Security News > 2022 > May > Microsoft: Windows 10 20H2 has reached end of service

Microsoft says multiple editions of Windows 10 20H2 and Windows 10 1909 have reached their end of service on this month's Patch Tuesday, on May 10, 2022.

This announcement comes after multiple reminders, including those issued this year in February and April, prompting customers to upgrade since Windows 10 20H2 will reach EOS for Windows 10 Home, Pro, Pro Education, and Pro for Workstations users.

Microsoft says it will force Windows 10 21H2 feature updates on consumer devices and non-managed business devices still running Windows 10 1909 and 20H2 editions via Windows Update.

On January 21, 2022, Microsoft announced that it had started a forced deployment of Windows 10 21H2 to more devices reaching EOS. Windows 10 21H2 is also rolling out to seekers - Windows users who manually check for updates - on Windows 10 2004 and higher via a quick update experience similar to monthly updates.

You can find more info regarding end of service dates for supported versions of Windows in the Windows Lifecycle FAQ, the Windows 10 Servicing Frequently Asked Questions, and the Lifecycle Policy search tool.

"As always, we recommend that you update your devices to the latest version of Windows 10 or upgrade eligible devices to Windows 11 to take advantage of the latest features and advanced protections from the latest security threats," Microsoft said in January.

News URL

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-windows-10-20h2-has-reached-end-of-service/