Read this before update Windows 10 version 2004, May 2020 Update

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After a long testing process, Microsoft has finally started rolling out the latest Windows 10 feature update version 2004, also known as Windows 10 May 2020 update. Unlike November 2019 Update, The latest feature update version 2004 comes with, significant changes under-the-hood adding new functionality and performance fixes for apps as well as across the board.

Just like the previous versions Windows 10 May 2020 Update can also be run by almost all the configuration and compatible devices get the windows version 2004 notification on the windows update page. The feature update rolling out phases means not everyone receives the update on the same day, To get the Windows 10 2020 update you need to go into Windows Update and check for updates.

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Well, Microsoft has tested Windows 10’s May 2020 Update for a long time, first preview build was released in February 2019 and after testing with Windows Insiders (a group of beta testers) for about 15 months, on 27 May 2020 the company rollout Windows 10 May 2020 Update version 2004 Build 19041.264. But still, Microsoft has published a very long list of known and unresolved issues with the feature update.

Known issues in Windows 10 Update

Read the known and unresolved issues before upgrade Windows 10

Certain versions of Realtek Bluetooth radio drivers found incompatibility issues with Windows 10, version 2004 (the Windows 10 May 2020 Update) and as a result, users might be unable to connect or pair with more than one Bluetooth device at a time after updating.

Windows 10 devices with Conexant ISST audio driver installed, might receive an error or experience issues while installing the May 2020 update or after the device has updated.

Devices with Conexant or Synaptics audio drivers might cause a Blue Screen of Death error after installing Windows 10 feature update.

Some apps utilize the ImeMode property to control the IME (Input Method Editor) mode for individual text entry fields to increase typing efficiency. But the company has noted, Some IMEs for certain languages might have issues using the ImeMode property with certain apps on Windows 10 version 2004.

Intel and Microsoft have found incompatibility issues that could create trouble for Windows 10 May 2020 Update for users who have a monitor with Variable refresh rate (VRR) plugged into an Intel integrated graphics processing unit display adapter. And  Enabling VRR on affected devices will not enable the VRR for most games, especially games using Direct X 9.

Devices with a Thunderbolt dock may receive a Blue Screen of Death error when plugging in or unplugging the dock.

Devices using the Always On, Always Connected capable network adapter might receive errors or unexpected shutdown or restart.

Some apps and games using GameInput Redistributable might lose mouse input support.

Apps or drivers using certain versions of aksfridge.sys or aksdf.sys might affected and fail to install or might fail to start after updating.

Devices with older version (version lower than 358.00) of Nvidia display adapter drivers installed might receive a stop error with a blue screen or other issues during or after installing the update to Windows 10, version 2004

Well Microsoft says the Windows 10 2020 update won’t be offered on affected devices, and the company recommends do not attempt to manually update using the Update now button or the Media Creation Tool until this issue has been resolved.”

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Steve Ballmer
Steve Ballmer
With over 7 years of experience in the IT industry, I have experience in IT support, helpdesk, sysadmin, network admin, and cloud computing. Certified in Microsoft Technologies (MCTS and MCSA) and also Cisco Certified Professional in Routing and Switching.

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