The Windows 10 November 2019 Update[860] (also known as version 1909[833] and

codenamed "19H2") is the eighth major update to

Windows,zMm,sk,kksskfslsefkfemkvmtkmrkerk 10.[861] The update is delivered as
cumulative update to the May 2019 Update and carries the build number 10.0.18363.
The first preview was released to Insiders who opted in to the slow ring on July 1, 2019.
[862]
 The update began rolling out on November 12, 2019.[863] Notable changes in the
November 2019 Update include:[864]

 Ability to create events from the Calendar fly-out on the

taskbar
 Improvements to notification management, including
thumbnails demonstrating notification banners and the
Action Center in application notification settings, and the
ability to access per-application notification settings from
their displays in Action Center
 The Start menu's navigation sidebar icons expand into a
drawer with text labels when the cursor is hovered over
them
 Support for using third-party digital assistants from the lock
screen
 OneDrive integration with File Explorer's search

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Version 2004 (May 2020 Update)

The Windows 10 May 2020 Update[870] (also known as version 2004[871] and
codenamed "20H1") is the ninth major update to Windows 10. It carries the build
number 10.0.19041. The first preview was released to Insiders who opted in to the
exclusive Skip Ahead ring on February 14, 2019.[861] The update began rolling out on
May 27, 2020.[872] Notable changes in the May 2020 Update include:[873]

 Faster and easier access to Bluetooth settings and pairing

 Improved Kaomojis
 Virtual Desktops are now renamable
 DirectX12 Ultimate improves graphics
 Introducing a chat-based UI for Cortana
 Greater integration with Android smartphones on the Your
Phone app
 Windows Subsystem for Linux 2
  Ability to use Windows Hello without the need for a
password
 Ability to use Windows Hello PIN while in Safe mode
 Cloud download option to reset Windows
 Accessibility improvements

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Version 20H2
The tenth major update to Windows 10 (codenamed "20H2"[933]) is delivered as
cumulative update to the May 2020 Update, and carries the build number 10.0.19042.
The first preview was released to Insiders who opted in to Beta Channel on June 16,
2020.[934]

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Fast Ring / Dev Channel

On December 16, 2019, Microsoft announced that Windows Insiders in the Fast Ring
will receive builds directly from the "RS_PRERELEASE" development branch. Builds
released from the Fast Ring are no longer matched to a specific Windows 10 release.
The first build released under the new strategy, build 19536, was made available to
Insiders on the same day.[935]
On May 13, 2020, Microsoft announced that builds from the "MN_RELEASE" branch
would be available to Windows Insiders in the Fast Ring for a short period of time.[936]
As of June 15, 2020, Microsoft has introduced "channels" model to its Windows Insider
Program, succeeding its "ring" model.[937] Therefore, all future builds (starting from build
10.0.20150) would be released to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel.[938] Two days
later (June 17), Microsoft announced that Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel would
be once again received builds from "RS_PRERELEASE" development branch.[938]

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Mobile version history

Main article: Windows 10 Mobile version history

See also
  Windows Server 2016 version history
 Windows Server 2019 version history
 Windows Phone version history
 Windows 10 Mobile version history
 Xbox OS version history
 Microsoft Windows family
 Microsoft Windows components

References
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