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]
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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] | ||||||||
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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
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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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10.0.19044.1202 [85] |
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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10.0.19044.1266 [88] |
Release Preview Channel: September 30, 2021 |
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Public patches of Windows 10, version 21H2 | |||
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10.0.19044.1288 Version 21H2 [89][90] |
KB5006670 | Release Preview Channel: October 12, 2021 Public release: |
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10.0.19044.1319 [91] |
KB5006738 | Release Preview Channel: October 19, 2021 |
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10.0.19044.1320 [92] |
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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10.0.19044.1415 [97] |
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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10.0.19044.1503 [101] |
Release Preview Channel and public release: January 25, 2022 |
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10.0.19044.1526 [102] |
KB5010342 | Release Preview Channel and public release: February 8, 2022 |
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10.0.19044.1566 [103] |
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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10.0.19044.1618 [105] |
KB5011543 | Release Preview Channel: March 14, 2022 |
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10.0.19044.1620 [106] |
Release Preview Channel and public release: March 22, 2022 |
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10.0.19044.1645 [107] |
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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10.0.19044.1682 [109] |
Release Preview Channel and public release: April 25, 2022 |
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10.0.19044.1706 [110] |
KB5013942 | Release Preview Channel and public release: May 10, 2022 |
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10.0.19044.1708 [111] |
KB5015020 | Public release: May 19, 2022 |
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10.0.19044.1737 [112] |
KB5014023 | Release Preview Channel: May 12, 2022 |
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10.0.19044.1739 [113] |
Release Preview Channel: May 23, 2022 |
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10.0.19044.1741 [114][115] |
Release Preview Channel and public release: June 2, 2022 |
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10.0.19044.1766 [116] |
KB5014699 | Release Preview Channel and public release: June 14, 2022 |
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10.0.19044.1767 [117] |
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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10.0.19044.1826 [120] |
KB5015807 | Release Preview Channel and public release: July 12, 2022 |
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10.0.19044.1862 [121] |
KB5015878 | Release Preview Channel: July 18, 2022 |
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10.0.19044.1865 [122] |
Release Preview Channel and public release: July 26, 2022 |
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10.0.19044.1889 [123] |
KB5016616 | Release Preview Channel and public release: August 9, 2022 |
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10.0.19044.1947 [124] |
KB5016688 | Release Preview Channel: August 15, 2022 |
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10.0.19044.1949 [125] |
Release Preview Channel and public release: August 26, 2022 |
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10.0.19044.2006 [126] |
KB5017308 | Release Preview Channel and public release: September 13, 2022 |
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10.0.19044.2075 [127][128] |
KB5017380 | Release Preview Channel: September 15, 2022 Public release: |
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10.0.19044.2130 [129] |
KB5018410 | Release Preview Channel and public release: October 11, 2022 |
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10.0.19044.2132 [130] |
KB5020435 | Release Preview Channel and public release: October 17, 2022 |
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10.0.19044.2192 [131] |
KB5018482 | Release Preview Channel: October 18, 2022 |
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10.0.19044.2193 [132][133] |
Release Preview Channel: October 24, 2022 Public release: |
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10.0.19044.2194 [134] |
KB5020953 | Release Preview Channel and public release: October 28, 2022 |
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10.0.19044.2251 [135] |
KB5019959 | Release Preview Channel and public release: November 8, 2022 |
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10.0.19044.2311 [136] |
KB5020030 | Release Preview Channel and public release: November 15, 2022 |
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10.0.19044.2364 [137] |
KB5021233 | Release Preview Channel and public release: December 13, 2022 |
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10.0.19044.2486 [138] |
KB5022282 | Release Preview Channel and public release: January 10, 2023 |
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10.0.19044.2545 [139] |
KB5019275 | Release Preview Channel: January 12, 2023 |
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10.0.19044.2546 [140] |
KB5022282 | Release Preview Channel and public release: January 19, 2023 |
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10.0.19044.2604 [141] |
KB5022834 | Release Preview Channel and public release: February 14, 2023 |
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10.0.19044.2673 [142] |
KB5022906 | Release Preview Channel and public release: February 21, 2023 |
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10.0.19044.2728 [143] |
KB5023696 | Release Preview Channel and public release: March 14, 2023 |
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10.0.19044.2788 [144] |
KB5023773 | Release Preview Channel and public release: March 21, 2023 |
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10.0.19044.2846 [145] |
KB5025221 | Release Preview Channel and public release: April 11, 2023 |
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10.0.19044.2965 [146] |
KB5026361 | Release Preview Channel and public release: May 9, 2023 |
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10.0.19044.3086 [147] |
KB5027215 | Release Preview Channel and public release: June 13, 2023 |
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10.0.19044.3208 [148] |
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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10.0.19045.1949 [125] |
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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10.0.19045.2132 [130] |
KB5020435 | Release Preview Channel and public release: October 18, 2022 |
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10.0.19045.2193 [132] |
KB5018482 | Release Preview Channel and public release: October 25, 2022 |
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10.0.19045.2194 [134] |
KB5020953 | Release Preview Channel and public release: October 28, 2022 |
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10.0.19045.2251 [135] |
KB5019959 | Release Preview Channel and public release: November 8, 2022 |
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10.0.19045.2301 [158] |
KB5020030 | Release Preview Channel: November 10, 2022 |
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10.0.19045.2311 [136] |
Release Preview Channel and public release: November 15, 2022 |
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10.0.19045.2364 [137] |
KB5021233 | Release Preview Channel and public release: December 13, 2022 |
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10.0.19045.2486 [138] |
KB5022282 | Release Preview Channel and public release: January 10, 2023 |
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10.0.19045.2546 [140] |
KB5019275 | Release Preview Channel and public release: January 19, 2023 |
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10.0.19045.2604 [141] |
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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10.0.19045.2673 [142] |
KB5022906 | Release Preview Channel and public release: February 21, 2023 |
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10.0.19045.2728 [143] |
KB5023696 | Release Preview Channel and public release: March 14, 2023 |
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10.0.19045.2787 [160] |
KB5023773 | Release Preview Channel: March 16, 2023 |
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10.0.19045.2788 [144] |
KB5023773 | Release Preview Channel and public release: March 21, 2023 |
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10.0.19045.2846 [145] |
KB5025221 | Release Preview Channel and public release: April 11, 2023 |
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10.0.19045.2908 [161] |
KB5025297 | Release Preview Channel: April 13, 2023 |
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10.0.19045.2913 [162] |
Release Preview Channel and public release: April 25, 2023 |
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10.0.19045.2965 [146] |
KB5026361 | Release Preview Channel and public release: May 9, 2023 |
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10.0.19045.3030 [163] |
KB5026435 | Release Preview Channel: May 11, 2023 |
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10.0.19045.3031 [164] |
Release Preview Channel and public release: May 23, 2023 |
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10.0.19045.3086 [147] |
KB5027215 | Release Preview Channel and public release: June 13, 2023 |
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10.0.19045.3154 [165] |
KB5027293 | Release Preview Channel: June 22, 2023 |
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10.0.19045.3155 [166] |
Release Preview Channel: June 27, 2023 |
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10.0.19045.3208 [148] |
KB5028166 | Release Preview Channel and public release: July 11, 2023 |
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10.0.19045.3269 [167] |
KB5028244 | Release Preview Channel: July 13, 2023 |
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10.0.19045.3271 [168] |
Release Preview Channel and public release: July 25, 2023 |
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10.0.19045.3324 [149] |
KB5029244 | Release Preview Channel and public release: August 8, 2023 |
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10.0.19045.3391 [169] |
KB5029331 | Release Preview Channel: August 10, 2023 |
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10.0.19045.3393 [170] |
Release Preview Channel and public release: August 22, 2023 |
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10.0.19045.3448 [150] |
KB5030211 | Release Preview Channel and public release: September 12, 2023 |
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10.0.19045.3513 [171] |
KB5030300 | Release Preview Channel: September 18, 2023 |
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10.0.19045.3516 [172] |
Release Preview Channel and public release: September 26, 2023 |
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Fast ring / Dev Channel
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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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Version | Release date(s) | Expiration date | Highlights |
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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10.0.20236.1000 [220] |
Dev Channel: October 14, 2020 |
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10.0.20236.1005 [220] |
Dev Channel: October 16, 2020 |
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10.0.20241.1000 [221] |
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
Если открыть любой обзор корпоративных версий Windows 10 LTSC и LTSB, в комментариях вы наверняка наткнетесь на яростный спор их приверженцев с пользователями обычной Windows 10. Причем аргументы обеих сторон не лишены логики и здравого смысла и, похоже, этому спору не будет конца. Корпоративные версии Windows 10 лишены магазина приложений Microsoft Store и большинства UWP-приложений, но при желании их можно вернуть туда с помощью довольно простых действий.
Но если без Microsoft Store можно прожить даже на игровом ПК, а для UWP-приложений легко найти замену среди бесплатных программ, то ограничение версии Windows 10 LTSC стало серьезной проблемой для некоторых игр. Современные игры все чаще требуют новую версию Windows 10 для запуска, например, Age of Empires: Definitive Edition, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition и Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition требуют Windows 10 версии 1903 и выше.
Такую же версию Windows 10 требуют авиасимулятор Microsoft Flight Simulator, приключенческий шутер State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition и шутер Gears 5, и пользователи Windows 10 LTSC версии 1809 запустить их не могли. Такая же ситуация продолжится и в дальнейшем, но новая Windows 10 LTSC 2021 с версией 21H2 в этом плане пока дает возможность запускать новые игры и сохранит эту возможность еще долго.
Еще одна проблема Windows 10 LTSC в домашнем использовании проявляется в том случае, если вы используете новые комплектующие. Например, оптимизации под процессоры AMD Ryzen, увеличивающие их производительность и появившиеся в Windows 10 версии 1903, до Windows 10 LTSC добрались только спустя полтора года. Windows Display Driver Model, влияющий на производительность ПК в играх и приносящий новые функции, обновляется на Windows 10 LTSC заметно реже.
Если в Windows 10 May 2020 Update (версия 2004) появилась поддержка WDDM 2.7, дающего возможности планирование графического процессора с аппаратным ускорением и DirectX Raytracing (DXR) Tier 1.1, то Windows 10 LTSC версии 1809 обходилась только версией WDDM 2.5. Поэтому для современного производительного игрового ПК Windows 10 LTSC будет не лучшим выбором и лучше обратить внимание на обычную Windows 10.
Как видите, минусов у Windows 10 LTSC немало, и к ним еще стоит добавить проблемы с домашним лицензированием. Но ознакомительную 90 дневную версию Windows 10 LTSC Microsoft разрешает скачать со своего сайта.
Но чем же Windows 10 LTSC привлекает пользователей? В первую очередь — отсутствием так называемого программного «хлама» и «мусора», от которого большинство пользователей стараются избавиться. Посмотрите, как лаконично выглядит меню «Пуск» и панель задач у Windows 10 LTSC 2021, хотя вездесущий браузер Microsoft Edge проник и сюда:
А вот это меню «Пуск» и панель задач из обычной Windows 10 Pro 21H2, чувствуете разницу?
Весь этот программный мусор, конечно же, занимает место на диске. Windows 10 Pro 21H2 занимает на диске 20 ГБ, включая файл подкачки, равный 2 ГБ.
Windows 10 LTSC 2021 занимает на диске на пару гигабайт меньше.
Но нельзя не отметить рост объема, занимаемого ОС, с увеличением версии Windows 10. Windows 10 LTSC версии 1809 занимала на диске всего 11.4 ГБ.
Для точного сравнения разных версий Windows 10 я использовал две идентичные виртуальные машины с объемом ОЗУ 8 ГБ и четырехпоточными процессорами, с накопителями по 70 ГБ, расположенные на SSD диске. Никаких настроек и твиков ОС не применялось. Подобными характеристиками обладает множество старых ПК, на которые пользователи предпочитают ставить более легкие версии Windows, и весомая часть недорогих ноутбуков, покупаемых для работы. Например, HP 255 G7 (255W6ES) из Регарда.
Или ASUS X415MA VivoBook (EB429).
Для подобных машин важен каждый гигабайт свободной оперативной памяти и Windows 10 LTSC здесь оказывается в выигрыше, требуя около 1.1 ГБ после загрузки.
Windows 10 Pro 21H2 требует уже 1.7 ГБ ОЗУ сразу после загрузки.
Сильнее обычная Windows 10 грузит и процессор. Запущены 124 процесса, загрузка процессора высокая и долго не может прийти в норму. Видно и более высокую загрузку накопителя сразу после загрузки ПК. В ноутбуке с жестким диском это приводит к таким тормозам, что пользоваться им сразу после загрузки крайне некомфортно.
У Windows 10 LTSC 2021 запущены 92 процесса, загрузка процессора и накопителя заметно ниже.
Противники версий Windows 10 LTSC часто аргументируют их бесполезность на игровых ПК тем, что достаточный объем памяти и мощность процессора позволяют не замечать такие всплески нагрузки при «самодеятельности» Windows 10. Но часто это даже на мощных машинах выливается во «фризы» и «лаги» во время игры. И даже во время пустого Рабочего стола мы часто видим кружочек ожидания и чувствуем замедление работы ПК, когда, казалось, бы система ничем не занята.
Более стабильный отклик системы можно увидеть, если запустить утилиту LatencyMon, используемую для проверки способности Windows выполнять обработку потокового аудио, когда важна каждая ничтожная доля секунды задержки системы. Windows 10 Pro 21H2 показывает вот такую картину:
У Windows 10 LTSC 2021 показатели ожидаемо лучше, ведь систему не «дергают» множество фоновых процессов и служб.
Итоги
Windows 10 LTSC 2021 выглядит быстрой и легкой ОС, при этом обладающей современной сборкой ядра, позволяющей запускать современные игры. При этом она будет получать только обновления безопасности, что дает гарантию более стабильной работы системы, учитывая качество обновлений Windows в последнее время.
Но есть несколько ложек дегтя и в этой бочке меда. Если Windows 10 LTSB версии 1607 воспринималась цельной системой, то из Windows 10 LTSC 2021 «лезут» не до конца вырезанные компоненты обычной Windows 10, что производит впечатление сырого продукта.
Например, в параметрах не только есть Xbox Game Bar, но он при этом даже якобы включен.
Но нажатие клавиш Win+G показывает вот такое окно, ведь компонент Xbox Game Bar вырезан из системы. Логично было бы вообще заблокировать вкладку «Игры» в параметрах Windows 10 LTSC, но этого не сделано. И такие «хвосты» иногда очень режут глаз во время работы на этой ОС.
Еще один минус — уменьшение срока жизненного цикла поддержки, который теперь составит всего пять лет, что для корпоративного продукта довольно немного.
Что касается безопасности, то Microsoft заметно подтянула уровень Windows 10 LTSC 2021 и в ней присутствуют такие новые инструменты, как , например, песочница Windows Sandbox. Улучшены многие функции защиты: WDAC, защита от программ-вымогателей, режим системного управления (System Management Mode, SMM). Расширены возможности брандмауэра Защитника Windows и Application Guard Microsoft Defender.
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Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel) releases
are designed to provide longer update support (10 years) and it lacks
most of the Store (UWP) apps.
Windows 10 GAC (General Availability Channel) (i.e. Home, Pro)
will reach end of support on October
14, 2025. So, if your hardware doesn’t support Windows 11 then you
might wanna use Windows 10 Iot Enterprise LTSC 2021 since its supported
until Jan
13, 2032.
Microsoft provides Evaluation ISO public links for Windows
LTSC releases, but as the name states, those ISO’s are for evaluation
purposes and can not be activated.
Microsoft provides full version of Windows LTSC on MVS and VLSC
but for them, you need to pay a high subscription fee.
For these reasons, we need to host files on 3rd party. You can
check here
on how to be sure that files are genuine.
Iot Enterprise LTSC 2021 ISO is available in English language
only. However you can install Non-Iot version in your language and
install Iot key QPM6N-7J2WJ-P88HH-P3YRH-YY74H
to switch the
edition or just use HWID activation in MAS which will do that for
you.
Difference between Iot and Non-Iot Windows Enterprise LTSC
2021:
- Licensing — Non-Iot version supports the KMS license but not the
Digital license. Iot version supports the Digital license and after the
update 19044.2788, it supports the KMS license as well. - Sandbox — Initial release (19044.1288) of Iot LTSC didn’t have
sandbox but non-Iot version had. Later updates enabled it in Iot as
well, so there is no difference anymore. - Reserved storage feature — Iot doesn’t have reserved storage feature
and it’s install takes less space in installation. (Feature is not much
important for LTSC release) - Windows Update — Iot is supported till 2032 and Non-Iot is supported
till 2027.
Conclusion, Iot LTSC is better.
You can change the editions to each other (Iot and Non-Iot
Windows Enterprise LTSC) only by inserting corresponding edition
key.
If you need links for any other Windows/office file, please
contact here.
Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB и LTSC — это специальные выпуски Windows 10, которые используются в корпоративной среде и на специальных устройствах. Такие как: Банкоматы, Терминалы оплаты и Кассовые аппараты. Базируется на версиях Windows 10 1507, 1607, 1809, 21H2. Не имеет встроенных UWP-приложений. Использует только классические системные функции и Win32 приложения.
Windows 10 Enterprise 2021 LTSC Version 21H2 x86 x64 Russian English
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Windows 10 Enterprise 2021 LTSC x64 Russian
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Размер: 4.448 GB (4776103936 байт)
MD5: c79abede530613ce7346664edb30b741
SHA-1: b8addd641b1ac9121ebccdc1a3c86153f6020cf4
Windows 10 Enterprise 2021 LTSC x86 Russian
Файл: ru-ru_windows_10_enterprise_ltsc_2021_x86_dvd_cdf355eb.iso
Размер: 3.137 GB (3367993344 байт)
MD5: dc271d090840c2acf8e30e20b70cdbfa
SHA-1: 2dd68f358f41056c04b509a58a68d4182b28694b
Windows 10 Enterprise 2021 LTSC x64 English
Файл: en-us_windows_10_enterprise_ltsc_2021_x64_dvd_d289cf96.iso
Размер: 4.563 GB (4899461120 байт)
MD5: b5a7be560dbd73619945129e52be1b5f
SHA-1: 2fb2897373c4f71b06f4490943b3d564b0f0fd6d
Windows 10 Enterprise 2021 LTSC x86 English
Файл: en-us_windows_10_enterprise_ltsc_2021_x86_dvd_9f4aa95f.iso
Размер: 3.215 GB (3452227584 байт)
MD5: 957700f5a3aa73c6ae9a64cd6bde5790
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Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2021 LTSC x64 English
Файл: en-us_windows_10_iot_enterprise_ltsc_2021_x64_dvd_257ad90f.iso
Размер: 4.518 GB (4851668992 байт)
MD5: 2463b19beac328290e6a8adcedb7533a
SHA-1: 76c3c10e38307d29fd8b4748522ed144dba35829
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2021 LTSC ARM English
Файл: en-us_windows_10_iot_enterprise_ltsc_2021_arm64_dvd_e8d4fc46.iso
Размер: 4.126 GB (4430471168 байт)
MD5: 4fb9dc5b4b872110f2be17c35fbd843b
SHA-1: 54822de5035ed87c1982db9dcd924083de599ca1
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Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC Version 1809 (Updated Feb 2019) x86 x64 Russian English
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Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC x64
Файл: ru_windows_10_enterprise_ltsc_2019_x64_dvd_78e7853a.iso
Размер: 3.921 GB (4210546688 байт)
MD5: fdbbc0afd2952010c2a05c87298021e8
SHA-1: 5acb51472bb4380614c9c32ff354f0cc697c03f8
Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC x86
Файл: ru_windows_10_enterprise_ltsc_2019_x86_dvd_196b5dad.iso
Размер: 2.741 GB (2943125504 байт)
MD5: 1df9bc429e9a7f6f8930fdb2502dc9eb
SHA-1: a562732d85f4f78f5bb3b333d4f595693ba10cc6
English
Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC x64
Файл: en_windows_10_enterprise_ltsc_2019_x64_dvd_5795bb03.iso
Размер: 4.033 GB (4330432512 байт)
MD5: 1067be5346fed207089b3022165b8b19
SHA-1: 615a77ecd40e82d5d69dc9da5c6a6e1265f88e28
Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC x86
Файл: en_windows_10_enterprise_ltsc_2019_x86_dvd_892869c9.iso
Размер: 2.818 GB (3026225152 байт)
MD5: 86a16247ca7ad52655312c78c210a276
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Файл: en_windows_10_iot_enterprise_ltsc_2019_x64_dvd_a1aa819f.iso
Размер: 3.778 GB (4056678400 байт)
MD5: ebd96a1558e05845f7f59991cd9c2139
SHA-1: b91f18cf0d63df2044f3a773eef5e58293c652b5
SHA-256: 0acb0766f0591fe917e00ba8eb2fbdd32a36a2345492191e0376130a45974795
Файл: en_windows_10_iot_enterprise_ltsc_2019_x86_dvd_2255a237.iso
Размер: 2.684 GB (2881427456 байт)
MD5: e423ecfe7a675ad54b93224be54e54ae
SHA-1: 2edc73585bd1557a3557ab80910da870341e7cb4
SHA-256: e172d6f06bc38d15ef57b37f75d0648b9493a4d790fc61f8687769d0faad8dd3
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Файл: ru_windows_10_enterprise_2016_ltsb_x64_dvd_9057886.iso
Размер: 3.296 GB (3538554880 байт)
MD5: 300e8efb4a8eb202746a7749bc11c0d8
SHA-1: 0770a930a329a487b8a637aa7836e307a8b47634
Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB x86
Файл: ru_windows_10_enterprise_2016_ltsb_x86_dvd_9058173.iso
Размер: 2.404 GB (2581395456 байт)
MD5: 310ae252a996136ff5edb91b16f63d5d
SHA-1: 4d1762ea591e2394591a3aef83cc0c799c708325
English
Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB x64
Файл: en_windows_10_enterprise_2016_ltsb_x64_dvd_9059483.iso
Размер: 3.332 GB (3577901056 байт)
MD5: e39ea2af41b3710682fe3bbdac35ec9a
SHA-1: 031ed6acdc47b8f582c781b039f501d83997a1cf
Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB x86
Файл: en_windows_10_enterprise_2016_ltsb_x86_dvd_9060010.iso
Размер: 2.461 GB (2642147328 байт)
MD5: 6ffb9b81fde69ea4b5a2764f93d8b245
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Windows 10 Enterprise 2015 LTSB x64
Файл: ru_windows_10_enterprise_2015_ltsb_x64_dvd_6850847.iso
Размер: 3.388 GB (3638151168 байт)
MD5: 354173897b28aa9c9c7d862a6e2f77e0
SHA-1: 7c2fce906403a5ee1b8f505baef17da7fe4c30a7
Windows 10 Enterprise 2015 LTSB x86
Файл: ru_windows_10_enterprise_2015_ltsb_x86_dvd_6850858.iso
Размер: 2.476 GB (2658742272 байт)
MD5: 76cdb71b3568720960ac6838da3592e1
SHA-1: a428c5e2e89c95ffcdd13d22c72d9feef3793f56
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Windows 10 Enterprise 2015 LTSB x64
Файл: en_windows_10_enterprise_2015_ltsb_x64_dvd_6848446.iso
Размер: 3.439 GB (3692136448 байт)
MD5: da938d65c548738900810181a78203f8
SHA-1: 264d48c902e6b586a1ed965062f7da4d4da99b35
Windows 10 Enterprise 2015 LTSB x86
Файл: en_windows_10_enterprise_2015_ltsb_x86_dvd_6848454.iso
Размер: 2.521 GB (2706466816 байт)
MD5: 9a336453d2c8377b1c3f240ff9441d43
SHA-1: abe400ad86c604197a3b163e31afcc1b7c53325e
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Windows 10 has several editions, all with varying feature sets, use cases, or intended devices. Certain editions are distributed only on devices directly from an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), while editions such as Enterprise and Education are only available through volume licensing channels. Microsoft also makes editions of Windows 10 available to device manufacturers for use on specific classes of devices, including IoT devices and previously marketed Windows 10 Mobile for smartphones.
Baseline editions[edit]
Baseline editions are the only editions available as standalone purchases in retail outlets. PCs often come pre-installed with one of these editions.
- Home
- Windows 10 Home is designed for use in PCs, tablets and 2-in-1 PCs. It includes all features directed at consumers.[1][2][3]
- Pro
- Windows 10 Pro includes all features of Windows 10 Home, with additional capabilities that are oriented towards professionals and business environments, such as Active Directory, Remote Desktop, BitLocker, Hyper-V, and Windows Defender Device Guard.[1][2][3]
- Pro for Workstations
- Windows 10 Pro for Workstations is designed for high-end hardware for intensive computing tasks and supports Intel Xeon, AMD Opteron and the latest AMD Epyc processors; up to 4 CPUs; up to 256 cores; up to 6 TB RAM; the ReFS file system; Non-Volatile Dual In-line Memory Module (NVDIMM); and remote direct memory access (RDMA).[4][5][6]
Organizational editions[edit]
These editions add features to facilitate centralized control of many installations of the OS within an organization. The main avenue of acquiring them is a volume licensing contract with Microsoft.
- Education
- Windows 10 Education is distributed through Academic Volume Licensing. It was based on Windows 10 Enterprise and initially reported to have the same feature set.[1][2][3] As of version 1709, however, this edition has fewer features. See § Comparison chart for details.
- Pro Education
- This edition was introduced in July 2016 for hardware partners on new devices purchased with the discounted K–12 academic license. It was based on the Pro edition of Windows 10 and contains mostly the same features as Windows 10 Pro with different options disabled by default, and adds options for setup and deployment in an education environment. It also features a «Set Up School PCs» app that allows provisioning of settings using a USB flash drive, and does not include Cortana, Microsoft Store suggestions, Windows Sandbox, or Windows Spotlight.[7][8][9]
- Enterprise
- Windows 10 Enterprise provides all the features of Windows 10 Pro for Workstations, with additional features to assist with IT-based organizations.[1][2][3] Windows 10 Enterprise is configurable on two servicing channels, Semi-Annual Channel and Windows Insider Program.[10]
- Enterprise LTSC
- Enterprise LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel) is a long-term support variant of Windows 10 Enterprise released every 2 to 3 years. Each release is supported with security updates for either 5 or 10 years after its release, and intentionally receive no feature updates.[11] Some features, including the Microsoft Store and bundled apps, are not included in this edition.[12][1][3] This edition was first released as Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB (Long-Term Servicing Branch).[13] There are currently 4 releases of LTSC: one in 2015 (version 1507), one in 2016 (version 1607), one in 2018 (labeled as 2019, version 1809), and one in 2021 (version 21H2).[14][15]
S mode[edit]
Since 2018, OEMs can ship Windows 10 Home and Pro in a feature-limited variation named S mode which evolved from the discontinued Windows 10 S. Organizations employing Windows 10 Enterprise or Windows 10 Education can make use of S mode too.[16] S mode is a feature-limited edition of Windows 10 designed primarily for low-end devices in the education market. It has a faster initial setup and login process, and allows devices to be provisioned using a USB drive with the «Set Up School PCs» app.
Changes[edit]
With the exception of the Microsoft Teams desktop client which was made available for S mode in April 2019,[citation needed] the installation of software (both Universal Windows Platform (UWP) and Windows API apps) is only possible through the Microsoft Store, and built-in and Microsoft Store-obtained command line programs or shells cannot be run in this mode.[17][18][19][20] System settings are locked to allow only Microsoft Edge as the default web browser with Bing as its search engine.[21] The operating system may be switched out of S mode using the Microsoft Store for free. However, once S Mode is turned off, it cannot be re-enabled.[22][23] All Windows 10 devices in S mode include a free one-year subscription to Minecraft: Education Edition.[citation needed] Critics have compared the edition to Windows RT, and have considered it to be an alternative to ChromeOS.[22][24][25][26][27]
Device-specific editions[edit]
These editions are licensed to OEMs only, and are primarily obtained via the purchase of hardware that includes it:
- Holographic
- A specific edition used by Microsoft’s HoloLens mixed reality smartglasses.[28][29]
- IoT Enterprise
- A rebranded variant of Microsoft’s earlier embedded operating systems, Windows Embedded. Designed specifically for use in small footprint, low-cost devices and IoT scenarios.[30][31] IoT Core was discontinued on 10 November 2020,[32][33] while IoT Core LTSC is supported up through 9 January 2029.[34]
- Team
- A specific edition used by Microsoft’s Surface Hub interactive whiteboard.[35]
Discontinued editions[edit]
The following editions of Windows 10 were discontinued (as of Windows 10 version 21H2). For both Mobile and Mobile Enterprise, Microsoft confirmed it was exiting the consumer mobile devices market, so no successor product is available.[36]
- Mobile
- Windows 10 Mobile was designed for smartphones and small tablets. It included all basic consumer features, including Continuum capability. It was the de facto successor of Windows Phone 8.1 and Windows RT.[1][2]
- Mobile Enterprise
- Windows 10 Mobile Enterprise provided all of the features in Windows 10 Mobile, with additional features to assist IT-based organizations, in a manner similar to Windows 10 Enterprise, but optimized for mobile devices.[1][2]
- IoT Mobile
- A binary equivalent of Windows 10 Mobile Enterprise licensed for IoT applications. Also known as IoT Mobile Enterprise.[37][38]
- S
- Windows 10 S was an edition released in 2017 which ultimately evolved into the so-called S mode of Windows 10. In March 2018, Microsoft announced that it would be phasing out Windows 10 S, citing confusion among manufacturers and end-users.[39][40]
- 10X
- Originally announced for use on dual-screen devices such as the Surface Neo and other potential form factors, 10X featured a modified user interface designed around context specific interactions or «postures» on such devices, including a redesigned Start menu with no tiles, and use of container technology to run Win32 software.[41][42] The platform was described as a more direct competitor to ChromeOS.[43][44] On May 4, 2020, Microsoft announced that Windows 10X would first be used on single-screen devices, and that they would «continue to look for the right moment, in conjunction with our OEM partners, to bring dual-screen devices to market».[45] Microsoft also added anti-theft protection to Windows 10X, just like how Apple’s Activation Lock and anti-theft protection on Android devices and Chromebooks work.[46] On May 18, 2021, Head of Windows Servicing and Delivery John Cable stated that Windows 10X had been cancelled, and that its foundational technologies would be leveraged for future Microsoft products.[47] Several design changes in 10X, notably the centered taskbar and redesigned start menu, would be later introduced in Windows 11.[48]
Regional variations[edit]
- N/KN
- As with previous versions of Windows since Windows XP, all Windows 10 editions for PC hardware have «N» and «KN» variations in Europe and South Korea that exclude multimedia functionality, in compliance with antitrust rulings.[49] According to details that Microsoft has published, any app that relies on Microsoft multimedia technologies experiences impaired functionality on these editions, unable to even play audio notification tones.[50] Restoring the missing functionality to these editions entails installing the «Media Feature Pack», followed by Skype, Movies & TV, Windows Media Player, Xbox Game Bar, Windows Voice Recorder, and four codecs.[50] The variation cannot be changed without a clean install, and keys for one variation will not work on other variations.
- Home with Bing
- As with Windows 8.1, a reduced-price «Windows 10 with Bing» SKU is available to OEMs; it is subsidized by having Microsoft’s Bing search engine set as default, which cannot be changed to a different search engine by OEMs. It is intended primarily for low-cost devices, and is otherwise identical to Windows 10 Home.[51]
- Home Single Language
- In some emerging markets,[citation needed] OEMs preinstall a variation of Windows 10 Home called Single Language without the ability to switch the display language. It is otherwise identical to Windows 10 Home. To change display language, the user will need to upgrade to Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro.
- China Government Edition
- In May 2017, it was reported that Microsoft, as part of its partnership with China Electronics Technology Group, created a specially-modified variant of Windows 10 Enterprise («G») designed for use within branches of the Chinese government. This variant is pre-configured to «remove features that are not needed by Chinese government employees», and allow the use of its internal encryption algorithms.[52][53]
Comparison chart[edit]
Item | Meaning |
---|---|
Yes | Feature is present in the given edition |
Yes, since [update] | Feature is present in the given edition after installing a certain update |
No | Feature is absent from the given edition |
No, since [update] | Feature is absent from the given edition after installing a certain update (It might have been fully or partly present prior to that update) |
[Explanation] | Feature is partly present in the given edition |
[Explanation], since [update] | Feature is partly present in the given edition, after installing a certain update (It might have been fully present prior to that update, or not present at all) |
Microsoft OEM licensing formula takes display size, RAM capacity and storage capacity into account. In mid-2015, devices with 4 GB RAM were expected to be $20 more expensive than devices with 2 GB RAM.[75]
Upgrade path[edit]
Free upgrade[edit]
At the time of launch, Microsoft deemed Windows 7 (with Service Pack 1) and Windows 8.1 users eligible to upgrade to Windows 10 free of charge, so long as the upgrade took place within one year of Windows 10’s initial release date. Windows RT and the respective Enterprise editions of Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 were excluded from this offer.[76]
Windows version and edition | Windows 10 edition |
---|---|
Windows 7 Starter SP1 | Home |
Windows 7 Home Basic SP1 | |
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 | |
Windows 8.1 with Bing | |
Windows 8.1 | |
Windows 7 Professional SP1 | Pro |
Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 | |
Windows 8.1 Pro | |
Windows Phone 8.1 | Mobile |
Transition paths[edit]
The following table summarizes possible transition paths (upgrade, downgrade, or migration) that can be taken, provided that proper licenses are purchased.
Windows RT does not appear in this table because it cannot be upgraded to Windows 10.
On September 28, 2023, Microsoft disabled the free upgrade path to Windows 10 from Windows 7 or 8.x, although upgrades from Windows 10 to 11 are still supported.[77][78]
Transition path | Meaning |
---|---|
Upgrade | Constitutes replacing the OS while preserving apps, their settings, and user data |
Repair | Constitutes fixing a damaged OS by «upgrading» from one edition to the same |
Downgrade | Similar to upgrade, but deliberately removes some features |
Migration | Constitutes replacing the operating system, reinstalling the apps, restoring their settings via backup, and safeguarding user data against accidental deletion. |
None | It is impossible to replace the OS with the intended target because of platform incompatibility |
Windows version |
Windows edition |
Transition target | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Windows 10 Home |
Windows 10 Pro |
Windows 10 Pro for Workstations |
Windows 10 Pro (Education) |
Windows 10 Education |
Windows 10 Enterprise |
Windows 10 Mobile |
||
Windows 7 | Starter | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | Migration | None |
Home Basic | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | Migration | None | |
Home Premium | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | Migration | None | |
Professional | Downgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | None | |
Ultimate | Downgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | None | |
Enterprise | Migration | Migration | Upgrade | Migration | Upgrade | Upgrade | None | |
Windows 8.1 | (Core) | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | Migration | None |
with Bing | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | Migration | None | |
Pro | Downgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | None | |
Pro for Students | Downgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | None | |
Pro with Media Center | Downgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | None | |
Enterprise | Migration | Migration | Migration | Migration | Upgrade | Upgrade | None | |
Embedded Industry | Migration | Migration | Migration | Migration | Migration | Upgrade | None | |
Phone 8.1 | None | None | None | None | None | None | Upgrade | |
Windows 10 | Home | Repair | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | None |
Pro | Downgrade | Repair | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | None | |
Pro for Workstations | Downgrade | Downgrade | Repair | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | None | |
Pro Education | Downgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | Repair | Migration | Migration | None | |
Education | Migration | Migration | Migration | Migration | Repair | Upgrade | None | |
Enterprise | Migration | Migration | Migration | Migration | Downgrade | Repair | None | |
Mobile | None | None | None | None | None | None | None |
Release channels[edit]
Microsoft releases minor versions of Windows 10 through the free feature updates.[12] Originally, Microsoft released feature updates semiannually. They contained new features as well as changes.[80] With the release of Windows 11, however, Microsoft has changed the release schedule to annual. These feature updates do not contain any noticeable changes.
The pace at which a system receives feature updates depends on the «release channel» (originally, «release branch») from which the system downloads its updates.[12]
Insider Channel[edit]
Windows Insider is a beta testing program that allows access to pre-release builds of Windows 10, enabling power users, developers, and vendors to test and provide feedback on future feature updates to Windows 10 as they are developed. Windows Insider itself consists of four «rings.»
- The «Fast» ring distributes new builds as they are released
- The «Slow» ring distributes new builds with a delay following their availability on the Fast ring
- The «Release Preview» ring distributes release candidate
- The «Skip Ahead» ring distributes builds of the next feature update while a current release is being finished
General Availability Channel[edit]
Since 2022, the General Availability Channel (GAC) distributes feature updates annually. To receive these updates, users must either request them manually or wait for their version of Windows 10 to go out of support.
Originally, however, Microsoft distributed feature updates through two distinct channels, the «Current Branch» (CB) an the «Current Branch for Business» (CBB).
- The «Current Branch» (CB) distributed all feature updates as they graduated from the Windows Insider program. Microsoft only supported the latest build. Windows would automatically install the latest feature update from CB. Users could defer the CB feature update for up to 365 days.[81][82][83][84] Microsoft renamed CB to «Semi-Annual Channel (Targeted)» in version 1709.
- The «Current Branch for Business» (CBB), which was not available in the Home edition, distributed feature updates with a four-month delay. This allowed customers and vendors to evaluate and perform additional testing on new builds before broader deployments. Devices could be switched back to the Current Branch at any time.[12][85] Microsoft renamed CBB to «Semi-Annual Channel» in version 1709.
Since version 1903, Microsoft dismantled the two-channel scheme in favor of a unified «Semi-Annual Channel» (SAC). Microsoft supports each SAC version of Windows for 30 months. Windows no longer installs new feature updates automatically before the expiry of the 30-months support period. With the release of Windows 11, Microsoft changed the release schedule to annual, and change the channel’s name to «General Availability Channel» (GAC).
Long-Term Servicing Channel[edit]
LTSC exclusively distributes the «Enterprise LTSC», «IoT Core», and «IoT Enterprise LTSC» editions of Windows 10. Microsoft releases a new minor version of these editions every 2–3 years. LTSC builds adhere to Microsoft’s traditional support policy which was in effect before Windows 10, including:
- Five years of mainstream support
- Critical and security updates for ten years after their release
- No feature updates from Windows Update
Microsoft discourages the use of LTSC editions outside of «special-purpose devices» that perform a fixed function and thus do not require new user experience features. As a result, these editions do not come with Microsoft Store, most Cortana features, and most bundled apps.[12][1][3] LTSC was originally called the «Long-Term Servicing Branch» (LTSB) until 2016.[13]
See also[edit]
- Windows Server 2016, based on Windows 10 version 1607[86]
- Windows Server 2019, based on Windows 10 version 1809
- Xbox system software, an operating system now based on the Windows 10 core, designed to run on consoles
- Windows 10 version history
Notes[edit]
- ^ a b c 32-bit architectures like IA-32 and ARM32 have a memory addressing limitation of four gigabytes. In practice, less than 4 GB of memory is addressable as the 4 GB space also includes the memory mapped peripherals.
- ^ Windows 10 utilises processor groups on x86-64 to manage processor affinity and scheduling. The Windows 10 kernel has a hard-coded limit of 20 processor groups, and each processor group can contain up to 64 logical processors. A logical processor is either a physical or SMT core. Processor groups are allocated based on the NUMA topology of the system. One processor group cannot span multiple sockets or NUMA nodes. Processor groups are not available on IA-32; 32-bit builds instead use an older affinity mask implementation with a limit of 32 logical processors. The limit of 20 processor groups does not change between Windows 10 editions. There is no specific limit on the number of physical cores that can be used on Windows 10, unlike Windows Server where physical cores must be additionally licensed.[58][60][61][62]
- ^ There are three (previously four) telemetry levels, in the order of magnitude: Diagnostic data off (Security), Required (Basic), and Optional (Full). The higher the level, the more information that is sent to Microsoft. Previous Windows 10 versions had a level between Required and Optional, and the older names for the levels are shown in the parenthesis.
- ^ Cortana is available only in certain markets. Experience may vary by region and device.
- ^ a b This feature was missing from Windows 10 version 1803, but not the prior or next versions.
- ^ Windows Hello requires specialized hardware, such as a fingerprint reader, illuminated IR sensor or other biometric sensor.
- ^ On Windows 10 Pro, a Control Panel applet corresponding to this feature appears, but a Windows 10 Enterprise or Education image is still needed.[73][74]
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