New Win10 version (“2004”) first impressions

Earlier this week, Microsoft released the semi-annual refresh of Windows 10, this one dubbed “2004,” meaning it was finished last month, 2020-04.

So far, I’ve updated four PCs, including my primary-use, personal system. All have gone smoothly, with nary a hiccup.

Microsoft’s install routines seem to be getting better at picking up existing software, too. After the upgrade from Win10 1909 to 2004, the only software I had to reinstall was an exotic and optional SSD caching tool. As far as I can tell, all other third-party drivers and apps were left intact and as before — including even some old, third-party apps that normally require full reinstall after an upgrade.

It was a very smooth transition, so far.

I’m just starting to see what’s new inside this version. Here’s some background info:

• What’s new in Windows 10, version 2004 (Microsoft tech document)
  
• What’s new in Windows 10, version 2004 (Various third-party resources, via Google search)

The new version is currently being offered via Windows Update to the newer and known-compatible PCs; with older and lesser-compatible units coming later.

But anyone can upgrade for free right now via Microsoft’s Download Windows 10 page; you can upgrade right away, or create local install files to save on your PC, DVD, or flash drive for later use.

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