Windows 10 version history#Version 1909 (November 2019 Update)

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Windows 10 Insider Preview builds are delivered to Insiders in three different channels (previously "rings").{{cite news|last=Aul|first=Gabe|title=We're rolling out our first new build to the Windows Insider Program|url=http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwindows/2014/10/21/were-rolling-out-our-first-new-build-to-the-windows-insider-program|newspaper=Windows Blogs|date=October 21, 2014}} Insiders in the Dev Channel (previously Fast ring) receive updates prior to those in the Beta Channel (previously Slow ring), but might experience more bugs and other issues.{{cite news|last=Hassan|first=Mehedi|title=[WP10] Microsoft releases Slow ring for Windows 10 for Phones Technical Preview|url=http://wmpoweruser.com/wp10-microsoft-releases-slow-ring-windows-10-phones-technical-preview|newspaper=Windows Mobile PowerUser|date=February 19, 2015|access-date=November 4, 2016|archive-date=December 22, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222133810/http://wmpoweruser.com/wp10-microsoft-releases-slow-ring-windows-10-phones-technical-preview/|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|last=Hassan|first=Mehedi|title=Video Recorder on Windows 10 for Phones Preview introduces couple of new features|url=http://wmpoweruser.com/video-recorder-windows-10-phones-preview-slow-ring-introduces-couple-new-features|newspaper=Windows Mobile PowerUser|date=February 19, 2015|access-date=November 4, 2016|archive-date=January 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160103145418/http://wmpoweruser.com/video-recorder-windows-10-phones-preview-slow-ring-introduces-couple-new-features/|url-status=dead}} Insiders in the Release Preview Channel (previously Release Preview ring) do not receive updates until the version is almost available to the public, but are comparatively more stable.{{cite news|last=Rubino|first=Daniel|title=Which Windows Insider Ring is best? All you need to know about Slow, Fast, and Release Preview rings|url=http://windowscentral.com/all-you-need-know-about-windows-insider-rings|newspaper=Windows Central|date=May 6, 2016}}

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Mainstream builds of Windows 10 are labeled "YYMM", with YY representing the two-digit year and MM representing the month of planned release (for example, version 1507 refers to builds which initially released in July 2015). Starting with version 20H2, Windows 10 release nomenclature changed from the year and month pattern to a year and half-year pattern (YYH1, YYH2).{{cite web|url=https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-20H2|title=What's new in Windows 10, version 20H2 for IT Pros|website=Microsoft|date=October 21, 2020|access-date=June 25, 2020}}

{{Main|Windows 10, version 1507}}

{{Main|Windows 10, version 1511}}

The second stable build of Windows{{nbsp}}10 is version 1511 (build number 10586), known as the November Update. It was codenamed "Threshold 2" (TH2) during development. This version was distributed via Windows Update on November 12, 2015. It contains various improvements to the operating system, its user interface, bundled services, as well as the introduction of Skype-based universal messaging apps, and the Windows Store for Business and Windows Update for Business features.{{cite web|date=August 18, 2015|title=Windows 10 beta build th2_release Professional 10525 now available|url=http://www.infoworld.com/article/2972838/microsoft-windows/windows-10-sp1-beta-professional-10525-aka-threshold-2-is-now-available.html|access-date=September 3, 2015|website=InfoWorld}}{{cite web|date=November 12, 2015|title=Microsoft releases a Windows 10 'November update' with a smarter Cortana and more|url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/3003205/windows/microsoft-releases-a-windows-10-november-update-with-a-smarter-cortana-and-more.html|access-date=November 12, 2015|website=PCWorld}}{{cite web|last=Bright|first=Peter|date=November 12, 2015|title=Windows 10 November Update: features, fixes, and enterprise readiness|url=https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2015/11/windows-10-november-update-features-fixes-and-enterprise-readiness/|website=Ars Technica|publisher=Condé Nast}}{{cite web|date=November 12, 2015|title=Microsoft releases first major update for Windows 10 – here's what's new (and better)|url=http://betanews.com/2015/11/12/microsoft-releases-first-major-update-for-windows-10-heres-whats-new-and-better/|access-date=November 12, 2015|website=BetaNews}}

On November 21, 2015, the November Update was temporarily pulled from public distribution.{{cite web|date=November 21, 2015|title=Microsoft pulls the Windows 10 November Update|url=http://betanews.com/2015/11/21/microsoft-pulls-the-windows-10-november-update/|access-date=November 21, 2015|website=BetaNews}}{{cite web|title=Microsoft yanks latest Windows 10 release from its download server|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-yanks-latest-windows-10-release-from-its-download-server/|access-date=November 21, 2015|website=ZDNet|publisher=CBS Interactive}} The upgrade was re-instated on November 24, 2015, with Microsoft stating that the removal was due to a bug that caused privacy and data collection settings to be reset to defaults when installing the upgrade.{{cite web|title=Windows 10 November update was pulled for forgetting privacy settings; it's now back|url=https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2015/11/windows-10-november-update-was-pulled-for-forgetting-privacy-settings-its-now-back/|access-date=November 25, 2015|website=Ars Technica|publisher=Conde Nast}}

{{Main|Windows 10, version 1607}}

The third stable build of Windows 10 is called version 1607, known as the Anniversary Update. It was codenamed "Redstone 1" (RS1) during development. This version was released on August 2, 2016, a little over one year after the first stable release of Windows 10.{{cite web|last1=Bright|first1=Peter|date=June 29, 2016|title=Windows 10 Anniversary Update coming August 2 for 350 million Windows 10 users|url=https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2016/06/windows-10-anniversary-update-coming-august-2-for-350-million-windows-10-users/|access-date=June 30, 2016|website=Ars Technica|publisher=Conde Nast Digital}}{{cite web|date=March 30, 2016|title=Windows Anniversary Update announced, coming for free in the summer|url=https://www.theverge.com/2016/3/30/11319514/windows-10-anniversary-update-announced|access-date=March 30, 2016|website=The Verge}}{{cite web|date=April 7, 2015|title=Microsoft's codename Redstone is a Windows 10 update coming in 2016|url=https://venturebeat.com/2015/04/07/microsofts-codename-redstone-is-a-windows-10-update-coming-in-2016/|access-date=March 10, 2016|website=VentureBeat}}{{cite web|title=Microsoft to Start the Next Windows 10 Chapter: Redstone|url=http://news.softpedia.com/news/microsoft-to-start-the-next-windows-10-chapter-redstone-496458.shtml|access-date=November 21, 2015|website=Softpedia|date=November 20, 2015}} The Anniversary Update was originally thought to have been set aside for two feature updates. While both were originally to be released in 2016, the second was moved into 2017 so that it would be released in concert with that year's wave of Microsoft first-party devices.{{cite web|last=Cooper|first=Daniel|date=April 8, 2015|title=Next year's big Windows 10 update is codenamed 'Redstone'|url=https://www.engadget.com/2015/04/08/windows-10-update-redstone/|access-date=April 8, 2015|work=Engadget|publisher=AOL}}{{cite web|last=Foley|first=Mary Jo|title=Microsoft pushes back Windows 10 'Redstone' 2 to Spring 2017 to line up with new Microsoft device wave|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-pushes-back-windows-10-redstone-2-to-spring-2017-to-line-up-with-new-microsoft-device-wave/|access-date=March 8, 2016|website=ZDNet}}

The Anniversary Update introduces new features such as the Windows Ink platform, which eases the ability to add stylus input support to Universal Windows Platform apps and provides a new "Ink Workspace" area with links to pen-oriented apps and features,{{cite web|date=March 30, 2016|title=Microsoft's new Windows Ink 'puts the pen front and center'|url=https://www.theverge.com/2016/3/30/11327950/windows-ink-windows-10-update-pen-front-and-center|access-date=March 30, 2016|website=The Verge|publisher=Vox Media}} enhancements to Cortana's proactive functionality,{{cite web|last1=Myerson|first1=Terry|date=March 30, 2016|title=Windows 10 Anniversary Update brings New Experiences and Developer Opportunity|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2016/03/30/windows-10-anniversary-update-brings-new-experiences-and-developer-opportunity/|access-date=March 31, 2016|work=Windows Experience Blog|publisher=Microsoft}} a dark user interface theme mode, a new version of Skype designed to work with the Universal Windows Platform, improvements to Universal Windows Platform intended for video games, and offline scanning using Windows Defender.[https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/17466/windows-defender-offline-help-protect-my-pc "Help protect my PC with Windows Defender Offline"] Microsoft. Accessed October 4, 2016 The Anniversary Update also supports Windows Subsystem for Linux, a new component that provides an environment for running Linux-compatible binary software in an Ubuntu-based user mode environment.{{cite web|last1=Hruska|first1=Joel|title=Windows 10 will receive an Anniversary Update with Linux support, Xbox One compatibility, and more|url=http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/225737-windows-10-will-receive-an-anniversary-update-with-linux-support-xbox-one-compatibility-and-more|access-date=March 31, 2016|work=ExtremeTech|date=March 30, 2016 |publisher=Ziff Davis}}

On new installations of Windows 10 on systems with Secure Boot enabled, all kernel-mode drivers issued after July 29, 2015, must be digitally signed with an Extended Validation Certificate issued by Microsoft.{{cite web|title=Driver Signing changes in Windows 10, version 1607|url=https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/windows_hardware_certification/2016/07/26/driver-signing-changes-in-windows-10-version-1607/|access-date=August 1, 2016|website=Windows Hardware Certification blog|publisher=Microsoft}}

This version is the basis for "LTSB 2016", the first upgrade to the LTSB since Windows 10's release. The first LTSB release, based on RTM (version 1507), has been retroactively named "LTSB 2015".

{{Main|Windows 10, version 1703}}

The fourth stable build of Windows 10 is called version 1703, known as the Creators Update. It was codenamed "Redstone 2" (RS2) during development. This version was announced on October 26, 2016,{{Cite web|last=Myerson|first=Terry|date=October 26, 2016|title=Empowering a new wave of creativity with the Windows 10 Creators Update and Surface Studio|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2016/10/26/empowering-a-new-wave-of-creativity-with-the-windows-10-creators-update-and-surface-studio/|website=Windows Experience Blog|publisher=Microsoft}}{{cite web|last1=Popa|first1=Bogdan|date=March 10, 2017|title=Microsoft Confirms Version 1703 for Windows 10 Creators Update RTM|url=http://news.softpedia.com/news/microsoft-confirms-version-1703-for-windows-10-creators-update-rtm-513801.shtml|website=Softpedia|publisher=SoftNews}} and was released for general availability on April 11, 2017,{{cite web|date=October 26, 2016|title=Windows 10 "Creator's Update" will be coming for free this Spring|url=https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2016/10/windows-10-creators-update-will-be-coming-for-free-this-spring/|access-date=October 26, 2016|website=Ars Technica|publisher=Conde Nast}}{{cite web|title=Microsoft reveals more about what's coming in Windows 10 Creators Update|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-reveals-more-about-whats-coming-in-windows-10-creators-update/|access-date=October 26, 2016|website=ZDNet|publisher=CBS Interactive}} and for manual installation via Windows 10 Upgrade Assistant and Media Creation Tool tools on April 5, 2017.{{cite web|date=April 5, 2017|title=The Windows 10 Creators Update is now available for manual upgrading|url=https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/04/the-windows-10-creators-update-is-now-available-for-manual-upgrading/|access-date=April 7, 2017|website=Ars Technica}} This update primarily focuses on content creation, productivity, and gaming features—with a particular focus on virtual and augmented reality (including HoloLens and virtual reality headsets) and on aiding the generation of three-dimensional content.

It supports a new virtual reality workspace designed for use with headsets; Microsoft announced that several OEMs planned to release VR headsets designed for use with the Creators Update.{{cite web|date=October 26, 2016|title=Game streaming coming to Windows 10, and bitstream coming to Xbox One|url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2016/10/windows-creator-update-will-build-game-capture-functions-into-the-os/|access-date=October 26, 2016|website=Ars Technica|publisher=Conde Nast}}

Controls for the Game Bar and Game DVR feature have moved to the Settings app, while a new "Game Mode" option allows resources to be prioritized towards games.{{cite web|title=Review: Windows 10 Creators Update is quite a small major update|url=https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/03/windows-10-creators-update-quite-a-small-major-update-coming-april-11th/|access-date=April 7, 2017|website=Ars Technica}} Integration with Microsoft acquisition Mixer (formerly Beam){{cite web|date=May 25, 2017|title=Microsoft's Beam renamed to Mixer, adds co-op streaming (update)|url=https://www.polygon.com/2017/5/25/15687502/beam-rebranding-mixer-microsoft-pc-xbox-one|access-date=May 26, 2017|website=Polygon}} was added for live streaming. The themes manager moved to Settings app, and custom accent colors are now possible. The new app Paint 3D allows users to produce artwork using 3D models; the app is designed to make 3D creation more accessible to mainstream users.{{cite web|title=How Microsoft plans to make 3D building mainstream in Windows 10|url=https://www.engadget.com/2017/04/05/microsoft-paint-3d-windows-10/|access-date=April 7, 2017|website=Engadget|date=April 5, 2017}}

Windows 10's privacy settings have more detailed explanations of data that the operating system may collect. Additionally, the "enhanced" level of telemetry collection was removed. Windows Update notifications may now be "snoozed" for a period of time, the "active hours" during which Windows will not try to install updates may now extend up to 18 hours in length, and updates may be paused for up to seven days. Windows Defender has been replaced by the universal app Windows Defender Security Center. Devices may optionally be configured to prevent use of software from outside of Microsoft Store, or warn before installation of apps from outside of Microsoft Store.{{Cite news|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-10-to-permit-block-on-apps-installing-if-theyre-not-from-microsoft-store/|title=Windows 10 to permit block on apps installing if they're not from Microsoft Store|last=Tung|first=Liam|work=ZDNet|access-date=March 8, 2018|language=en}} "Dynamic Lock" allows a device to automatically lock if it is outside of the proximity of a designated Bluetooth device, such as a smartphone.{{cite web|date=February 8, 2017|title=Microsoft releases new Windows 10 preview with Compact Overlay, Dynamic Lock, and improved Game Bar|url=https://venturebeat.com/2017/02/08/microsoft-releases-new-windows-10-preview-with-compact-overlay-dynamic-lock-and-improved-game-bar/|access-date=March 17, 2017|website=VentureBeat}} A "Night Light" feature was added, which allows the user to change the color temperature of the display to the red part of the spectrum at specific times of day (similarly to the third-party software f.lux).{{Cite news|title=How to use Night Light in the Windows 10 Creators Update|language=en|work=PCWorld|url=https://www.pcworld.com/article/3189747/windows/how-to-use-night-light-in-the-windows-10-creators-update.html|access-date=March 8, 2018}}

{{Main|Windows 10, version 1709}}

The fifth stable build of Windows 10 is called version 1709, known as the Fall Creators Update. It was codenamed "Redstone 3" (RS3) during development. This version was released on October 17, 2017.{{Cite news|date=September 13, 2017|title=Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 16288 Readies For Fall Creators Update|language=en|work=Tom's Hardware|url=http://www.tomshardware.com/news/windows-10-insider-preview-build-16288,35444.html|access-date=September 14, 2017}}{{cite web|title=Windows 10 Redstone: A guide to the builds|url=http://www.computerworld.com/article/3118132/microsoft-windows/windows-10-redstone-a-guide-to-the-builds.html|access-date=May 3, 2017|website=Computerworld|publisher=IDG}}{{Cite news|title=Windows 10s Fall Creators Update is now available|work=The Verge|url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/17/16488914/microsoft-windows-10-fall-creators-update-download-iso-files|access-date=October 19, 2017}} Version 1709 introduces a new feature known as "My People", where shortcuts to "important" contacts can be displayed on the taskbar. Notifications involving these contacts appear above their respective pictures, and users can communicate with the contact via either Skype, e-mail, or text messaging (integrating with Android and Windows 10 Mobile devices). Support for additional services, including Xbox, Skype for Business, and third-party integration, are to be added in the future. Files can also be dragged directly to the contact's picture to share them.{{cite web|title=Windows 10 gets more social with "My People," a taskbar feature focused on sharing, communication|url=https://techcrunch.com/2016/10/26/windows-10-gets-more-social-with-my-people-a-taskbar-feature-focused-on-sharing-communication/|access-date=October 26, 2016|website=TechCrunch|date=October 26, 2016 |publisher=AOL}} My People was originally announced for Creators Update, but was ultimately held over to the next release,{{cite web|date=January 12, 2017|title=Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 15007 for PC and Mobile|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2017/01/12/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-15007-pc-mobile|access-date=March 17, 2017|website=Windows blog|publisher=Microsoft}}{{cite web|date=February 23, 2017|title=Windows 10's next big update, Redstone 3, hits the radar|url=http://www.infoworld.com/article/3173348/microsoft-windows/windows-10s-next-big-update-redstone-3-hits-the-radar.html|access-date=March 17, 2017|website=InfoWorld}} and made its first public appearance in Build 16184 in late April 2017. A new "Files-on-Demand" feature for OneDrive serves as a partial replacement for the previous "placeholders" function.

It also introduces a new security feature known as "controlled folder access", which can restrict the applications allowed to access specific folders. This feature is designed mainly to defend against file-encrypting ransomware.{{Cite web|last=Warren|first=Tom|date=June 29, 2017|title=Windows 10 will hide your important files from ransomware soon|url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/29/15892658/microsoft-windows-10-controlled-folders-feature|access-date=June 29, 2017|website=The Verge}} This is also the first release that introduces DCH drivers.{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}}

{{Main|Windows 10, version 1803}}

The sixth stable build of Windows 10 is called version 1803, known as the April 2018 Update. It was codenamed "Redstone 4" (RS4) during development. This version was released as a manual download on April 30, 2018, with a broad rollout on May 8, 2018.{{Cite web|date=April 27, 2018|title=Make the most of your time with the new Windows 10 update - Windows Experience BlogWindows Experience Blog|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/04/27/make-the-most-of-your-time-with-the-new-windows-10-update/|access-date=May 6, 2018|website=blogs.windows.com|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|date=April 30, 2018|title=How to get the Windows 10 April 2018 Update - Windows Experience BlogWindows Experience Blog|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/04/30/how-to-get-the-windows-10-april-2018-update/|access-date=May 6, 2018|website=blogs.windows.com|language=en-US}} This update was originally meant to be released on April 10, but was delayed because of a bug which could increase chances of a "Blue Screen of Death" (Stop error).{{Cite news|title=Microsoft reveals why the Spring Creators Update has been delayed|language=en|work=TechRadar|url=https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-reveals-why-spring-creators-update-has-been-delayed|access-date=May 6, 2018}}

The most significant feature of this build is Timeline, which is displayed within Task View. It allows users to view a list of recently used documents and websites from supported applications ("activities"). When users consent to Microsoft data collection via Microsoft Graph, activities can also be synchronized from supported Android and iOS devices.{{Cite news|title=Windows 10 Timeline: How to use Microsoft's new organizational tool|language=en|work=PCWorld|url=https://www.pcworld.com/article/3263905/windows/windows-10-how-to-use-timeline.html|access-date=October 6, 2018}}{{cite web|date=May 11, 2017|title=Microsoft's next mobile strategy is to make iOS and Android better|url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/5/11/15621428/microsoft-cross-device-ios-android-apps|access-date=May 12, 2017|website=The Verge}}{{cite web|title=Microsoft Graph bridges the gap between Windows and your phone|url=https://www.engadget.com/2017/05/11/microsoft-graph-cortana-timeline-clipboard/|access-date=May 12, 2017|website=Engadget|date=May 11, 2017}}{{cite web|date=May 11, 2017|title=Microsoft announces Windows 10 Fall Creators Update|url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/5/11/15610610/microsoft-windows-10-fall-creators-update-features|access-date=May 11, 2017|website=The Verge|publisher=Vox Media}}

{{Main|Windows 10, version 1809}}

The seventh stable build of Windows 10 is called version 1809, known as the October 2018 Update. It was codenamed "Redstone 5" (RS5) during development. This version was released on October 2, 2018.{{Cite news|title=Windows 10 October 2018 Update is available today|work=The Verge|url=https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/2/17921988/microsoft-windows-10-october-2018-update-release-date-download|access-date=October 2, 2018}} Highlighted features on this build include updates to the clipboard function (including support for clipboard history and syncing with other devices), SwiftKey virtual keyboard, Snip & Sketch, and File Explorer supporting the dark color scheme mode.{{Cite news|date=October 3, 2018|title=Windows 10 October 2018 Update: The 7 best new features|language=en|work=CNET|url=https://www.cnet.com/how-to/windows-10-october-2018-update-the-7-best-new-features/|access-date=October 6, 2018}}

On October 6, 2018, the build was pulled by Microsoft following isolated reports of the update process deleting files from user directories.{{Cite news|last=Cimpanu|first=Catalin|title=Microsoft pulls Windows 10 October Update (version 1809)|language=en|work=ZDNet|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-pulls-windows-10-october-update-version-1809/|access-date=October 6, 2018}} It was re-released to Windows Insider channel on October 9, with Microsoft citing a bug in OneDrive's Known Folder Redirection function as the culprit.{{Cite news|title=Microsoft begins re-releasing Windows 10 October update after fixing file deletion bug|work=The Verge|url=https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/9/17957506/microsoft-windows-10-october-2018-update-data-deletion-fix|access-date=October 9, 2018}}{{Cite news|title=Windows 10 October 2018 Update rereleased to Insiders, data loss blamed on misdirected folders|language=en|work=PCWorld|url=https://www.pcworld.com/article/3312642/windows/microsoft-restarts-windows-10-october-2018-update-blaming-data-loss-on-misdirected-folders.html|access-date=November 14, 2018}}

On November 13, 2018, Microsoft resumed the rollout of 1809 for a small percentage of users.{{Cite news|title=Microsoft re-releases Windows 10 October 2018 Update today after pulling it offline|work=The Verge|url=https://www.theverge.com/2018/11/13/18090978/microsoft-windows-10-october-2018-update-november-release|access-date=November 14, 2018}}{{Cite news|last=Bott|first=Ed|title=Microsoft resumes rollout of Windows 10 version 1809, promises quality changes|language=en|work=ZDNet|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-resumes-rollout-of-windows-10-version-1809-promises-quality-changes/|access-date=November 13, 2018}}

The long term servicing release, Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC, is based on this version and is equivalent in terms of features.{{Cite news|title=What's new in Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC|language=en|work=Microsoft|url=https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/ltsc/whats-new-windows-10-2019/|access-date=February 19, 2020}}

{{Main|Windows 10, version 1903}}

The eighth stable build of Windows 10, version 1903, codenamed "19H1", was released for general availability on May 21, 2019, after being on the Insider Release Preview branch since April 8, 2019.{{cite web|date=May 21, 2019|title=Windows 10, version 1903 and Windows Server, version 1903|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/status-windows-10-1903|access-date=July 16, 2019|website=Microsoft Docs|archive-date=December 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204071039/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-information/status-windows-10-1903|url-status=dead}} Because of new practices introduced after the problems affecting the 1809 update, Microsoft used an intentionally slower Windows Update rollout process.{{Cite web|last=Warren|first=Tom|date=May 21, 2019|title=Microsoft's next major Windows 10 update is now available|url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/21/18634343/microsoft-windows-10-may-2019-download-install-release|access-date=May 22, 2019|website=The Verge}}{{Cite web|last=Warren|first=Tom|date=April 8, 2019|title=Microsoft releases final Windows 10 May 2019 Update to testers|url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/8/18300781/microsoft-windows-10-update-rtm-download-install-release-date-preview-may-2019|access-date=May 22, 2019|website=The Verge}}{{Cite web|last=Bright|first=Peter|date=May 21, 2019|title=Windows 10 May 2019 Update now rolling out to everyone... slowly|url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/05/windows-10-may-2019-update-now-rolling-out-to-everyone-slowly/|access-date=May 22, 2019|website=Ars Technica|language=en-us}}

New features in the update include a redesigned search tool—separated from Cortana and oriented towards textual queries, a new "Light" theme (set as default on Windows 10 Home) using a white-colored taskbar with dark icons, the addition of symbols and kaomoji to the emoji input menu, the ability to "pause" system updates, automated "Recommended troubleshooting", integration with Google Chrome on Timeline via an extension, support for SMS-based authentication on accounts linked to Microsoft accounts, and the ability to run Windows desktop applications within the Windows Mixed Reality environment (previously restricted to universal apps and SteamVR only). A new feature on Pro, Education, and Enterprise known as Windows Sandbox allows users to run applications within a secured Hyper-V environment.{{Cite web|date=May 21, 2019|title=Windows 10 May 2019 Update review: Sandbox and a better Windows Update improve your PC|url=https://www.pcworld.com/article/3363697/windows-10-may-2019-update-review.html|access-date=May 22, 2019|website=PCWorld|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Warren|first=Tom|date=May 22, 2019|title=Windows 10 May 2019 Update: the 10 best new features|url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/22/18635282/microsoft-windows-10-may-2019-update-features-review|access-date=May 22, 2019|website=The Verge}}

A revamped version of Game Bar was released alongside 1903, which redesigns it into a larger overlay with a performance display, Xbox friends list and social functionality, and audio and streaming settings.{{Cite web|last=Warren|first=Tom|date=May 22, 2019|title=Microsoft's new Xbox Game Bar launches for Windows 10 as a useful overlay with widgets|url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/22/18635709/microsoft-xbox-game-bar-windows-10-release|access-date=November 6, 2019|website=The Verge|language=en}}

{{Main|Windows 10, version 1909}}

The ninth stable build of Windows 10, version 1909, codenamed "19H2", was released to the public on November 12, 2019, after being on the Insider Release Preview branch since August 26, 2019.{{cite web|date=November 12, 2019|title=Windows 10, version 1909 and Windows Server, version 1909|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/status-windows-10-1909|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191113013716/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-information/status-windows-10-1909|archive-date=November 13, 2019|access-date=January 14, 2020|website=Microsoft Docs}} Unlike previous updates, this one was released as a minor service update without major new features.{{Cite web|date=October 11, 2019|title=Getting the November 2019 Update Ready for Release|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2019/10/10/getting-the-november-2019-update-ready-for-release/|access-date=February 5, 2020|website=Windows Experience Blog|language=en-US}}

{{Main|Windows 10, version 2004}}

The tenth stable build of Windows 10, version 2004, codenamed "20H1", was released to the public on May 27, 2020, after being on the Insider Release Preview branch since April 16, 2020.{{cite web|date=May 2020|title=Windows 10, version 2004 and Windows Server, version 2004|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/status-windows-10-2004|access-date=June 15, 2020|website=Microsoft Docs|archive-date=June 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200602174724/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-information/status-windows-10-2004|url-status=dead}} New features included faster and easier access to Bluetooth settings and pairing, improved Kaomojis, renamable virtual desktops, DirectX 12 Ultimate, a chat-based UI for Cortana, greater integration with Android phones on the Your Phone app, Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL 2; WSL 2 includes a custom Linux kernel, unlike its predecessor), the ability to use Windows Hello without the need for a password, improved Windows Search with integration with File Explorer, a cloud download option to reset Windows, accessibility improvements, and the ability to view disk drive type and discrete graphics card temperatures in Task Manager.{{cite web|date=May 27, 2020|title=What's New in the Windows 10 May 2020 Update|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2020/05/27/whats-new-in-the-windows-10-may-2020-update/|access-date=May 27, 2020|website=Windows Blog}}{{cite web|date=May 27, 2020|title=Windows 10 May 2020 Update release date, news and features|url=https://www.techradar.com/news/windows-10-20h1|access-date=May 27, 2020}}

{{Main|Windows 10, version 20H2}}

The eleventh stable build of Windows 10, version 20H2, was released to the public on October 20, 2020, after being on the Beta Channel since June 16, 2020.{{cite web|date=October 2020|title=Windows 10, version 20H2 and Windows Server, version 20H2|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/status-windows-10-20h2|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024130642/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-information/status-windows-10-20h2|archive-date=October 24, 2020|access-date=December 31, 2020|website=Microsoft Docs}} New features include new theme-aware tiles in the Start Menu, new features and improvements to Microsoft Edge (such as a price comparison tool, {{key press|Alt|Tab}} integration for tab switching, and easy access to pinned tabs), a new out-of-box experience with more personalization for the taskbar, notifications improvements, improvements to tablet mode, improvements to Modern Device Management, and the move of the System tab in Control Panel to the About page in Settings. This is the first version of Windows 10 to include the new Chromium-based Edge browser by default.{{cite web|last=Woodman|first=Aaron|date=October 20, 2020|title=What's new in the Windows 10 October 2020 Update|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2020/10/20/whats-new-in-the-windows-10-october-2020-update|access-date=October 21, 2020|website=Windows Experience Blog}}{{cite news|last=Warren|first=Tom|date=October 20, 2020|title=Windows 10 October 2020 Update is now available with an updated Start menu and more|publisher=The Verge|url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/20/21524590/microsoft-windows-10-october-2020-update-download-install-release|access-date=October 21, 2020}}{{Cite web|date=2020-09-10|title=Microsoft Edge Will Now Offer Inbuilt Price Comparison, Screenshot and Video Calling Tools|url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/technology/microsoft-edge-will-now-offer-inbuilt-price-comparison-screenshot-and-video-calling-tools/ar-BB19Rzb2|access-date=2020-10-21|website=MSN|language=en-US}}

{{Main|Windows 10, version 21H1}}

The twelfth stable build of Windows 10, version 21H1, was released to the public on May 18, 2021, after being on the Beta Channel since February 17, 2021.{{cite web|date=May 2021|title=Windows 10, version 21H1|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/status-windows-10-21h1|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210518172000/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-information/status-windows-10-21h1|archive-date=May 18, 2021|access-date=December 31, 2020|website=Microsoft Docs}} This update included multi-camera support for Windows Hello, a "News and Interests" feature on the taskbar, and performance improvements to Windows Defender Application Guard and WMI Group Policy Service.{{cite web|title=What's new in Windows 10, version 21H1 for IT Pros|url=https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-21h1|website=Microsoft|date=May 18, 2020|access-date=May 19, 2020}}

{{Main|Windows 10, version 21H2}}

The thirteenth stable build of Windows 10, version 21H2, was released to the public on November 16, 2021, after being on the Beta Channel since July 15, 2021.{{cite web|title=Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19044.1147 (21H2)|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2021/07/15/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-19044-1147-21h2|website=Windows Insider Blog|date=July 15, 2021|accessdate=July 21, 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/5006670|title=October 12, 2021—KB5006670 (OS Builds 19041.1288, 19042.1288, and 19043.1288)|website=Microsoft Support|publisher=Microsoft|access-date=October 12, 2021}} This update included GPU compute support in the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) and Azure IoT Edge for Linux on Windows (EFLOW) deployments, a new simplified passwordless deployment models for Windows Hello for Business, support for WPA3 Hash-to-Element (H2E) standards and a new highlights feature for Search on the taskbar.

{{Main|Windows 10, version 22H2}}

The fourteenth and final stable build of Windows 10, version 22H2, was released to the public on October 18, 2022, after being on the Release Preview Channel since July 28, 2022.{{cite web|title=Releasing Windows 10, version 22H2 to the Release Preview Channel|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2022/07/28/releasing-windows-10-version-22h2-to-the-release-preview-channel|website=Windows Insider Blog|date=July 28, 2022|access-date=July 28, 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2022/10/18/how-to-get-the-windows-10-2022-update|title=How to get the Windows 10 2022 Update|date=October 18, 2022|work=Windows Experience Blog|access-date=October 18, 2022}}{{Cite web|title=What's new in Windows 10, version 22H2 for IT pros - What's new in Windows|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-22h2|access-date=2022-11-15|website=Microsoft Learn}} This update re-introduced the search box on the taskbar and included Copilot in Windows, richer weather experience on the lock screen, additional quick status (such as sports, traffic and finance) on lock screen and a new Windows Spotlight desktop theme and new account manager experience on the Start menu.

On December 16, 2019, Microsoft announced that Windows Insiders in the Fast ring will receive builds directly from the rs_prerelease branch, which are not matched to a specific Windows 10 release. The first build released under the new strategy, build 19536, was made available to Insiders on the same day.{{cite web|title=Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19536|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2019/12/16/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-19536|access-date=January 14, 2020|website=Windows Experience Blog|date=December 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200113223817/https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2019/12/16/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-19536/|archive-date=January 13, 2020|url-status=live}}

The mn_release branch was available from May 13, 2020, to June 17, 2020.{{r|b20150}}{{Cite web|title=Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19628|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2020/05/13/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-19628|access-date=May 14, 2020|website=Windows Experience Blog|date=May 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200517050448/https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2020/05/13/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-19628/|archive-date=May 17, 2020|url-status=live}} The branch was mandatory for Insiders in the Fast ring.{{r|b19628}}

As of June 15, 2020, Microsoft has introduced the "channels" model to its Windows Insider Program, succeeding its "ring" model.{{cite web|title=Introducing Windows Insider Channels|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2020/06/15/introducing-windows-insider-channels|website=Windows Experience Blog|first=Amanda|last=Langowski|date=June 15, 2020|access-date=June 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200616060138/https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2020/06/15/introducing-windows-insider-channels/|archive-date=June 16, 2020|url-status=live}} All future builds starting from build 10.0.20150, therefore, would be released to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel.{{cite web|title=Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20150|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2020/06/17/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-20150|website=Windows Experience Blog|date=June 17, 2020|access-date=June 18, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200617234157/https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2020/06/17/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-20150/|archive-date=June 17, 2020|url-status=live}}

The fe_release branch was available from October 29, 2020, to January 6, 2021.{{cite web|title=Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20246|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2020/10/29/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-20246|website=Windows Insider Blog|date=October 29, 2020|access-date=October 29, 2020}}{{cite web|title=Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21286|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2021/01/06/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-21286|website=Windows Insider Blog|date=January 6, 2021|access-date=January 6, 2021}} The branch was mandatory for Insiders until December 10. Afterward, Insiders could choose to move back to the rs_prerelease branch.{{cite web|title=Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20277|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2020/12/10/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-20277|website=Windows Insider Blog|date=December 10, 2020|access-date=December 10, 2020}}

The co_release branch was available from April 5 to June 14, 2021.{{cite web|title=Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21354|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2021/04/07/announcing-windows-10-insider-preview-build-21354|website=Windows Insider Blog|date=April 7, 2021|access-date=April 7, 2021}} The branch was mandatory for Insiders.

As of June 28, 2021, the Dev Channel has transitioned to Windows 11.{{Cite web |date=June 28, 2021 |title=Announcing the first Insider Preview for Windows 11 |url=https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2021/06/28/announcing-the-first-insider-preview-for-windows-11/ |access-date=2021-07-13 |website=Windows Blogs}}

{{Main|Windows 10 Mobile version history}}

• Windows Server 2016 version history
• Windows Server 2019
• Windows Phone version history
• Windows 10 Mobile version history
• Xbox OS version history
• Windows 11 version history

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• [https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/ Windows release health]
• [https://learn.microsoft.com/windows-insider/flight-hub/ Flight Hub]

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