Windows 10 version 2004, May 2020 Update, is the first semi-annual feature update released on May 27, 2020, but Microsoft is gradually rolling it out only to compatible devices and placing a temporary block on incompatible hardware configurations.
If you want to check if your computer is compatible to receive the May 2020 Update, the Windows Update settings now offers a notification to let you know whether the new version is not ready for you.
In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to quickly determine if your device configuration is known to have a good upgrade experience to the Windows 10 May 2020 Update.
How to tell if device is compatible with the Windows 10 May 2020 Update
To check if your PC is compatible with version 2004, use these steps:
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Open Settings.
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Click on Update & Security.
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Click on Windows Update.
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Click the Check for updates button.
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Confirm the Windows 10 May 2020 Update (version 2004) compatibility message.
Windows 10 version 2004 check compatibility
If the message in the Windows Update settings page reads: “The Windows 10 May 2020 Update is on the 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. There’s nothing you need to do at this time,” then your device is not compatible.
If you see a Download and install button, then your computer is fully compatible with Windows 10 version 2004, which case, you can use the Windows Update, Media Creation Tool, Update Assistant, or even an ISO file to upgrade to the new version.
In the case that you don’t any message, the best action is to wait until you see the download option automatically.
If you want to check if your machine is already running version 2004, then use these steps.
Mauro Huculak is a Windows How-To Expert who started Pureinfotech in 2010 as an independent online publication. He has also been a Windows Central contributor for nearly a decade. Mauro has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides and creating professional videos about Windows and software, including Android and Linux. Before becoming a technology writer, he was an IT administrator for seven years. In total, Mauro has over 21 years of combined experience in technology. Throughout his career, he achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft (MSCA), Cisco (CCNP), VMware (VCP), and CompTIA (A+ and Network+), and he has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years. You can follow him on X (Twitter), YouTube, LinkedIn and About.me. Email him at [email protected].