How to Install Windows 10 May 2020 Update with Media Creation Tool

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Media Creation Tool updated with version 2004 support

 

After so many months of development, Windows 10 May 2020 Update is finally available for production devices.

 

But just like before, Microsoft is using a very cautious approach, so the new update is being rolled out in stages, which means that not everybody is getting it on day one.

 

However, for the time being, version 2004 isn’t pushed as an automatic update and users need to manually trigger the check for updates in Windows Update. If no blocks are put in place, the device should then be offered Windows 10 May 2020 Update, with a “Download and Install” button then allowing users to begin the update process itself.

 

“To ensure you continue to have a reliable, productive experience with your Windows 10 devices, we are taking a measured and phased approach to how we offer the May Update, initially limiting availability to those devices running Windows 10, versions 1903 and 1909 who seek the update via Windows Update,” Microsoft explains.

 

In other words, some are getting the update today and some are not, which makes total sense given that Microsoft thus buys more time to ensure a smoother transition to version 2004 for everyone.

 

But at the same time, Microsoft is also offering the Media Creation Tool, a dedicated app that comes with two very important features:

 

The way the Media Creation Tool was developed makes it just the right tool for pretty much everybody, as it uses a wizard-based approach to guide users throughout the entire process.

 

First and foremost, you need to download the latest Media Creation Tool for Windows 10 May 2020 Update – this is an essential step, as an older version of the app would provide you with a previous feature update for Windows 10.

After the download is complete, launch the Media Creation Tool to access the wizard I’ve told you.

 

 

The first step is choosing between the two options mentioned above. If you want to update your own PC to version 2004, select the first option and hit the next button.

 

The Media Creation Tool will then proceed with the download of Windows 10 version 2004, after which the app will be able to begin the update process itself. This means your device will be rebooted to complete the process, and the time required to fully update the device comes down to various details, like the hardware on the computer.

 

On the other hand, if you want to create bootable media to update another computer to Windows 10 version, select the second option and hit next. The Media Creation Tool will then guide you through the entire process and will prompt for additional input to select the media you want to use and the Windows 10 version (Home or Pro) that you want to configure.

 

Once all the necessary configuration is made (language, edition, architecture), the Media Creation Tool proceeds with the download of the appropriate system image, after which it starts building the bootable media based on your settings.

 

 

When the process comes to an end, you can remove the bootable media and then use it on the other device to install the May 2020 Update.

 

What’s very important to know is that creating bootable media and then using it to update another computer could let you bypass upgrade blocks that Microsoft has put in place to prevent certain issues from hitting the device. This isn’t recommended, as the experience with the May 2020 Update could be substantially impacted.

 

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