![]() ![]() Note: If you are connected to WSUS and running Windows 10, version 2004 or version 20H2, but have not installed the May 2021 updates (or later), you will not see the version 21H1 enablement package offered to your device. Using an enablement package, installing the Windows 10, version 21H1 update should take approximately the same amount of time as a monthly quality update. These features remain dormant until they are turned on with the Windows 10, version 21H1 enablement package-a small, quick to install “switch” that activates these features. As a result, the scoped set of features in version 21H1 were included in the May 2021 monthly quality updates for version 2004 and version 20H2, but were delivered in a disabled/dormant state. This works because Windows 10, version 21H1 shares a common core operating system with an identical set of system files with versions 2004 and 20H2. Simply put, an enablement package is a great option for installing a scoped feature update like Windows 10, version 21H1 as it enables devices to update with a single restart, reducing downtime. ![]() Jump to: What is an enablement package? | Tools | Resources | Features to explore | Deployment recommendations | Office hours What is an enablement package? For those updating to Windows 10, version 21H1 from Windows 10, version 1909 and earlier, the process will be similar to previous updates. Just as we did for devices updating from Windows 10, version 2004 to version 20H2, we will be delivering Windows 10, version 21H1 via an enablement package to devices running version 2004 or version 20H2-resulting in a fast installation experience for users of those devices. Windows 10, version 21H1 (also referred to as the Windows Update) offers a scoped set of improvements in the areas of security, remote access, and quality to ensure that your organization and your end users stay protected and productive. Today also marks the start of the 18-month servicing timeline for this H1 (first half of the calendar year) Semi-Annual Channel release. Note : If you need to perform an offline installation, you will first need to download the ADK packages.Windows 10, version 21H1 is now available through Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and Windows Update for Business, and can be downloaded today from Visual Studio Subscriptions, the Software Download Center (via Update Assistant or the Media Creation Tool), and the Volume Licensing Service Center. If you have to install ADK on the computer you are working on and if you have internet connection, you can select the first option. Step2 – Double-click the executable file and you will be presented with the Specify Location screen. Step1 – Download the adk_setup.exe file from Hereafter, we provide small step by step installation guide of ADK on your Windows 8/windows 2012 system. This server will become in a near future my new MDT 2012 Update 1 server. In my lab, I have performed the installation on a Windows 2012 server. If you meet these requirements, you can start your installation. Powershel V3.0 should be installed on Windows 7 and earlier versions (if you need to use powershell cmdlets related to DISM or VAMT).Windows Vista or later Operating System.In order to sucessfully perform the installation of ADK, you should ensure that you meet the following requirements SQL 2008 Express (that can be used by VAMT or by MDT 2012 Update 1 if installed). ![]() Volume Activitation Management tool (VAMT).Windows Preinstallation environment (which includes winpe 4.0 feature powershell 3.0 support).ADK is basically a unified installer for the following products: The ADK tool provide a set of tools that can help preparing the deployment of Windows operating system on your network. Actually, Windows ADK will include new release of WAIK plus a number of other tools that were used in the past to assess the readiness of the current infrastructure to support deployment of new OS releases. This tool aims to replace the previoulsy well know WAIK (Windows Automated Installation Kit). ![]() With the release of Windows 8/Windows 2012, Microsoft has released a “new” tool called Windows ADK (Assement and Deployment Kit). ![]()
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