Windows 10 версия 2015 года

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]

Windows 10 versions

Version	Codename	Marketing name	Build	Release date	Supported until (and support status by color)
GAC[a]	LTSC[b]	Mobile
Home, Pro, Pro Education, Pro for Workstations	Education, Enterprise, IoT Enterprise	Enterprise	IoT Enterprise
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: ^ General Availability Channel, formerly Semi-Annual Channel (SAC) and Current Branch (CB). ^ Long-Term Servicing Channel, formerly Long-Term Servicing Branch (LTSB). ^ Mainstream support ended on October 13, 2020. ^ a b January 10, 2023 for Intel Clover Trail based systems. ^ Mainstream support ended on October 12, 2021. ^ April 11, 2017 for Education, Enterprise, and IoT Enterprise editions. ^ March 9, 2021 for Surface Hub devices. ^ Windows 10 Mobile: 15254. ^ Originally EOS by April 14, 2020, but postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic. ^ Version 1803 originally EOS by November 10, 2020, but postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic. ^ Originally released on October 2, 2018, but was pushed back due to bugs. ^ Originally EOS by May 12, 2020, but postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic. ^ Mainstream support until January 9, 2024. ^ Mainstream support until January 12, 2027. ^ Windows 10 builds that have this color have reached their expiration dates and are no longer supported by Microsoft. ^ Windows 10 builds that have this color are no longer the latest version of Windows 10, but are still supported by Microsoft. ^ Windows 10 builds that have this color are the latest (by SKU) public version of Windows 10.

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

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
Version	Knowledge base	Release date(s)	Highlights
10.0.19044.1147 [78]	KB5004296	Release Preview Channel: July 15, 2021
10.0.19044.1149 [81]	Release Preview Channel: July 20, 2021
10.0.19044.1151 [82]	Release Preview Channel: July 29, 2021
10.0.19044.1165 [83]	KB5005033	Release Preview Channel: August 10, 2021
10.0.19044.1200 [84]	KB5005101	Release Preview Channel: August 18, 2021	Added support for WPA3 Hash-to-Element (H2E) standards New simplified passwordless deployment models for Windows Hello for Business Added GPU compute support in the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) and Azure IoT Edge for Linux on Windows (EFLOW) deployments
10.0.19044.1202 [85]	Release Preview Channel: August 31, 2021
10.0.19044.1237 [86]	KB5005565	Release Preview Channel: September 14, 2021
10.0.19044.1263 [87]	KB5005611	Release Preview Channel: September 23, 2021
10.0.19044.1266 [88]	Release Preview Channel: September 30, 2021
Version	Knowledge base	Release date(s)	Highlights

Public patches of Windows 10, version 21H2
Version	Knowledge base	Release date(s)	Highlights
10.0.19044.1288 Version 21H2 [89][90]	KB5006670	Release Preview Channel: October 12, 2021 Public release: November 16, 2021
10.0.19044.1319 [91]	KB5006738	Release Preview Channel: October 19, 2021
10.0.19044.1320 [92]	Release Preview Channel: October 26, 2021
10.0.19044.1348 [93]	KB5007186	Release Preview Channel: November 9, 2021 Public release: November 16, 2021
10.0.19044.1379 [94]	KB5007253	Release Preview Channel: November 16, 2021
10.0.19044.1381 [95]	Release Preview Channel: November 18, 2021
10.0.19044.1387 [96]	Release Preview Channel and public release: November 22, 2021
10.0.19044.1415 [97]	KB5008212	Release Preview Channel and public release: December 14, 2021
10.0.19044.1466 [98]	KB5009543	Release Preview Channel and public release: January 11, 2022
10.0.19044.1469 [99]	KB5010793	Public release: January 17, 2022
10.0.19044.1499 [100]	KB5009596	Release Preview Channel: January 14, 2022	Added a reminder related to the retirement of Internet Explorer 11 in June 2022 New «Sync Your Settings» feature for migrating settings to the original release of Windows 11 Added support to directly access to select Microsoft Edge profiles from News & Interests
10.0.19044.1503 [101]	Release Preview Channel and public release: January 25, 2022
10.0.19044.1526 [102]	KB5010342	Release Preview Channel and public release: February 8, 2022
10.0.19044.1566 [103]	KB5010415	Release Preview Channel and public release: February 15, 2022
10.0.19044.1586 [104]	KB5011487	Release Preview Channel and public release: March 8, 2022
10.0.19044.1618 [105]	KB5011543	Release Preview Channel: March 14, 2022	New highlights feature for Search on the taskbar Added the ability to change the color of toast buttons New policy for expanding an app’s top three notifications by default in the Action Center
10.0.19044.1620 [106]	Release Preview Channel and public release: March 22, 2022
10.0.19044.1645 [107]	KB5012599	Release Preview Channel and public release: April 12, 2022
10.0.19044.1679 [108]	KB5011831	Release Preview Channel: April 14, 2022
10.0.19044.1682 [109]	Release Preview Channel and public release: April 25, 2022
10.0.19044.1706 [110]	KB5013942	Release Preview Channel and public release: May 10, 2022
10.0.19044.1708 [111]	KB5015020	Public release: May 19, 2022
10.0.19044.1737 [112]	KB5014023	Release Preview Channel: May 12, 2022
10.0.19044.1739 [113]	Release Preview Channel: May 23, 2022
10.0.19044.1741 [114][115]	Release Preview Channel and public release: June 2, 2022
10.0.19044.1766 [116]	KB5014699	Release Preview Channel and public release: June 14, 2022
10.0.19044.1767 [117]	KB5016139	Release Preview Channel and public release: June 20, 2022
10.0.19044.1806 [118][119]	KB5014666	Release Preview Channel: June 23, 2022 Public release: June 28, 2022
10.0.19044.1826 [120]	KB5015807	Release Preview Channel and public release: July 12, 2022
10.0.19044.1862 [121]	KB5015878	Release Preview Channel: July 18, 2022
10.0.19044.1865 [122]	Release Preview Channel and public release: July 26, 2022
10.0.19044.1889 [123]	KB5016616	Release Preview Channel and public release: August 9, 2022
10.0.19044.1947 [124]	KB5016688	Release Preview Channel: August 15, 2022
10.0.19044.1949 [125]	Release Preview Channel and public release: August 26, 2022
10.0.19044.2006 [126]	KB5017308	Release Preview Channel and public release: September 13, 2022
10.0.19044.2075 [127][128]	KB5017380	Release Preview Channel: September 15, 2022 Public release: September 20, 2022
10.0.19044.2130 [129]	KB5018410	Release Preview Channel and public release: October 11, 2022
10.0.19044.2132 [130]	KB5020435	Release Preview Channel and public release: October 17, 2022
10.0.19044.2192 [131]	KB5018482	Release Preview Channel: October 18, 2022
10.0.19044.2193 [132][133]	Release Preview Channel: October 24, 2022 Public release: October 25, 2022
10.0.19044.2194 [134]	KB5020953	Release Preview Channel and public release: October 28, 2022
10.0.19044.2251 [135]	KB5019959	Release Preview Channel and public release: November 8, 2022
10.0.19044.2311 [136]	KB5020030	Release Preview Channel and public release: November 15, 2022
10.0.19044.2364 [137]	KB5021233	Release Preview Channel and public release: December 13, 2022
10.0.19044.2486 [138]	KB5022282	Release Preview Channel and public release: January 10, 2023
10.0.19044.2545 [139]	KB5019275	Release Preview Channel: January 12, 2023
10.0.19044.2546 [140]	KB5022282	Release Preview Channel and public release: January 19, 2023
10.0.19044.2604 [141]	KB5022834	Release Preview Channel and public release: February 14, 2023
10.0.19044.2673 [142]	KB5022906	Release Preview Channel and public release: February 21, 2023
10.0.19044.2728 [143]	KB5023696	Release Preview Channel and public release: March 14, 2023
10.0.19044.2788 [144]	KB5023773	Release Preview Channel and public release: March 21, 2023
10.0.19044.2846 [145]	KB5025221	Release Preview Channel and public release: April 11, 2023
10.0.19044.2965 [146]	KB5026361	Release Preview Channel and public release: May 9, 2023
10.0.19044.3086 [147]	KB5027215	Release Preview Channel and public release: June 13, 2023
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.
Version	Knowledge base	Release date(s)	Highlights

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]

Preview builds of Windows 10, version 22H2
Version	Knowledge base	Release date(s)	Highlights
10.0.19045.1865 [152]	KB5015878	Release Preview Channel: July 28, 2022
10.0.19045.1889 [123]	KB5016616	Release Preview Channel: August 9, 2022
10.0.19045.1949 [125]	KB5016688	Release Preview Channel: August 26, 2022
Version	Knowledge base	Release date(s)	Highlights

Public patches of Windows 10, version 22H2
Version	Knowledge base	Release date(s)	Highlights
10.0.19045.2006 Version 22H2 [126]	KB5017308	Release Preview Channel: September 13, 2022 Public release: October 18, 2022
10.0.19045.2075 [127]	KB5017380	Release Preview Channel: September 20, 2022
10.0.19045.2130 [129][151][157]	KB5018410	Release Preview Channel: October 11, 2022 Public release: October 18, 2022
10.0.19045.2132 [130]	KB5020435	Release Preview Channel and public release: October 18, 2022
10.0.19045.2193 [132]	KB5018482	Release Preview Channel and public release: October 25, 2022
10.0.19045.2194 [134]	KB5020953	Release Preview Channel and public release: October 28, 2022
10.0.19045.2251 [135]	KB5019959	Release Preview Channel and public release: November 8, 2022
10.0.19045.2301 [158]	KB5020030	Release Preview Channel: November 10, 2022
10.0.19045.2311 [136]	Release Preview Channel and public release: November 15, 2022
10.0.19045.2364 [137]	KB5021233	Release Preview Channel and public release: December 13, 2022
10.0.19045.2486 [138]	KB5022282	Release Preview Channel and public release: January 10, 2023
10.0.19045.2546 [140]	KB5019275	Release Preview Channel and public release: January 19, 2023
10.0.19045.2604 [141]	KB5022834	Release Preview Channel and public release: February 14, 2023
10.0.19045.2670 [159]	KB5022906	Release Preview Channel: February 16, 2023
10.0.19045.2673 [142]	KB5022906	Release Preview Channel and public release: February 21, 2023
10.0.19045.2728 [143]	KB5023696	Release Preview Channel and public release: March 14, 2023
10.0.19045.2787 [160]	KB5023773	Release Preview Channel: March 16, 2023
10.0.19045.2788 [144]	KB5023773	Release Preview Channel and public release: March 21, 2023
10.0.19045.2846 [145]	KB5025221	Release Preview Channel and public release: April 11, 2023
10.0.19045.2908 [161]	KB5025297	Release Preview Channel: April 13, 2023
10.0.19045.2913 [162]	Release Preview Channel and public release: April 25, 2023
10.0.19045.2965 [146]	KB5026361	Release Preview Channel and public release: May 9, 2023
10.0.19045.3030 [163]	KB5026435	Release Preview Channel: May 11, 2023	Re-introduced the search box on the taskbar Added the ability to show up to three high priority notifications as stacked and shown alongside the normal priority notification
10.0.19045.3031 [164]	Release Preview Channel and public release: May 23, 2023
10.0.19045.3086 [147]	KB5027215	Release Preview Channel and public release: June 13, 2023
10.0.19045.3154 [165]	KB5027293	Release Preview Channel: June 22, 2023
10.0.19045.3155 [166]	Release Preview Channel: June 27, 2023
10.0.19045.3208 [148]	KB5028166	Release Preview Channel and public release: July 11, 2023
10.0.19045.3269 [167]	KB5028244	Release Preview Channel: July 13, 2023
10.0.19045.3271 [168]	Release Preview Channel and public release: July 25, 2023
10.0.19045.3324 [149]	KB5029244	Release Preview Channel and public release: August 8, 2023
10.0.19045.3391 [169]	KB5029331	Release Preview Channel: August 10, 2023	Added the ability to show a notification badge on the Start menu’s user profile icon
10.0.19045.3393 [170]	Release Preview Channel and public release: August 22, 2023
10.0.19045.3448 [150]	KB5030211	Release Preview Channel and public release: September 12, 2023
10.0.19045.3513 [171]	KB5030300	Release Preview Channel: September 18, 2023	New animations to a few icons on the News and Interests button on the taskbar
10.0.19045.3516 [172]	Release Preview Channel and public release: September 26, 2023
Version	Knowledge base	Release date(s)	Highlights

Fast ring / Dev Channel

Legend:	Expired preview version

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
Version	Release date(s)	Expiration date	Highlights
10.0.19536.1000 [173]	Fast ring: December 16, 2019	Expiration date: July 31, 2020	Added optional drivers support in Windows Update Re-introduced new Korean IME New family group setup
10.0.19541.1000 [176]	Fast ring: January 8, 2020	New location in-use icon in notification area Added ability to view computer architecture in Details tab in Task Manager
10.0.19546.1000 [177]	Fast ring: January 16, 2020
10.0.19551.1005 [178]	Fast ring: January 23, 2020
10.0.19555.1001 [179]	Fast ring: January 30, 2020	Improvements to Windows Subsystem for Linux[180]
10.0.19559.1000 [181]	Fast ring: February 5, 2020
10.0.19564.1000 [182]	Fast ring: February 12, 2020	Updated graphics settings page in Settings app
10.0.19564.1005 [182]
10.0.19569.1000 [183]	Fast ring: February 20, 2020
10.0.19577.1000 [184]	Fast ring: March 5, 2020	New policy for diagnostic data in Settings app Redesigned icon for Windows Security Improvements to Cortana, advanced startup in Settings app and Start
10.0.19582.1000 [185]	Fast ring: March 12, 2020	Updated Eye Control settings in Settings app
10.0.19587.1000 [186]	Fast ring: March 18, 2020	Improvements to Narrator
10.0.19592.1000 [187]	Fast ring: March 25, 2020	Re-introduced new tablet experience for 2-in-1 convertible PCs
10.0.19603.1000 [188]	Fast ring: April 8, 2020	Integrated File Explorer in Windows Subsystem for Linux New cleanup recommendations feature in Storage Settings
10.0.19608.1000 [189]	Fast ring: April 15, 2020	New default apps experience in Settings app
10.0.19608.1006 [189]	Fast ring: April 17, 2020
10.0.19613.1000 [190]	Fast ring: April 22, 2020
10.0.19613.1005 [190]	Fast ring: April 27, 2020
10.0.19619.1000 [191]	Fast ring: April 29, 2020
10.0.19624.1000 [192]	Fast ring: May 6, 2020	Disabled new default apps search box in Settings app for maintenance Updated VPN connection and Optional Updates experiences
10.0.19628.1 [193]	Fast ring: May 13, 2020	Added initial support for DNS over HTTPS Reverted new Korean IME for maintenance
10.0.19631.1 [194]	Fast ring: May 21, 2020
10.0.19635.1 [195]	Fast ring: May 28, 2020
10.0.19640.1 [196]	Fast ring: June 3, 2020	Improvements to Windows Subsystem for Linux[180]
10.0.19645.1 [197]	Fast ring: June 10, 2020
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
Version	Release date(s)	Expiration date(s)	Highlights
10.0.20150.1000 [174]	Dev Channel: June 17, 2020	Expiration date: July 31, 2020	Improvements to Windows Subsystem for Linux[180] Added GPU compute support New wsl –install and wsl –update commands Re-introduced new Korean IME
10.0.20152.1000 [204]	Dev Channel: June 24, 2020
10.0.20161.1000 [205]	Dev Channel: July 1, 2020	New theme-aware tiles in Start Menu Improvements to Microsoft Edge (Switch between multiple tabs and Windows apps by pressing Alt+Tab ↹) New personalized and out-of-box experience for taskbar Improvements to notification experience as well as tablet experience for 2-in-1 devices Migrated information in Control Panel’s System page into the Settings About page in Settings app
10.0.20170.1000 [206]	Dev Channel: July 15, 2020	Expiration date: January 31, 2021	Updates to the Setting app Updated sound settings New Settings app icon New experimental implementation of TLS 1.3 (enabled by default)
10.0.20175.1000 [207]	Dev Channel: July 22, 2020	Improvements to Microsoft Edge (Quick access to active tabs for pinned sites in the taskbar) New Reset-AppxPackage command in PowerShell New Eye Contact feature for Surface Pro X Improvements to Windows Subsystem for Linux[180]
10.0.20180.1000 [208]	Dev Channel: July 29, 2020
10.0.20185.1000 [209]	Dev Channel: August 5, 2020	Updates to the Settings app DNS settings is now a top-level option New encrypted DNS configuration settings New ADMX-based policies for MDM
10.0.20190.1000 [210]	Dev Channel: August 12, 2020	New post-update experience Updates to Graphics Settings in the Settings app Improvements to Japanese IME (Switch between Hiragana and Katakana by using Ctrl+⇪ Caps Lock and Alt+⇪ Caps Lock respectively) Improvements to Windows Subsystem for Linux[180]
10.0.20197.1000 [211]	Dev Channel: August 21, 2020	New Disk Management page in the Settings app Removal of new post-update experience for maintenance
10.0.20201.1000 [212]	Dev Channel: August 26, 2020
10.0.20206.1000 [213]	Dev Channel: September 2, 2020	Improvements to emoji panel Revamped UI with acrylic element New inline emoji search box Added support for animated GIF Integrated clipboard history into input experiences New Windows voice typing feature (Improved version of dictation in WSR) Redesigned touch keyboard Added cursor movement support via gestures on the touch keyboard
10.0.20211.1000 [214]	Dev Channel: September 10, 2020	Added search box to the Default Apps pages in Settings app Improvements to Windows Subsystem for Linux[180] New wsl --mount command for accessing Linux file systems mounted from physical or virtual disks in WSL 2[215]
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	Introduced dark theme for Windows 10 search experience on the taskbar
10.0.20221.1000 [217]	Dev Channel: September 23, 2020	New Meet Now feature in Skype
10.0.20226.1000 [218]	Dev Channel: September 30, 2020	New storage health monitoring feature Improvements to Windows Subsystem for Linux[180]
10.0.20231.1000 [219]	Dev Channel: October 7, 2020	New «Customize your device» page in Windows OOBE setup Added ability to modify file associations on a per-user or per-device basis for enterprise users
10.0.20231.1005 [219]	Dev Channel: October 13, 2020
10.0.20236.1000 [220]	Dev Channel: October 14, 2020	New refresh rate setting in the Settings app
10.0.20236.1005 [220]	Dev Channel: October 16, 2020
10.0.20241.1000 [221]	Dev Channel: October 21, 2020	New theme-aware splash screens for UWP apps Improvements to Optimize Drives page in the Settings app
10.0.20241.1005 [221]	Dev Channel: October 23, 2020
10.0.20246.1 [199]	Dev Channel: October 29, 2020	Removal of updated emoji picker, redesigned touch keyboard, voice typing, theme-aware splash screens, and other features for maintenance
10.0.20251.1 [222]	Dev Channel: November 4, 2020
10.0.20257.1 [223]	Dev Channel: November 11, 2020
10.0.20262.1 [224]	Dev Channel: November 18, 2020
10.0.20262.1010 [224]	Dev Channel: November 20, 2020
10.0.20270.1 [225]	Dev Channel: December 3, 2020	Expiration date: October 31, 2021
10.0.20277.1 [201]	Dev Channel: December 10, 2020
10.0.21277.1000 [226]	Re-introduced updated emoji picker, redesigned touch keyboard, voice typing, theme-aware splash screens, and other features New x64 emulation for Windows 10 on ARM Added support for Emoji 12.1 and 13.0
10.0.20279.1 [227]	Dev Channel: December 14, 2020
10.0.21286.1000 [200]	Dev Channel: January 6, 2021	New «News and Interests» feature on the taskbar New «Manage Storage Spaces» setting in the Settings app New DiskUsage command-line tool Improvements to Windows Subsystem for Linux[180] Improvements to experience when transitioning between timezones
10.0.21292.1000 [228]	Dev Channel: January 13, 2021	Improvements to News and Interests
10.0.21292.1010 [228]	Dev Channel: January 15, 2021
10.0.21296.1000 [229]	Dev Channel: January 21, 2021
10.0.21296.1010 [229]	Dev Channel: January 25, 2021
10.0.21301.1000 [230]	Dev Channel: January 27, 2021	Improvements to the touch keyboard design
10.0.21301.1010 [230]	Dev Channel: February 1, 2021
10.0.21313.1000 [231]	Dev Channel: February 12, 2021	Expanded News and Interests feature on the taskbar to more languages Replaced EdgeHTML-based Microsoft Edge Legacy with Chromium-based Microsoft Edge New IME candidate window design
10.0.21318.1000 [232]	Dev Channel: February 19, 2021	New «paste as plain text» option in clipboard history
10.0.21322.1000 [233]	Dev Channel: February 24, 2021	Partial removal of improved touch keyboard design for maintenance
10.0.21327.1000 [234]	Dev Channel: March 3, 2021	New design for News and Interests
10.0.21327.1010 [234]	Dev Channel: March 8, 2021
10.0.21332.1000 [235]	Dev Channel: March 10, 2021	Updates to News and Interests Re-introduced theme-aware splash screens Removal of 3D Viewer and Paint 3D as pre-installed applications on clean installs Removal of Math Input Panel due to low usage
10.0.21332.1010 [235]	Dev Channel: March 15, 2021
10.0.21337.1000 [236]	Dev Channel: March 17, 2021	New reorder and background settings for Virtual Desktop in Task View New Auto HDR feature Updates to File Explorer Updated the default layout with additional padding between elements New compact mode setting for restoring the classic layout Updates to captions settings in the Settings app Updates to inbox apps Notepad now updated via the Microsoft Store Windows Terminal and Power Automate Desktop now included as inbox apps Expanded new IME candidate window design to more languages
10.0.21337.1010 [236]	Dev Channel: March 19, 2021
10.0.21343.1000 [237]	Dev Channel: March 24, 2021	New icons in File Explorer Improvements to Windows Sandbox and Microsoft Defender Application Guard Renamed Windows Administrative Tools folder in Start to Windows Tools
10.0.21354.1 [202]	Dev Channel: April 7, 2021	New personalization options for News and Interests Improvements to display settings in the Settings app Added option for disabling Content Adaptive Brightness Control (CABC) Added HDR certification New camera settings page in the Settings app Updates to inbox apps Microsoft Paint and Snipping Tool now updated via the Microsoft Store Integrated Windows Accessories, Windows Administrative Tools, Windows PowerShell and Windows System folders into Windows Tools Improvements to Windows Subsystem for Linux[180]
10.0.21359.1 [238]	Dev Channel: April 14, 2021	Reverted new Korean IME for maintenance
10.0.21364.1 [239]	Dev Channel: April 21, 2021	Improvements to Windows Subsystem for Linux[180] Added initial GUI app support Updates to Task Manager Added process classification support for Microsoft Edge New Eco mode New Japanese gojūon touch keyboard
10.0.21364.1000 [239]	Dev Channel: April 24, 2021
10.0.21364.1011 [239]	Dev Channel: April 28, 2021
10.0.21370.1 [240]	Dev Channel: April 29, 2021	Improvements to the Bluetooth audio experience Unified audio endpoint in audio input selection menu Added support for AAC codec
10.0.21376.1 [241]	Dev Channel: May 6, 2021	New Segoe UI Variable font
10.0.21382.1 [242]	Dev Channel: May 14, 2021	Added HDR support for applications that use ICC profiles Added ability to view drivers alongside of devices in Device Manager
10.0.21382.1000 [242]	Dev Channel: May 18, 2021
10.0.21387.1 [243]	Dev Channel: May 21, 2021	Removal of Eco mode in Task Manager for maintenance
10.0.21390.1 [244]	Dev Channel: May 26, 2021	New icons for Task Manager and MSI installers
10.0.21390.1000 [244]	Dev Channel: June 7, 2021
10.0.21390.1010 [244]	Dev Channel: June 10, 2021
10.0.21390.2025 [244]	Dev Channel: June 14, 2021
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

References

External links

• Windows release health
• Flight Hub

Preview builds of Windows 10, version 1507 Version Release date(s) Highlights 6.4.9841
^[13][14] October 1, 2014

This is the first public preview build of Microsoft Windows 10. It introduces a hybrid start menu that combines the functionality of that of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. In this build, «Metro-Style» apps, direct predecessors to UWP apps, can be run in floating windows. Improvements are made to window management with the introduction of Task View that features virtual desktops. Other improvements in this area include the expansion of the window snapping feature allowing apps to be snapped on up to four corners with «Snap Assist» feature that suggest other windows to snap when the users snaps a window.^[15][16]

The Windows command line console is updated with this build with new functionalities including, allowing users to cut, copy, and paste texts with the standard keyboard shortcuts, the ability to display the console at full screen at any display resolution, and transparency options.^[15][17]

6.4.9860
^[18][19] October 21, 2014

The second public preview build of Windows 10 introduces Action Center, which debuted in Windows Phone 8.1.^[20]

6.4.9879
^[21] Fast ring:
November 12, 2014
Slow ring:
November 25, 2014

This is the last public preview build to have the version number of 6.4. This build brought upon one of the most controversial changes to the operating system by removing the OneDrive’s «Smart Files» that allowed users to view and work with files on OneDrive through File Explorer even if they were not synced to the device. OneDrive now uses selective synchronization of local contents with the cloud service.^[22][23]

Other UI changes in this build include the ability to hide the «Task View» and «Search» buttons from the Taskbar, updated minimize and restore animations, updated menu icon for «Metro-Style» apps from 3 dots to hamburger-style icon.^[23]

New 3 finger gestures have also been added to switch to Task View and switch between virtual desktops.^[23]

Internet Explorer contains opt-in preview of new EdgeHTML rendering engine.^[24][25][26]

This build brings native support for Matroska file types. It also brings Operating system compression through the Disk Cleanup utility.^[27]

10.0.9926
^[28] Fast and slow ring:
January 23, 2015

This build was released after Microsoft’s January Windows 10 event where it showed off its upcoming roadmap for the operating system as well as introduced new hardware, including the HoloLens and Surface Hub. This build brings an all-new Start menu built on top of the UWP APIs. It replaces the Start menu and Start screen, built on legacy DirectUI used on Previous Windows builds and releases. A full screen button is added to the new Start menu, allowing the user to toggle the full-screen experience without having to go to the Settings app, logging out, and logging back in, as it was required in previous builds.^[29]

This build is the first build to introduce Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps. It introduces the beta version of the Windows Store built using the UWP APIs. It also debuts the new Xbox app, which Microsoft announced would be used to stream Xbox One games directly to the PC.^[30] A new alarm app is featured and it includes a world clock, timer, and stop watch^[31] A new UWP Calculator app replaces the traditional Win32 calculator. Maps app with Cortana integration^[32] and ability to save maps for offline use^[33] A new Photos app is introduced with aggregated content and automatic enhancements.^[34]

Cortana is introduced on the PC for the first time, with support for U.S. English locale.

There are other user interface changes with this build, including restyled window frames and support for new languages. The Settings app is updated with new layout The Taskbar is restyled with new opaque appearance, smaller application icons, and underlines to denote active applications. The Action Center is redesigned and includes with quick action buttons. The search button on the Taskbar is changed to a search box by default. Option to pick default folder when opening File Explorer is added with this build. Early version of DirectX 12 is also included.

10.0.10041
^[37] Fast ring:
March 18, 2015
Slow ring:
March 24, 2015

This build brings Cortana support to China, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and United Kingdom. App updates for this build include Insider Hub, Photos, and Windows Feedback. User Interface changes include the addition of network connections fly-out that can be invoked from the taskbar, handwriting input canvas optimizations for short text entries, lock screen changes with «did you know» backgrounds to help users with Windows 10. The Start button is smaller and has a new hover animation. Functional changes and the addition of transparency to the Start menu. Open applications no longer appear on the taskbar across all virtual desktops by default and can be moved across desktops.

This build also adds the ability to unlock devices with Windows Hello, but requires manufacturers to implement a camera with said capabilities. Print to PDFs is also added.

10.0.10049
^[38] Fast ring:
March 30, 2015

This build debuts the public preview of Microsoft Edge web browser.^[39] Alarms & Clocks, Calculator and Voice recorder have been updated with new interfaces. Bio Enrollment is also added, although its purpose is still not known and the app is not accessible.^[40]

10.0.10061
^[41][42][43] Fast ring:
April 22, 2015

This build features several new apps as well as improvements to existing UWP apps. The Mail, Calendar, MSN Weather, MSN Money, and other apps have been updated with new interfaces and improved performance. Preview versions of the Music and Video apps are included along with their Windows 8 counterparts. Microsoft Solitaire Collection is now included with the operating system.^[44]

This build also brings several UI changes. There is now a new black system theme across the Start menu, Taskbar and Action Center. There is now transparency in the Start menu, the Taskbar, the Action Center, and preview windows, with options to enable or disable it. The Start menu is now resizable. Visuals have been refined for desktop icons, close buttons, and thumbnails.

Tablet mode is improved such that entering Tablet mode now causes the Start button, Cortana, and the Task View buttons to all grow in size and space out to be more touch friendly. There is also a new setting to boot direct into Tablet Mode. For tablets under 10 inches, this is the default behavior.

Microsoft Edge has received improvement such that double-clicking on its titlebar now maximizes the application.

10.0.10074
^{[45][46][47][48]} Fast and slow ring:
April 29, 2015

Released alongside Microsoft’s 2015 build conference, this build introduces new default Windows system sounds. Cortana’s user interface is significantly improved; it is now more seamlessly integrated with the Start Menu. Enhancements are made to live tiles, including new animations and the addition the option to disable a live tile. The Start menu’s UI has been further refined. Through A/B testing, select users are chosen to experience a translucent Start menu with background blur. The settings app has been improved, including the addition of desktop personalization within the app.

10.0.10122
^[49][50][51] Fast ring:
May 20, 2015

Changes to the desktop user interface is included with this build. The File Explorer and Settings icons in the Start menu are moved to the bottom, near the Power option. The ability to toggle between Start menu and Start screen was moved to the new Start settings page under Personalization settings. People, MSN Weather, MSN Money, Insider Hub, and other apps have been updated with new interfaces and improved performance Microsoft Edge received a New Tab page.

This build also brings changes to how Windows 10 handles default apps. Now, apps cannot modify default apps; only the end user can do so from the Settings app. If an app attempts to change the defaults, the user will simply receive a message describing how to manually change the default apps.

10.0.10130
^[52][53] Fast ring:
May 29, 2015
Slow ring:
June 12, 2015^[54]

This build brings various visual improvements. Users can now customize Start experience by opening the Settings app > Personalization > Start. There are new icon throughout the operating system. Jump Lists on the taskbar and Start menu, first introduced in Windows 7, are rebuilt using UWP APIs. Further improvements are made to tablet mode, video playback with the Movies & TV app, and Microsoft Edge (still named Project Spartan in this build). This build also adds the ability to print to PDF natively.

Starting with this build, Cortana’s speech recognition can be launched using ⊞ Win+C.^[55]

10.0.10158
^[56][57][58] Fast ring:
June 29, 2015

This build brings further UX improvements and refinements, updates to Cortana and its integration with apps and services. This build also includes app updates, including updates to the photos app and the Snipping Tool app that allows the capture of screenshot after a user defined timer. Starting with this build, the Insider Hub app is no longer installed by default but can be reinstalled from the Settings app. The legacy Windows Photo viewer app no longer has various picture format associations in the registry in favor of the Photos app.^[59]

Microsoft Edge has also received significant improvements in this build. The browser no longer refers to itself as «Project Spartan»; instead, it bears the «Edge» name. Updates to the browser include an optional home toolbar button, the ability to import bookmarks from other browsers, dark theme, the ability to drag and drop tabs to another Microsoft Edge window, and auto-fill of forms and password fields. The user can also set what page Microsoft Edge displays upon startup and whether to display top sites and/or aggregated news content upon opening a new tab. Microsoft Edge can now also continue playing audio and video even when the app is minimized.

10.0.10159
^[60][61][62] Fast ring:
June 30, 2015

This build includes a new default desktop wallpaper, referred to as «hero image» by Microsoft, that would be included in the public release of Windows 10. The logon screen is also updated to display a modified version of the default wallpaper on the page where the user enters their login credentials.

10.0.10162
^[63][64] Fast ring:
July 2, 2015
Slow ring:
July 6, 2015

This build adds a pop-up help on how to use Tablet Mode.

10.0.10166
^[65][66][67] Fast ring:
July 9, 2015

The final pre-release build of this branch adds the ability to purchase wi-fi connections via the Windows Store. At the time, this feature was only available at Seattle, WA.^[68]

Version Release date(s) Highlights

Public patches of Windows 10, version 1507 Version Knowledge base Release date(s) Highlights 10.0.10240.16384
Version 1507
^[69] KB3074661 Fast and slow ring:
July 15, 2015

This is the first released to manufacturing (RTM) build of Windows 10. It was released to device manufacturers to be preloaded on their devices. This is also the build that was sold to retail stores in a USB installation media for customers who would like to purchase the operating system as a standalone retail product.

10.0.10240.16389
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July 15, 2015 10.0.10240.16391
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^[82][83] KB3074683 Fast ring, slow ring and public release:
July 29, 2015

Commonly referred to as «Day One Patch», this is the first general availability build. It is the update users received when they upgraded to Windows 10 through the free upgrade offer or after checking for updates on PCs preloaded with Windows 10.

10.0.10240.16413
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August 5, 2015 10.0.10240.16430
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^[94][95] KB3093266 Slow ring and public release:
September 30, 2015

This cumulative update to Windows 10 adds new functionality to Microsoft Edge. For websites that display dialogue boxes multiple times, Microsoft Edge now provides a checkbox on the dialogue box to prevent further dialog boxes to pop up.^[96]

10.0.10240.16549
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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

	Wikipedia (article: Windows 10 version history ) This page uses Creative Commons Licensed content from Wikipedia (view authors).

Вопросы о том, какие версии операционных систем семейства Windows лучше всего подходят для качественного игрового процесса, продолжают волновать геймеров во всём мире, что порождает немало жарких споров и тысячи комментариев, поэтому немудрено, что специалисты Tech YES City, озаботившись данной проблемой, решили произвести «замеры» в ряде игровых приложений, используя две разные версии Windows 10.

Источник изображения: Microsoft

Для своих изысканий исследователи использовали как старый добрый Intel Xeon X5675, имеющий в своём распоряжении 6 ядер/12 потоков и разогнанный до 4,4 ГГц, так и совсем «свежий» Core i9-10900K, наделённый 10 ядрами/20 потоками с частотной формулой 3,7/5,3 ГГц.

Как было отмечено ранее, специалисты использовали две разные версии Windows 10: одна из них — пятилетней давности прямиком из 2015 года, другая же — свежая Windows 10 2020. Стоит заметить, что старая редакция ОС не имеет в своём арсенале разнообразных «заплаток» от уязвимостей, найденных в ряде моделей процессоров, поэтому для чистоты эксперимента исследователи проводили тесты как с активированной защитой от Spectre/Meltdown, так и без.

Графическая подсистема была представлена не так давно дебютировавшей видеокартой AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, которую удалось «завести» в устаревшей версии ОС, в то время как заставить работать NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 в Windows 10 2015 специалистам оказалось не под силу.

Исходя из результатов тестов в нескольких популярных играх, использование старой версии ОС в дуэте с процессором Xeon X5675 действительно способно прибавить несколько десятков fps в ряде игровых приложений: так, в разрезе среднего значения кадровой частоты преимущество Windows 10 2015 по сравнению с редакцией 2020 года в Counter-Strike: Global Offensive составило 6,9-9,4 %/5,4-5,5 %, в F1 2020 – 9,5 %/3,9 %, в For Honor — 6,5 %/2,8 %, а в Far Cry New Dawn — 3,3 %/1,1 % при дефолтных настройках/активации защиты в Windows 10 2020.

Тестирование для процессора Core i9-10900K ограничилось лишь одним игровым приложением в лице For Honor, в то время как остальные запустить не удалось: «замеры» продемонстрировали похожую картину — отрыв Windows 10 2015 от Windows 10 2020 составил 6,6 %.

Источник изображений: Tech YES City

Подводя итог, можно отметить, что использование старой версии Windows 10 действительно способно повысить уровень производительности в ряде игр, однако для этого придётся лишиться части полезных функций и технологий, поддерживаемых лишь новой редакцией ОС, а также смириться с тем, что некоторые приложения и продукты (в том числе видеокарты серии GeForce RTX 30) попросту откажутся работать.