Microsoft Removes Last Remaining Windows 10 Upgrade Blocks
Microsoft has addressed the last remaining known issues affecting Windows 10 computers with Conexant or Synaptics devices causing errors and problems when updating to Windows 10 versions 2004 or 20H2.
These issues impacting computers with Conexant ISST audio drivers and those with Conexant or Synaptics audio devices have been under investigation since May 2020, when the first version of Windows 10 2004 was released.
In December, Microsoft removed two other update blocks associated with Conexant audio drivers causing BSOD crashes.
One month later, Redmond said that some devices affected by Conexant compatibility holds could try and update to Windows 10 versions 2004 or 20H2 after rolling back to the previously installed Windows 10 version.
Devices with Conexant drivers finally can upgrade
Devices affected by Conexant issues can now upgrade to the latest released Windows 10 and Windows Server versions (2004 and 20H2) after Microsoft has removed the remaining safeguard holds, blocking them from updating.
“If updated drivers are not available for your device and you are offered Windows 10, version 2004 or Windows 10, version 20H2, a small number of devices might roll back to the previous version of Windows 10 when attempting to update,” Microsoft explains.
“If this occurs, you should attempt to update to Windows 10, version 2004 or Windows 10, version 20H2 again.”
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As Microsoft adds, it can take up to 48 hours before an update to a newer Windows version is offered IF your device is not affected by other safeguards.
If you can’t upgrade your computer, you can still do it using the Media Creation Tool or a Windows 10 group policy that allows bypassing update blocks, even though Microsoft does not advise circumventing update blocks.
You can use this update problem troubleshooter or this guided walk-through to work around Windows 10 update installation errors or problems if needed.
Windows 10 2004 and 20H2 rollout
Windows 10 2004 has been added to the broad deployment channel and is be available to everyone via Windows Update starting February.
Microsoft has also ramped up Windows 10 20H2 rollout in March to devices approaching end of service (EOS) and seekers (users manually checking for updates) running Windows 10 1903 or later starting with October 2020.
The company is also “slowly throttling up availability over the coming weeks to ensure a reliable download experience” for those seeking to upgrade to Windows 10 20H2.
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If you are running older Windows 10 versions, you are strongly advised to update to a newer version to continue receiving timely security updates.
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