Security News > 2021 > February > Microsoft: Windows 10 1909 reaches end of service in May

Microsoft has reminded customers that some editions of Windows 10, version 1909 will reach end of service in May 2021.
Other versions also reaching end of support in May. "On May 11, 2021, the Home, Pro, Pro Education, Pro for Workstations editions of Windows 10 version 1909 and all editions of Windows Server, version 1909 will reach end of service," Microsoft says on the Windows 10 Health Dashboard.
Education and Enterprise editions of Windows 10 1909 will reach their end of service next year, on May 11, 2022.
Several editions of Windows 10 versions 1803 and 1809 will also reach end of service on May 11, 2021, after Microsoft delayed it due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
If you are not offered to upgrade to Windows 10 2004 update via Window Update, you should check the Windows 10 Health Dashboard for known hardware blocks acknowledged by Microsoft that affect your computer.
More information on end of service software is available in the Windows 10 Servicing Frequently Asked Questions and the Windows Lifecycle FAQ..
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