Microsoft warned Windows 10 users that support for multiple outdated versions of the operating system are ending in May 2022.
Launch of Microsoft's Windows 10 in Sydney on July 29, 2015 in Sydney, Australia.
Although Microsoft says that it is not forcing its users to upgrade to Windows 11, some of its outdated Windows 10 versions would soon lose support from the tech giant.
Microsoft Windows 10 Support for Old Versions Ending
In a support document from Microsoft, the tech giant reminded its users that Windows 10 20H2, or some call the October 2020 Update, is nearing its "end of servicing or EOS on this May 10, as per a news story by Bleeping Computer.
The EOS warning includes those who are using various editions of Windows 10, such as Pro for Workstations, Pro Education, Pro, and Home.
On the other hand, Windows 10 20H2 users under Enterprise, IoT Enterprise, and Education editions still have until May 9. 2023, before their operating systems reach EOS.
On top of that, Windows 10 1909 for Enterprise, IoT Enterprise, and Education editions are also reaching the end of servicing on May 10, 2022.
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 2: A view of the new Microsoft Surface Laptop following a Microsoft launch event, May 2, 2017 in New York City. The Windows 10 S operating system is geared toward the education market and is Microsoft's answer to Google's Chrome OS.
Meanwhile, 1909 version users for Pro for Workstations, Pro Education, Pro, Home editions have already lost support as of May 2021.
In the same announcement, Microsoft further warned Windows 10 users that EOS essentially means that "these editions will no longer receive security updates after May 10, 2022."
As such, those who are still using the older version of Windows 10 will then be asked to update their PCs to its latest version to continue getting support from Microsoft.
So, if you are still sporting the aforementioned versions of Windows 10, it is time to go for its latest version to avoid losing security updates starting May of this year.
Windows 10 1909, 20H2: Forced Updates
Bleeping Computer added in the same report that Windows Update will be forcing the latest version of Windows 10 to 1909 and 20H2 version users before reaching its EOS in May this year.
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 2: The Microsoft logo is illuminated on a wall during a Microsoft launch event to introduce the new Microsoft Surface laptop and Windows 10 S operating system, May 2, 2017 in New York City. The Windows 10 S operating system is geared toward the education market and is Microsoft's answer to Google's Chrome OS.
According to a news story by OltNews, Microsoft has previously announced that it will support Windows 10 until Oct. 2025. Until then, Windows 11 is an optional update.
As such, the tech giant has already rolled out the latest version of Windows 10, the 21H2.
Users of the predecessor of Windows 11 could update their systems to the 21H2 version by manually clicking the Check for Updates option on their PCs.
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Written by Teejay Boris
