Windows 10 20H2 update hits commercial pre-release validation testing

Microsoft announced this week that the Windows ten 20H2 update, the next major release version, is now available for pre-release validation with commercial PCs. PCs that are managed by Information technology administrators and aren't running Windows 10 Home Edition can at present load the 20H2 update for testing ahead of its release (via Neowin).

From Microsoft:

You lot can access Windows ten, version 20H2 through all standard outlets, including Windows Update, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), and Azure Marketplace, or you tin download an ISO file. If you manage updates direct from Windows Update, or have devices enrolled in the Beta Channel (previously the Wearisome ring) or the Release Preview Aqueduct for validation purposes, you don't demand to accept any action. Windows 10, version 20H2 will be automatically deployed to all commercial devices in the Beta and Release Preview Channels and those who have devices on Windows 10, version 2004 will get to experience the remarkably fast update that comes with moving from version 2004 to version 20H2 via an enablement package.

This validation testing is intended to requite Information technology managers a style to easily check things like how quickly the update installs, new management policies, and more than.

The 20H2 update is the second major update for 2022, following the launch of Windows 10 version 2004 earlier this year. It's expected to launch this autumn and, like the 1909 update last year, is expected to be somewhat minor. Microsoft has, however, included some major changes similar a revamped Start menu and preinstalled Edge.

You tin check out all of the 20H2 changes and then far for more.

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