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Компания Microsoft при выпуске каждого своего программного продукта обязуется обеспечивать его поддержку – заботиться о безопасности, исправлять недоработки, совершенствовать функционал, обеспечивать веб-ресурсы по типу баз знаний, консультировать по индивидуальным обращениям пользователей. Но у такой поддержки есть сроки, и по их истечении Microsoft больше не занимается продуктами.

Срок от даты выпуска и до прекращения поддержки сама компания называет жизненным циклом продукта, и он есть у каждого продукта Microsoft. Вот только для некоторых продуктов действует одна политика жизненного цикла, а для других – другая, специфическая, как, например, для Windows 10.

Что являет собой жизненный цикл Windows 10, и что знание о нём может дать обычному пользователю?

Политики жизненного цикла продуктов Microsoft

Итак, жизненный цикл продуктов Microsoft – это срок от их выпуска до окончания поддержки компанией. Здесь, как и в других аспектах деятельности Microsoft, существует целая политика. У компании много различных продуктов со своей спецификой, все их под одну гребёнку не выровняешь, вот политика и определяет условия поддержки разного ПО. Детально вся эта политика прописана на специальном ресурсе Microsoft:

https://docs.microsoft.com/ru-ru/lifecycle/

Здесь кроме непосредственно информации нам также предлагается поисковик по продуктам для получения справки об их жизненном цикле.

Мы же попробуем разобрать политику жизненного цикла продуктов вкратце и по сути.

Она существует двух типов.

Первый тип — политика фиксированного жизненного цикла. Она определяет для продуктов 10 лет поддержки, из которых 5 первых лет идёт основная, а 5 следующих лет идёт расширенная.

Основная поддержка включает:

• Поставку обновлений, связанных и не связанных с безопасностью;
• Поставку исправлений;
• Поставку функциональных обновлений;
• Улучшение отдельных системных компонентов;
• Техническую поддержку в виде обеспечения веб-ресурсов по типу баз знаний и пошаговых мастеров для идентификации проблем с целью их самостоятельного разрешения;
• Бесплатную консультационную поддержку по телефону или Интернету.

Расширенная поддержка имеет меньший объём обязательств Microsoft. Она включает обновления безопасности и для отдельных продуктов прочие обновления. Есть техническая поддержка, а вот бесплатная консультационная для большей части продуктов не предусматривается. Но за плату – это всегда пожалуйста, даже после завершения расширенной поддержки.

Политика фиксированного жизненного цикла применима к Windows 7 и 8.1. Но не к Windows 10, у ней второй тип политики.

Второй тип политики жизненного цикла продуктов – современный жизненный цикл, он распространяется на все продукты Microsoft, которые поддерживаются непрерывно. Это продукты типа Office 365, Skype, ну и, собственно, Windows 10. Политика здесь размытая, но её суть сводится к тому, что поддержка бессрочная, а если компания захочет её прекратить для какого-то продукта, то она за год должна заявить о таком прекращении. Но для отдельных продуктов типа Windows 10 устанавливаются свои сроки поддержки.

Поддержка современного жизненного цикла включает:

• Поставку обновлений – связанных и не связанных с безопасностью, обновлений-исправлений, функциональных обновлений;
• Поставку новых сборок продуктов;
• Доступ к онлайн-контенту;
• Техническую поддержку в виде обеспечения сайтов по типу баз знаний;
• Консультационную поддержку по телефону или Интернету.

Сроки поддержки Windows 10

Итак, двигаясь от общего к частному, мы определили место Windows 10 в политике жизненного цикла продуктов Microsoft – это продукт с современным жизненным циклом и своим конкретным регламентированным сроком поддержки. Что же это за срок? Этот срок применим к каждой отдельной версии Windows 10 – начиная с первой 1507 и заканчивая последней существующей на дату написания статьи версии 2004. И он составляет 18 месяцев с даты выпуска версии, т.е. с даты официального релиза масштабного полугодичного обновления, привносящего в Windows 10 новые возможности и обновляющего её до новой версии. Исключение из этого правила составляют две отдельные редакции системы – Enterprise и Education. Жизненный цикл версий по итогам внедрения масштабных функциональных обновлений за второе полугодие составляет 30 месяцев. И чтобы мы не запутались, Microsoft представила нам всё это в удобной таблице окончания поддержки каждой из версий Windows 10 и для отдельных её редакций.

Сроки поддержки Windows 10 LTSC/LTSB

Но у Windows 10 есть ещё специфические выпуски редакции Enterprise, не ложащиеся в общую канву с обычными редакциями системы – выпуски с долгосрочной поддержкой LTSC/LTSB. Эти выпуски регламентируются политикой фиксированного жизненного цикла продуктов. Как и у Windows 7 и 8.1, у Windows 10 LTSC/LTSB присутствует основная и расширенная поддержка. И, опять же, для нашего удобства Microsoft расписала даты окончания поддержек в таблице.

Детально информация о жизненном цикле Windows представлена на сайте Microsoft:

https://support.microsoft.com/ru-ru/help/13853/windows-lifecycle-fact-sheet

Что даёт знание о жизненном цикле Windows 10

Ну и, наконец, что даёт нам знание о жизненном цикле Windows 10? Завершение жизненного цикла – это прекращение поддержки системы. В случае с LTSC/LTSB ситуация простая: для актуальной Windows 10 LTSC 2019 поддержка закончится аж в 2029 году, и до этой поры Microsoft, возможно, выпустит следующий спецвыпуск редакции Enterprise с долгосрочной поддержкой.

Сложнее обстоят дела с обычными редакциями Windows 10. Каждое обновление до новой версии – это риск. Два обновления в год – дважды в год мы рискуем. Далеко не всегда внедрение масштабного обновления заканчивается успехом. Во-первых, сам этот процесс может завершиться крахом. Во-вторых, после некорректного обновления система может работать сбойно, могут слететь драйверы, а с их установкой по новой будут проблемы, могут быть проблемы в работе стороннего софта. Начиная с версии 1903 «Десятка» больше не обновляется сама, без ведома пользователя. Лишь уведомляет о возможности обновления до новой версии, а дальше мы сами решаем, как поступить – обновиться или нет. Но так происходит только на протяжении срока поддержки — 18 или 30 месяцев. По истечении этого срока система, не спрашивая нас, обновляется до актуальной версии. Ну и, соответственно, тем, кто не обновляет каждое полугодие Windows 10 до новой версии и не блокирует установку функциональных обновлений, важно держать на примете дату окончания поддержки его версии. Чтобы обезопасить себя от возможных проблем, если вдруг система начнёт обновляться, не спросив на это разрешения.

Как лучше себя обезопасить от неудачного обновления до новой версии «Десятки»? Лучше всего, конечно же, накануне завершения срока поддержки текущей версии заняться переустановкой системы. И установить с нуля актуальную версию. Если же на это нет времени, либо же переустановка невозможна по иным причинам, тогда нужно сделать системный бэкап каким-нибудь сторонним софтом. Первое время после обновления до новой версии мы можем с помощью системного функционала откатиться к версии исходной, однако, опять же, этот функционал может не сработать. Бэкап сторонними средствами – куда более надёжный способ вернуть рабочую систему. Ну и если мы не хотим, чтобы система в какой-то момент произвольно обновилась до новой версии, то нам, соответственно, нужно либо приостановить обновления в дополнительных параметрах системного центра обновления, либо с помощью сторонних программ-твикеров заблокировать функциональные обновления.

Узнать, какая на компьютере установлена текущая версия «Десятки», чтобы отследить срок окончания её поддержки, очень просто.

Нажимаем Win+R и вписываем:

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В небольшом окошке откроются сведения о текущей версии и сборке Windows 10.

Microsoft объявила новые даты окончания поддержки для Windows 10 версии 1709/1809 и более старых программ и служб. Мера принимается для обеспечения стабильной работы организаций во время пандемии коронавируса.

Как отметили в Microsoft, поскольку в большинстве компаний сотрудники работают удаленно, у них не хватает времени и возможностей для адекватной подготовки к внедрению ПО, услуг и ОС, которым требуются необходимые обновления.

В связи с этим корпорация решила отложить прекращение поддержки, пока пандемия не закончится.

Для Windows 10 версии 1709 окончательное обновление безопасности будет выпущено 13 октября 2020 года, а не 14 апреля 2020 года.

Для Windows 10 версии 1809 последнее обновление выйдет 10 ноября 2020 года вместо 12 мая 2020 года. Также временно приостанавливаются обновления функций для выпусков Home и Pro, работающих на версии 1809.

Windows Server версии 1809 перестанут поддерживать после 10 ноября 2020 года, а не 12 мая 2020 года.

Configuration Manager версии 1810 получит последнее обновление не 27 мая 2020 года, а 1 декабря 2020 года.

Продукты SharePoint Server 2010, SharePoint Foundation 2010 и Project Server 2010 перестанут поддерживать после 13 апреля 2021 года, а не 13 октября 2020 года.

Веб-клиент Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement обновят в декабре 2020 года. Изначально это предполагалось сделать в октябре.

Наконец, Microsoft отложила отключение базовой аутентификации в Exchange Online до второй половины 2021 года. Однако, как сообщалось ранее, с октября 2020 года компания начнет автоматически отключать базовую аутентификацию для всех новых клиентов и для тех, кто не использует ее активно.

«Microsoft тесно взаимодействует с клиентами по всему миру, на которых влияет текущая ситуация в области общественного здравоохранения. Как член мирового сообщества, мы хотим внести свой вклад в снижение стресса, с которым сталкиваются наши клиенты прямо сейчас. С этой целью мы откладывали запланированные даты окончания поддержки и обслуживания для следующих продуктов, чтобы помочь людям и организациям сосредоточить свое внимание на сохранении непрерывной работы бизнеса», — заявляет корпорация.

Однако даты окончания поддержки подключений Exchange Server 2010, Office 2010, Project 2010, Office 2016 для Mac и Office 2013 к службам Office 365 сохраняются.

Накануне версии Windows 10, кроме 1511, получили обновления.

Версии 1903 и 1909 получили обновление KB4549951. Оно направлено на повышение безопасности при использовании Microsoft Office, а также общей безопасности ОС при выполнении базовых операций. Улучшены возможности хранения и управления файлами.

Также обновление решает проблему установки приложений, опубликованных с использованием объекта групповой политики.

Версия 1809 получили обновление KB4549949. В нем нашли проблему, которая возникает на устройствах с установленными азиатскими языками. Такие устройства могут выдавать ошибку «0x800f0982 – PSFX_E_MATCHING_COMPONENT_NOT_FOUND». Чтобы решить ее, нужно вручную переустановить языковые пакеты.

Версия 1803 получила обновление KB4550922 только для версий Enterprise и Education. В нем тоже есть проблема — устройства в домене могут не устанавливать приложения из MSI-файлов, опубликованные с использованием объекта групповой политики.

Версия 1709 также получила обновление KB4550927 только для версий Enterprise и Education.

Версия 1703 получила обновление KB4550939 только, если она работает на Surface Hub. Оно решает проблему с утечкой памяти в процессе Lsalso.exe и с запуском klist.exe, из-за которой lsass.exe перестает работать и выдает ошибку нарушения доступа (0xC0000005). Также устранена проблема со слиянием политик управления приложениями Windows Defender.

Для версии 1607 вышло обновление KB4550929 только для клиентов LTSC и Windows Server 2016. Windows 10 1507 обновили только для клиентов LTSC.

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• «Microsoft будет поддерживать браузер Edge для Windows 7 и Windows Server 2008 R2 до 15 июля 2021 года»
• «Обновление KB4541335 для Windows 10 вызывает BSOD при просмотре роликов в YouTube»
• «Microsoft исправила проблему с сетевым соединением в Windows 10, возникшую после предыдущего обновления системы»
• «В Windows 10 появилась поддержка передачи файлов со смартфонов Samsung»

Больше не будет обновляться потребительская Windows 10 1909, а также корпоративные Windows 10 1803 и 1809

Компания Microsoft прекратила со вчерашнего дня, 11 мая 2021 года, поддержку сразу трёх версий операционной системы Windows 10. 

Речь идёт, в первую очередь, о Windows 10 версии 1909, — крупного осеннего обновления ОС, выпущенного Microsoft в ноябре 2019 года. Поддержка прекращена для потребительских версий ОС — Windows 10 Home и Pro. 

Вариации Enterprise и Education для предприятий и образовательных учреждений версии 1909 продолжат получать обновления безопасности ещё один год. А вот простые пользователи Windows 10 Home и Pro версий 1909 вчера получили последний апдейт в рамках обязательного традиционного ежемесячного «обновления по вторникам» (Patch Tuesday) для операционной системы Windows 10.

Также поддержка прекращена для  Windows 10 1803 и 1809 — крупных релизов весны и осени 2018 года. Поддержка потребительских версий этой ОС прекратилась уже некоторое время назад, а вот корпоративные вариации пока продолжали получать обновления. Теперь Enterprise и Education вариации 1803 и 1809 также достигли конца пути. Единственное исключение составляет канал с долгосрочной поддержкой LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel), по которому пользователи Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC версии 1809 продолжат получать апдейты. 

По статистике AdDuplex по состоянию на конец апреля 2021 года Windows 10 1909 занимает третье место по распространённости среди различных версий операционной системы Windows 10 с долей 11,1%, уступая лишь самым свежим Windows 10 2004 и Windows 10 20H2. Проще говоря, примерно каждый десятый ПК с Windows 10 в мире работает именно на версии 1909. 

12 мая 2021 в 14:35

| Теги: Windows, Microsoft

| Источник: XDA Developers

Новости

Windows 10 is a series of operating systems developed by Microsoft. Microsoft described Windows 10 as an «operating system as a service» that would receive ongoing updates to its features and functionality, augmented with the ability for enterprise environments to receive non-critical updates at a slower pace or use long-term support milestones that will only receive critical updates, such as security patches, over their five-year lifespan of mainstream support. It was first released in July 2015.

Channels

Windows 10 Insider Preview builds are delivered to Insiders in three different channels (previously «rings»).^[1] Insiders in the Dev Channel (previously Fast Ring) receive updates prior to those in the Beta Channel (previously Slow Ring), but might experience more bugs and other issues.^[2][3] Insiders in the Release Preview Channel (previously Release Preview Ring) do not receive updates until the version is almost available to the public, but are comparatively more stable.^[4]

Windows 10 versions

PC version history

Mainstream builds of Windows 10 are labeled «YYMM», with YY representing the two-digit year and MM representing the month of planned release (for example, version 1507 refers to builds which initially released in July 2015). Starting with version 20H2, Windows 10 release nomenclature changed from the year and month pattern to a year and half-year pattern (YYH1, YYH2).^[5]

Version 1507 (original release)

Version 1511 (November Update)

The second stable build of Windows 10 is version 1511 (build number 10586), known as the November Update. It was codenamed «Threshold 2» (TH2) during development. This version was distributed via Windows Update on November 12, 2015. It contains various improvements to the operating system, its user interface, bundled services, as well as the introduction of Skype-based universal messaging apps, and the Windows Store for Business and Windows Update for Business features.^[6][7][8][9]

On November 21, 2015, the November Update was temporarily pulled from public distribution.^[10][11] The upgrade was re-instated on November 24, 2015, with Microsoft stating that the removal was due to a bug that caused privacy and data collection settings to be reset to defaults when installing the upgrade.^[12]

Version 1607 (Anniversary Update)

The third stable build of Windows 10 is called version 1607, known as the Anniversary Update. It was codenamed «Redstone 1» (RS1) during development. This version was released on August 2, 2016, a little over one year after the first stable release of Windows 10.^{[13][14][15][16]} The Anniversary Update was originally thought to have been set aside for two feature updates. While both were originally to be released in 2016, the second was moved into 2017 so that it would be released in concert with that year’s wave of Microsoft first-party devices.^[17][18][14]

The Anniversary Update introduces new features such as the Windows Ink platform, which eases the ability to add stylus input support to Universal Windows Platform apps and provides a new «Ink Workspace» area with links to pen-oriented apps and features,^[19][14] enhancements to Cortana’s proactive functionality,^[20] a dark user interface theme mode, a new version of Skype designed to work with the Universal Windows Platform, improvements to Universal Windows Platform intended for video games,^[13] and offline scanning using Windows Defender.^[21] The Anniversary Update also supports Windows Subsystem for Linux, a new component that provides an environment for running Linux-compatible binary software in an Ubuntu-based user mode environment.^[22]

On new installations of Windows 10 on systems with Secure Boot enabled, all kernel-mode drivers issued after July 29, 2015 must be digitally signed with an Extended Validation Certificate issued by Microsoft.^[23]

This version is the basis for «LTSB 2016», the first upgrade to the LTSB since Windows 10’s release. The first LTSB release, based on RTM (version 1507), has been retroactively named «LTSB 2015».

Version 1703 (Creators Update)

The fourth stable build of Windows 10 is called version 1703, known as the Creators Update. It was codenamed «Redstone 2» (RS2) during development. This version was announced on October 26, 2016,^[24][25] and was released for general availability on April 11, 2017,^[26][27] and for manual installation via Windows 10 Upgrade Assistant and Media Creation Tool tools on April 5, 2017.^[28] This update primarily focuses on content creation, productivity, and gaming features—with a particular focus on virtual and augmented reality (including HoloLens and virtual reality headsets) and on aiding the generation of three-dimensional content.

It supports a new virtual reality workspace designed for use with headsets; Microsoft announced that several OEMs planned to release VR headsets designed for use with the Creators Update.^[27][26][29]

Controls for the Game Bar and Game DVR feature have moved to the Settings app, while a new «Game Mode» option allows resources to be prioritized towards games.^[30] Integration with Microsoft acquisition Mixer (formerly Beam)^[31] was added for live streaming.^[30] The themes manager moved to Settings app, and custom accent colors are now possible.^[30] The new app Paint 3D allows users to produce artwork using 3D models; the app is designed to make 3D creation more accessible to mainstream users.^[32]

Windows 10’s privacy settings have more detailed explanations of data that the operating system may collect. Additionally, the «enhanced» level of telemetry collection was removed.^[30] Windows Update notifications may now be «snoozed» for a period of time, the «active hours» during which Windows will not try to install updates may now extend up to 18 hours in length, and updates may be paused for up to seven days.^[30] Windows Defender has been replaced by the universal app Windows Defender Security Center.^[30] Devices may optionally be configured to prevent use of software from outside of Microsoft Store, or warn before installation of apps from outside of Microsoft Store.^[33] «Dynamic Lock» allows a device to automatically lock if it is outside of the proximity of a designated Bluetooth device, such as a smartphone.^[34] A «Night Light» feature was added, which allows the user to change the color temperature of the display to the red part of the spectrum at specific times of day (similarly to the third-party software f.lux).^[35]

Version 1709 (Fall Creators Update)

The fifth stable build of Windows 10 is called version 1709, known as the Fall Creators Update. It was codenamed «Redstone 3» (RS3) during development. This version was released on October 17, 2017.^[36][37][38] Version 1709 introduces a new feature known as «My People», where shortcuts to «important» contacts can be displayed on the taskbar. Notifications involving these contacts appear above their respective pictures, and users can communicate with the contact via either Skype, e-mail, or text messaging (integrating with Android and Windows 10 Mobile devices). Support for additional services, including Xbox, Skype for Business, and third-party integration, are to be added in the future. Files can also be dragged directly to the contact’s picture to share them.^[39] My People was originally announced for Creators Update, but was ultimately held over to the next release,^[40][41] and made its first public appearance in Build 16184 in late April 2017.^[37] A new «Files-on-Demand» feature for OneDrive serves as a partial replacement for the previous «placeholders» function.^[42]

It also introduces a new security feature known as «controlled folder access», which can restrict the applications allowed to access specific folders. This feature is designed mainly to defend against file-encrypting ransomware.^[43]

Version 1803 (April 2018 Update)

The sixth stable build of Windows 10 is called version 1803, known as the April 2018 Update. It was codenamed «Redstone 4» (RS4) during development. This version was released as a manual download on April 30, 2018, with a broad rollout on May 8, 2018.^[44][45] This update was originally meant to be released on April 10, but was delayed because of a bug which could increase chances of a «Blue Screen of Death» (Stop error).^[46]

The most significant feature of this build is Timeline, which is displayed within Task View. It allows users to view a list of recently-used documents and websites from supported applications («activities»). When users consent to Microsoft data collection via Microsoft Graph, activities can also be synchronized from supported Android and iOS devices.^{[47][48][49][42]}

Version 1809 (October 2018 Update)

The seventh stable build of Windows 10 is called version 1809, known as the October 2018 Update. It was codenamed «Redstone 5» (RS5) during development. This version was released on October 2, 2018.^[50] Highlighted features on this build include updates to the clipboard function (including support for clipboard history and syncing with other devices), SwiftKey virtual keyboard, Snip & Sketch, and File Explorer supporting the dark color scheme mode.^[51]

On October 6, 2018, the build was pulled by Microsoft following isolated reports of the update process deleting files from user directories.^[52] It was re-released to Windows Insider channel on October 9, with Microsoft citing a bug in OneDrive’s Known Folder Redirection function as the culprit.^[53][54]

On November 13, 2018, Microsoft resumed the rollout of 1809 for a small percentage of users.^[55][56]

The long term servicing release, Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC, is based on this version and is equivalent in terms of features.^[57]

Version 1903 (May 2019 Update)

The eighth stable build of Windows 10, version 1903, codenamed «19H1«, was released for general availability on May 21, 2019 after being on the Insider Release Preview branch since April 8, 2019.^[58] Because of new practices introduced after the problems affecting the 1809 update, Microsoft used an intentionally slower Windows Update rollout process.^[59][60][61]

New features in the update include a redesigned search tool—separated from Cortana and oriented towards textual queries, a new «Light» theme (set as default on Windows 10 Home) using a white-colored taskbar with dark icons, the addition of symbols and kaomoji to the emoji input menu, the ability to «pause» system updates, automated «Recommended troubleshooting», integration with Google Chrome on Timeline via an extension, support for SMS-based authentication on accounts linked to Microsoft accounts, and the ability to run Windows desktop applications within the Windows Mixed Reality environment (previously restricted to universal apps and SteamVR only). A new feature on Pro, Education, and Enterprise known as Windows Sandbox allows users to run applications within a secured Hyper-V environment.^[62][63]

A revamped version of Game Bar was released alongside 1903, which redesigns it into a larger overlay with a performance display, Xbox friends list and social functionality, and audio and streaming settings.^[64]

Version 1909 (November 2019 Update)

The ninth stable build of Windows 10, version 1909, codenamed «19H2«, was released to the public on November 12, 2019 after being on the Insider Release Preview branch since August 26, 2019.^[65] Unlike previous updates, this one was released as a minor service update without major new features.^[66]

Version 2004 (May 2020 Update)

The tenth stable build of Windows 10, version 2004, codenamed «20H1«, was released to the public on May 27, 2020 after being on the Insider Release Preview branch since April 16, 2020.^[67] New features included faster and easier access to Bluetooth settings and pairing, improved Kaomojis, renamable virtual desktops, DirectX12 Ultimate, a chat-based UI for Cortana, greater integration with Android phones on the Your Phone app, Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL 2), and WSL 2 version includes a custom Linux kernel, unlike older WSL, the ability to use Windows Hello without the need for a password, improved Windows Search with integration with File Explorer, a cloud download option to reset Windows, accessibility improvements, and the ability to view disk drive type and discrete graphics card temperatures in Task Manager.^[68][69]

Version 20H2 (October 2020 Update)

The eleventh stable build of Windows 10, version 20H2, was released to the public on October 20, 2020 after being on the Beta Channel since June 16, 2020.^[70] New features include new theme-aware tiles in the Start Menu, new features and improvements to Microsoft Edge (such as a price comparison tool, Alt+Tab ↹ integration for tab switching, and easy access to pinned tabs), a new out-of-box experience with more personalization for the taskbar, notifications improvements, improvements to tablet mode, improvements to Modern Device Management, and the move of the System tab in Control Panel to the About page in Settings. This is the first version of Windows 10 to include the new Chromium-based Edge browser by default.^[71][72][73]

Version 21H1 (May 2021 Update)

The Windows 10 May 2021 Update^[74] (codenamed «21H1»^[75]) is the twelfth stable build for Windows 10. It carries the build number 10.0.19043. The first preview was released to Insiders who opted in to Beta Channel on February 17, 2021.^[76] The update began rolling out on May 18, 2021.^[77] Notable changes in the May 2021 Update include:^[78]

• Added multi-camera support for Windows Hello
• New «News and Interests» feature on the taskbar
• Performance improvements to Windows Defender Application Guard and WMI Group Policy Service

The update reached end of service after the release of build 19043.2364 on December 13, 2022.^[79][80]

Version 21H2 (November 2021 Update)

The Windows 10 November 2021 Update^[146] (codenamed «21H2»^[147]) is the twelfth major update to Windows 10 as the cumulative update to the May 2021 Update. It carries the build number 10.0.19044. The first preview was released on July 15, 2021 to Insiders who opted in to Release Preview Channel that failed to meet minimum system requirements for Windows 11.^[148][149] The update began rolling out on November 16, 2021. Notable changes in the November 2021 Update include:^[147][150]

• GPU compute support in the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) and Azure IoT Edge for Linux on Windows (EFLOW) deployments
• New simplified passwordless deployment models for Windows Hello for Business
• Support for WPA3 Hash-to-Element (H2E) standards

Version 22H2 (2022 Update)

The Windows 10 2022 Update^[172] (codenamed «22H2»^[173]) is the thirteenth and current major update to Windows 10. It carries the build number 10.0.19045. The first preview was released to Insiders who opted in to the Release Preview Channel on July 28, 2022.^[173] The update began rolling out on October 18, 2022.^[172]

Fast Ring / Dev Channel

Fast Ring

On December 16, 2019, Microsoft announced that Windows Insiders in the Fast Ring will receive builds directly from the rs_prerelease branch, which are not matched to a specific Windows 10 release. The first build released under the new strategy, build 19536, was made available to Insiders on the same day.^[175]

The mn_release branch was available from May 13, 2020 to June 17, 2020.^[176][177] The branch was mandatory for Insiders in the Fast Ring.^[177]

Dev Channel

As of June 15, 2020, Microsoft has introduced the «channels» model to its Windows Insider Program, succeeding its «ring» model.^[200] All future builds starting from build 10.0.20150, therefore, would be released to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel.^[176]

The fe_release branch was available from October 29, 2020 to January 6, 2021.^[201][202] The branch was mandatory for Insiders until December 10. Afterward, Insiders could choose to move back to the rs_prerelease branch.^[203]

The co_release branch was available from April 5 to June 14, 2021.^[204] The branch was mandatory for Insiders.

As of June 28, 2021, the Dev Channel has transitioned to Windows 11.^[205]

Mobile version history

See also

• Windows Server 2016 version history
• Windows Server 2019 version history
• Windows Phone version history
• Windows 10 Mobile version history
• Xbox OS version history
• Windows 11 version history

References

External links

• Windows release health
• Flight Hub

Windows 10 is a series of operating systems developed by Microsoft. Microsoft described Windows 10 as an «operating system as a service» that would receive ongoing updates to its features and functionality, augmented with the ability for enterprise environments to receive non-critical updates at a slower pace or use long-term support milestones that will only receive critical updates, such as security patches, over their five-year lifespan of mainstream support. It was first released in July 2015.

Channels

Windows 10 Insider Preview builds are delivered to Insiders in three different channels (previously «rings»).^[1] Insiders in the Dev Channel (previously Fast Ring) receive updates prior to those in the Beta Channel (previously Slow Ring), but might experience more bugs and other issues.^[2][3] Insiders in the Release Preview Channel (previously Release Preview Ring) do not receive updates until the version is almost available to the public, but are comparatively more stable.^[4]

Windows 10 versions

PC version history

Mainstream builds of Windows 10 are labeled «YYMM», with YY representing the two-digit year and MM representing the month of planned release (for example, version 1507 refers to builds which initially released in July 2015). Starting with version 20H2, Windows 10 release nomenclature changed from the year and month pattern to a year and half-year pattern (YYH1, YYH2).^[5]

Version 1507 (original release)

Version 1511 (November Update)

The second stable build of Windows 10 is version 1511 (build number 10586), known as the November Update. It was codenamed «Threshold 2» (TH2) during development. This version was distributed via Windows Update on November 12, 2015. It contains various improvements to the operating system, its user interface, bundled services, as well as the introduction of Skype-based universal messaging apps, and the Windows Store for Business and Windows Update for Business features.^[6][7][8][9]

On November 21, 2015, the November Update was temporarily pulled from public distribution.^[10][11] The upgrade was re-instated on November 24, 2015, with Microsoft stating that the removal was due to a bug that caused privacy and data collection settings to be reset to defaults when installing the upgrade.^[12]

Version 1607 (Anniversary Update)

The third stable build of Windows 10 is called version 1607, known as the Anniversary Update. It was codenamed «Redstone 1» (RS1) during development. This version was released on August 2, 2016, a little over one year after the first stable release of Windows 10.^{[13][14][15][16]} The Anniversary Update was originally thought to have been set aside for two feature updates. While both were originally to be released in 2016, the second was moved into 2017 so that it would be released in concert with that year’s wave of Microsoft first-party devices.^[17][18][14]

The Anniversary Update introduces new features such as the Windows Ink platform, which eases the ability to add stylus input support to Universal Windows Platform apps and provides a new «Ink Workspace» area with links to pen-oriented apps and features,^[19][14] enhancements to Cortana’s proactive functionality,^[20] a dark user interface theme mode, a new version of Skype designed to work with the Universal Windows Platform, improvements to Universal Windows Platform intended for video games,^[13] and offline scanning using Windows Defender.^[21] The Anniversary Update also supports Windows Subsystem for Linux, a new component that provides an environment for running Linux-compatible binary software in an Ubuntu-based user mode environment.^[22]

On new installations of Windows 10 on systems with Secure Boot enabled, all kernel-mode drivers issued after July 29, 2015 must be digitally signed with an Extended Validation Certificate issued by Microsoft.^[23]

This version is the basis for «LTSB 2016», the first upgrade to the LTSB since Windows 10’s release. The first LTSB release, based on RTM (version 1507), has been retroactively named «LTSB 2015».

Version 1703 (Creators Update)

The fourth stable build of Windows 10 is called version 1703, known as the Creators Update. It was codenamed «Redstone 2» (RS2) during development. This version was announced on October 26, 2016,^[24][25] and was released for general availability on April 11, 2017,^[26][27] and for manual installation via Windows 10 Upgrade Assistant and Media Creation Tool tools on April 5, 2017.^[28] This update primarily focuses on content creation, productivity, and gaming features—with a particular focus on virtual and augmented reality (including HoloLens and virtual reality headsets) and on aiding the generation of three-dimensional content.

It supports a new virtual reality workspace designed for use with headsets; Microsoft announced that several OEMs planned to release VR headsets designed for use with the Creators Update.^[27][26][29]

Controls for the Game Bar and Game DVR feature have moved to the Settings app, while a new «Game Mode» option allows resources to be prioritized towards games.^[30] Integration with Microsoft acquisition Mixer (formerly Beam)^[31] was added for live streaming.^[30] The themes manager moved to Settings app, and custom accent colors are now possible.^[30] The new app Paint 3D allows users to produce artwork using 3D models; the app is designed to make 3D creation more accessible to mainstream users.^[32]

Windows 10’s privacy settings have more detailed explanations of data that the operating system may collect. Additionally, the «enhanced» level of telemetry collection was removed.^[30] Windows Update notifications may now be «snoozed» for a period of time, the «active hours» during which Windows will not try to install updates may now extend up to 18 hours in length, and updates may be paused for up to seven days.^[30] Windows Defender has been replaced by the universal app Windows Defender Security Center.^[30] Devices may optionally be configured to prevent use of software from outside of Microsoft Store, or warn before installation of apps from outside of Microsoft Store.^[33] «Dynamic Lock» allows a device to automatically lock if it is outside of the proximity of a designated Bluetooth device, such as a smartphone.^[34] A «Night Light» feature was added, which allows the user to change the color temperature of the display to the red part of the spectrum at specific times of day (similarly to the third-party software f.lux).^[35]

Version 1709 (Fall Creators Update)

The fifth stable build of Windows 10 is called version 1709, known as the Fall Creators Update. It was codenamed «Redstone 3» (RS3) during development. This version was released on October 17, 2017.^[36][37][38] Version 1709 introduces a new feature known as «My People», where shortcuts to «important» contacts can be displayed on the taskbar. Notifications involving these contacts appear above their respective pictures, and users can communicate with the contact via either Skype, e-mail, or text messaging (integrating with Android and Windows 10 Mobile devices). Support for additional services, including Xbox, Skype for Business, and third-party integration, are to be added in the future. Files can also be dragged directly to the contact’s picture to share them.^[39] My People was originally announced for Creators Update, but was ultimately held over to the next release,^[40][41] and made its first public appearance in Build 16184 in late April 2017.^[37] A new «Files-on-Demand» feature for OneDrive serves as a partial replacement for the previous «placeholders» function.^[42]

It also introduces a new security feature known as «controlled folder access», which can restrict the applications allowed to access specific folders. This feature is designed mainly to defend against file-encrypting ransomware.^[43]

Version 1803 (April 2018 Update)

The sixth stable build of Windows 10 is called version 1803, known as the April 2018 Update. It was codenamed «Redstone 4» (RS4) during development. This version was released as a manual download on April 30, 2018, with a broad rollout on May 8, 2018.^[44][45] This update was originally meant to be released on April 10, but was delayed because of a bug which could increase chances of a «Blue Screen of Death» (Stop error).^[46]

The most significant feature of this build is Timeline, which is displayed within Task View. It allows users to view a list of recently-used documents and websites from supported applications («activities»). When users consent to Microsoft data collection via Microsoft Graph, activities can also be synchronized from supported Android and iOS devices.^{[47][48][49][42]}

Version 1809 (October 2018 Update)

The seventh stable build of Windows 10 is called version 1809, known as the October 2018 Update. It was codenamed «Redstone 5» (RS5) during development. This version was released on October 2, 2018.^[50] Highlighted features on this build include updates to the clipboard function (including support for clipboard history and syncing with other devices), SwiftKey virtual keyboard, Snip & Sketch, and File Explorer supporting the dark color scheme mode.^[51]

On October 6, 2018, the build was pulled by Microsoft following isolated reports of the update process deleting files from user directories.^[52] It was re-released to Windows Insider channel on October 9, with Microsoft citing a bug in OneDrive’s Known Folder Redirection function as the culprit.^[53][54]

On November 13, 2018, Microsoft resumed the rollout of 1809 for a small percentage of users.^[55][56]

The long term servicing release, Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC, is based on this version and is equivalent in terms of features.^[57]

Version 1903 (May 2019 Update)

The eighth stable build of Windows 10, version 1903, codenamed «19H1«, was released for general availability on May 21, 2019 after being on the Insider Release Preview branch since April 8, 2019.^[58] Because of new practices introduced after the problems affecting the 1809 update, Microsoft used an intentionally slower Windows Update rollout process.^[59][60][61]

New features in the update include a redesigned search tool—separated from Cortana and oriented towards textual queries, a new «Light» theme (set as default on Windows 10 Home) using a white-colored taskbar with dark icons, the addition of symbols and kaomoji to the emoji input menu, the ability to «pause» system updates, automated «Recommended troubleshooting», integration with Google Chrome on Timeline via an extension, support for SMS-based authentication on accounts linked to Microsoft accounts, and the ability to run Windows desktop applications within the Windows Mixed Reality environment (previously restricted to universal apps and SteamVR only). A new feature on Pro, Education, and Enterprise known as Windows Sandbox allows users to run applications within a secured Hyper-V environment.^[62][63]

A revamped version of Game Bar was released alongside 1903, which redesigns it into a larger overlay with a performance display, Xbox friends list and social functionality, and audio and streaming settings.^[64]

Version 1909 (November 2019 Update)

The ninth stable build of Windows 10, version 1909, codenamed «19H2«, was released to the public on November 12, 2019 after being on the Insider Release Preview branch since August 26, 2019.^[65] Unlike previous updates, this one was released as a minor service update without major new features.^[66]

Version 2004 (May 2020 Update)

The tenth stable build of Windows 10, version 2004, codenamed «20H1«, was released to the public on May 27, 2020 after being on the Insider Release Preview branch since April 16, 2020.^[67] New features included faster and easier access to Bluetooth settings and pairing, improved Kaomojis, renamable virtual desktops, DirectX12 Ultimate, a chat-based UI for Cortana, greater integration with Android phones on the Your Phone app, Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL 2), and WSL 2 version includes a custom Linux kernel, unlike older WSL, the ability to use Windows Hello without the need for a password, improved Windows Search with integration with File Explorer, a cloud download option to reset Windows, accessibility improvements, and the ability to view disk drive type and discrete graphics card temperatures in Task Manager.^[68][69]

Version 20H2 (October 2020 Update)

The eleventh stable build of Windows 10, version 20H2, was released to the public on October 20, 2020 after being on the Beta Channel since June 16, 2020.^[70] New features include new theme-aware tiles in the Start Menu, new features and improvements to Microsoft Edge (such as a price comparison tool, Alt+Tab ↹ integration for tab switching, and easy access to pinned tabs), a new out-of-box experience with more personalization for the taskbar, notifications improvements, improvements to tablet mode, improvements to Modern Device Management, and the move of the System tab in Control Panel to the About page in Settings. This is the first version of Windows 10 to include the new Chromium-based Edge browser by default.^[71][72][73]

Version 21H1 (May 2021 Update)

The Windows 10 May 2021 Update^[74] (codenamed «21H1»^[75]) is the twelfth stable build for Windows 10. It carries the build number 10.0.19043. The first preview was released to Insiders who opted in to Beta Channel on February 17, 2021.^[76] The update began rolling out on May 18, 2021.^[77] Notable changes in the May 2021 Update include:^[78]

• Added multi-camera support for Windows Hello
• New «News and Interests» feature on the taskbar
• Performance improvements to Windows Defender Application Guard and WMI Group Policy Service

The update reached end of service after the release of build 19043.2364 on December 13, 2022.^[79][80]

Version 21H2 (November 2021 Update)

The Windows 10 November 2021 Update^[146] (codenamed «21H2»^[147]) is the twelfth major update to Windows 10 as the cumulative update to the May 2021 Update. It carries the build number 10.0.19044. The first preview was released on July 15, 2021 to Insiders who opted in to Release Preview Channel that failed to meet minimum system requirements for Windows 11.^[148][149] The update began rolling out on November 16, 2021. Notable changes in the November 2021 Update include:^[147][150]

• GPU compute support in the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) and Azure IoT Edge for Linux on Windows (EFLOW) deployments
• New simplified passwordless deployment models for Windows Hello for Business
• Support for WPA3 Hash-to-Element (H2E) standards

Version 22H2 (2022 Update)

The Windows 10 2022 Update^[172] (codenamed «22H2»^[173]) is the thirteenth and current major update to Windows 10. It carries the build number 10.0.19045. The first preview was released to Insiders who opted in to the Release Preview Channel on July 28, 2022.^[173] The update began rolling out on October 18, 2022.^[172]

Fast Ring / Dev Channel

Fast Ring

On December 16, 2019, Microsoft announced that Windows Insiders in the Fast Ring will receive builds directly from the rs_prerelease branch, which are not matched to a specific Windows 10 release. The first build released under the new strategy, build 19536, was made available to Insiders on the same day.^[175]

The mn_release branch was available from May 13, 2020 to June 17, 2020.^[176][177] The branch was mandatory for Insiders in the Fast Ring.^[177]

Dev Channel

As of June 15, 2020, Microsoft has introduced the «channels» model to its Windows Insider Program, succeeding its «ring» model.^[200] All future builds starting from build 10.0.20150, therefore, would be released to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel.^[176]

The fe_release branch was available from October 29, 2020 to January 6, 2021.^[201][202] The branch was mandatory for Insiders until December 10. Afterward, Insiders could choose to move back to the rs_prerelease branch.^[203]

The co_release branch was available from April 5 to June 14, 2021.^[204] The branch was mandatory for Insiders.

As of June 28, 2021, the Dev Channel has transitioned to Windows 11.^[205]