How to get the Windows 10 May 2021 Update | 5 Methods

On 18 May 2021, Microsoft introduced Windows 10 May 2021 Update (also known as Windows 10, version 21H1). Version 21H1 will be delivered with servicing technology (like that used for the monthly update process and how 20H2 was delivered).
This update included include multicamera support for Windows Hello and security related performance improvements. The only notable change is that News & Interest on Taskbar is included in this Update.
In this blog, I am going to show you, "How to get the Windows 10 May 2021 Update".
There are 3 methods to get Windows 10 May 2021 Update.

Method 1: Using Windows Update.

The May 2021 Update is available initially to select devices running Windows 10, version 2004 or later who are interested in experiencing the latest feature updates and are ready to install this release on their device. If you would like to install the new release, open your Windows Update settings (Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update) and select Check for updates. If the update appears, you can simply select Download and install to get started. Once the download is complete and the update is ready to install,
Source: Windows Blog

Method 2: Using Update Assistant

It is never recommended to upgrade a system during the early days of the rollout, and even more when the device has not received the notification through Windows update. However, if you cannot wait, use these steps:
  1. Download the Update Assistant for Windows 10 21H1 by clicking the Update Now button from the Microsoft software support download page.
  2. Double-click the Windows10Upgrade9252.exe file to launch the tool and click the Update Now button.
  3. Once the tool confirms that the hardware and software configuration are compatible, the May 2021 Update files will download on the device. Then you will need to click the Restart Now button to complete the installation.
  4. Typically, the process using the Update Assistant should take less than an hour to complete.
  5. If you already have version 20H2 or 2004, you should upgrade using the Windows Update settings since the installation will quick as a monthly cumulative update. Otherwise, if you use the tool, a complete reinstallation will be performed.
Source: Pureinfotech

Method 3: Using an enablement package

If you're running Windows 10 20H2 or 2004, you can install version 21H1 using the standalone enablement package (KB5000736) – here's how.
Before updating to Windows 10, version 21H1 using an enablement package, you must be running Windows 10, version 2004 or 20H2. You must have the following prerequisites installed before applying this update:

Download the enablement package

To apply the May 2021 Update enablement package, use these steps:
  1. Open File Explorer.
  2. Browse to the .msu (windows10.0-kb5000736-x64 or windows10.0-kb5000736-x86) file location.
  3. Double-click the standalone installer.
  4. Click the Yes button.
    Source: Pureinfotech.com
  5. Click the Restart now button.
Once you complete the steps, the computer will switch the version to 21H1, and then you can start using the new features and improvements.

Method 4: Using Media Creation Tool

The Media Creation Tool is a tool that allows you to download the installation files to create a USB flash drive setup media or ISO file to perform a clean install. Also, you can use the same tool to complete an in-place upgrade without creating a separate bootable media.
You can download the Media Creation Tool from this Microsoft support website to download the Windows 10 21H1 files to perform a clean installation, an in-place upgrade, or to create an ISO file as soon as it becomes available during the first half of 2021.

Method 5: Using Disc Image (ISO File)

If you are upgrading from Windows 10, version 1909 or an earlier version. Then using Disc Image to upgrade to the latest version of Windows 10 version is the best way.
Read the ultimate guide: How to upgrade your PC to Windows 10 for FREE.

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