14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft has issued a reminder that Windows 10 version 2004 is approaching the end of support, with the company therefore recommending users to move to a newer version of the operating system.
Windows 10 version 2004 will therefore stop getting updates on December 14, and Microsoft says that updating is pretty much the only option to make sure you still receive critical security updates.
“On December 14, 2021, all editions of Windows 10, version 2004 and Windows Server, version 2004 will reach end of servicing. After that date, devices running these editions will no longer receive monthly security and quality updates containing protections from the latest security threats,” Microsoft explains.
Needless to say, Microsoft killing off Windows 10 version 2004 is an opportunity for the company to recommend the switch to Windows 11.
However, not all devices running Windows 10 version 2004 can make the switch to Windows 11, as Microsoft has updated the system requirements of the new operating system.
Sticking with Windows 10
In this case, users have no other option than to stick with Windows 10, with Microsoft promising support according to the original calendar, so updates will be delivered until October 2025.
“The availability of Windows 11 has been increased to an expanded set of eligible devices. We will continue to train our machine learning model throughout the phased rollout to deliver a smooth upgrade experience and provide you with the latest status updates as we increase availability over time,” the company says.
“If you are using Windows 10, you can determine if your device is eligible for the upgrade using the PC Health Check app or checking Windows 11 specs, features, and computer requirements. If you have an eligible device, open Windows Update Settings and select Check for updates. Once the upgrade is ready for your device, you will see the option to download and install. Commercial customers can utilize Endpoint analytics, Update Compliance, or other tools to assess readiness across their organization.”
A new Windows 10 feature update is just around the corner, and it should ship this month.