List of errors arising after Windows 10 2004 update and how to handle it

Recently, Microsoft has officially released the Windows 10 2004 update to all users around the world. This update is also known as Windows 10 May 2020 or Windows 10 20H1.

Microsoft often lets users who participate in the Windows Insiders program pre-test Windows updates to detect and fix any problems early. However, for many reasons, there are always annoying errors when releasing Windows updates.

List of errors arising after Windows 10 2004 update and how to handle it Picture 1 In addition to the new features, Windows 10 2004 also comes with a series of annoying problems

In this article, we will list all the errors in Windows 10 2004 update so far for readers to follow.

Having trouble connecting to more than 1 Bluetooth device

Realtek and Microsoft have discovered that there are several driver versions of Realtek Bluetooth that are not compatible with Windows 10 2004. This makes the affected device running Windows 10 unable to connect or sync with more than 1 Bluetooth device with the same. at after the update.

Currently, Microsoft and Realtek are developing a patch and will soon release. During this time, Microsoft recommends that users stop temporarily updating Windows 10 2004 if you're not sure about the compatibility of Bluetooth drivers.

Incompatible Conexant audio driver results in a blue screen error during or after an update

Microsoft and Synaptics found that some versions of drivers for Conexant audio hardware and Synaptics were incompatible with Windows 10 2004. This problem could cause the user's computer to get a blue screen error during the process. Update Windows or after the update is complete. 

You can do the following to check if your device is at risk for this problem:

1. Access Device Manager
2. Find and click Sound, video and game controllers
3. If you see the Conexant HDAudio Driver or Synaptics Audio section , right-click and select Properties . 
4. In the new window that appears, select the Driver tab . 
5. Affected versions include 8.65.47.53, 8.65.56.51 or 8.66.0.0 to 8.66.89.00 for chdrt64.sys or chdrt32.sys .

If affected, users should not update Windows 10 2004 right now to avoid troubles. Microsoft is currently working with Sysnaptic to find a solution that will roll out the patch as soon as possible.

Problems using the ImeMode property to control IME mode for single text input fields

Some applications use the ImeMode property to control IME (Input Method Editor) mode for individual text input fields to increase the efficiency of typing. Some IMEs on Windows 10 2004 have had problems using the ImeMode property with certain applications. For example: Text input mode does not switch to Kanji or Hiragana when the user needs it.

The temporary solution is as follows:

1. Access the Settings of Windows 10
2. In the Settings window, enter IME settings into the search box, then select the IME settings appropriate for the language you want to use, for example Japanese IME Settings
3. Select General
4. Activate the Use previous version of Microsoft IME option

However, Microsoft recommends that this is only a temporary solution for those affected, and users should not use it for a long time. Microsoft will soon give a thorough solution to this problem.

List of errors arising after Windows 10 2004 update and how to handle it Picture 2 Most problems do not have a temporary fix, they have to wait for Microsoft to release the patch

The Variable refresh rate feature does not work as expected on devices with integrated Intel graphics chips

Intel and Microsoft acknowledge that there are incompatibilities when using monitors that support the Variable refresh rate (VRR) with devices running Windows 10 2004 that use Intel's integrated graphics chips. When VRR is enabled, this feature will not work with most games, especially those using DirectX 9.

Microsoft and Intel are looking for a solution and promise to fix this problem in the next update.

The device has a blue screen when unplugging or plugging in an external device into the Thunderbolt port

According to Microsoft and Intel, Windows 10 2004 is not compatible with some Thunderbolt settings and ports. On devices with errors, a blue screen appears when you unplug or plug the device into the Thunderbolt port. Therefore, Microsoft recommends that users should not update Windows 10 2004 if their device has a Thunderbolt port. Microsoft and Intel are also looking for solutions and promise to release the patch in the next update.

The computer shuts down or restarts abnormally when using Always On, Always Connected mode

Some devices after updating Windows 10 2004 will experience annoying problems when using Always On, Always Connected mode. For example, Microsoft Surface Pro 7 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 will be powered down or restarted suddenly.

Currently Microsoft is still looking for solutions and is expected to mid-June Microsoft released a patch to fix this problem.

List of errors arising after Windows 10 2004 update and how to handle it Picture 3 Some of Microsoft's own computer models also encountered errors after updating Windows 10 2004

Loss of mouse control in applications and games using GameInput Redistributable

Some applications and games that use GameInput Redistributable will not be compatible with Windows 10 2004. This leads to the loss of mouse control on applications and games. At the present time, there is no solution to fix this error.

Unable to install Windows 10 2004 update or start the computer after the update

Some applications or drivers that use certain versions of aksfridge.sys or aksdf.sys have conflicts with Windows 10 2004. This makes the affected machines unable to update Windows 10 2004 or worse, no. Can start after update is complete. Affected versions include 1.8.0. * Or higher with askfridge.sys or 1.51. * Or higher with aksdf.sys.

Microsoft is developing a fix for this issue and will soon release.

Blue screen error with machines using old drivers for Nvidia graphics cards

Nvidia and Microsoft have discovered that some older versions of drivers for Nvidia graphics cards are not compatible with Windows 10 2004. This error causes the computer to get a blue screen or other problems during the update or after the update. Windows 10 2004 has been updated. Microsoft recommends that users using drivers older than 358.00 should not install Windows 10 2004 Update to avoid problems.

Microsoft and Nividia are looking for a solution to this problem.

Computer lost some features after updating Windows 10 2004

After "launching" Windows 10 2004, some users discovered that their computers lost certain features. In fact, Microsoft intentionally removed a few user-friendly features to improve Windows 10. You visit the website to check the list of features removed from Windows 10 2004.

The above are all bugs in the Windows 10 2004 update to date. It can be said that this update contains many problems. To avoid inconvenience for users, Microsoft recommends that users do not manually update by clicking the Update now button or using the Media Creation Tool. Microsoft also had to block Windows 10 2004 updates with incompatible devices. Hopefully, Microsoft will soon resolve all the bugs in Windows 10 updates for the best user experience.