Какой бывает windows 10

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

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]

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, DirectX 12 Ultimate, a chat-based UI for Cortana, greater integration with Android phones on the Your Phone app, Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL 2; WSL 2 includes a custom Linux kernel, unlike its predecessor), the ability to use Windows Hello without the need for a password, improved Windows Search with integration with File Explorer, a cloud download option to reset Windows, accessibility improvements, and the ability to view disk drive type and discrete graphics card temperatures in Task Manager.^[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 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 thirteenth stable build of Windows 10, version 21H2, was released to the public on November 16, 2021, after being on the Beta Channel since July 15, 2021.^[76][77] This update included GPU compute support in the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) and Azure IoT Edge for Linux on Windows (EFLOW) deployments, a new simplified passwordless deployment models for Windows Hello for Business, support for WPA3 Hash-to-Element (H2E) standards and a new highlights feature for Search on the taskbar.

Version 22H2 (2022 Update)

The fourteenth and final stable build of Windows 10, version 22H2, was released to the public on October 18, 2022, after being on the Release Preview Channel since July 28, 2022.^[78][79][80] This update re-introduced the search box on the taskbar and included Copilot in Windows, richer weather experience on the lock screen, additional quick status (such as sports, traffic and finance) on lock screen and a new Windows Spotlight desktop theme and new account manager experience on the Start menu.

Fast ring / Dev Channel

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.^[81]

The mn_release branch was available from May 13, 2020, to June 17, 2020.^[82][83] The branch was mandatory for Insiders in the Fast ring.^[83]

Dev Channel

As of June 15, 2020, Microsoft has introduced the «channels» model to its Windows Insider Program, succeeding its «ring» model.^[106] All future builds starting from build 10.0.20150, therefore, would be released to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel.^[82]

The fe_release branch was available from October 29, 2020, to January 6, 2021.^[107][108] The branch was mandatory for Insiders until December 10. Afterward, Insiders could choose to move back to the rs_prerelease branch.^[109]

The co_release branch was available from April 5 to June 14, 2021.^[110] The branch was mandatory for Insiders.

As of June 28, 2021, the Dev Channel has transitioned to Windows 11.^[111]

Mobile version history

See also

• Windows Server 2016 version history
• Windows Server 2019
• 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

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10 лет назад я писал заметку Всё о версиях Windows 8.1 и о том, как легально загрузить последний образ без подписки / Хабр (habr.com), где рассказывал по сути о версиях образов, — то есть о том какие обновления Microsoft интегрировал в выкладываемые образы. С тех пор утекло много воды, сегодняшний темп выхода обновлений лишает всякого интереса задачу отслеживания измененных образов. Зато остается масса вопросов о различиях между версиями (не путать с изданиями) Windows 10 и Windows 11.

То есть большинство из вас примерно представляет себе, чем отличается Windows 10 Home от Professional, или по крайней мере знает как легко это загуглить. А вот вопрос, чем отличается, например, Windows 10 21H1 (10.0.19043.x) Professional от Windows 10 21H2 (10.0.19044.x) Professional вас точно поставит в тупик (короткий ответ, начиная c 10.0.19043.1348, установив так называемый Enablement пакет в пару десятков килобайт вы получите 10.0.19044.1348, с поддержкой протокола WPA3 H2E и поддержкой GPU вычислений в Windows Subsystem for Linux) — причем пакет лишь включает уже установленный функционал, а не добавляет бинарники. То есть ну ни разу не очевидные моменты, и поверьте, с Windows 11 ситуация еще более запутанная, там кроме веховой версии (например 23H2, она же Nickel R2) есть еще минимум пять ступеней обновлением функционала – незначительных «ступенечек», просто установкой кумулятивного обновления и «моментов» с установкой специального пакета, включающего возможности.

О Windows 11 мы поговорим в следующей моей заметке, а сегодня вспомним, все-таки, историю. Не древнейшую историю, — труп Windows XP уже сгнил, и не средневековье, — про Windows 7 и 8 вспоминать тоже не будем. Сегодня с нас хватит огромного количества разных версий Windows 10. Вспомним, что, когда выходило и чего добавлялось из возможностей в новых версиях и с веховыми обновлениями. Не забуду рассказать и о том, какие версии сейчас еще обновляются, и как долго будут. Что делать тем, кто не готов переходить на Windows 11, но хотел бы еще много лет получать обновления для Windows 10. Это уже в самом конце разговора. Не пугайтесь большого количества версий, — их совершенно нет необходимости ставить все поочередно для обновления, — всегда можно сразу поставить последнюю, перешагнув сколько угодно промежуточных шагов. Помните, единожды установив какую-то версию Windows 10, все последующие будут вам предлагаться бесплатно через Windows Update – это не касается лишь LTSB/LTSC и Enterprise G, версии которых требуется обновлять вручную.

Заметка текстовая, не переводная, а мое личное исследование, комментарии приветствуются. Готов дополнять и исправлять, чтобы иметь полезный ресурс на русском.

Картинка с сайта: habr.com

Итак, финальная сборка первой версии Windows 10 (в номенклатуре Microsoft эта версия называется Version 1507, Threshold 1) за номером 10.0.10240.16384 была собрана 15.07.2015. Microsoft очень стремился вытеснить Windows 7 с корпоративного рынка и первая версия сразу вышла не только в Retail/Volume каналах, но и как версия долгосрочной ветви обслуживания (Long Term Services Branch, LTSB, — то что сейчас называют LTSC). Список нововведений в сравнении с Windows 8.1 огромен, я не буду его тут приводить. Тут и ниже кликабельные ссылки дают полный список всех нововведений я всерьез буду описывать нововведения лишь для пары последних версий, которые вы реально еще можете использовать, остальное в первоисточнике на английском. Версии CB/CBB для простых смертных (не LTSB) обновлялись до 27.06.2017, LTSB обновляется до сих пор.

На смену первой версии очень оперативно была выведена вторая, правящая те косяки новой системы, которые невозможно было закрыть простым обновлением. Windows 10 November Update (в номенклатуре Microsoft — Version 1511, Threshold 2) появляется 05.11.2015 со сборкой 10.0.10586.0. Основной упор сделан на ассистента Cortana, браузер Edge, панель Настройки и оптимизацию работы с памятью. Версии LTSB не выходит (она вообще выходит не часто), последние обновления ОС получает 10.04.2018.

Продажи идут так себе, отсутствие серверной ОС того же поколения во многом объясняет плохие показатель в корпоративном сегменте, Microsoft готовит Windows 10 Anniversary Update (она же Version 1607, Redstone 1) – на сей раз снова в бой идет LTSB версия наряду с пользовательскими, и появляется Windows Server 2016. Дата сборки 10.0.14393.0 — 20.07.2017. Обновления к LTSB изданиям выходят до сих пор.

Microsoft делает анонс о том, что планирует выпускать обновления в клиентском сегменте дважды в год, а версии длительного обслуживания (LTSB/LTSC) каждые два с половиной года. Анонсируется Windows 10 Creators Update (она же Version 1703, Redstone 2), первая сборка за номером 10.0.15063.0 выходит 20.03.2017. Появляется новое издание Windows 10 S, из заметного на первый взгляд мне, — всерьез переделана поддержка USB Audio и Bluetooth LE, — начиная с этой версии ОС перестала тупить с Bluetooth и внешними звуковыми картами. Последнее обновление к ОС вышло 08.10.2019.

Через полгода следует Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (она же Version 1709, Redstone 3) со сборкой 10.0.16299.0 от 26.09.2017. Последнее обновление к данной ОС выходило 13.10.2020. В этой версии впервые по умолчанию отключена поддержка файлового доступа по протоколу SMB1 (если у вас в сети есть XP/2003, и есть проблемы работы с сетевыми ресурсами между ними и десяткой, это ваш случай – отныне поддержку SMB1 следует вручную включать в компонентах ОС). Последнее обновление от 13.10.2020.

Следуя плану, появляется Windows 10 April 2018 Update (она же Version 1803, Redstone 4) со сборкой 10.0.17134.1 от 16.04.2018. Для меня заметными стали поддержка формата книжек EPUB и возможности печати в PDF (прощай XPS), для русского языка заработало предсказание Emoji по набираемому тексту (это кто-то использует?). Последнее обновление вышло 11.05.2021.

18.09.2019 выходит 10.0.17763.1 Windows 10 October 2018 Update (она же Version 1809, Redstone 5). В этот раз наряду с клиентскими CB/CBB изданиями доступно и LTSC издание. Также выходит Windows Server 2019. Нововведений масса, в основном рассчитанных на корпоративный сектор. Обычные версии получают обновления до 11.05.2021, LTSC и сервер обновляются до сих пор.

В 2019 году выходят две очередных полугодовых версии — Windows 10 May 2019 Update (она же Version 1903, 19H1) — с первой сборкой 10.0.18362.1 от 20.03.2019 и Windows 10 November 2019 Update (она же Version 1909, Titanium R2) с 10.0.18363.356 от 10.09.2019. Я не просто так в этот раз сгруппировал две версии в одну. Впервые Microsoft обкатал обновление версии ОС не как upgrade с накатыванием обновленного образа, а впервые путем добавления небольшого пакета Enablement package, включающего новый функционал. Последнее обновление к ним вышло 10.05.2022.

И наступает эпоха ветви Vibranium. Начиная с 10.12.2019, когда была собрана сборка 10.0.19041.1 Windows 10 May 2020 Update (мы её знаем как Version 2004, Vibranium R1) и до текущего времени все сборки Windows 10 основаны на этом ядре. В течении следующих двух лет будут анонсированы Windows 10 October 2020 Update (она же Version 20H2, Vibranium R2) начиная с 10.0.19042.330 от 16.06.2020, Windows 10 May 2021 Update (она же Version 21H1, Vibranium R3), Windows 10 November 2021 Update (известная как Version 21H2, Vibranium R4) и, наконец, Windows 10 2022 Update (она же Version 22H2, Vibranium R5). До Microsoft, наконец, дошли призывы пользователей не выпускать обновления в виде образов, а обновлять ОС поэтапно в рамках кумулятивных обновлений.

Enablement Packages, которые добавляют функционал новых версий не сразу включается в кумулятивное обновление. Около полугода это обновление доступно отдельно и нововведения получают лишь те, кто его установят. Например, установив 16.06.2020 enablement package на 10.0.19041.330 вы могли получить 10.0.19042.330 (Version 2004 сменится на 20H2). Но если вы его сами не стали устанавливать, то переход на ядро 20H2 у вас бы произошел через полгода, когда для энтузиастов появился enablement package 21H1, а «ждуны» получали автоматический переход с 2004 на 20H2 через кумулятивное обновление.

Сейчас, установив самую первую сборку Vibranium 10.0.19041.1 и зайдя на Windows Update, вы получите последнее кумулятивное обновление, в которое, начиная с 10.0.19041.1799 уже входит последний Enablement Package. Но есть тонкость, достойная отдельных пары абзацев, — с чем поздравляю тех, кто дочитал до сюда.

Вместе с 21H2 и 10.0.19044.844 появились LTSC и IOT LTSC издания, — последние издания длительного цикла обслуживания Windows 10. Эти издания не получают пакета обновления до 22H2, — но я ниже покажу как поставить его вручную.

Следует помнить, что обычные Windows 10 (Home, Pro, Enterprise, а также обычная не-LTSC IoT Enterprise) будут обновляться лишь до 14.10.2025 (еще год), Enterprise LTSC издание Windows 10 21H2 будет получать свои обновления до 12.01.2027 (еще два с половиной года), а издание IoT LTSC аж до 13.01.2032 (семь с половиной лет). В связи с чем я хочу донести до вас свое видение, что нужно делать тем, кто хочет остаться на Windows 10 (например, пользователям 32-битной версии, или просто тем, кто не хочет Windows 11):

1. Если у вас уже установлена Windows 10 21H2 Enterprise LTSC, вам следует, просто изменив серийный номер, получить издание IoT Enterprise LTSC, которое будет получать обновления на 5 лет дольше.

2. Тем, у кого установлено издание Professional или любое другое не LTSC следует обновиться для IoT LTSC – простой способ, сделав Upgrade, более сложный, заменой издания через DISM, — если это кому-то интересно, напишу отдельную заметку, пишите в комментариях.

3. Для получения возможностей Windows 10 22H2 в LTSC издании, следует загрузить с каталога обновлений Microsoft KB5015684 (прямые ссылки на x64, x86 и arm64 пакеты), распаковать CAB файл – тем же WinRar, и установить обновление, использовав команду Dism /online /add-package /packagepath:microsoft-windows-22h2enablement-package~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~10.0.19041.1799.mum (из командной строки, в режиме администратора, предварительно перейдя в ту папку, куда вы распаковали обновление). Все, у вас после перезагрузки готово LTSC (или IoT LTSC) издание Windows 10 22H2, которое будет обновляться еще долго. На этом закончу долгую текстовую заметку, следующий раз опишу Windows 11, там все более похоже на последний Windows 10 – множество пакетов, включающих новые возможности включаются последовательно (но с опозданием) в кумулятивные обновления. До встречи в комментариях.

   

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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 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

Version 22H2 (2022 Update)[]

The Windows 10 2022 Update (codenamed «22H2») is the thirteenth and final 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. The update began rolling out on October 18, 2022.

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