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Why is Windows update to May 2020 version 2004 is taking too long to install?

My windows is currently running on 1903 version and I have been trying to update my windows to 2004 version but it is taking forever. I have tried many times but the speed is very slow especially after 70% installation is done. Is there a way to do it…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,664 questions
asked 2020-08-15T03:37:24.847+00:00
shiv bahl 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-08-19T05:54:41.647+00:00
Joy Qiao 4,886 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
3 answers

Missing desktop icons on domain profile

I have a user that logged into a new workstation (Lenovo Yoga) and their desktop icons from their profile are not populating. They have icons, just the ones that they added (Chrome, Office, etc). Show icons option is turned on, tablet mode turned off,…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,664 questions
Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
4,770 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,899 questions
asked 2020-08-13T19:36:34.543+00:00
John Deter 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-08-19T01:23:59.277+00:00
Daisy Zhou 18,706 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 10 2004 update compatability hold

We have a laptop that appears to be on a compatibility hold due to "Errors or issues during or after updating devices with Conexant ISST audio drivers" listed in…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,664 questions
asked 2020-08-18T14:28:39.037+00:00
Ruxton, Brad 21 Reputation points
accepted 2020-08-18T14:48:29.217+00:00
Ruxton, Brad 21 Reputation points
1 answer

Windows 10 License Management

I am working on trying to figure out a way to easily manage all the Windows 10 product keys that are within my organization. At this point, tracking the licenses is incredibly difficult due to multiple people purchasing multiple licenses, so I have no…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,664 questions
asked 2020-08-13T23:55:53.723+00:00
kw 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-08-18T06:20:08.487+00:00
Dale Kudusi 3,211 Reputation points
2 answers

How can i FIX wifi ssid icon that changed to square ?

I have a problem with ssid icons that changed to square over wifi icon like in the photo i send in windows 10 pro 64bit , how to fix this issue? I update all new updates and restarting pc but issue still there!

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,664 questions
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,908 questions
asked 2020-08-15T13:22:27.647+00:00
Ali HoseinZade 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-08-17T09:21:57.663+00:00
Carl Fan 241 Reputation points
3 answers

Large number of event ID 4674

I'm getting a large number of 4674 events on one of my 2 work computers (my laptop) with my non-admin account, and most of them reference the SeBackupPrivilige on files like firefox.exe. I am not in the Backup Operators group and a GPO report shows that…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,664 questions
asked 2020-08-13T16:14:21.497+00:00
cpc-tr 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-08-17T08:07:33.297+00:00
1 answer

Why are Win10 updates being pushed out during Active Hours?

I have set my Active Hours for Windows Updates settings. But once again, today, 8/12/20, several updates were pushed out during those Active Hours, bogging down my PC during working hours, and there is seemingly nothing I can do to stop it!!!! This is…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,664 questions
asked 2020-08-12T20:30:35.5+00:00
David Brick 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-08-17T06:14:41.48+00:00
Dale Kudusi 3,211 Reputation points
2 answers

Command line for scaling in windows settings for deployment

i want to use a command line to adjust the scale in windows 10 trough a .bat file. and deploy these anyone has an idea? i already use a .bat file for power settings thank you in advance

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,664 questions
asked 2020-08-12T06:53:01.833+00:00
Jaysen_nijland 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-08-17T06:12:22.167+00:00
Dale Kudusi 3,211 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

I accidentally used the cmd code to uninstall my windows 10 genuine product key. What should i do?

I accidentally deleted my windows 10 genuine product key. Please help as I cannot activate my windows now. Can anyone tell me what are the disadvantages of unactivated windows over activated windows also? Thanks

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,664 questions
asked 2020-08-12T03:15:29.017+00:00
ishan kumar 41 Reputation points
commented 2020-08-14T22:49:37.8+00:00
Darrell Gorter 1,296 Reputation points
1 answer

Unable to reinstall Quick Assist after uninstalling.

Win10 Build 1809. I removed Quick Assist. ![17493-image.png][1] I'm now unable to restore the optional feature: ![17494-image.png][2] [1]: /api/attachments/17493-image.png?platform=QnA [2]: /api/attachments/17494-image.png?platform=QnA I've rebooted the…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,664 questions
asked 2020-08-13T16:59:06.353+00:00
Kevin Hill 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-08-14T09:14:00.673+00:00
Carl Fan 6,836 Reputation points
1 answer

Log all web traffic from remote computer's

Hello, I am looking for suggestions on software that would allow me to log all web traffic / browser history from my off site computer's. These computer's will never connect via VPN, so this software will most likely require a agent. Any suggestions…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,664 questions
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,274 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,759 questions
asked 2020-08-13T12:19:38.147+00:00
sebby v 16 Reputation points
answered 2020-08-14T07:06:41.553+00:00
Candy Luo 12,656 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Remote wipe a Non-MDM managed device

Hi All Is there a way we can remotely wipe the disk or make the device unusable . We are not using any MDM solution at the moment. Thanks in Advance! Regards Aravinth

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,664 questions
asked 2020-08-12T13:28:40.747+00:00
Aravinth Mathan 321 Reputation points
commented 2020-08-13T09:55:27.907+00:00
Dale Kudusi 3,211 Reputation points
2 answers

How to detect UAC prompt appearance programmatically?

Hello everyone, This makes me stuck for a while. How do I detect UAC prompt appearing by Win32 C++ application on Windows 10(Home, Pro...19H2 and later)?

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,664 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,759 questions
asked 2020-08-10T02:39:10.337+00:00
Herlin Drew 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-08-13T09:33:29.177+00:00
Carl Fan 6,836 Reputation points
1 answer

Remote desktop (rdp) laggy

Any one know how I can figure out why my RDP session is laggy? For example, for the past month or so after seaming installing windows updates, scrolling, typing and dragging has a 1-2 second lag every 10-20 seconds. It's quite annoying as I am making…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,664 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,252 questions
asked 2020-08-10T23:41:57.79+00:00
jpro1001 16 Reputation points
commented 2020-08-13T02:51:37.093+00:00
Eleven Yu (Shanghai Wicresoft Co,.Ltd.) 10,681 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

kms broke after windows update

I built a windows 10 1803 system a couple years ago to run as kms host for windows 10 vdi. It has been working fine. However, I just updated to 2004 and now it is broke. After the last reboot it said windows is not activated. it says no kms server…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,664 questions
asked 2020-08-10T01:49:15.427+00:00
Seth Simmons 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-08-13T02:46:42.92+00:00
Joy Qiao 4,886 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

InfoPath 2013 crashes when submitting to Access 2016 using Office 365 ProPlus

Hi, We are no longer able to submit data from an InfoPath 2013 form to a 2016 Access database using Office 365ProPlus. InfoPath crashes and displays document recovery files when trying to submit, or when trying to edit the connection to the database. …

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,664 questions
asked 2020-08-11T17:33:54.99+00:00
Lewis, C 21 Reputation points
answered 2020-08-12T15:05:24.387+00:00
Lewis, C 21 Reputation points
3 answers

I am an MS 365 E3 + Windows 10 enterprise user. Network drives created in the NAS cannot be accessed.

I am an MS 365 E3 + Windows 10 enterprise user. Network drives created in the NAS cannot be accessed. Thanks.

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,664 questions
asked 2020-08-07T09:32:00.48+00:00
형길 김 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-08-12T09:48:42.897+00:00
2 answers

Your PC settings aren't supported yet on this version of Windows 10 2004

Hi Is there any way we can check what is blocking upgrade to windows 10 2004? Currently running 1909. Cheers Thread source:…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,664 questions
asked 2020-08-10T09:34:01.583+00:00
Joy Qiao 4,886 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
answered 2020-08-12T09:48:24.327+00:00
3 answers

Unable to install KB4565511 & KB4565912 / Installation struck in 90% in Windows 2016 Server

Hi, I have to complete the below mentioned patches installation manually. But when i am trying install these 2 patches, installation getting struck at 90% and after that no progress further. If i try to install after restart the Windows update service…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,664 questions
asked 2020-08-11T05:35:16.18+00:00
Sundaram, Rajasekaran 0 Reputation points
answered 2020-08-12T09:48:10.04+00:00
1 answer

Your Phone App photo removal problem

Hi, Using Your Phone App, in the Picture section, if deleting a photo, it will be replaced on the phone by a placeholder. That placeholder cannot be removed and is very annoying while using the phone's Pictures APP. It will permanently show up among the…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,664 questions
asked 2020-08-02T14:14:12.977+00:00
Thomas Taglicht 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-08-12T01:59:52.653+00:00
Joy Qiao 4,886 Reputation points Microsoft Employee