14 DAY TRIAL // Windows 11 is Microsoft’s big bet right now in the operating system world, so Windows 10 has already become a second-class citizen in its lineup.
The company is therefore making changes that would allow its dev teams to be more committed to Windows 11, and one of them was announced recently on the Windows Health Dashboard.
Microsoft will no longer release non-security preview updates for some Windows 10 versions, especially as it’s trying to convince users to update to the latest release. Only Windows 10 version 22H2, which is the current version of the OS, would continue to get such updates.
“After March 2023, there are no more optional, non-security preview releases for the supported editions of Windows 10, version 20H2 and Windows 10, version 21H2. Only cumulative monthly security updates (known as the "B" or Update Tuesday release) will continue for these versions. Windows 10, version 22H2 will continue to receive security and optional releases,” Microsoft said.
Windows 10 to be supported until October 2025
In the meantime, Windows 10 will continue to get updates as per the original support policy.
This means that devices still running the operating system will be provided with bug fixes and security patches until October 2025, at which point upgrading to a newer release will be the only option.
“For customers who are using a PC that won’t upgrade, and who aren’t ready to transition to a new device, Windows 10 is the right choice. We will support Windows 10 through October 14, 2025 and we recently announced that the next feature update to Windows 10 is coming later this year. Whatever you decide, we are committed to supporting you and offering choice in your computing journey,” Microsoft said back in 2021 when it announced Windows 11.