How to get the Windows 10 October 2020 Update version 20H2 Win Update

f14tomcat said:

Mine. Yours same or different?

Looks like it, just not using full screen and condensed app list. Diff color scheme, of course

lirene said:

the first automatic MoUpdateOrchestrator run this afternoon on my Desktop and nothing. I'll see how it looks on the laptop and how it looks tomorrow.

Also isn't being offered on the laptop at this time. I'll wait it out. I forget if I got 1909 offered on November 12th or if that took a day or two.

IronZorg89 said:

That is exactly what I realized. I have just downloaded the ISO and going to do a repair install.

What is the size of 20h2 windows 10 home iso for download? I want to know as I am using metered connection. Will it vary if done with mct if so what is the size with mct. I downloaded mct. But it shows 19041.572. as below

My latest windows update is also 19041.572

lvgandhi said:

What is the size of 20h2 windows 10 home iso for download? I want to know as I am using metered connection. Will it vary if done with mct if so what is the size with mct. I downloaded mct. But it shows 19041.572. as below

My latest windows update is also 19041.572

ISO sizes listed here: Windows 10 Version 2004 ISO Images Download and Upgrade Guide

20H2 ISO should be similar in size.

got it just a min ago here in western wa , install was quick d=load was super fast. all working ok, i don't see any big changes , must be small changes i don't see LOL.

lvgandhi said:

.... I downloaded mct. But it shows 19041.572. ... My latest windows update is also 19041.572

Don't worry about the build number, 2004 and 20H2 share a common system of system files and cumulative updates. The update to 20H2 will increase your major build number 19041 by one, making it 19042.

...I am using metered connection.

You don't need to use the MCT, you should soon be offered 20H2 as an optional update in Windows Update. This is by far the smallest download, it's a small enablement package of about 80MB that will turn on the dormant 20H2 features in your 2004.

Not all machines will see 20H2 offered immediately, if you aren't offered it yet then you can manually install the enablement package.

Microsoft said:

...we are taking a measured seeker-based rollout approach to the October 2020 Update. We are throttling availability over the coming weeks to ensure a reliable download experience, so the update may not be offered to you right away...

How to get the Windows 10 October 2020 Update version 20H2

Microsoft said:

Windows 10, versions 2004 and 20H2 share a common core operating system with an identical set of system files. Therefore, the new features in Windows 10, version 20H2 are included in the latest monthly quality update for Windows 10, version 2004 (released October 13, 2020), but are in an inactive and dormant state. These new features will remain dormant until they are turned on through the “enablement package,” a small, quick-to-install “master switch” that activates the Windows 10, version 20H2 features.

KB4562830 Enablement Package Feature Update to Windows 10 version 20H2
(contains the download links for the enablement package)

Bree said:

That's coming anyway, quite independently of 20H2. I have it on all my 2004 machines and several 1909 machines....

Attachment 302716

I hate that it won't display your account picture if you use a local account. It might be a bug, but it's probably intentional.

Ground Sloth said:

I hate that it won't display your account picture if you use a local account. It might be a bug, but it's probably intentional.

No, it can't show the photo for a local account. In fact, it can't even tell you the name of the local account if you have turned off 'let apps access your account info' in Settings > Privacy > Account info.

Ground Sloth said:

I hate that it won't display your account picture if you use a local account. It might be a bug, but it's probably intentional.

It's a mystery why these two members, with Local Accounts ARE seeing account pictures, one on 1903 who's attachment shows a picture.

New options listed when opening Windows 10 settings??


And another on 1909:

Redesigned Settings Page?

Bree said:

Don't worry about the build number, 2004 and 20H2 share a common system of system files and cumulative updates. The update to 20H2 will increase your major build number 19041 by one, making it 19042.
You don't need to use the MCT, you should soon be offered 20H2 as an optional update in Windows Update. This is by far the smallest download, it's a small enablement package of about 80MB that will turn on the dormant 20H2 features in your 2004.

Thanks Bree for the help. I already have option for update to 20h2. That I will do. If I have to do clean Install, I need ISO Windows 10 Home. What should I do for that. use 2004 iso for clean install and update or I have to get 20h2 ISO. IfI have to go for second option Howto go about it to get ISO and what will be its size for download