14 DAY TRIAL // With Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809) now finalized, Microsoft is getting ready to discontinue the original Creators Update release, also known as version 1703.
The last updates for the Home, Pro, and Pro for Workstation editions will be published tomorrow, after which Windows 10 Creators Update officially reaches the end of service.
On the other hand, the Enterprise and Education editions of Windows 10 version 1703 will continue to be supported for one additional year, with the last updates to be shipped on October 8, 2019.
Microsoft will continue to support three different Windows 10 releases for Home, Pro, and Pro for Workstation devices, namely the Fall Creators Update, April 2018 Update, and October 2018 Update.
The next version to reach the end of support is Fall Creators Update (version 1809), and the final updates will be rolled out on April 9, 2019. By that time, Microsoft is projected to finalize another Windows 10 feature update, currently known as 19H1. This new update is now being worked on as part of the Windows Insider program, and users in the Fast and Skip Ahead rings can try out the first early versions.
New servicing timeline for Windows 10
Microsoft has recently announced a new servicing timeline for Windows 10 that provides customers with longer support for specifics releases.
According to this new policy, March feature updates are serviced for 18 months from the release date for Home, Pro, Pro for Workstation, Enterprise, and Education editions. On the other hand, the September 18 feature update will get updates for 30 months in the case of Enterprise and Education SKUs, thus giving customers more time to prepare for the next major feature update.
Windows 10 Home, Pro, and Pro for Workstation will continue to receive updates for 18 months from release dates, just like in the case of the March release.