Security News > 2021 > May > Windows 10 21H1 is released, these are the new features

Microsoft has released the next version of Windows 10 called "21H1", or the May 2021 Update, and it is available to users running Windows 10 2004 or later as an optional update in Windows Update.

Microsoft is first making Windows 10 21H1 available as an optional update to "Seekers," or those who manually perform a check for new updates, running Windows 10 2004 or later.

"To install the Windows 10 May 2021 feature update, click on the Start Menu > Settings > Update & Security and click on the 'Check for updates' button. Windows 10 will perform a quick check and then list the optional 'Feature update to Windows 10, version 21H1, which you can install by clicking on the 'Download & install now" link.

As the features of Windows 10 version 21H1 are included in Windows 10 2004/20H2, the enablement package simply acts as a "Master switch" that enables the dormant features in the operating system.

Windows users can also use the Windows 10 Media Creation tool to upgrade to the new version or create an ISO for a clean install of Windows 10 21H1. The new features in Windows 10 21H1. While a new version of Windows 10 is now available, Windows 10 21H1 is not a very exciting release with many new features.

These updates will allow Microsoft to introduce new features rapidly for programs like Windows Terminal, Notepad, Windows 10 Start Menu, XBOX integration, the Windows Snipping Tool, and the Windows Subsystem for Linux.

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