{{Short description|List of Windows 10 operating system versions}} {{Use mdy dates|date=November 2016}} {{Windows 10}} <section begin=Lede/><!--needed for transcluding into other pages if this page needs to be split-->Windows 10 is a major release of the Windows NT operating system 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 released on July 29, 2015. <section end=Lede/>
== Overview ==
{{Windows 10 versions}}
== Releases == 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).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-20H2|title=What's new in Windows 10, version 20H2 for IT Pros|website=Microsoft|date=October 21, 2020|access-date=June 25, 2020}}</ref>
===Version 1507 (original release)=== The '''original version of Windows 10''' (also retroactively named '''version 1507'''<ref>{{cite web|title=Windows 10, version 1507|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/status-windows-10-1507|website=learn.microsoft.com|access-date=12 November 2022|language=en-us}}</ref> and codenamed '''"Threshold 1"''') was released in July 2015. It carries the build number 10.0.10240; while Microsoft has stated that there was no designated release to manufacturing (RTM) build of Windows 10, build 10240 was described as an RTM build by various media outlets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://extremetech.com/computing/210787-windows-10-build-10240-is-the-rtm-version-but-microsoft-wishes-youd-stop-calling-it-that|title=Windows 10 Build 10240 is the RTM version, but Microsoft wishes you'd stop calling it that – ExtremeTech|work=ExtremeTech|date=24 July 2015|access-date=August 4, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150804012250/http://www.extremetech.com/computing/210787-windows-10-build-10240-is-the-rtm-version-but-microsoft-wishes-youd-stop-calling-it-that|archive-date=August 4, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.softpedia.com/news/windows-10-has-reached-rtm-487002.shtml|title=Windows 10 Has Reached RTM|first=Bogdan|last=Popa|date=July 15, 2015|work=softpedia|access-date=August 4, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150724183111/http://news.softpedia.com/news/windows-10-has-reached-rtm-487002.shtml|archive-date=July 24, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://winbeta.org/news/its-official-windows-10-has-reached-rtm|title=Windows 10 hits RTM milestone ahead of July 29th launch|work=WinBeta|date=15 July 2015|access-date=August 4, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150910191817/http://www.winbeta.org/news/its-official-windows-10-has-reached-rtm|archive-date=September 10, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=verge-numbermeaning>{{cite web|title=Windows 10's final build number is delightfully clever|url=https://theverge.com/2015/7/15/8945373/windows-10-rtm-final-build-number|website=The Verge|date=15 July 2015|access-date=July 27, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150728071837/http://www.theverge.com/2015/7/15/8945373/windows-10-rtm-final-build-number|archive-date=July 28, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=thurrott-notrtm>{{cite web|last1=Thurrott|first1=Paul|title=No RTM for Windows 10, Microsoft Says|url=https://thurrott.com/windows/windows-10/4797/no-rtm-for-windows-10-microsoft-says|website=Thurrott.com|date=22 July 2015|access-date=July 27, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150723121552/https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-10/4797/no-rtm-for-windows-10-microsoft-says|archive-date=July 23, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=verge-rtmfinalized>{{cite web|title=Microsoft has finalized Windows 10|url=https://theverge.com/2015/7/15/8950481/microsoft-windows-10-rtm-date|website=The Verge|date=15 July 2015|publisher=Vox Media|access-date=July 15, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150715172408/http://www.theverge.com/2015/7/15/8950481/microsoft-windows-10-rtm-date|archive-date=July 15, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> It was retroactively named "version 1507" by Microsoft per its naming conventions that have the last 2 digits of the year and the month number for future stable releases of the operating system.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://technet.microsoft.com/windows/release-info.aspx?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396|title=Windows 10 release information – current branch, build history|website=technet.microsoft.com|access-date=March 7, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308064257/https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-info.aspx?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396|archive-date=March 8, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>
Notable changes in this version include:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/windows-10-top-features|title=Top 10 New Windows 10 Features|last1=Low|first1=Cherlynn|date=January 21, 2014|website=Laptop Mag|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190416031109/https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/windows-10-top-features|archive-date=April 16, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=May 7, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2015/7/29/9060177/microsoft-windows-10-update-changes-browser-start-menu-cortana-xbox|title=The nine most important updates in Windows 10|last1=Seifert|first1=Dan|date=July 29, 2015|website=The Verge|publisher=Vox Media, Inc.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190428210646/https://www.theverge.com/2015/7/29/9060177/microsoft-windows-10-update-changes-browser-start-menu-cortana-xbox|archive-date=April 28, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=May 7, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://betawiki.net/wiki/Windows_10|title=Windows 10}}</ref>
*An updated start menu *The introduction of Cortana, a virtual assistant, to the desktop version of Windows *A "Continuum" mode that allows users to switch between desktop mode and tablet mode *"Action Center", which includes notifications and quick access to settings *A new web browser, Microsoft Edge Legacy, that replaces Internet Explorer as the default browser in Windows *Improved multitasking, including virtual desktops *Many updated built-in apps
The final release was made available to Windows Insiders on July 15, 2015, followed by a public release on July 29, 2015.
The update has reached end of service on May 9, 2017 in the Current Branch and Current Branch for Business.<ref name="ms-win10-release-info">{{cite web|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/announcements/windows-10-1507-cb-cbb-end-of-servicing|title=Windows 10 v1507 End of Servicing for CB and CBB|date=April 12, 2017|accessdate=December 5, 2021|website=Microsoft Docs|publisher=Microsoft|language=en-us}}</ref> The Enterprise LTSB edition has reached end of service on October 14, 2025.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/announcements/windows-10-end-of-support|title=Windows 10 reaching end of support|website=Microsoft Learn|date=July 15, 2025|accessdate=July 30, 2025}}</ref>
===Version 1511 (November Update)=== The second stable build of Windows{{nbsp}}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.<ref name="iw-th2release2">{{cite web|date=August 18, 2015|title=Windows 10 beta build th2_release Professional 10525 now available|url=http://www.infoworld.com/article/2972838/microsoft-windows/windows-10-sp1-beta-professional-10525-aka-threshold-2-is-now-available.html|access-date=September 3, 2015|website=InfoWorld}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=November 12, 2015|title=Microsoft releases a Windows 10 'November update' with a smarter Cortana and more|url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/3003205/windows/microsoft-releases-a-windows-10-november-update-with-a-smarter-cortana-and-more.html|access-date=November 12, 2015|website=PCWorld}}</ref><ref name="Ars Technica 10.10586.32">{{cite web|last=Bright|first=Peter|date=November 12, 2015|title=Windows 10 November Update: features, fixes, and enterprise readiness|url=https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2015/11/windows-10-november-update-features-fixes-and-enterprise-readiness/|website=Ars Technica|publisher=Condé Nast}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=November 12, 2015|title=Microsoft releases first major update for Windows 10 – here's what's new (and better)|url=http://betanews.com/2015/11/12/microsoft-releases-first-major-update-for-windows-10-heres-whats-new-and-better/|access-date=November 12, 2015|website=BetaNews}}</ref>
New features in this version of Windows 10 include:<ref>{{cite web|last=Geier|first=Eric|title=What's New in Windows 10 Version 1511|url=http://techgenix.com/whats-new-windows-10-version-1511|website=TechGenix|date=February 11, 2016 |publisher=TechGenix Ltd.|accessdate=27 March 2019}}</ref>
*Pre-installed Skype video, messaging, and phone apps *Tab previews and syncing in Microsoft Edge *Visual and functional tweaks
The first preview was released on August 18, 2015. The final release was made available to Windows Insiders on November 3, 2015, followed by a public release on November 12, 2015. Unlike the initial release of Windows, this branch was also made available to existing Windows Phone 8.1 devices and the Xbox One and as a preview release to Windows Server 2016, and was pre-installed on new Windows 10 Mobile devices.
On November 21, 2015, the November Update was temporarily pulled from public distribution.<ref name="betanews-pulled2">{{cite web|date=November 21, 2015|title=Microsoft pulls the Windows 10 November Update|url=http://betanews.com/2015/11/21/microsoft-pulls-the-windows-10-november-update/|access-date=November 21, 2015|website=BetaNews}}</ref><ref name="zdnet-pulled2">{{cite web|title=Microsoft yanks latest Windows 10 release from its download server|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-yanks-latest-windows-10-release-from-its-download-server/|access-date=November 21, 2015|website=ZDNet|publisher=CBS Interactive}}</ref> 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.<ref name="ars-w10novupdateback2">{{cite web|title=Windows 10 November update was pulled for forgetting privacy settings; it's now back|url=https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2015/11/windows-10-november-update-was-pulled-for-forgetting-privacy-settings-its-now-back/|access-date=November 25, 2015|website=Ars Technica|publisher=Conde Nast}}</ref>
The update has reached end of service on October 10, 2017 in the Current Branch and Current Branch for Business.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/announcements/windows-10-1511-end-of-servicing|title=Windows 10 version 1511 end of service for CB and CBB|date=July 27, 2017|website=Microsoft Learn|accessdate=June 15, 2024}}</ref> Supplemental servicing for the Enterprise and Education editions was available until April 10, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/end-of-supplemental-servicing-for-windows-10-version-1511/ba-p/161166|title=End of supplemental servicing for Windows 10, version 1511|first=Heather|last=Poulsen|publisher=Windows IT Pro Blog|date=February 20, 2018|accessdate=June 15, 2024}}</ref>
===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.<ref name="ars-rsreleasedate">{{cite web|last1=Bright|first1=Peter|date=June 29, 2016|title=Windows 10 Anniversary Update coming August 2 for 350 million Windows 10 users|url=https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2016/06/windows-10-anniversary-update-coming-august-2-for-350-million-windows-10-users/|access-date=June 30, 2016|website=Ars Technica|publisher=Conde Nast Digital}}</ref><ref name="verge-anniupdate">{{cite web|date=March 30, 2016|title=Windows Anniversary Update announced, coming for free in the summer|url=https://www.theverge.com/2016/3/30/11319514/windows-10-anniversary-update-announced|access-date=March 30, 2016|website=The Verge}}</ref><ref name="venturebeat-redstone">{{cite web|date=April 7, 2015|title=Microsoft's codename Redstone is a Windows 10 update coming in 2016|url=https://venturebeat.com/2015/04/07/microsofts-codename-redstone-is-a-windows-10-update-coming-in-2016/|access-date=March 10, 2016|website=VentureBeat|archive-date=April 14, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150414105915/https://venturebeat.com/2015/04/07/microsofts-codename-redstone-is-a-windows-10-update-coming-in-2016/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="softpedia-redstone">{{cite web|title=Microsoft to Start the Next Windows 10 Chapter: Redstone|url=http://news.softpedia.com/news/microsoft-to-start-the-next-windows-10-chapter-redstone-496458.shtml|access-date=November 21, 2015|website=Softpedia|date=November 20, 2015}}</ref> 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.<ref name="big Windows update">{{cite web|last=Cooper|first=Daniel|date=April 8, 2015|title=Next year's big Windows 10 update is codenamed 'Redstone'|url=https://www.engadget.com/2015/04/08/windows-10-update-redstone/|access-date=April 8, 2015|work=Engadget|publisher=AOL}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Foley|first=Mary Jo|title=Microsoft pushes back Windows 10 'Redstone' 2 to Spring 2017 to line up with new Microsoft device wave|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-pushes-back-windows-10-redstone-2-to-spring-2017-to-line-up-with-new-microsoft-device-wave/|access-date=March 8, 2016|website=ZDNet}}</ref><ref name="verge-anniupdate"/>
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,<ref name="verge-winink">{{cite web|date=March 30, 2016|title=Microsoft's new Windows Ink 'puts the pen front and center'|url=https://www.theverge.com/2016/3/30/11327950/windows-ink-windows-10-update-pen-front-and-center|access-date=March 30, 2016|website=The Verge|publisher=Vox Media}}</ref><ref name="verge-anniupdate"/> enhancements to Cortana's proactive functionality,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Myerson|first1=Terry|date=March 30, 2016|title=Windows 10 Anniversary Update brings New Experiences and Developer Opportunity|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2016/03/30/windows-10-anniversary-update-brings-new-experiences-and-developer-opportunity/|access-date=March 31, 2016|work=Windows Experience Blog|publisher=Microsoft}}</ref> 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,<ref name="ars-rsreleasedate"/> and offline scanning using Windows Defender.<ref>[https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/17466/windows-defender-offline-help-protect-my-pc "Help protect my PC with Windows Defender Offline"] Microsoft. Accessed October 4, 2016</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hruska|first1=Joel|title=Windows 10 will receive an Anniversary Update with Linux support, Xbox One compatibility, and more|url=http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/225737-windows-10-will-receive-an-anniversary-update-with-linux-support-xbox-one-compatibility-and-more|access-date=March 31, 2016|work=ExtremeTech|date=March 30, 2016|publisher=Ziff Davis}}</ref> This release also includes several visual changes, such as the Action center being moved to the edge of the taskbar.
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.<ref>{{cite web|title=Driver Signing changes in Windows 10, version 1607|url=https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/windows_hardware_certification/2016/07/26/driver-signing-changes-in-windows-10-version-1607/|access-date=August 1, 2016|website=Windows Hardware Certification blog|publisher=Microsoft}}</ref>
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 the original release of Windows 10 (version 1507), has been retroactively named "LTSB 2015".
The update has reached end of service on April 10, 2018 in the Semi-Annual Channel.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/announcements/windows-10-1607-sac-end-of-support|title=Windows 10, version 1607 Semi-Annual Channel end of servicing|date=February 1, 2018|website=Microsoft Learn|accessdate=June 15, 2024}}</ref> The Enterprise, IoT Enterprise and Education editions have reached end of service on April 9, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/announcements/windows-10-1607-end-of-servicing|title=Windows 10, version 1607 end of servicing on April 9, 2019|date=February 11, 2019|website=Microsoft Learn|accessdate=June 15, 2024}}</ref> Support of this update for systems based on Intel Clover Trail chipset was available until January 10, 2023.<ref name="b14393.5648">{{cite web|title=January 10, 2023—KB5022289 (OS Build 14393.5648)|url=https://support.microsoft.com/help/5022289|website=Microsoft Support|publisher=Microsoft}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/text-may-not-appear-in-the-windows-interface-on/ed1823d3-c82c-4d7f-ba9d-43ecbcf526e9|title=Text may not appear in the Windows interface on some devices after installing the Windows 10 Creators Update|website=Microsoft Community|date=April 6, 2017|accessdate=June 15, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://support.microsoft.com/windows/windows-10-support-on-intel-clover-trail-chipsets-ended-on-january-10-2023-f56584eb-84f4-4ded-aa4c-59a8168fe4bb|title=Windows 10 support on Intel Clover Trail chipsets ended on January 10, 2023|website=Microsoft Support|accessdate=June 15, 2024}}</ref> The Enterprise LTSB and IoT Enterprise LTSB editions will reach end of service on October 13, 2026.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/release-information|title=Windows 10 release information|website=Microsoft Learn|publisher=Microsoft|language=en-us|date=April 8, 2024|accessdate=June 15, 2024}}</ref>
===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,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Myerson|first=Terry|date=October 26, 2016|title=Empowering a new wave of creativity with the Windows 10 Creators Update and Surface Studio|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2016/10/26/empowering-a-new-wave-of-creativity-with-the-windows-10-creators-update-and-surface-studio/|website=Windows Experience Blog|publisher=Microsoft}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Popa|first1=Bogdan|date=March 10, 2017|title=Microsoft Confirms Version 1703 for Windows 10 Creators Update RTM|url=http://news.softpedia.com/news/microsoft-confirms-version-1703-for-windows-10-creators-update-rtm-513801.shtml|website=Softpedia|publisher=SoftNews}}</ref> and was released for general availability on April 11, 2017,<ref name="ars-creatorsupdate">{{cite web|date=October 26, 2016|title=Windows 10 "Creator's Update" will be coming for free this Spring|url=https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2016/10/windows-10-creators-update-will-be-coming-for-free-this-spring/|access-date=October 26, 2016|website=Ars Technica|publisher=Conde Nast}}</ref><ref name="zdnet-rs2creators">{{cite web|title=Microsoft reveals more about what's coming in Windows 10 Creators Update|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-reveals-more-about-whats-coming-in-windows-10-creators-update/|access-date=October 26, 2016|website=ZDNet|publisher=CBS Interactive}}</ref> and for manual installation via Windows 10 Upgrade Assistant and Media Creation Tool tools on April 5, 2017.<ref name="ars-creatorsmanual">{{cite web|date=April 5, 2017|title=The Windows 10 Creators Update is now available for manual upgrading|url=https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/04/the-windows-10-creators-update-is-now-available-for-manual-upgrading/|access-date=April 7, 2017|website=Ars Technica}}</ref> 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.<ref name="zdnet-rs2creators"/><ref name="ars-creatorsupdate"/><ref name="ars-gamestreaming">{{cite web|date=October 26, 2016|title=Game streaming coming to Windows 10, and bitstream coming to Xbox One|url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2016/10/windows-creator-update-will-build-game-capture-functions-into-the-os/|access-date=October 26, 2016|website=Ars Technica|publisher=Conde Nast}}</ref>
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.<ref name="ars-creatorsreview">{{cite web|title=Review: Windows 10 Creators Update is quite a small major update|url=https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/03/windows-10-creators-update-quite-a-small-major-update-coming-april-11th/|access-date=April 7, 2017|website=Ars Technica}}</ref> Integration with Microsoft acquisition Mixer (formerly Beam)<ref name="polygon-renamedmixer">{{cite web|date=May 25, 2017|title=Microsoft's Beam renamed to Mixer, adds co-op streaming (update)|url=https://www.polygon.com/2017/5/25/15687502/beam-rebranding-mixer-microsoft-pc-xbox-one|access-date=May 26, 2017|website=Polygon}}</ref> was added for live streaming.<ref name="ars-creatorsreview"/> The themes manager moved to Settings app, and custom accent colors are now possible.<ref name="ars-creatorsreview"/> 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.<ref name="engadget-3dpaint">{{cite web|title=How Microsoft plans to make 3D building mainstream in Windows 10|url=https://www.engadget.com/2017/04/05/microsoft-paint-3d-windows-10/|access-date=April 7, 2017|website=Engadget|date=April 5, 2017}}</ref>
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.<ref name="ars-creatorsreview"/> 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.<ref name="ars-creatorsreview"/> Windows Defender has been replaced by the universal app Windows Defender Security Center.<ref name="ars-creatorsreview"/> 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.<ref name="Tung">{{Cite news|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-10-to-permit-block-on-apps-installing-if-theyre-not-from-microsoft-store/|title=Windows 10 to permit block on apps installing if they're not from Microsoft Store|last=Tung|first=Liam|work=ZDNet|access-date=March 8, 2018|language=en}}</ref> "Dynamic Lock" allows a device to automatically lock if it is outside of the proximity of a designated Bluetooth device, such as a smartphone.<ref>{{cite web|date=February 8, 2017|title=Microsoft releases new Windows 10 preview with Compact Overlay, Dynamic Lock, and improved Game Bar|url=https://venturebeat.com/2017/02/08/microsoft-releases-new-windows-10-preview-with-compact-overlay-dynamic-lock-and-improved-game-bar/|access-date=March 17, 2017|website=VentureBeat|archive-date=February 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170209014109/https://venturebeat.com/2017/02/08/microsoft-releases-new-windows-10-preview-with-compact-overlay-dynamic-lock-and-improved-game-bar/|url-status=dead}}</ref> 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).<ref>{{Cite news|title=How to use Night Light in the Windows 10 Creators Update|language=en|work=PCWorld|url=https://www.pcworld.com/article/3189747/windows/how-to-use-night-light-in-the-windows-10-creators-update.html|access-date=March 8, 2018}}</ref>
The update has reached end of service on October 9, 2018 in the Semi-Annual Channel.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/announcements/windows-10-1703-sac-end-of-servicing|title=Windows 10, version 1703 Semi-Annual Channel end of servicing on October 9, 2018|date=July 27, 2018|website=Microsoft Learn|accessdate=June 15, 2024}}</ref> The Enterprise and Education editions have reached end of service on October 8, 2019.<ref name="15063b2108">{{cite web|title=October 8, 2019—KB4520010 (OS Build 15063.2108)|url=https://support.microsoft.com/help/4520010|website=Microsoft Learn|publisher=Microsoft}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/farewell-windows-10-1703-with-its-final-patch-creators-update-hits-end-of-life/|title=Farewell Windows 10 1703: With its final patch, Creators Update hits end of life|first=Liam|last=Tung|publisher=ZDNet|date=October 9, 2019|access-date=October 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200305113124/https://www.zdnet.com/article/farewell-windows-10-1703-with-its-final-patch-creators-update-hits-end-of-life|archive-date=March 5, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> The Team edition on Surface Hub devices has reached end of service on March 16, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/surface-it-pro-blog/update-to-the-windows-10-team-rollout/ba-p/1669655|title=Update to the Windows 10 Team rollout|date=February 8, 2021|website=Surface IT Pro Blog|first=Yoav|last=Barzilay|accessdate=June 15, 2024}}</ref>
===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.<ref>{{Cite news|date=September 13, 2017|title=Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 16288 Readies For Fall Creators Update|language=en|work=Tom's Hardware|url=http://www.tomshardware.com/news/windows-10-insider-preview-build-16288,35444.html|access-date=September 14, 2017}}</ref><ref name="computerworld-buildguide">{{cite web|title=Windows 10 Redstone: A guide to the builds|url=http://www.computerworld.com/article/3118132/microsoft-windows/windows-10-redstone-a-guide-to-the-builds.html|access-date=May 3, 2017|website=Computerworld|publisher=IDG}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Windows 10s Fall Creators Update is now available|work=The Verge|url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/17/16488914/microsoft-windows-10-fall-creators-update-download-iso-files|access-date=October 19, 2017}}</ref> 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.<ref name="techcrunch-mypeople">{{cite web|title=Windows 10 gets more social with "My People," a taskbar feature focused on sharing, communication|url=https://techcrunch.com/2016/10/26/windows-10-gets-more-social-with-my-people-a-taskbar-feature-focused-on-sharing-communication/|access-date=October 26, 2016|website=TechCrunch|date=October 26, 2016|publisher=AOL}}</ref> My People was originally announced for Creators Update, but was ultimately held over to the next release,<ref name="winblog-build15007">{{cite web|date=January 12, 2017|title=Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 15007 for PC and Mobile|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2017/01/12/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-15007-pc-mobile|access-date=March 17, 2017|website=Windows blog|publisher=Microsoft}}</ref><ref name="iw-rs3">{{cite web|date=February 23, 2017|title=Windows 10's next big update, Redstone 3, hits the radar|url=http://www.infoworld.com/article/3173348/microsoft-windows/windows-10s-next-big-update-redstone-3-hits-the-radar.html|access-date=March 17, 2017|website=InfoWorld}}</ref> and made its first public appearance in Build 16184 in late April 2017.<ref name="computerworld-buildguide"/> A new "Files-on-Demand" feature for OneDrive serves as a partial replacement for the previous "placeholders" function.<ref name="verge-fcu"/>
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.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Warren|first=Tom|date=June 29, 2017|title=Windows 10 will hide your important files from ransomware soon|url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/29/15892658/microsoft-windows-10-controlled-folders-feature|access-date=June 29, 2017|website=The Verge}}</ref> This is also the first release that introduces DCH drivers.{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}}
The update has reached end of service on April 9, 2019 for Home, Pro, Pro Education, Pro for Workstations, and IoT Core editions.<ref name="EOS">{{cite web|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/announcements/windows-10-1709-end-of-servicing|title=Windows 10, version 1709 end of servicing|date=January 14, 2020|website=Microsoft Learn|accessdate=June 15, 2024}}</ref> The Enterprise and Education editions would have originally reached end of service on April 14, 2020, but this was postponed to October 13 of the same year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.{{r|EOS}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/announcements/revised-end-of-service-windows-10-1709|title=Revised end of service date for Windows 10, version 1709: October 13, 2020|date=March 19, 2020|website=Microsoft Learn|accessdate=June 15, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/revised-end-of-service-date-for-windows-10-version-1709-october/ba-p/1239043|title=Revised end of service date for Windows 10, version 1709: October 13, 2020|date=March 19, 2020|website=Microsoft Community Hub|first=John|last=Cable|accessdate=June 15, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-is-extending-support-for-windows-10-version-1709-for-six-months|title=Microsoft is extending support for Windows 10 version 1709 for six months|first=Rich|last=Woods|publisher=Neowin|date=March 19, 2020|accessdate=October 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200322055230/https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-is-extending-support-for-windows-10-version-1709-for-six-months|archive-date=March 22, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>
===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.<ref>{{Cite web|date=April 27, 2018|title=Make the most of your time with the new Windows 10 update – Windows Experience BlogWindows Experience Blog|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/04/27/make-the-most-of-your-time-with-the-new-windows-10-update/|access-date=May 6, 2018|website=blogs.windows.com|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=April 30, 2018|title=How to get the Windows 10 April 2018 Update – Windows Experience BlogWindows Experience Blog|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/04/30/how-to-get-the-windows-10-april-2018-update/|access-date=May 6, 2018|website=blogs.windows.com|language=en-US}}</ref> 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).<ref>{{Cite news|title=Microsoft reveals why the Spring Creators Update has been delayed|language=en|work=TechRadar|url=https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-reveals-why-spring-creators-update-has-been-delayed|access-date=May 6, 2018}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Windows 10 Timeline: How to use Microsoft's new organizational tool|language=en|work=PCWorld|url=https://www.pcworld.com/article/3263905/windows/windows-10-how-to-use-timeline.html|access-date=October 6, 2018}}</ref><ref name="verge-msgraph">{{cite web|date=May 11, 2017|title=Microsoft's next mobile strategy is to make iOS and Android better|url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/5/11/15621428/microsoft-cross-device-ios-android-apps|access-date=May 12, 2017|website=The Verge}}</ref><ref name="engadget-msgraph">{{cite web|title=Microsoft Graph bridges the gap between Windows and your phone|url=https://www.engadget.com/2017/05/11/microsoft-graph-cortana-timeline-clipboard/|access-date=May 12, 2017|website=Engadget|date=May 11, 2017}}</ref><ref name="verge-fcu">{{cite web|date=May 11, 2017|title=Microsoft announces Windows 10 Fall Creators Update|url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/5/11/15610610/microsoft-windows-10-fall-creators-update-features|access-date=May 11, 2017|website=The Verge|publisher=Vox Media}}</ref>
The update has reached end of service on November 12, 2019 for Home, Pro, Pro for Workstations and IoT Core editions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/announcements/windows-10-1803-end-of-servicing|title=Windows 10, version 1803 end of servicing|date=January 7, 2021|website=Microsoft Learn|accessdate=June 15, 2024}}</ref> The Enterprise, IoT Enterprise and Education editions would have originally reached end of service on November 10, 2020, but this was postponed to May 11, 2021 due to the "global health crisis", in reference to the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/announcements/windows-10-1803-1809-end-of-servicing|title=Windows 10, versions 1803 and 1809 end of servicing (Education and Enterprise)|date=February 11, 2021|website=Microsoft Learn|accessdate=June 15, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/revised-end-of-service-date-for-windows-10-version-1803-may-11/ba-p/1614136|title=Revised end of service date for Windows 10, version 1803: May 11, 2021|date=August 26, 2020|website=Microsoft Community Hub|first=Chris|last=Morrissey|accessdate=June 15, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.neowin.net/news/three-windows-10-versions-reach-the-end-of-support-today-albeit-with-some-caveats|title=Three Windows 10 versions reach the end of support today, albeit with some caveats|first=Abhay|last=Venkatesh|publisher=Neowin|date=May 11, 2021|accessdate=May 12, 2021}}</ref>
===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.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Windows 10 October 2018 Update is available today|work=The Verge|url=https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/2/17921988/microsoft-windows-10-october-2018-update-release-date-download|access-date=October 2, 2018}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 3, 2018|title=Windows 10 October 2018 Update: The 7 best new features|language=en|work=CNET|url=https://www.cnet.com/how-to/windows-10-october-2018-update-the-7-best-new-features/|access-date=October 6, 2018}}</ref>
On October 6, 2018, the build was pulled by Microsoft following isolated reports of the update process deleting files from user directories.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Cimpanu|first=Catalin|title=Microsoft pulls Windows 10 October Update (version 1809)|language=en|work=ZDNet|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-pulls-windows-10-october-update-version-1809/|access-date=October 6, 2018}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Microsoft begins re-releasing Windows 10 October update after fixing file deletion bug|work=The Verge|url=https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/9/17957506/microsoft-windows-10-october-2018-update-data-deletion-fix|access-date=October 9, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Windows 10 October 2018 Update rereleased to Insiders, data loss blamed on misdirected folders|language=en|work=PCWorld|url=https://www.pcworld.com/article/3312642/windows/microsoft-restarts-windows-10-october-2018-update-blaming-data-loss-on-misdirected-folders.html|access-date=November 14, 2018}}</ref>
On November 13, 2018, Microsoft resumed the rollout of 1809 for a small percentage of users.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Microsoft re-releases Windows 10 October 2018 Update today after pulling it offline|work=The Verge|url=https://www.theverge.com/2018/11/13/18090978/microsoft-windows-10-october-2018-update-november-release|access-date=November 14, 2018}}</ref><ref name="zdnet-quality">{{Cite news|last=Bott|first=Ed|title=Microsoft resumes rollout of Windows 10 version 1809, promises quality changes|language=en|work=ZDNet|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-resumes-rollout-of-windows-10-version-1809-promises-quality-changes/|access-date=November 13, 2018}}</ref>
The long term servicing release, Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC, is based on this version and is equivalent in terms of features.<ref name="ms-ltsc2019">{{Cite news|title=What's new in Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC|language=en|work=Microsoft|url=https://docs.microsoft.com//windows/whats-new/ltsc/whats-new-windows-10-2019/|access-date=February 19, 2020}}</ref>
The update has reached end of service on November 10, 2020 for Home, Pro, Pro Education, Pro for Workstations and IoT Core editions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/announcements/windows-10-1809-end-of-servicing|title=Windows 10, version 1809 end of servicing|date=May 29, 2020|website=Microsoft Learn|accessdate=June 15, 2024}}</ref> The Enterprise, IoT Enterprise and Education editions have reached end of service on May 11, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/announcements/windows-10-1803-1809-end-of-servicing|title=Windows 10, versions 1803 and 1809 end of servicing (Education and Enterprise)|date=February 11, 2021|website=Microsoft Learn|accessdate=June 15, 2024}}</ref> The Enterprise LTSC, IoT Enterprise LTSC and IoT Core LTSC editions will reach end of service on January 9, 2029.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/release-information|title=Windows 10 release information|website=Microsoft Learn|publisher=Microsoft|language=en-us|date=April 8, 2024|accessdate=June 15, 2024}}</ref>
===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.<ref>{{cite web|date=May 21, 2019|title=Windows 10, version 1903 and Windows Server, version 1903|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/status-windows-10-1903|access-date=July 16, 2019|website=Microsoft Docs|archive-date=December 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204071039/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-information/status-windows-10-1903|url-status=dead}}</ref> Because of new practices introduced after the problems affecting the 1809 update, Microsoft used an intentionally slower Windows Update rollout process.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Warren|first=Tom|date=May 21, 2019|title=Microsoft's next major Windows 10 update is now available|url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/21/18634343/microsoft-windows-10-may-2019-download-install-release|access-date=May 22, 2019|website=The Verge}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Warren|first=Tom|date=April 8, 2019|title=Microsoft releases final Windows 10 May 2019 Update to testers|url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/8/18300781/microsoft-windows-10-update-rtm-download-install-release-date-preview-may-2019|access-date=May 22, 2019|website=The Verge}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Bright|first=Peter|date=May 21, 2019|title=Windows 10 May 2019 Update now rolling out to everyone... slowly|url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/05/windows-10-may-2019-update-now-rolling-out-to-everyone-slowly/|access-date=May 22, 2019|website=Ars Technica|language=en-us}}</ref>
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.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=May 21, 2019|title=Windows 10 May 2019 Update review: Sandbox and a better Windows Update improve your PC|url=https://www.pcworld.com/article/3363697/windows-10-may-2019-update-review.html|access-date=May 22, 2019|website=PCWorld|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=Warren|first=Tom|date=May 22, 2019|title=Windows 10 May 2019 Update: the 10 best new features|url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/22/18635282/microsoft-windows-10-may-2019-update-features-review|access-date=May 22, 2019|website=The Verge}}</ref> Notable changes in the May 2019 Update include:<ref>{{Cite web|title=Windows 10 May 2019 Update review: Simple changes make Microsoft's OS run smoother|first=Zac|last=Bowden|url=https://www.windowscentral.com/windows-10-may-2019-update-review|website=Windows Central|date=12 July 2019|publisher=Mobile Nations|access-date=5 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200301023233/https://www.windowscentral.com/windows-10-may-2019-update-review|archive-date=1 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=The top ten Windows 10 May 2019 Update features|first=Mary|last=Branscombe|url=https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-top-ten-windows-10-may-2019-update-features|website=TechRepublic|publisher=CBS Interactive|access-date=5 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190703195934/https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-top-ten-windows-10-may-2019-update-features|archive-date=3 July 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> *A new "light theme" *Separation of Search and Cortana in the taskbar *Windows Sandbox (not available in Windows 10 Home) *Ability to pause updates for 35 days or under (incl. Windows 10 Home) *New default wallpaper *Recommended troubleshooting *Notifications hidden while in full-screen *DirectML *A revamped version of Game Bar with a larger overlay with a performance display, Xbox friends list and social functionality, and audio and streaming settings<ref>{{Cite web|last=Warren|first=Tom|date=May 22, 2019|title=Microsoft's new Xbox Game Bar launches for Windows 10 as a useful overlay with widgets|url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/22/18635709/microsoft-xbox-game-bar-windows-10-release|access-date=November 6, 2019|website=The Verge|language=en}}</ref>
The update has reached the end of service on December 8, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|title=Windows 10, version 1903 end of service|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/announcements/windows-10-1903-end-of-servicing|website=Microsoft Docs|publisher=Microsoft|date=September 8, 2020|accessdate=December 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200912231823/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/announcements/windows-10-1903-end-of-servicing|archive-date=September 12, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>
===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.<ref>{{cite web|date=November 12, 2019|title=Windows 10, version 1909 and Windows Server, version 1909|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/status-windows-10-1909|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191113013716/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-information/status-windows-10-1909|archive-date=November 13, 2019|access-date=January 14, 2020|website=Microsoft Docs}}</ref> Unlike previous updates, this one was released as a minor service update without major new features.<ref>{{Cite web|date=October 11, 2019|title=Getting the November 2019 Update Ready for Release|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2019/10/10/getting-the-november-2019-update-ready-for-release/|access-date=February 5, 2020|website=Windows Experience Blog|language=en-US}}</ref> Notable changes in the November 2019 Update include:<ref>{{Cite web|title=How to get the Windows 10 November 2019 Update|date=2019-11-12|website=Windows Experience Blog|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2019/11/12/how-to-get-the-windows-10-november-2019-update|access-date=November 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191113013709/https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2019/11/12/how-to-get-the-windows-10-november-2019-update|archive-date=13 November 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> *Ability to create events from the Calendar fly-out on the taskbar *Improvements to notification management, including thumbnails demonstrating notification banners and the Action Center in application notification settings, and the ability to access per-application notification settings from their displays in Action Center *The Start menu's navigation sidebar icons expand into a drawer with text labels when the cursor is hovered over them *Support for using third-party digital assistants from the lock screen *OneDrive integration with File Explorer's search
The update has reached end of service on May 11, 2021 for Home, Pro, Pro Education and Pro for Workstations editions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/announcements/windows-10-1909-end-of-servicing|title=Windows 10, version 1909 end of servicing (Home and Pro)|website=Microsoft Learn|date=February 11, 2021|accessdate=June 15, 2024}}</ref> The Enterprise, IoT Enterprise and Education editions have reached end of service on May 10, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/announcements/windows-10-1909-enterprise-education-eos|title=Windows 10, version 1909 end of servicing (Enterprise and Education)|date=February 11, 2022|website=Microsoft Learn|accessdate=June 15, 2024}}</ref>
===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.<ref>{{cite web|date=May 2020|title=Windows 10, version 2004 and Windows Server, version 2004|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/status-windows-10-2004|access-date=June 15, 2020|website=Microsoft Docs|archive-date=June 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200602174724/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-information/status-windows-10-2004|url-status=dead}}</ref> New features included faster and easier access to Bluetooth settings and pairing, improved Kaomojis, renamable virtual desktops, DirectX 12 Ultimate, a chat-based UI for Cortana, greater integration with Android phones on the Your Phone app, Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL 2; WSL 2 includes a custom Linux kernel, unlike its predecessor), 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.<ref>{{cite web|date=May 27, 2020|title=What's New in the Windows 10 May 2020 Update|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2020/05/27/whats-new-in-the-windows-10-may-2020-update/|access-date=May 27, 2020|website=Windows Blog}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=May 27, 2020|title=Windows 10 May 2020 Update release date, news and features|url=https://www.techradar.com/news/windows-10-20h1|access-date=May 27, 2020}}</ref> It's also the final version of Windows 10 to come bundled with Microsoft Edge Legacy.<ref>{{cite web|last=Woodman|first=Aaron|date=October 20, 2020|title=What's new in the Windows 10 October 2020 Update|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2020/10/20/whats-new-in-the-windows-10-october-2020-update|access-date=October 21, 2020|website=Windows Experience Blog}}</ref> Notable changes in the May 2020 Update include:<ref>{{cite web|title=What's New in the Windows 10 May 2020 Update|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2020/05/27/whats-new-in-the-windows-10-may-2020-update|website=Windows Experience Blog|date=May 27, 2020|accessdate=May 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200528052847/https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2020/05/27/whats-new-in-the-windows-10-may-2020-update|archive-date=28 May 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> *Faster and easier access to Bluetooth settings and pairing *Improved Kaomojis *Virtual Desktops are now renamable *DirectX 12 Ultimate *Introducing a chat-based UI for Cortana *Greater integration with Android smartphones on the Your Phone app *Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL 2) *Ability to use Windows Hello without the need for a password *Ability to use Windows Hello PIN while in safe mode *Cloud download option to reset Windows *Accessibility improvements *Support Storage Firmware Update that allow updates SSD firmware through Windows Update<ref>{{Cite web|last=barrygolden|date=2024-08-27|title=Storage Firmware Update (SFU) Driver – Windows drivers|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/drivers/sfu/storage-firmware-update-driver|access-date=2024-09-01|website=learn.microsoft.com|language=en-us}}</ref> *Task Manager can display disk type (HDD or SSD) in the Performance tab
The update has reached end of service on December 14, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|title=Windows 10, version 2004 end of servicing (all editions)|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/announcements/windows-10-version-2004-end-of-servicing|website=Microsoft Docs|publisher=Microsoft|date=September 14, 2021|accessdate=December 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915112839/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/announcements/windows-10-version-2004-end-of-servicing|archive-date=September 15, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref>
===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.<ref>{{cite web|date=October 2020|title=Windows 10, version 20H2 and Windows Server, version 20H2|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/status-windows-10-20h2|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024130642/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-information/status-windows-10-20h2|archive-date=October 24, 2020|access-date=December 31, 2020|website=Microsoft Docs}}</ref> New features include new theme-aware tiles in the Start Menu, new features and improvements to Microsoft Edge (such as a price comparison tool, {{key press|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.<ref name="20H2">{{cite web|last=Woodman|first=Aaron|date=October 20, 2020|title=What's new in the Windows 10 October 2020 Update|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2020/10/20/whats-new-in-the-windows-10-october-2020-update|access-date=October 21, 2020|website=Windows Experience Blog}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Warren|first=Tom|date=October 20, 2020|title=Windows 10 October 2020 Update is now available with an updated Start menu and more|publisher=The Verge|url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/20/21524590/microsoft-windows-10-october-2020-update-download-install-release|access-date=October 21, 2020}}</ref><ref name="auto2">{{Cite web|date=2020-09-10|title=Microsoft Edge Will Now Offer Inbuilt Price Comparison, Screenshot and Video Calling Tools|url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/technology/microsoft-edge-will-now-offer-inbuilt-price-comparison-screenshot-and-video-calling-tools/ar-BB19Rzb2|access-date=2020-10-21|website=MSN|language=en-US}}</ref>
The update has reached end of service on May 10, 2022 for Home, Pro, Pro Education, Pro for Workstations and Team (for Surface Hub devices) editions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/announcements/windows-10-20h2-end-of-servicing|title=Windows 10, version 20H2 end of servicing|website=Microsoft Learn|date=March 10, 2023|accessdate=June 15, 2024}}</ref> The Enterprise, Enterprise multi-session, IoT Enterprise and Education editions have reached end of service on May 9, 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://learn.microsoft.com//lifecycle/announcements/windows-10-20h2-enterprise-education-eos|title=Windows 10, version 20H2 end of servicing (Enterprise, Education)|date=February 10, 2023|website=Microsoft Learn|accessdate=June 15, 2024}}</ref>
===Version 21H1 (May 2021 Update)=== The twelfth stable build of Windows 10, '''version 21H1''', was released to the public on May 18, 2021, after being on the Beta Channel since February 17, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|date=May 2021|title=Windows 10, version 21H1|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/status-windows-10-21h1|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210518172000/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-information/status-windows-10-21h1|archive-date=May 18, 2021|access-date=December 31, 2020|website=Microsoft Docs}}</ref> This update included multi-camera support for Windows Hello, a "News and Interests" feature on the taskbar, and performance improvements to Windows Defender Application Guard and WMI Group Policy Service.<ref>{{cite web|title=What's new in Windows 10, version 21H1 for IT Pros|url=https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-21h1|website=Microsoft|date=May 18, 2020|access-date=May 19, 2020}}</ref> Notable changes in the May 2021 Update include:<ref>{{cite web|title=What's new in Windows 10, version 21H1 for IT Pros|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-21h1|website=Microsoft|date=May 18, 2020|accessdate=May 19, 2020}}</ref> *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 has reached end of service on December 13, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|title=Windows 10, version 21H1 end of servicing|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/announcements/windows-10-21h1-end-of-servicing|website=Microsoft Learn|publisher=Microsoft|date=September 15, 2022|accessdate=June 15, 2024}}</ref>
===Version 21H2 (November 2021 Update)=== The thirteenth stable build of Windows 10, '''version 21H2''', was released to the public on November 16, 2021, after being on the Beta Channel since July 15, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|title=Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19044.1147 (21H2)|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2021/07/15/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-19044-1147-21h2|website=Windows Insider Blog|date=July 15, 2021|accessdate=July 21, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://support.microsoft.com/help/5006670|title=October 12, 2021—KB5006670 (OS Builds 19041.1288, 19042.1288, and 19043.1288)|website=Microsoft Support|publisher=Microsoft|access-date=October 12, 2021}}</ref> This update included GPU compute support in the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) and Azure IoT Edge for Linux on Windows (EFLOW) deployments, a new simplified passwordless deployment models for Windows Hello for Business, support for WPA3 Hash-to-Element (H2E) standards and a new highlights feature for Search on the taskbar. Notable changes in the November 2021 Update include:<ref name=":1"/><ref>{{Cite web|first=Mandi|last=Ohlinger|title=What's new in Windows 10, version 21H2 for IT pros – What's new in Windows|url=https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-21h2|access-date=2021-11-18|website=Microsoft Docs|date=31 December 2017|language=en-us}}</ref> *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 *Support for DirectStorage *Support for NVMe 2.0 *Limited support for Alder Lake Thread Director *New highlights feature for Search on the taskbar
The update has reached end of service on June 13, 2023 for Home, Pro, Pro Education and Pro for Workstations editions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/announcements/windows-10-21h2-end-of-servicing|title=Windows 10, version 21H2 end of servicing (Home & Pro)|website=Microsoft Learn|date=March 14, 2023|accessdate=June 15, 2024}}</ref> The Enterprise, Enterprise multi-session, IoT Enterprise and Education editions have reached end of service on June 11, 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/announcements/windows-10-21h2-end-of-updates-enterprise-education|title=Windows 10, version 21H2 end of updates (Enterprise, Education)|date=March 12, 2024|website=Microsoft Learn|accessdate=June 15, 2024}}</ref> The Enterprise LTSC and IoT Enterprise LTSC editions will reach end of service on January 12, 2027 and January 13, 2032, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/release-information|title=Windows 10 release information|website=Microsoft Learn|publisher=Microsoft|date=April 8, 2024|accessdate=June 15, 2024}}</ref>
===Version 22H2 (2022 Update)=== The fourteenth and final stable build of Windows 10, '''version 22H2''', was released to the public on October 18, 2022, after being on the Release Preview Channel since July 28, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|title=Releasing Windows 10, version 22H2 to the Release Preview Channel|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2022/07/28/releasing-windows-10-version-22h2-to-the-release-preview-channel|website=Windows Insider Blog|date=July 28, 2022|access-date=July 28, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2022/10/18/how-to-get-the-windows-10-2022-update|title=How to get the Windows 10 2022 Update|date=October 18, 2022|work=Windows Experience Blog|access-date=October 18, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=What's new in Windows 10, version 22H2 for IT pros – What's new in Windows|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-22h2|access-date=2022-11-15|website=Microsoft Learn}}</ref> This update re-introduced the search box on the taskbar and included Copilot in Windows, richer weather experience on the lock screen, additional quick status (such as sports, traffic and finance) on lock screen and a new Windows Spotlight desktop theme and new account manager experience on the Start menu. Notable changes introduced after the initial public release of the 2022 Update include: *Re-introduction of the search box on the taskbar *The availability of Copilot in Windows *Richer weather experience on the lock screen *Additional quick status (such as sports, traffic, and finance) on lock screen *New Windows Spotlight desktop theme *New account manager experience on the Start menu *New top cards with key hardware specifications of device in the Settings app *Included Outlook progressive web app
The update would have originally reached end of service on May 14, 2024 for Home and Pro editions and May 13, 2025 for Education and Enterprise editions,<ref>{{cite web|title=Windows 10 Home and Pro – Microsoft Lifecycle|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019102322/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-10-home-and-pro|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/products/windows-10-home-and-pro|archivedate=October 19, 2022|website=Microsoft Learn}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Windows 10 Windows 10 Enterprise and Education – Microsoft Lifecycle|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019001016/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-10-enterprise-and-education|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/products/windows-10-enterprise-and-education|archivedate=October 19, 2022|website=Microsoft Learn}}</ref> but this was postponed to October 14, 2025 for all editions, following Microsoft's confirmation that it will no longer release Windows 10 builds annually.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/announcements/windows-10-22h2-end-of-support-update|title=Windows 10, version 22H2 end of support date updated|date=April 28, 2023|website=Microsoft Learn|accessdate=June 15, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/announcements/windows-10-end-of-support|title=Windows 10 reaching end of support|website=Microsoft Learn|date=July 15, 2025|accessdate=October 18, 2025}}</ref>
Windows 10, version 22H2 is the only Windows 10 version to be eligible for the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, which offers continued security updates until October 13, 2026 for consumers, and October 10, 2028 for businesses and schools.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows-itpro-blog/when-to-use-windows-10-extended-security-updates/4102628|title=When to use Windows 10 Extended Security Updates|date=April 3, 2024|first=Jason|last=Leznek|website=Windows IT Pro Blog|accessdate=June 25, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/faq/extended-security-updates|title=Lifecycle FAQ – Extended Security Updates|website=Microsoft Learn|accessdate=June 20, 2025}}</ref>
==See also== *Windows 10 Mobile version history *Windows 11 version history *Windows Phone version history *Windows Server 2016 version history *{{anl|Windows Server 2019}} *{{anl|Windows Server 2022}} *Xbox OS version history
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