Microsoft reminded users today that all editions of Windows 10, version 2004 and Windows Server, version 2004 (also known as Windows 10 May 2020 Update), will reach end of service on December 14, 2021.
For products that reach end of support, Redmond stops providing technical support, quality updates and security fixes for newly discovered vulnerabilities.
Customers still using end-of-service software are advised to upgrade to the latest version of Windows 10 (21H1 aka the May 2021 Update) or Windows 11 (if they have eligible devices) as soon as possible. as possible to keep their systems secure and bug-free. .
“Your computer will still work, but it might become more vulnerable to security risks and viruses because you won’t receive new security updates or other quality updates,” Microsoft Explain.
“Microsoft offers free support to ensure your device has the latest updates and requires your device to be up to date before helping you with other technical support issues.”
Update to Windows 21H1
Starting November 4, Microsoft designated Windows 10 21H1 for mass deployment, making it available to everyone through Windows Update.
The May 2021 Update is now available to all devices not affected by compatibility blocks or configured to defer feature updates.
Windows 10 21H1 Feature Update can also be deployed using Media creation tool Where Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
Microsoft officially started rolling out Windows 10 21H1 in May 2020, but it hasn’t been offered to everyone looking for updates through Windows Update until now.
Redmond began auto-upgrading Windows 10 2004 devices to Windows 10 21H1 on June 5 and announced that it began auto-upgrading more end-of-life Windows 10 devices to Windows 10 21H1 on June 5. June 22.
Microsoft will release Windows 10 21H2, the next update, in the second half of 2021 with “an expanded feature set focused on productivity and security.”
Windows 11 available for compatible devices
Microsoft is also rolling out Windows 11 upgrade to “an expanded set of eligible devices” in a phased rollout to give users a smoother upgrade experience.
Microsoft released Windows 11 on October 5 for systems with compatible hardware running Windows 10 2004 or later and had at least the September 2021 updates installed.
“If you are using Windows 10, you can determine if your device is eligible for the upgrade using the PC health check app or verification Windows 11 specs, features, and computer requirements“explains Microsoft.
“If you have an eligible device, open Windows Update settings and select Check for updates. Once the upgrade is ready for your device, you will see the option to download and install.”
Redmond estimates that Windows 11 will be offered as an upgrade to all compatible Windows 10 devices until summer 2022.
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