How to check if PC is compatible with Windows 10 version 2004

If you want to know whether your device is ready for the Windows 10 May 2020 Update, then use these steps:

Windows 10 May 2020 Update (version 2004) compatibility checker
Windows 10 May 2020 Update (version 2004) compatibility checker

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:

  1. Open Settings.

  2. Click on Update & Security.

  3. Click on Windows Update.

  4. Click the Check for updates button.

  5. Confirm the Windows 10 May 2020 Update (version 2004) compatibility message.

    Windows 10 version 2004 check compatibility
    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.

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