Компания рекомендует переходить на Windows 11
Компания Microsoft объявила, что версия Windows 10 22H2 станет последней — ОС больше не получит крупных обновлений.
Далее Microsoft будет поддерживать Windows 10 ежемесячными обновлениями безопасности вплоть до 14 октября 2025 года, после чего поддержка будет прекращена полностью. Исключением станут некоторые выпуски в канале долгосрочного обслуживания или LTSC.
Само собой, на этом фоне компания рекомендует перейти на Windows 11.
Мы настоятельно рекомендуем вам перейти на Windows 11 сейчас, поскольку дополнительных обновлений функций Windows 10 не будет. Если вы и/или ваша организация пока должны использовать Windows 10, обновите её до Windows 10 версии 22H2, чтобы продолжать получать ежемесячные выпуски обновлений безопасности до 14 октября 2025 года.
28 апреля 2023 в 12:47
| Теги: Microsoft, Windows
| Источник: Microsoft, The Verge, Фото
Microsoft Windows, which is more popularly known as just Windows, is a group of several proprietary graphical operating system families. All these operating systems have been built by a company called Microsoft.
A few years before the World Wide Web became public. Windows 1 was released in 1995 by founder Bill Gates. Now 29 years later, the world has seen its evolution from Windows 1 to Windows 10.
The original Windows 10 was launched in 2015 and getting regular updates from its parent company. The latest update, called Windows 10 – now being used on more than 1 billion devices worldwide.
Major updates released for Windows every 6 months; the last one was in May 2023. Microsoft is constantly encouraging people to update their PCs to Windows 10 for smooth running and to avail of all the new features. This new build is going to be the final one for Windows 10.
How to download Windows 10 October 2023 updates
All of the update options won’t be seen on all devices because Microsoft is going to roll out the updates in stages. However, as soon as it made available to the public, installing it possible.
It also recommended by Microsoft, to install the latest servicing stack update (SSU) for the users operating system, before installing the latest update. Doing so will surely mitigate any potential issues, that may arise during installing the update and applying Microsoft fixes
Windows recently posted a blog post, describing the method of installing the new version. Below we have listed a step by step method, for easy installation:
- Go to settings
- Click on Updates and security
- Click on the Windows Updates option
- Check for updates
- There should be a Feature update to Windows 10, version 20H2
- Click on Download from there.
- After the download completed and the update ready for installation, the user will receive a notification from Microsoft
- Through that notification, the user can select a convenient time to install the update automatically.
Windows 10 October 2023 update
The update, 20H2 version, released the first build of the October 2023 update early in the year. For a few months now, Microsoft had been working on several security patches for it and running insider tests. Now finally after a gruesome and extensive testing period, the October 2023 update prepared for everyone.
It includes several new upgrades after the May 2023 update, including a brand new chromium-based browser called Microsoft Edge. There shall also be new upgrades in the taskbar, start menu, and notification bar among others.
We bring you a list of all the updates that come with the new version
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Microsoft Edge
The biggest and most awaited update has to be Microsoft’s new browser. Currently, the default browser of Windows 10 called Microsoft Edge Legacy. For other tech updates check Timesalert.
- The new updated Microsoft Edge is based on Chromium.
- This new Browser includes a special privacy feature, called ‘Tracking Prevention’ that tries to block websites so that they cannot track the user online and harm them.
- This browser has a new user interface, which completely redesigned, making it look modern and stylish with round edges – to make it familiar like the Chrome Browser.
- It also has an additional profile feature, which allows the user to create profiles or accounts to share the browser with other people.
- It is also compatible, with several Google Chrome extensions.
- One of the best features of this new browser would be the Progressive Web Apps, It helps install and use websites as native applications on Windows 10.
- Start Menu
The start menu will be getting a much more streamlined look, along with theme aware tiles instead of the previously used accent color; so now its display will depend on whether the PC is in a dark mode or the light mode. This new feature will also help the icons to stand out more.
- Taskbar
The original Taskbar will also be seeing some refurbishments. It will be Personable so that the user can easily find what he/she is looking for. The pinned sites on the taskbar will also work better. Clicking on a particular pinned icon, it opened in a browser.
Windows 10 Update Latest Features
- Alt + Tab will show Edge Browser tabs by default
If the user is accessing several pages at once on the Microsoft Edge browser, then the user can quickly switch between the different tabs by simply using the Alt + Tab keys. Browsers like Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox might also be able to use this feature in the future.
- Access the Samsung phone’s applications on the user’s PC
Microsoft window already has a feature called, “Your Phone” app which now expanded to accommodate more select Samsung devices. The apps can run on the user’s phone, but it will also be possible to see them launch, see and interact with the user’s PC, albeit with a Windows 10 updated version.
Contents
- 1 Windows 10 Update
- 1.1 How to download Windows 10 October 2023 updates
- 1.2 Windows 10 October 2023 update
- 1.3 Microsoft Edge
- 1.4 Windows 10 Update Latest Features
by Alexandru Poloboc
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- You might not have known this, but Windows 10 22H2 is already on your PC.
- Microsoft said that this version of the popular OS is ready for broad deployment.
- Check out everything you need to know about the Windows 10 2022 update.
It was only yesterday that we were saying that Microsoft just sneaked important software changes past you again and you didn’t even notice.
What were we talking about? Well, Windows 10 version 22H2, which was unofficially confirmed by Microsoft right under our noses some time ago.
Now, this feature update for the Windows 10 operating system has started rolling out and is now available as an enablement package for those sticking to good-old Windows 10 (version 2004 and newer).
Microsoft’s Windows 10 version 22H2 is ready
The Redmond-based tech company says this highly-anticipated release is now finally ready for broad deployment.
Even though Microsoft has yet to tell more about those mysterious productivity features, we managed to dig out some details about what is new in Windows 10 2022 Update.
As you know, broad deployment is the final rollout phase in the lifecycle of a Windows release, so we should all be excited.
It actually means more users with compatible computers receive offers to update, not only those daring to press the Check for updates button.
Just so you know, Windows 11 2022 Update (also 22H2) is currently available to all who check for updates manually.
Now, you can update to Windows 10 22H2 from version 20H2, 21H1, and 21H2, and the process will not take much time or bandwidth since all those releases are enablement packages only and work as regular cumulative updates.
Also, keep in mind that Microsoft is about to stop supporting Windows 10 version 21H1, so users must prepare for a forced upgrade to a newer release.
From what we can see in the official documentation, Windows 10 21H1 will reach its end of life on December 13, 2022.
Regular users running Windows 10 2022 Update Home and Professional editions will receive 18 months of support, while commercial customers with Enterprise and Education editions will get 30 months.
Microsoft also wanted to remind everyone that at least one version of Windows 10 will remain supported until October 14, 2025, which means users can expect more similar updates in the future.
You can download official ISO files for a clean installation or an in-place upgrade using the updated MediaCreationTool.
Windows 10 version 22H2 will install like the previous smaller feature updates for Windows 10, so there really isn’t anything new in the process itself.
The tech giant said that the Windows 10, version 22H2 release will not bring updates to the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP).
Instead, it will follow the same guidelines as Windows 10, version 2004. Let’s have a bit of a closer look at this matter and decide for ourselves:
- WHCP requirements – No change. Windows 10, version 2004 requirements remain applicable for Windows 10, version 22H2.
- Windows Hardware Lab Kit – No change. Since WHCP requirements will persist in Windows 10, version 22H2, the Windows Hardware Lab Kit (Windows HLK) will also remain the same. There will not be a new Windows HLK release for Windows 10, version 22H2 and partners can continue using Windows 10, version 2004 HLK for certification.
- Errata – No change. All Windows 10, version 2004 errata will continue to be valid for Windows 10, version 22H2.
- Windows HLK playlist – No change. The Windows HLK version 2004 playlist can be used for Windows 10, version 22H2.
- Driver signature – No change. Drivers that meet all the applicable Windows 10, version 2004 requirements will be digitally signed with the same signature attributes.
- Submission – No change. Windows 10, versions 2004, 20H2, and 21H1 can be used for WHCP submission.
- WHCP qualification – Windows 10, version 2004
- Required OS version – Windows 10, version 22H2
- HLK version – HLK version 2004
We will keep you posted as soon as new information on the 2022 update, or Windows 10 version 22H2, becomes available.
Until then, check for updates or use the MediaCreationTool and see for yourself what this update has actually brought to the Windows 10 OS.
До сих пор сижу на Windows 7, 8, 8.1 или 10. Могу бесплатно обновиться до 11?
Да, старые системы можно бесплатно обновить до актуальной одиннадцатой. Microsoft ограничивала доступ к обновлениям для пользователей из России примерно с августа по декабрь 2022 года, но сейчас все новые версии скачиваются без смены IP-адреса через VPN — проблемы могут быть у некоторых отдельных провайдеров.
Windows 10 обновляется легко — сохранятся все файлы и установленные приложения, восстанавливать или заново качать программы не придется. Если система не предлагает обновиться сама, скачайте помощник по установке Windows 11 с официального сайта Microsoft и следуйте инструкции.
Windows 7, 8 и 8.1 обновить без покупки новой лицензии сложнее: сначала нужно установить Windows 10 и только потом одиннадцатую версию. Не получится обновить только Windows 7 в версии 32 bit — придется стирать диск с системой, устанавливать новую с нуля и заново ее активировать.
Формально Microsoft разрешала пользователям Windows 7, 8 и 8.1 установить «десятку» без доплаты только до 2016 года. Но бесплатное обновление доступно до сих пор, хотя на официальном сайте компании висит предупреждение: «Бесплатное обновление до Windows 10 через приложение „Переход на Windows 10“ (GWX) было доступно до 29 июля 2016 г.».
Обновить Windows 8 и 8.1 до Windows 10 и потом до одиннадцатой получится без проблем — сохранятся все файлы и установленные приложения. Для этого перейдите на официальную страницу Windows 10 и следуйте инструкции, а потом установите Windows 11 через центр обновлений в настройках системы или с помощью помощника.
С Windows 7 могут быть сложности, даже если она в версии 64 bit. Есть вероятность, что после обновления некоторые программы перестанут работать из-за большой разницы в архитектуре операционных систем, и их придется установить заново. Порядок действий такой же, как и для Windows 8 или 8.1: сначала установите Windows 10 и потом обновитесь до одиннадцатой версии.
В России Windows больше не продается?
В начале 2022 года Microsoft приостановила работу в России — новые лицензии перестали ввозить, а остатки быстро раскупили. Со временем ситуация наладилась, и сейчас в продаже можно найти лицензии Home и Pro, но их ввозят небольшими партиями — для одного домашнего компьютера купить ключ не проблема, а закупить лицензии на офис даже из 10–15 сотрудников уже сложно.
С корпоративными версиями Windows ситуация неоднозначная. Microsoft приостановила свою работу в России еще в начале 2022 года, но весной 2023 года журналисты «Коммерсантъ» узнали, что компания не закрыла свое подразделение и до сих пор предлагает продлить лицензию корпоративным клиентам, которые не подпали под западные санкции.
Можно пользоваться Windows без активации?
При установке Windows 10 и 11 можно пропустить шаг с активацией системы и фактически пользоваться системой бесплатно. Ограничения скорее косметические: нельзя поменять обои и тему интерфейса, а в нижнем правом углу на рабочем столе будет уведомление, что система не активирована. В остальном Windows без активации работает точно так же, как и обычная.
Но нет гарантий, что для неактивированных Windows в будущем не появится других ограничений. Например, Microsoft может отключить уведомления или запретить установку приложений. Поэтому лучше рассматривать эту возможность скорее как временный демодоступ и со временем купить лицензию, чтобы пользоваться полноценной операционной системой.
Bad news if you’re still on Windows 10: Microsoft is going to stop adding new features to the OS through upcoming updates.
“We highly encourage you to transition to Windows 11 now as there won’t be any additional Windows 10 feature updates,” Microsoft product manager Jason Leznek wrote in a blog post.
Leznek wrote the post to give the public a “clear Windows client roadmap,” so consumers and businesses can prepare. Microsoft has already said it’ll support Windows 10 until Oct. 14, 2025, a date that’s quickly approaching.
However, today’s statement means users should only expect to receive performance fixes and security patches through future Windows 10 updates. Expect the updates to arrive monthly until the October 2025 end-of-support cycle date. But if you’re looking for new features, you’ll need to install or buy a PC with Windows 11.
An estimated 73% of users are on Windows 10, according to surveys. So the news may annoy those clinging on to the OS when Microsoft has been pushing users to adopt Windows 11. The problem is that Windows 11 can only be officially installed on PCs released in the last six years, due to Microsoft’s decision to impose certain system requirements.
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The post from Leznek goes to say: “If you and/or your organization must remain on Windows 10 for now, please update to Windows 10, version 22H2 to continue receiving monthly security update releases through October 14, 2025.”
Last year’s Windows 10 22H2 release actually contained no new features. Rather, it was devoted to security, performance, and reliability updates. Microsoft instead brought the major enhancements to the Windows 11 22H2 release, which came packed with revisions and improvements to the OS.
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