Microsoft started the global deployment of the latest Windows 10 feature upgrade, dubbed as the May 2020 Update or Version 2004, before the end of last month but the OS bump will not automatically arrive on all PC users. It will be a phased release, in which some devices will get the installation file almost immediately while others need to wait.
Specifically, machines with the latest hardware should be able to absorb Version 2004 possibly after the May 27 seeding of the OS update and Surface devices are likewise given priority. The explanation is simple: PCs and other devices running Windows do not always have the drivers optimized for the feature upgrade.
Microsoft said devices deemed not compatible at the moment with Version 2004 will not get the upgrade outright but the company has issued an assurance that these machines will be readied by making adjustments in the days and weeks ahead, per the report from Windows Latest.
That means Microsoft is the one that will implement the tweaks and the Windows maker duly advised users they only need to wait and "there's nothing you need to do at this time.
"The Windows 10 May 2020 Update is on its way. We're offering this update to compatible devices, but your device isn't quite ready for it. Once your device is ready, you'll see the update available on this page," said Microsoft on its advisory.
This approach adopted by the company is for the Windows Update process to gain better transparency. There will be expected glitches and issues to arise as the feature upgrade starts to arrive in machines around the world so the intention is for users to report problems and share feedbacks and in turn, Microsoft will be carrying out recalibrations if and when necessary.
The report said there will be further notifications to be sent to users that will clarify when their devices could receive the update, which likely will happen following the issuance of the updated drivers through the regular Windows Update release channel.
According to PC Gamer, releasing Version 2004 in stages is a smart move on Microsoft's part. The deliberately slow rollout will allow the company to pinpoint issues and bugs and then make the required corrections. In this way, users will be getting the OS bump possibly free of the problems that early adopters have had to deal with.
The decision by Microsoft to opt for gradual delivery of the May 2020 Update will at least ensure that the latest Windows 10 version would be out there doing that it does best minus the usual problematic experience that marred the previous deployments of the OS' feature upgrades.
