‘Additional Information’ Section for link/pic; See Note in Comment #2 -‘safeguards in place for compatibility’)
4. Windows 10 Version 20H2 will be deployed/rolled out automatically via Windows Update(not all capable devices will receive the feature update at the same time)
5. Windows 10 Version 20H2 can update a Windows 10 device where the prior installed versions is Windows 10 Version 2004, 1909 or 1903

Additional Information:

• Windows 10 Download site – ‘Update Now’ and ‘Windows 10 Media Creation Tool’ for 20H2(October 2020 Update)
• https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
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• Windows 10 Version 20H2
  • – Windows 10 Release Health Dashboard – Windows 10, version 20H2 and Windows Server, version 20H2
    • Hyperlink above includes the following information
      • • Release Information (links and loads a separate page)
        • Current Status
        • Known Issues and Notifications (Investigating and Mitigated)
        • Issue Details (Investigating and Mitigating)
        • Resolved Issues
  • Windows 10 Release Information
    • • • Includes Servicing Channel Information for 20H2 and earlier versions
  • What’s new for IT Pros Windows in Windows 10 Version 20H2
    • • • New Features, FAQs, Kits/Tools/Resources
  • Windows Blog – How to get the Windows 10 20H2 October 2020 Update
    • • • General notice, how to obtain, highlights on new features and continued transparency on controlling the management and installation of updates

 Revisions:

Oct 20 2020: Initial Draft Date

Oct 21 2020: Original Publish Date

Nov 01 2020: Added ‘What’s New for IT Pros’ and ‘How to Get’ in Additional Information Section

Nov 19 2020: Corrected text(duplicate words)

Summary:

Compatibility Issues with some earlier versions of Avast and AVG anti-virus editions affecting Windows 10

 Comments:

• Microsoft and Avast have identified problems with using earlier/outdated versions of Avast and AVG anti-virus software on Windows 10 Versions 1909 and 1903
• These compatibility issues prevent upgrading Windows 10 from an earlier version to later Windows 10 versions – 1903(May 2019 Update) and 1909(November 2019 Update)
  • Note: The inability to upgrade impacts upgrading via Windows Update, the Media Creation Tool created media, and the online Upgrade Now methods
• The compatibility issues surfaced in late November 2019
• Avast and AVG versions 19.5 and lower are no longer compatible with Windows 10
• Devices with installed versions of Avast or AVG 19.5 or lower will not be offered or capable to upgrade to Windows 10 1909 or Windows 10 1903
• End users of Avast and AVG products should/need to download and install an updated version of their Avast or AVG application – Editor Note: Preferably the latest available version
• End users of Avast or AVG anti-virus software that install the latest version will no longer have the compatibility issue preventing upgrading Windows 10 from an earlier version to Windows 10 versions 1909 or 1903

Additional Information:

• Microsoft November 2019 Release information documentation
  • https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-information/status-windows-10-1909#november-2019
• Avast support  article
  • https://support.avast.com/en-ww/article/253
• AVG Support article
  • https://support.avg.com/SupportArticleView?urlName=AVG-Antivirus-Windows-10-update

Revisions:

Nov 23 2019: Initial Draft Date

Nov 26 2019: Final Draft Date

Dec 1 2019: Original Publish Date

Dec 7 2019:  Added ‘Note’ and ‘Editor Note’ in the  ‘Comments’ section