Microsoft has announced that all versions of Windows 10 21H1 will reach end of life next month.
See also: Support for Windows 10 21H1 ends in December
This is the third reminder that the version of Windows you are using will reach its retirement date on December 13, 2022.
To keep computer safe from attackers, upgrade to the latest version of Windows as soon as possible. 21H1 will no longer receive security updates, so it's important to stay up to date.
Microsoft has announced that it will automatically update Windows 10 for consumer and non-business devices that are at or near the end of servicing.
“By keeping your device supported, you guarantee that you will receive monthly updates, which are vital to the security and overall functionality of your device. For these devices, you can choose a time to automatically restart and update your device.“
The list of Windows 10 21H1 versions that will reach end of service includes:
- Windows 10 Enterprise, version 21H1
- Windows 10 Enterprise multi-session, version 21H1
- Windows 10 Education, version 21H1
- Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, version 21H1
- Windows 10 Home, version 21H1
- Windows 10 Pro, version 21H1
- Windows 10 Pro Education, version 21H1
- Windows 10 Pro for Workstations, version 21H1
See also: Windows 10 21H1: End of support from December
Microsoft has announced that the Windows 10 22H2 update, more commonly known as the Windows 10 2022 Update, is now available on all eligible devices.
You can install this feature update by going to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and clicking the “Check for updates” button.
Business administrators can deploy Windows Server Update (including Configuration Manager), Windows Update for Business , and the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC).
The Windows 10 2022 update will only be available to customers whose systems are running Windows 10, version 20H2 or later.
Devices compatible with Windows 11 can now upgrade to Windows 11 22H2, as the latest version of Windows is available to everyone on eligible devices.
The quickest and simplest way to see if you can upgrade your device to Windows 11 is to download and compare your system specifications to the minimum requirements for Windows 11 or by using the PC Health Check app.
See also: Windows 10 21H1 now in broad deployment, available to everyone
To fix any errors while upgrading to the latest version of Windows, follow this guided process or use this support document.
You can find more information about end of service dates for supported versions of Windows in the Windows Lifecycle FAQ , the Windows 10 Servicing FAQ , and the Lifecycle Policy Lookup Tool provided by Microsoft .
