List of features that are no longer supported or have been removed in Windows 10 2004

Yesterday, Microsoft began releasing Windows 10 May 2020 Update (also known as Windows 10 20H1 or Windows 10 version 2004) to global users. Besides the newly added features, platform improvements to improve stability, or important security patches, there are also other features that are no longer supported by Microsoft or removed in the Windows version. 10 May 2020 Update. Let's get to the list right here.

Screen capture of Start menu on Windows 10 2004:

Windows 10 version 2004

The feature has been retained but is no longer actively developed

1. Companion Device Framework: No longer under active development.
2. Microsoft Edge (old version): Microsoft stops developing the old version of Edge, concentrating resources for Edge Chromium.
3. Dynamic Disks: Dynamic Disks are no longer under development. This feature will be completely replaced by Storage Spaces in subsequent Windows 10 updates.

Companion Device Framework is a feature developed for the purpose of supporting the use of external devices, such as Microsoft Band, to log in to Windows 10. This is a great feature, but the actual use needs The user experience is not high, making it quickly forgotten. The case of the old Edge browser is no surprise because the new Edge Chromium is doing a good job.

Features removed in 2004 Windows 10 version

The Cortana Cortana Details feature has been updated and improved in Windows 10 May 2020 Update. With these changes, some skills that were previously available such as music, connected home . are no longer available. Windows To Go Windows To Go has discontinued development since Windows 10 version 1903, and was officially removed in this release. Mobile Plans and Messaging apps Both apps are still supported, but are currently distributed in a different way. OEMs can now integrate these applications into Windows images for devices that support mobile connectivity. However, it will be removed on devices that do not support mobile connectivity.

Microsoft has turned Cortana into a standalone application, instead of being integrated into the search engine in this new update. TipsMake has an article about Cortana's changes in Windows 10, you can read it here.

Mobile Plans and Messaging are not even known by the application in reality is not high.

It's no exaggeration to say that Messaging has been completely useless for years. By the time Windows 10 was released, the operating system owned up to three messaging applications, including Messaging, Phone, and Skype. Over time, Skype has remained and become the only application to operate effectively. While Phone has been deleted and Messaging still exists but it is almost no longer used.

What do you think of these feature changes on Windows 10?