Windows 10 users must update – 20H2 support ends

Panagiotis Kolokythas

May 10, 2022 is the next important deadline for users of Windows 10. Anyone who is still using version 20H2 must update to a more recent version. Otherwise it will not receive any security updates on patch day in May. Microsoft expressly points this out in this support article.

Affected by the end of support are:

“These editions will no longer receive security updates after May 10, 2022. Customers contacting Microsoft Support after this date are asked to update their device to the latest version of Windows 10 to remain supported.” explains Microsoft.

How to determine which Windows 10 version you are using

As early as January 2022, Microsoft had started pushing an update to version 21H2 on users of Windows 10 version 20H2. Anyone who did not comply with the request should urgently act by May 10, 2022, so as not to be left without security updates.

To determine which Windows 10 version you are using, you can press “Windows key + R” and then type “winver” (without the quotes). A window will open with the title “About” showing the version and build number of Windows 10.

If you are using Windows 10 Version 20H2, you should switch to a newer version via Windows Update soon. Windows Update should suggest you update to Windows 10 Version 21H2. Alternatively, you could also switch directly to Windows 11: If your computer is ready for Windows 11, Windows Update will suggest a corresponding update.

Windows 10: More support end dates

The following support end dates apply to newer Windows 10 versions. For all other Windows 10 versions for private users not mentioned below, support has already ended. Windows 10 in general will be provided with updates until October 14, 2025.

Since Windows 10 version 21H2, Windows 10 only receives annual feature updates and no longer two major feature updates every six months. The next major update for Windows 10 will appear in autumn 2022.