Windows 2020 is the next version of Windows after Windows 10. Announced in late 2019, and released to the public on July 14, 2020, Windows 2020 brings tons of new features and an all-new, stunning, consistent user interface. Windows 2020 is a free upgrade from Windows 8, 8.1, and 10.
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| Build | Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 17666 | Leaked first build (polaris_onecore_int) | May 7, 2019 |
| 17676 | First Pre-Insider Preview (polaris_prerelease) | May 14, 2019 |
| 17774 | Pre-Insider Preview (polaris_prerelease) | May 21, 2019 |
| 18041 | Pre-Insider Preview (polaris_prerelease) | May 28, 2019 |
| 18362 | Pre-Insider Preview (polaris_19h1_bridge) |
June 24, 2019 |
| 18909 | Pre-Insider Preview (polaris_prerelease) | June 25, 2019 |
| 19005 | Pre-Insider Preview
(polaris_prerelease) |
July 2, 2019 |
| 19008.1 | Pre-Insider Preview
(polaris_prerelease) |
July 16, 2019 |
| 19008.22 | Pre-Insider Preview
(polaris_prerelease) |
July 23, 2019 |
| 19008.23 | Insider Preview (polaris_prerelease) | August 6, 2019 |
| 19117 | Insider Preview (polaris_prerelease) | August 13, 2019 |
| 19123 | Insider Preview (polaris_prerelease) | August 20, 2019 |
| 19129 | Insider Preview (polaris_prerelease) | August 27, 2019 |
| 19493 | Insider Preview (polaris_prerelease) | September 3, 2019 |
| 19739 | Insider Preview (polaris_prerelease) | September 10, 2019 |
| 19890 | Insider Preview (polaris_prerelease) | September 17, 2019 |
| 19908 | Insider Preview (polaris_prerelease) | September 24, 2019 |
| 19973 | Insider Preview (polaris_prerelease) | October 1, 2019 |
| 19996 | Insider Preview (polaris_prerelease) | October 8, 2019 |
| 20000 | Release Preview (polaris_release) | October 22, 2019 |
| 20088 | Release Preview (polaris_release) | October 29, 2019 |
| 20197 | Release Preview (polaris_release) | November 5, 2019 |
| 21000 | Release Preview (polaris_release) | February 18, 2020 |
| 21673 | Release Preview (polaris_release) | May 19, 2020 |
| 21676 | Release Preview (polaris_release) | June 30, 2020 |
| 21679 | Release Preview (polaris_release) | July 7, 2020 |
| 21680.1 | Pre-RTM (polaris_release) | July 9, 2020 |
| 21680.49 | Pre-RTM (polaris_release) | July 13, 2020 |
| 21680.50 | RTM (polaris_release) | July 14, 2020 |
Windows Server 2020[]
Windows Server 2020 is a version of Windows Server that has Windows 2020's features.
Build 17676[]
First Pre-Insider build of Windows 2020.
Build 19008[]
First Insider build of Windows 2020.
Build 19129[]
Introduced the new Windows Kernel, Version 11, that made Windows very stable, fast, and bug free. Makes all Acrylic more transparent, and adds Acrylic to some more surfaces.
Build 19493[]
Adds a redesigned, floating Cortana and Search, and adds a slightly shorter taskbar, brings back the Beta fish wallpaper, now in a bluer color, less turquoise.
Build 19739[]
Placed date and time on the same line on the taskbar, and makes them bolder. It also added bug fixes and improvements to the system and security.
Build 19890[]
Introduced new icons for all system apps, and makes the Search bar in the taskbar contain the Cortana icon again, and made it float as opposed to going top to bottom on the taskbar, and made the Search box float as well in the middle of the screen, and re-added Acrylic to it. Removed the border from the search bar in the taskbar, except for when active (then it is accent color), but the floating search box's bar has no border ever, adds Acrylic tiles without color (but a bit lighter/darker than the Start menu itself) and the tiles are colorless, but the icons on them are colored now (the new icons).
Build 19908[]
Converted all UWP apps to Win32.
Build 19973[]
Renamed Your Phone to My Phone and added full iPhone functionality to the app. 19973 introduced the Windows Sets feature, introduces new lock screen, login screen, and Action Center. Said feature introduced flyouts, and bootscreen, added a drop shadow to taskbar and the Start menu tiles when hovered and Action Center quick actions when hovered and introduces new system cursors. Bug fixes and improvements were made to the system and security system.
Build 19996[]
Added some final polishing to the new system design, tons of bug fixes, stability improvements, and adds more security features.
Build 20000[]
First Release Preview build of Windows 2020.
Build 20088[]
Bug fixes.
Build 21000[]
Bug fixes.
Build 21673[]
Introduces new wallpapers and brought back the Windows 10 1907-2004 wallpaper for the light theme, and introduced a darker, electric blue version of it that automatically sets when dark theme is on.
Build 21676[]
Added some final finishing touches to the system and fixed more bugs.
Build 21679[]
Prepared Windows 2020 for release and changes branding information.
Build 21680 (Pre-RTM)[]
First Pre-RTM build of Windows 2020, continued preparing Windows for release.
Build 21680.49 (Pre-RTM)[]
Added final finishing touches and prepared final parts of the system for release.
Build 21680.50 (RTM)[]
The final release of Windows 2020, released to the general public on July 14, 2020.
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