Windows 10 October 2020 Update[1] (codenamed «20H2»[2]) is the tenth major update to Windows 10 as the cumulative update to the May 2020 Update. It carries the build number 10.0.19042.
The first preview was released to Insiders who opted in to Beta Channel on June 16, 2020.[3] The update began rolling out on October 20, 2020.[4] Notable changes in the October 2020 Update include:[5]
The update reached end of service after the release of build 19042.2965 on May 9, 2023.[7][8]
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June 16, 2020
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July 14, 2020
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July 24, 2020
- New theme-aware tiles in Start menu
- Improvements to Microsoft Edge
- Switch between multiple tabs and Windows apps by pressing Alt+Tab ↹
- Quick access to active tabs for pinned sites in the taskbar
- New personalized and out-of-box experience for taskbar
- Improvements to notification experience as well as tablet experience for 2-in-1 PCs
- Migrated information in Control Panel’s System page into the Settings About page in Settings app
- Improvements to Modern Device Management (MDM)
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July 31, 2020
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August 11, 2020
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August 26, 2020
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September 3, 2020
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September 8, 2020
Release Preview Channel:
September 18, 2020
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September 22, 2020
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September 30, 2020
Version 20H2
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October 13, 2020
Public release:
October 20, 2020
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October 22, 2020
- New Meet Now feature in Skype
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October 29, 2020
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November 10, 2020
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November 19, 2020
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November 23, 2020
Public release:
November 30, 2020
- New shadow stacks feature (part of Hardware-enforced Stack Protection) on supported hardware
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December 8, 2020
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January 12, 2021
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January 21, 2021
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February 2, 2021
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February 9, 2021
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February 17, 2021
Public release:
February 24, 2021
- Added kiosk mode (with assigned access single app) support for Microsoft Edge
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March 9, 2021
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March 15, 2021
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March 18, 2021
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March 25, 2021
Public release:
March 29, 2021
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April 13, 2021
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April 19, 2021
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April 28, 2021
- New «News and Interests» feature on the taskbar
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May 11, 2021
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May 21, 2021
Public release:
May 25, 2021
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June 8, 2021
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June 11, 2021
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June 17, 2021
Public release:
June 21, 2021
- Added support for USB Test and Measurement Class (USBTMC) interface
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June 29, 2021
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July 6, 2021
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July 13, 2021
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July 29, 2021
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August 10, 2021
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September 1, 2021
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September 14, 2021
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September 30, 2021
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October 12, 2021
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October 26, 2021
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November 9, 2021
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November 22, 2021
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December 14, 2021
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January 11, 2022
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January 17, 2022
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January 25, 2022
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February 8, 2022
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February 15, 2022
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March 8, 2022
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March 22, 2022
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April 12, 2022
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April 25, 2022
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May 10, 2022
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May 19, 2022
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June 2, 2022
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June 14, 2022
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July 12, 2022
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July 26, 2022
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August 9, 2022
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August 26, 2022
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September 13, 2022
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September 20, 2022
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October 11, 2022
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October 17, 2022
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October 25, 2022
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October 28, 2022
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November 8, 2022
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November 15, 2022
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December 13, 2022
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January 10, 2023
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January 19, 2023
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February 14, 2023
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April 11, 2023
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May 9, 2023
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 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]
Version | Codename | Marketing name | Build | Release date | Supported until (and support status by color) | |||
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1507 | Threshold | — | 10240 | July 29, 2015 | May 9, 2017 | October 14, 2025[c] | — | |
1511 | Threshold 2 | November Update | 10586 | November 10, 2015 | October 10, 2017 | — | January 9, 2018 | |
1607 | Redstone | Anniversary Update | 14393 | August 2, 2016 | April 10, 2018[d] | April 9, 2019[d] | October 13, 2026[e] | October 9, 2018 |
1703 | Redstone 2 | Creators Update | 15063 | April 5, 2017[f] | October 9, 2018 | October 8, 2019[g] | — | June 11, 2019 |
1709 | Redstone 3 | Fall Creators Update | 16299[h] | October 17, 2017 | April 9, 2019 | October 13, 2020[i] | January 14, 2020 | |
1803 | Redstone 4 | April 2018 Update | 17134 | April 30, 2018 | November 12, 2019 | May 11, 2021[j] | — | |
1809 | Redstone 5 | October 2018 Update | 17763 | November 13, 2018[k] | November 10, 2020[l] | January 9, 2029[m] | ||
1903 | 19H1 | May 2019 Update | 18362 | May 21, 2019 | December 8, 2020 | — | ||
1909 | 19H2 | November 2019 Update | 18363 | November 12, 2019 | May 11, 2021 | May 10, 2022 | ||
2004 | 20H1 | May 2020 Update | 19041 | May 27, 2020 | December 14, 2021 | |||
20H2 | 20H2 | October 2020 Update | 19042 | October 20, 2020 | May 10, 2022 | May 9, 2023 | ||
21H1 | 21H1 | May 2021 Update | 19043 | May 18, 2021 | December 13, 2022 | |||
21H2 | 21H2 | November 2021 Update | 19044 | November 16, 2021 | June 13, 2023 | June 11, 2024 | January 12, 2027 | January 13, 2032[n] |
22H2 | 22H2 | 2022 Update | 19045 | October 18, 2022 | October 14, 2025 | — | ||
Legend: Old version[o] Older version, still maintained[p] Latest version[q] | ||||||||
Notes:
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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]
Legend: | Old version, not maintained | Older version, still maintained | Current stable version |
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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] This is also the first release that introduces DCH drivers.[citation needed]
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 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.[74] This update included a 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.[75]
Version 21H2 (November 2021 Update)
The Windows 10 November 2021 Update[76] (codenamed «21H2»[77]) 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.[78][79] The update began rolling out on November 16, 2021. Notable changes in the November 2021 Update include:[77][80]
- 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
Preview builds of Windows 10, version 21H2 | |||
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10.0.19044.1147 [78] |
KB5004296 | Release Preview Channel: July 15, 2021 |
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10.0.19044.1149 [81] |
Release Preview Channel: July 20, 2021 |
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10.0.19044.1151 [82] |
Release Preview Channel: July 29, 2021 |
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10.0.19044.1165 [83] |
KB5005033 | Release Preview Channel: August 10, 2021 |
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10.0.19044.1200 [84] |
KB5005101 | Release Preview Channel: August 18, 2021 |
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Release Preview Channel: August 31, 2021 |
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10.0.19044.1237 [86] |
KB5005565 | Release Preview Channel: September 14, 2021 |
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10.0.19044.1263 [87] |
KB5005611 | Release Preview Channel: September 23, 2021 |
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Release Preview Channel: September 30, 2021 |
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10.0.19044.1288 Version 21H2 [89][90] |
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10.0.19044.1319 [91] |
KB5006738 | Release Preview Channel: October 19, 2021 |
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Release Preview Channel: October 26, 2021 |
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10.0.19044.1348 [93] |
KB5007186 | Release Preview Channel: November 9, 2021 Public release: |
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10.0.19044.1379 [94] |
KB5007253 | Release Preview Channel: November 16, 2021 |
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10.0.19044.1381 [95] |
Release Preview Channel: November 18, 2021 |
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10.0.19044.1387 [96] |
Release Preview Channel and public release: November 22, 2021 |
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KB5008212 | Release Preview Channel and public release: December 14, 2021 |
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10.0.19044.1466 [98] |
KB5009543 | Release Preview Channel and public release: January 11, 2022 |
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10.0.19044.1469 [99] |
KB5010793 | Public release: January 17, 2022 |
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10.0.19044.1499 [100] |
KB5009596 | Release Preview Channel: January 14, 2022 |
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Release Preview Channel and public release: January 25, 2022 |
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KB5010342 | Release Preview Channel and public release: February 8, 2022 |
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KB5010415 | Release Preview Channel and public release: February 15, 2022 |
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10.0.19044.1586 [104] |
KB5011487 | Release Preview Channel and public release: March 8, 2022 |
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KB5011543 | Release Preview Channel: March 14, 2022 |
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Release Preview Channel and public release: March 22, 2022 |
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KB5012599 | Release Preview Channel and public release: April 12, 2022 |
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10.0.19044.1679 [108] |
KB5011831 | Release Preview Channel: April 14, 2022 |
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Release Preview Channel and public release: April 25, 2022 |
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KB5013942 | Release Preview Channel and public release: May 10, 2022 |
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KB5015020 | Public release: May 19, 2022 |
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KB5014023 | Release Preview Channel: May 12, 2022 |
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Release Preview Channel: May 23, 2022 |
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Release Preview Channel and public release: June 2, 2022 |
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KB5014699 | Release Preview Channel and public release: June 14, 2022 |
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KB5016139 | Release Preview Channel and public release: June 20, 2022 |
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10.0.19044.1806 [118][119] |
KB5014666 | Release Preview Channel: June 23, 2022 Public release: |
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KB5015807 | Release Preview Channel and public release: July 12, 2022 |
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KB5015878 | Release Preview Channel: July 18, 2022 |
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Release Preview Channel and public release: July 26, 2022 |
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KB5016616 | Release Preview Channel and public release: August 9, 2022 |
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KB5016688 | Release Preview Channel: August 15, 2022 |
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KB5017308 | Release Preview Channel and public release: September 13, 2022 |
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KB5017380 | Release Preview Channel: September 15, 2022 Public release: |
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KB5018410 | Release Preview Channel and public release: October 11, 2022 |
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KB5020435 | Release Preview Channel and public release: October 17, 2022 |
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KB5018482 | Release Preview Channel: October 18, 2022 |
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KB5020953 | Release Preview Channel and public release: October 28, 2022 |
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KB5019959 | Release Preview Channel and public release: November 8, 2022 |
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KB5020030 | Release Preview Channel and public release: November 15, 2022 |
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KB5021233 | Release Preview Channel and public release: December 13, 2022 |
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KB5022282 | Release Preview Channel and public release: January 10, 2023 |
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KB5019275 | Release Preview Channel: January 12, 2023 |
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KB5022282 | Release Preview Channel and public release: January 19, 2023 |
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KB5022834 | Release Preview Channel and public release: February 14, 2023 |
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KB5022906 | Release Preview Channel and public release: February 21, 2023 |
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KB5023696 | Release Preview Channel and public release: March 14, 2023 |
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KB5023773 | Release Preview Channel and public release: March 21, 2023 |
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KB5025221 | Release Preview Channel and public release: April 11, 2023 |
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KB5026361 | Release Preview Channel and public release: May 9, 2023 |
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KB5027215 | Release Preview Channel and public release: June 13, 2023 |
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KB5028166 | Release Preview Channel and public release: July 11, 2023 |
This update is available for Education, Enterprise, IoT Enterprise, Enterprise LTSC and IoT Enterprise LTSC editions only. |
10.0.19044.3324 [149] |
KB5029244 | Release Preview Channel and public release: August 8, 2023 |
This update is available for Education, Enterprise, IoT Enterprise, Enterprise LTSC and IoT Enterprise LTSC editions only. |
10.0.19044.3448 [150] |
KB5030211 | Release Preview Channel and public release: September 12, 2023 |
This update is available for Education, Enterprise, IoT Enterprise, Enterprise LTSC and IoT Enterprise LTSC editions only. |
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Version 22H2 (2022 Update)
The Windows 10 2022 Update[151] (codenamed «22H2»[152]) is the thirteenth and final[153][154][155] 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.[152] The update began rolling out on October 18, 2022.[151][156]
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10.0.19045.1865 [152] |
KB5015878 | Release Preview Channel: July 28, 2022 |
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10.0.19045.1889 [123] |
KB5016616 | Release Preview Channel: August 9, 2022 |
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KB5016688 | Release Preview Channel: August 26, 2022 |
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10.0.19045.2006 Version 22H2 [126] |
KB5017308 | Release Preview Channel: September 13, 2022 Public release: |
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10.0.19045.2075 [127] |
KB5017380 | Release Preview Channel: September 20, 2022 |
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10.0.19045.2130 [129][151][157] |
KB5018410 | Release Preview Channel: October 11, 2022 Public release: |
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KB5020435 | Release Preview Channel and public release: October 18, 2022 |
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KB5018482 | Release Preview Channel and public release: October 25, 2022 |
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KB5020953 | Release Preview Channel and public release: October 28, 2022 |
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KB5019959 | Release Preview Channel and public release: November 8, 2022 |
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KB5020030 | Release Preview Channel: November 10, 2022 |
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Release Preview Channel and public release: November 15, 2022 |
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KB5021233 | Release Preview Channel and public release: December 13, 2022 |
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KB5022282 | Release Preview Channel and public release: January 10, 2023 |
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KB5019275 | Release Preview Channel and public release: January 19, 2023 |
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KB5022834 | Release Preview Channel and public release: February 14, 2023 |
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10.0.19045.2670 [159] |
KB5022906 | Release Preview Channel: February 16, 2023 |
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KB5022906 | Release Preview Channel and public release: February 21, 2023 |
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KB5023696 | Release Preview Channel and public release: March 14, 2023 |
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KB5023773 | Release Preview Channel: March 16, 2023 |
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KB5023773 | Release Preview Channel and public release: March 21, 2023 |
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KB5025221 | Release Preview Channel and public release: April 11, 2023 |
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KB5026361 | Release Preview Channel and public release: May 9, 2023 |
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KB5027215 | Release Preview Channel and public release: June 13, 2023 |
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KB5028166 | Release Preview Channel and public release: July 11, 2023 |
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KB5028244 | Release Preview Channel: July 13, 2023 |
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Release Preview Channel and public release: July 25, 2023 |
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KB5029244 | Release Preview Channel and public release: August 8, 2023 |
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KB5029331 | Release Preview Channel: August 10, 2023 |
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KB5030211 | Release Preview Channel and public release: September 12, 2023 |
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Fast ring / Dev Channel
Legend: | Expired preview version |
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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.[173]
The mn_release
branch was available from May 13, 2020 to June 17, 2020.[174][175] The branch was mandatory for Insiders in the Fast ring.[175]
Preview builds of Windows 10 in the Fast ring | |||
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10.0.19536.1000 [173] |
Fast ring: December 16, 2019 |
Expiration date: July 31, 2020 |
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10.0.19541.1000 [176] |
Fast ring: January 8, 2020 |
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10.0.19546.1000 [177] |
Fast ring: January 16, 2020 |
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10.0.19551.1005 [178] |
Fast ring: January 23, 2020 |
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10.0.19555.1001 [179] |
Fast ring: January 30, 2020 |
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10.0.19559.1000 [181] |
Fast ring: February 5, 2020 |
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10.0.19564.1000 [182] |
Fast ring: February 12, 2020 |
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10.0.19564.1005 [182] |
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10.0.19569.1000 [183] |
Fast ring: February 20, 2020 |
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10.0.19577.1000 [184] |
Fast ring: March 5, 2020 |
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10.0.19582.1000 [185] |
Fast ring: March 12, 2020 |
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10.0.19587.1000 [186] |
Fast ring: March 18, 2020 |
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10.0.19592.1000 [187] |
Fast ring: March 25, 2020 |
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10.0.19603.1000 [188] |
Fast ring: April 8, 2020 |
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10.0.19608.1000 [189] |
Fast ring: April 15, 2020 |
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10.0.19608.1006 [189] |
Fast ring: April 17, 2020 |
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10.0.19613.1000 [190] |
Fast ring: April 22, 2020 |
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10.0.19613.1005 [190] |
Fast ring: April 27, 2020 |
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10.0.19619.1000 [191] |
Fast ring: April 29, 2020 |
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10.0.19624.1000 [192] |
Fast ring: May 6, 2020 |
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10.0.19628.1 [193] |
Fast ring: May 13, 2020 |
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10.0.19631.1 [194] |
Fast ring: May 21, 2020 |
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10.0.19635.1 [195] |
Fast ring: May 28, 2020 |
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10.0.19640.1 [196] |
Fast ring: June 3, 2020 |
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10.0.19645.1 [197] |
Fast ring: June 10, 2020 |
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Dev Channel
As of June 15, 2020, Microsoft has introduced the «channels» model to its Windows Insider Program, succeeding its «ring» model.[198] All future builds starting from build 10.0.20150, therefore, would be released to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel.[174]
The fe_release
branch was available from October 29, 2020 to January 6, 2021.[199][200] The branch was mandatory for Insiders until December 10. Afterward, Insiders could choose to move back to the rs_prerelease
branch.[201]
The co_release
branch was available from April 5 to June 14, 2021.[202] The branch was mandatory for Insiders.
As of June 28, 2021, the Dev Channel has transitioned to Windows 11.[203]
Preview builds of Windows 10 in the Dev Channel | |||
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Version | Release date(s) | Expiration date(s) | Highlights |
10.0.20150.1000 [174] |
Dev Channel: June 17, 2020 |
Expiration date: July 31, 2020 |
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10.0.20152.1000 [204] |
Dev Channel: June 24, 2020 |
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10.0.20161.1000 [205] |
Dev Channel: July 1, 2020 |
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10.0.20170.1000 [206] |
Dev Channel: July 15, 2020 |
Expiration date: January 31, 2021 |
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10.0.20175.1000 [207] |
Dev Channel: July 22, 2020 |
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10.0.20180.1000 [208] |
Dev Channel: July 29, 2020 |
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10.0.20185.1000 [209] |
Dev Channel: August 5, 2020 |
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10.0.20190.1000 [210] |
Dev Channel: August 12, 2020 |
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10.0.20197.1000 [211] |
Dev Channel: August 21, 2020 |
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10.0.20201.1000 [212] |
Dev Channel: August 26, 2020 |
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10.0.20206.1000 [213] |
Dev Channel: September 2, 2020 |
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10.0.20211.1000 [214] |
Dev Channel: September 10, 2020 |
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10.0.20211.1005 [214] |
Dev Channel: September 11, 2020 |
The rollout of this build has been pulled due to issues related to the installing process. | |
10.0.20215.1000 [216] |
Dev Channel: September 16, 2020 |
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10.0.20221.1000 [217] |
Dev Channel: September 23, 2020 |
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10.0.20226.1000 [218] |
Dev Channel: September 30, 2020 |
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10.0.20231.1000 [219] |
Dev Channel: October 7, 2020 |
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10.0.20231.1005 [219] |
Dev Channel: October 13, 2020 |
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Dev Channel: October 14, 2020 |
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Dev Channel: October 16, 2020 |
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Dev Channel: October 21, 2020 |
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10.0.20241.1005 [221] |
Dev Channel: October 23, 2020 |
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10.0.20246.1 [199] |
Dev Channel: October 29, 2020 |
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10.0.20251.1 [222] |
Dev Channel: November 4, 2020 |
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10.0.20257.1 [223] |
Dev Channel: November 11, 2020 |
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10.0.20262.1 [224] |
Dev Channel: November 18, 2020 |
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10.0.20262.1010 [224] |
Dev Channel: November 20, 2020 |
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10.0.20270.1 [225] |
Dev Channel: December 3, 2020 |
Expiration date: October 31, 2021 |
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10.0.20277.1 [201] |
Dev Channel: December 10, 2020 |
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10.0.21277.1000 [226] |
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10.0.20279.1 [227] |
Dev Channel: December 14, 2020 |
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10.0.21286.1000 [200] |
Dev Channel: January 6, 2021 |
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10.0.21292.1000 [228] |
Dev Channel: January 13, 2021 |
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10.0.21292.1010 [228] |
Dev Channel: January 15, 2021 |
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10.0.21296.1000 [229] |
Dev Channel: January 21, 2021 |
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10.0.21296.1010 [229] |
Dev Channel: January 25, 2021 |
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10.0.21301.1000 [230] |
Dev Channel: January 27, 2021 |
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10.0.21301.1010 [230] |
Dev Channel: February 1, 2021 |
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10.0.21313.1000 [231] |
Dev Channel: February 12, 2021 |
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10.0.21318.1000 [232] |
Dev Channel: February 19, 2021 |
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10.0.21322.1000 [233] |
Dev Channel: February 24, 2021 |
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10.0.21327.1000 [234] |
Dev Channel: March 3, 2021 |
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10.0.21327.1010 [234] |
Dev Channel: March 8, 2021 |
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10.0.21332.1000 [235] |
Dev Channel: March 10, 2021 |
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10.0.21332.1010 [235] |
Dev Channel: March 15, 2021 |
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10.0.21337.1000 [236] |
Dev Channel: March 17, 2021 |
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10.0.21337.1010 [236] |
Dev Channel: March 19, 2021 |
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10.0.21343.1000 [237] |
Dev Channel: March 24, 2021 |
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10.0.21354.1 [202] |
Dev Channel: April 7, 2021 |
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10.0.21359.1 [238] |
Dev Channel: April 14, 2021 |
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10.0.21364.1 [239] |
Dev Channel: April 21, 2021 |
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10.0.21364.1000 [239] |
Dev Channel: April 24, 2021 |
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10.0.21364.1011 [239] |
Dev Channel: April 28, 2021 |
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10.0.21370.1 [240] |
Dev Channel: April 29, 2021 |
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10.0.21376.1 [241] |
Dev Channel: May 6, 2021 |
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10.0.21382.1 [242] |
Dev Channel: May 14, 2021 |
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10.0.21382.1000 [242] |
Dev Channel: May 18, 2021 |
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10.0.21387.1 [243] |
Dev Channel: May 21, 2021 |
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10.0.21390.1 [244] |
Dev Channel: May 26, 2021 |
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10.0.21390.1000 [244] |
Dev Channel: June 7, 2021 |
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10.0.21390.1010 [244] |
Dev Channel: June 10, 2021 |
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10.0.21390.2025 [244] |
Dev Channel: June 14, 2021 |
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Transitioned to Windows 11; see Windows 11 version history | |||
Version | Release date(s) | Expiration date(s) | Highlights |
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
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External links
- Windows release health
- Flight Hub
Сегодня Microsoft объявила, что обновление Windows 10 October 2020 Update, также известное как версия 20H2, теперь доступно для загрузки. Microsoft заявляет, что обновление распространяется среди «ищущих» или тех пользователей, которые решили установить его, вручную проверив наличие обновлений в приложении «Параметры».
После запуска обновления Windows 10 May 2019 Update Microsoft теперь позволяет пользователям пропускать обновления функций, если они им не нужны. Если вы не хотите устанавливать обновление October 2020 Update, просто не нажимайте на опцию «Загрузить и установить сейчас».
Microsoft сообщает, что если ваше устройство совместимо, вы увидите возможность загрузить и установить October 2020 Update в разделе «Дополнительные обновления».
Также стоит отметить, что вы должны иметь сентябрьское обновления или новее у себя на компьютере, чтобы получить обновление October 2020 Update размером менее 100 Мб.
Как вы, возможно, знаете, обновление Windows 10 October 2020 Update включает только отдельные улучшения производительности, улучшения меню «Пуск», улучшения качества и исправления ошибок.
Список изменений Windows 10 версии 20H2:
- Меню «Пуск» становится лучше: меню «Пуск» наконец-то стало популярным в Microsoft. В этом выпуске Microsoft представляет новое обновление Fluent Design, которое называется «с учетом темы». Оно направлено на удаление акцентных цветов с имеющихся плиток, чтобы соответствовать вашей теме – светлой или темной.
- Alt+Tab расширяется: если вы используете Edge на основе Chromium, Microsoft заявляет, что теперь вы можете использовать переключатель приложений Alt-Tab для доступа к открытым вкладкам браузера. Если вам не нравится эта функция, вы всегда можете вернуться к макету по умолчанию на вкладке Многозадачности в Параметрах.
- Апплет «Система» в Панели управления больше не используется, но вы можете просмотреть всю системную информацию в приложении «Параметры» –> «Система» –> «О программе».
После установки обновления Windows 10 версии 20H2, то оно увеличит номер версии сборки только на единицу, если вы в настоящее время используете Windows 10 версии 2004. После обновления номер сборки увеличивается до сборки 19042 с 19041.
Как и другие версии Windows 10, Microsoft будет поддерживать обновление October 2020 Update в течение 18 месяцев для потребительских SKU. Предприятия будут получать кумулятивные обновления в течение 30 месяцев.
Let’s understand Windows 10 Version Numbers and Build Numbers. This post will try to keep the Windows 10 version Numbers and Windows 10 build numbers. The latest version of Windows 10 is released on August 8th, 2023.
There were many issues with Windows 10 upgrades and the quality of upgrades. There are fewer hotfixes released in the latest versions of Windows 10. So Windows 10 quality is getting stabilized with new versions.
The next generation of Windows might be announced at any time. I have a more detailed blog post in this Microsoft Almost Announced The Next Generation Of Windows | Windows 10X Is Not The Next Generation Anymore. You can check Windows 11 build numbers are also documented.
You can download the Windows 11 Onboarding Kit to help you prepare, educate, and support people in your organization before, during, and after Windows 11 migration. I know many organizations have already started the preparation work for Windows 11 migration.
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Windows 10 version number is in the year and half of the year (H1 or H2). For example, the Windows 10 version released in April (4th Month) 2020 is Windows 10 20H1.
- The first two (2) digits of the Windows 10 version are taken from the release year. In the above example (Windows 10 21H2), that is 2021.
- The last two (2) digits of the Windows 10 version are taken either from
- the first half of the calendar year – H1
- or the second part of the calendar year – H2.
- In the above example – Windows 10 was released in the second half of the year.
- Special version numbers for the major.minor.build.rev of Windows 10 structure are as follows – Windows 10 👉 10.0.19044.1202
- Major = 10
- Minor = 0
- Build = 19044
- Rev = 1202
Windows 10 build number is based internal development cycle. I think it’s based on the code base of the Windows operating system. Windows Server 2022 build number is 10.0.20348.169.
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- Windows 11 build number starts with 20000
- Windows 10 build numbers starting with 10000
- Windows 8.1 build numbers starting with 9000
- Windows XP build numbers starting with 3000
Windows 10 Version Numbers with Number of Build Versions
You will get the latest details of version numbers and Windows 10 build numbers in the below table. These version numbers are of production releases of Windows 10.
When you look at the Count of KB article column in the below table, you will see indications about Windows 10 quality improvements.
I have not included the build and version numbers of Windows 10 insider version numbers in this list.
Windows 10 Versions | Windows 10 Build |
Count of KBs/ KB Number | Date of Availability |
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Windows 10 version 22H2-10.0.19045.3324 | 10.0.19045.3324 | KB5029244 | 8th August 2023 |
Windows 10 version 21H2-10.0.19044.3324 | 10.0.19044.3324 | KB5029244 | 8th August 2023 |
Windows 10 version 22H2-10.0.19045.3208 | 10.0.19045.3208 | KB5028166 | 11th July 2023 |
Windows 10 version 21H2-10.0.19044.3208 | 10.0.19044.3208 | KB5028166 | 11th July 2023 |
Windows 10 version 22H2-10.0.19045.3086 | 19045.3086 | KB5027215 | 13th June 2023 |
Windows 10 version 21H2-10.0.19044.3086 | 19044.3086 | KB5027215 | 13th June 2023 |
Windows 10 version 22H2-10.0.19045.2965 | 19045.2965 | KB5026361 | 9th May 2023 |
Windows 10 version 21H2-10.0.19044.2965 | 19044.2846 | KB5026361 | 9th May 2023 |
Windows 10 version 20H2-10.0.19042.2965 | 19042.2846 | KB5026361 | 9th May 2023 |
Windows 10 version 22H2-10.0.19045.2846 | 19043.2846 | KB5025221 | 11th April 2023 |
Windows 10 version 21H2-10.0.19044.2846 | 19043.2846 | KB5025221 | 11th April 2023 |
Windows 10 version 20H2-10.0.19042.2846 | 19042.2846 | KB5025221 | 11th April 2023 |
Windows 10 version 22H2-10.0.19045.2728 | 19045.2728 | KB5023696 | 14th March 2023 |
Windows 10 version 21H2-10.0.19044.2728 | 19044.2728 | KB5023696 | 14th March 2023 |
Windows 10 version 21H1-10.0.19043.2728 | 19043.2728 | KB5023696 | 14th March 2023 |
Windows 10 version 22H2-10.0.19045.2604 | 19045.2604 | KB5022834 | 14th Feb 2023 |
Windows 10 version 21H2-10.0.19044.2604 | 19044.2604 | KB5022834 | 14th Feb 2023 |
Windows 10 version 21H1-10.0.19043.2604 | 19043.2604 | KB5022834 | 14th Feb 2023 |
Windows 10 version 22H2-10.0.19045.2486 | 19045.2486 | KB5022282 | 10th Jan 2023 |
Windows 10 version 21H2-10.0.19044.2486 | 19044.2486 | KB5022282 | 10th Jan 2023 |
Windows 10 version 21H1-10.0.19043.2486 | 19043.2486 | KB5022282 | 10th Jan 2023 |
Windows 10 version 22H2-10.0.19045.2364 | 19045.2364 | KB5021233 | 13th Dec 2022 |
Windows 10 version 21H2-10.0.19044.2364 | 19044.2364 | KB5021233 | 13th Dec 2022 |
Windows 10 version 21H1-10.0.19043.2364 | 19043.2364 | KB5021233 | 13th Dec 2022 |
Windows 10 version 22H2 -10.0.19045.2251 | 19045.2251 | KB5019959 | 8th Nov 2022 |
Windows 10 version 21H2-10.0.19044.2251 | 19044.2251 | KB5019959 | 8th Nov 2022 |
Windows 10 version 21H1-10.0.19043.2251 | 19043.2251 | KB5019959 | 8th Nov 2022 |
Windows 10 version 20H2-10.0.19042.2251 | 19042.2251 | KB5019959 | 8th Nov 2022 |
Windows 10 version 21H2-10.0.19044.1766 | 19044.1766 | KB5014699 | 11th Oct 2022 |
Windows 10 version 21H1-10.0.19043.1766 | 19043.1766 | KB5014699 | 11th Oct 2022 |
Windows 10 version 20H2-10.0.19042.1766 | 19042.1766 | KB5014699 | 11th Oct 2022 |
Windows 10 22H2 -10.0.19045.1766 | 19045.1766 | KB5014699 | 11th Oct 2022 |
Windows 10 21H2 – 10.0.19044.2075 | 19044.2075 | KB5017380 | 13th September 2022 |
Windows 10 21H1 – 10.0.19043.2075 | 19043.2075 | KB5017380 | 13th September 2022 |
Windows 10 20H2 – 10.0.19042.2075 | 19042.2075 | KB5017380 | 13th September 2022 |
Windows 10 21H2 – 10.0.19044.1889 | 19044.1889 | KB5016616 | 9th August 2022 |
Windows 10 21H1 – 10.0.19043.1889 | 19043.1889 | KB5016616 | 9th August 2022 |
Windows 10 20H2 – 10.0.19042.1889 | 19042.1889 | KB5016616 | 9th August 2022 |
Windows 10 21H2 – 10.0.19044.1826 | 19044.1826 | KB5015807 | 12th July 2022 |
Windows 10 21H1 – 10.0.19043.1826 | 19043.1826 | KB5015807 | 12th July 2022 |
Windows 10 20H2 – 10.0.19042.1826 | 19042.2075 | KB5015807 | 12th July 2022 |
Windows 10 21H2 – 10.0.19044.1766 | 19044.1766 | KB5014699 | 14th June 2022 |
Windows 10 21H1 – 10.0.19043.1766 | 19043.1766 | KB5014699 | 14th June 2022 |
Windows 10 20H2 – 10.0.19042.1766 | 19042.1766 | KB5014699 | 14th June 2022 |
Windows 10 21H2 – 10.0.19044.1706 | 19044.1706 | KB5013942 | 10th May 2022 |
Windows 10 21H1 – 10.0.19043.1706 | 19043.1706 | KB5013942 | 10th May 2022 |
Windows 10 21H2 – 10.0.19044.1645 | 19044.1645 | KB5012599 | 12th April 2022 |
Windows 10 21H1 – 10.0.19043.1645 | 19043.1645 | KB5012599 | 12th April 2022 |
Windows 10 20H2 – 10.0.19042.1645 | 19042.1645 | KB5012599 | 12th April 2022 |
Windows 10 21H2 – 10.0.19044.1586 | 19044.1586 | KB5011487 | 8th Mar 2022 |
Windows 10 21H1 – 10.0.19043.1586 | 19043.1586 | KB5011487 | 8th Mar 2022 |
Windows 10 20H2 – 10.0.19042.1586 | 19042.1586 | KB5011487 | 8th Mar 2022 |
Windows 10 21H2 – 10.0.19044.1526 | 19044.1526 | KB5010342 | 8th Feb 2022 |
Windows 10 21H1 – 10.0.19043.1526 | 19043.1526 | KB5010342 | 8th Feb 2022 |
Windows 10 20H2 – 10.0.19042.1526 | 19042.1526 | KB5010342 | 8th Feb 2022 |
Windows 10 21H2 – 10.0.19044.1466 | 19044.1466 | KB5009543 | 11th Jan 2022 |
Windows 10 21H1 – 10.0.19043.1466 | 19043.1466 | KB5009543 | 11th Jan 2022 |
Windows 10 20H2 – 10.0.19042.1466 | 19042.1466 | KB5009543 | 11th Jan 2022 |
Windows 10 21H2 –10.0.19044.1415 | 19044.1415 | KB5008212 | 14th Dec 2021 |
Windows 10 21H1 – 10.0.19043.1415 | 19043.1415 | KB5008212 | 14th Dec 2021 |
Windows 10 20H2 – 10.0.19042.1415 | 19042.1415 | KB5008212 | 14th Dec 2021 |
Windows 10 21H2 – GA – 10.0.19044.1379 | 19044.1379 | 16th Nov 2021 | |
Windows 10 21H1 – 10.0.19043.1379 | 19043.1379 | 16th Nov 2021 | |
Windows 10 20H2 – 10.0.19042.1348 | 19042.1348 | KB5007186 | |
Windows 10 20H1 (2004) – 10.0.19041.1348 | 10.0.19041.1348 | KB5007186 | |
Windows 10 21H2 Release Preview – 10.0.19044.1320 | 19044.1320 | KB5006738 | |
Windows 10 21H2 Pre Release – 10.0.19044.1319 | 19044.1319 | KB5003791 | Nov 2021 Patch Tuesday? |
Windows 10 21H2 (preview) – 10.0.19044.1202 | 19044.1202 | 03th Sep, 2021 | |
Windows 10 21H2 (Insider) – 10.0.19044.1149 | 19044.1149 | July 20th, 2021 | |
Windows 10 21H1 – 10.0.19043.985 | 19043.985 | May 18th, 2021 | |
Windows 10 20H2 – 10.0.19042.572 | 19042.572 | … | Oct 20th, 2020 |
Windows 10 20H1 2004 – 10.0.19041.329 | 19041.329 | …. | May 27th, 2020 |
Windows 10 1909 – 10.0.18363.900 | 18363.900 | … | Nov 12th 2019 |
Windows 10 1903 – 10.0.18362.900 | 18362.900 | … | May 21st, 2019 |
Windows 10 1809 | 17763 | 8.. | November 13, 2018 |
Windows 10 1803 | 17134 | 20 | April 30, 2018 |
Windows 10 1709 | 16299 | 33 | October 17, 2017 |
Windows 10 1703 | 15063 | 43 | April 5, 2017 |
Windows 10 1607 | 14393 | 62 | August 2, 2016 |
Windows 10 1511 | 10586 | 38 | November 10, 2015 |
Windows 10 1507 | 10240 | 54 | July 29, 2015 |
Windows 10 Build Numbers
The following table contains Windows 10 build numbers and Windows 10 numbers.
Windows 10 21H1 – 10.0.19043.985
Windows 10 20H2 – 10.0.19042.572
Windows 10 2004
Windows 10 2004 – 10.0.19041.329
Windows 10 1909
Windows 10 1909 – 10.0.18363.900
Windows 10 1903
Windows 10 1903 – 10.0.18362.900
1809 – Windows 10 Build Numbers
Windows 10 Wrong Version Numbers
Major versions of Windows 10 for 2021 would be 21H1 and 21H2. There are some confusing scenarios with Windows 10 21H1 OS Versions. You get the wrong version number, like 10.0.19041.928, when you try to check the version number from SCCM Console Operating Systems Node.
How to Find the Latest Windows 10 Version Number?
Let’s find out how to Find the Latest Windows 10 Version Number using the build-in Windows utility (WinVer.exe) and registry editor. You can click on the Start button and type WinVer to launch WinVer.exe.
The next option is to double-confirm the version number from the registry editor. You can launch the registry editor you using the following method. You can click on the Start button and start typing regedit to launch the Registry Editor utility.
You need to navigate it to the following path in the registry to get the details of the Windows 10 20H1 version number/build number. Check the CurrentBuildNumber string value to find out Windows version details.
📢Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\CurrentBuildNumber
Windows 10 21H1 Version Number | Build Number Structure
Let’s break down the Windows 10 21H1 and Windows 10 21H2 major.minor.build.rev version number structure for all of you. When you try to find out the version number using the winver command or from the registry, you get only the last two parts of the version numbers of Windows 10.
Windows 10 21H1 Version Number ➡ 10.0.19043.985
Windows 10 21H2 Version Number ➡ 10.0.19044.1319
So the question is how to get the full version number of Windows 10 21H1 and 21H2. I think it’s easy to get the version number if you understand the structure of the version numbers. There are 4 (four) parts to the version number structure.
The first 2 (two) parts of version numbers are common for all the Windows releases until now. The Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows XP versions of Windows releases. It is the same for Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022.
- Windows 10 Major Number = 10
- Windows 10 Minor Number = 0
- Windows 10 Build Number = 19043
- Windows 10 Rev Number = 985
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Windows 10 is an 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. Terry Myerson, executive vice president of Microsoft’s Windows and Devices Group, argued that the goal of this model was to reduce fragmentation across the Windows platform.
Version 1507 (RTM)[]
Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10.0.10240), codenamed «Threshold 1«, is the first release of Windows 10. It carries the build number 10.0.10240; while Microsoft has stated that there was no designated «RTM» build of Windows 10, 10240 has been described as an RTM build by various media outlets. It has been retroactively named «version 1507» by Microsoft per its naming conventions for future stable releases of the operating system. The final release was made available to Windows Insiders on July 15, 2015, followed by a public release on July 29, 2015. As of August 2, 2016, the Threshold 1 release is the only available release in Long Term Servicing Branch (LTSB). Support of version 1507 ended on May 9, 2017.
Version 1511 (November Update)[]
Windows 10 November Update, or Windows 10 Version 1511 (build 10.0.10586), codenamed «Threshold 2«, is the first major update to Windows 10. It carries the build number 10.0.10586 and version 1511, referencing its date of release, November 2015. 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 to existing Windows 10 users, and as a free upgrade from Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. 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 like the Microsoft Lumia 950. The Threshold 2 release of Windows 10 is supported for users of the Current Branch for Business (CBB).
Version 1607 (Anniversary Update)[]
Windows 10 Anniversary Update, or Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393), codenamed «Redstone 1«, is the second major update to Windows 10 and the first of the 4 major updates planned under the Redstone codenames. It carries the build number 10.0.14393 and version 1607. The first preview was released on December 16, 2015. It was released to the public on August 2, 2016. The Redstone 1 release of Windows 10 is supported for users of the Current Branch (CB) and Long-Term Support Branch (LTSB)
Version 1703 (Creators Update)[]
Windows 10 Creators Update, (or Windows 10 Version 1703, codenamed «Redstone 2«, build 10.0.15063), is the third major update to Windows 10 and the second of the 4 major updates planned under the Redstone codenames. The first preview was released to Insiders on August 11, 2016.
Version 1709 (Fall Creators Update)[]
Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (also known as version 1709 and codenamed «Redstone 3», build 10.0.16299) is the fourth major update to Windows 10 and the third in a series of updates under the Redstone codenames. The first preview was released to Insiders on April 7, 2017. The final release was made available to Windows Insiders on September 26, 2017 before being released to the public on October 17.
Version 1803 (April 2018 Update)[]
Windows 10 April 2018 Update (also known as version 1803 and codenamed «Redstone 4», build 10.0.17134) is the fifth major update to Windows 10 and the fourth in a series of updates under the Redstone codenames. The first preview was released to Insiders on August 31, 2017. The final release was made available to Windows Insiders on April 16, 2018, followed by a public release on April 30, and began to roll out on May 8.
Version 1809 (October 2018 Update)[]
Windows 10 October 2018 Update (also known as version 1809 and codenamed «Redstone 5», build 10.0.17763) is the sixth major update to Windows 10 and the fifth in a series of updates under the Redstone codenames. The first preview was released to Insiders on February 14, 2018. The update was originally made available to public consumers on October 2, 2018, but its rollout was halted on October 6, 2018, due to a serious bug that deletes users’ personal files after updating. On October 9, 2018, Microsoft re-released the update to Insiders, stating that all known issues in the update (including file deletion bug) had been identified and fixed. On October 25, 2018, Microsoft confirmed the existence of another bug that overwrites files without any confirmation, when extracting from a ZIP file. The ZIP bug was fixed for Insiders on October 30, 2018, and the public rollout of the update resumed on November 13, 2018.
Version 1903 (May 2019 Update)[]
Windows 10 May 2019 Update (also known as version 1903 and codenamed «19H1», build 10.0.18362) is the seventh major update to Windows 10 and the first to use a more descriptive codename (including the year and the order released) instead of the «Redstone» or «Threshold» codename. The first preview was released to Insiders who opted into the exclusive Skip Ahead ring on July 25, 2018. The update began rolling out on May 21, 2019. Notable changes in the May 2019 Update include:
- 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
Version 1909 (November 2019 Update)[]
Windows 10 version 1909, codenamed «19H2», build 10.0.18363, is the eighth major update to Windows 10 and the second to use a more descriptive codename. The update is intended to be delivered as a cumulative update to the May 2019 Update. The first preview was released to Insiders who opted into the slow ring on July 1, 2019. The update began rolling out to the public on November 12, 2019.
- 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
Version 2004 (May 2020 Update)[]
Windows 10 version 2004, codenamed «20H1», build 10.0.19041, is the ninth major update to Windows 10. The update began rolling out on May 27, 2020. Notable changes include:
- Faster and easier access to Bluetooth settings and pairing
- Improved Kaomojis
- Virtual Desktops are now renamable
- DirectX12 Ultimate improves graphics
- Introducing a chat-based UI for Cortana
- Greater integration with Android smartphones on the Your Phone app
- Windows Subsystem for Linux 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
Version 20H2 (October 2020 Update)[]
The Windows 10 October 2020 Update (codenamed «20H2») is the tenth major update to Windows 10 as the cumulative update to the May 2020 Update, and carries the build number 10.0.19042. The first preview was released to Insiders who opted in to Beta Channel on June 16, 2020. The update began rolling out on October 20, 2020. Notable changes in the October 2020 Update include:
- New theme-aware tiles in Start Menu
- Improvements to Microsoft Edge
- New Chromium-based Microsoft Edge included by default (replaced EdgeHTML-based Microsoft Edge Legacy)
- Switch between multiple tabs and Windows apps by pressing Alt+Tab
- Quick access to active tabs for pinned sites in the taskbar
- Price comparison tool
- New personalized and out-of-box experience for taskbar
- Improvements to notification experience as well as tablet experience for 2-in-1 devices
- Migrated Control Panel’s System Information UI into the Settings About page in the Settings app
- Improvements to Modern Device Management (MDM)
Version 21H1 (May 2021 Update)[]
The Windows 10 May 2021 Update (codenamed «21H1») is the eleventh major update to Windows 10 as the cumulative update to the October 2020 Update, and carries the build number 10.0.19043. The first preview was released to Insiders who opted into Beta Channel on February 17, 2021. The update began rolling out on May 18, 2021. Notable changes in the May 2021 Update include:
- 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
Version 21H2 (November 2021 Update)[]
The Windows 10 November 2021 Update (codenamed «21H2») is the twelfth and current 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 to Insiders who opted into Release Preview Channel that failed to meet minimum system requirements for Windows 11. The update began rolling out on November 16, 2021. Notable changes in the November 2021 Update include:
- Support for Wi-Fi 6E
- 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
External links[]
- Windows release health at Microsoft Docs
- Lifecycle: Windows 10 Home and Pro
- Windows 10 at the BetaWiki
- Windows 10 version history at Wikipedia
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