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Microsoft issues a warning to upgrade from Windows 10 1909 and 20H2 as they approach EOL

Paul Hill — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 21:34:01 +0000

Microsoft has issued a warning saying that people need to get off Windows 10 1909 and 20H2 as they approach their end of life. After May 10, neither version will receive important updates. Read more...

Latest Windows 10 1909 update prevents some users from logging into Microsoft 365 apps

Abhay V — Wed, 19 May 2021 23:52:01 +0000

This month's Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 10 version 1909 is causing some users to face issues with logging into the desktop versions of Teams, Outlook, and OneDrive for Business. Read more...

Microsoft releases Windows 10 builds 19042.985, 18363.1556 - here's what's new

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 11 May 2021 17:52:01 +0000

Microsoft has released its monthly Patch Tuesday updates for all supported versions of Windows. Windows 10 version 1909 is getting its last update for regular users, as support ends this month. Read more...

Three Windows 10 versions reach the end of support today, albeit with some caveats

Abhay V — Tue, 11 May 2021 17:00:01 +0000

Windows 10 versions 1803, 1809, and 1909 are reaching the end of support today. Versions 1909 and 1809 will still be supported for some enterprise customers, but 1803 will not receive updates anymore. Read more...

Microsoft removes all update blocks for Windows 10 versions 2004 and 20H2

Abhay V — Sat, 08 May 2021 16:04:01 +0000

With Windows 10 version 1909 - that is running on 11% of PCs - reaching the end of support next week, Microsoft has removed all blockers preventing users from updating to versions 2004 and 20H2. Read more...

AdDuplex: More than 80% of users now on the two most recent Windows 10 versions

Abhay V — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:10:02 +0000

AdDuplex's monthly usage share report for Windows 10 shows that version 20H2 is close to replacing version 2004 as the most popular version of the OS. Version 2004 usage has begun dropping. Read more...

AdDuplex: Almost 30% of Windows 10 PCs are now on version 20H2

João Carrasqueira — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:48:01 +0000

AdDuplex has released its Windows 10 usage report for the month of March, and the latest version of the OS has grown significantly to almost 30%. Version 2004 isn't falling, however. Read more...

AdDuplex: Windows 10 version 20H2 hits 20%, version 2004 still the most used

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:40:01 +0000

AdDuplex has released its monthly report on Windows 10 usage, and it shows that version 20H2 continues to grow at a steady pace, but remains the third most popular option with 20% share. Read more...

Microsoft releases Windows 10 build 18363.1379 with a fix for Wi-Fi connection issues

Abhay V — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 19:02:01 +0000

Just a couple of days after Patch Tuesday, Microsoft today released Windows 10 build 18363.1379, an out-of-band update for 1909 that addresses blue screen issues when connecting to Wi-Fi via WPA3. Read more...

Microsoft releases Windows 10 builds 19042.804, 18363.1377 - here's what's new

Rich Woods — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 19:22:01 +0000

It's the second Tuesday of the month, and that makes it Patch Tuesday, the day that Microsoft releases new updates for all supported versions of Windows 10, going back to version 1507. Read more...

Windows 10 version 2004 is now designated for broad deployment

Rich Woods — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 19:00:01 +0000

Today, Microsoft has posted an update to its Windows 10 release information dashboard to indicate that both Windows 10 versions 2004 and 1909 are now designated for broad deployment. Read more...

Microsoft releases Windows 10 builds 19042.746, 18363.1316 - here's what's new

Rich Woods — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 18:18:01 +0000

Today is the second Tuesday of the month, and that means that all supported versions of Windows 10 are getting mandatory cumulative updates today. For consumers, that's version 1909 and up. Read more...

AdDuplex: Windows 10 version 20H2 is now on 8.8% of PCs, as 1909 bounces back

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 18:58:01 +0000

AdDuplex has released its monthly usage report covering different versions of Windows 10, showing that the latest update is growing steadily. Version 1909 has regained some market share this month. Read more...

Microsoft starts force-upgrading users on Windows 10 1903 to 1909

Rich Woods — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 22:28:01 +0000

With the end of support just a month away, users on Windows 10 version 1903 will find that Microsoft is automatically upgrading their PC to a newer version, but not one that's too new. Read more...

AdDuplex: Windows 10 version 2004 is now the most popular version

Abhay V — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 13:20:01 +0000

AdDuplex has released its monthly usage share report for Windows 10. This month, the May 2020 Update (2004) becomes the most used OS, and the October 2020 Update (20H2) makes its debut. Read more...

AdDuplex: Windows 10 version 1909 becomes the most popular version

Rich Woods — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:16:01 +0000

AdDuplex has released its monthly report on Windows 10 usage today, and version 1909 of the operating system has finally overtaken version 1903 to become the most popular version of Windows 10. Read more...

Microsoft backports WSL2 to Windows 10 versions 1903 and 1909, updates rolling out now

Abhay V — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 22:14:01 +0000

Microsoft announced that it is backporting WSL2 to Windows 10 versions 1903 and 1909. Cumulative updates are rolling out now to bump 1903 and 1909 builds to 18362.1049 and 18363.1049, respectively. Read more...

Windows 10 is five years old - here's how it's evolved

Rich Woods — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 13:00:01 +0000

Windows 10 originally launched on July 29, 2015, and a lot of things have changed over the years. In fact, almost everything has changed, but it came slowly over the last five years. Read more...

AdDuplex: The year-old Windows 10 version 1903 is still the most popular

Rich Woods — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 14:12:01 +0000

According to AdDuplex, Windows 10 version 2004 is barely getting off the ground at 11.6% usage, while the year-old version 1903 is still the most popular version of the OS at 43.6%. Read more...

AdDuplex: The May 2020 Update is now installed on 7% of Windows 10 PCs

Rich Woods — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 13:56:01 +0000

Today, AdDuplex released its monthly report showing the usage data for various versions of Windows 10. The year-old version 1903 is still the most popular, with version 2004 on 7% of Windows 10 PCs. Read more...

Microsoft acknowledges printing issues with all Windows 10 versions

Rich Woods — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 20:50:01 +0000

Microsoft documented a couple of new known issues for the Windows 10 May 2020 Update, one of which is that certain printers might be unable to print after this month's Patch Tuesday update. Read more...

AdDuplex: Windows 10 version 1909 usage increases slightly since last month

Rich Woods — Wed, 27 May 2020 13:00:02 +0000

AdDuplex released its monthly usage report today, showing which are the most popular versions of Windows 10, which is still 1903, as well as which are the most popular Surface PCs. Read more...

AdDuplex: Windows 10 version 1909 usage still gradually increasing

Rich Woods — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 13:32:01 +0000

Today, AdDuplex published its monthly Windows 10 usage report, and there are no surprises. Once again, the latest version of the operating system shows a mild growth in user adoption. Read more...

Microsoft is pausing optional Windows 10 updates in May

Rich Woods — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 18:08:01 +0000

Beginning in May, Microsoft will not be offering new optional cumulative updates for Windows 10. This applies to all supported versions, and it's so the company can focus on security. Read more...

AdDuplex: Windows 10 version 1909 now on 22.6% of Windows 10 devices

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 17:16:01 +0000

AdDuplex has released its monthly market share report regarding Windows 10 devices, and, as expected, it shows that the November 2019 Update is gradually making its way to more devices. Read more...

AdDuplex: The November 2019 Update is now on 15.2% of Windows 10 devices

Rich Woods — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 15:56:01 +0000

AdDuplex released its monthly Windows 10 usage report today, showing that the November 2019 Update is now installed on 15.2% of Windows 10 devices, and Surface Pro 4 is the most widely used Surface. Read more...

The Windows 10 November 2019 Update is now fully available to seekers

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:00:01 +0000

Microsoft has updated the release information page for Windows 10, saying that anyone who looks for updates through Windows Update will now be able to get the latest version of the OS. Read more...

Users on Windows 10 version 1809 are starting to be moved to 1909

João Carrasqueira — Fri, 06 Dec 2019 20:16:02 +0000

Microsoft has updated the release information page for Windows 10 version 1909, which now states that the company is starting to automatically install the new version on PCs running version 1809. Read more...

Microsoft is blocking Windows 10 1903 and 1909 upgrades for some antivirus users

Rich Woods — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 19:02:01 +0000

Microsoft has added a known issue for Windows 10 version 1903 and version 1909 to reflect that there's an upgrade block in place for users of Avast or AVG antvirus software. It needs an external fix. Read more...

The Windows 10 November 2019 Update is now available via the Update Assistant

Rich Woods — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 22:16:01 +0000

Microsoft added a support document today to say that the Windows 10 November 2019 Update, or version 1909, is now available to install via the Update Assistant tool that's available. Read more...

Here are the features being removed or deprecated in Windows 10 version 1909

Rich Woods — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 16:00:01 +0000

Microsoft released its latest feature update for Windows 10 feature update yesterday, and with new features, there are also features that are going to be removed or are no longer developed. Read more...

Microsoft releases Windows 10 version 1909 to seekers

Rich Woods — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 18:07:08 +0000

Today, Microsoft released Windows 10 version 1909 to seekers, meaning those that opt to install it. The new feature update focuses on stability and reliability, along with some minor new features. Read more...

Microsoft releases 19H2 build to put 18362.10024 users on build 18363

Rich Woods — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 21:36:01 +0000

Microsoft today released Windows 10 Insider Preview build 18363.418 to the Release Preview ring for those that have switched over from the Slow ring, and were on build 18362.100xx. Read more...

Microsoft updates its processor requirements for Windows 10 versions 1903 and 1909

Rich Woods — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 14:48:02 +0000

A new Windows 10 feature update is around the corner, and that means it's time for Microsoft to list the processors that are supported by it, including those from Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm. Read more...

Microsoft releases Windows 10 19H2 build 18362.10024 with fixes

Rich Woods — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 21:24:01 +0000

Microsoft released a new Windows 10 19H2 build to the Slow ring today, despite the fact that the company said that 19H2 is done, or at least the one that's currently in the Release Preview ring is. Read more...

Windows 10 version 1909 is available via VS subscriptions, but there won't be a new SDK

Rich Woods — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 18:00:01 +0000

Microsoft today published a blog post outlining what developers need to know for the upcoming Windows 10 November 2019 Update. And the answer is nothing, because there won't be a new SDK. Read more...

The Windows 10 November 2019 Update is the update that you should definitely install

Rich Woods — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 14:48:01 +0000

Microsoft is releasing the Windows 10 November 2019 Update soon to 'seekers'. Because of the way Windows Update now works for feature updates, you might want to consider installing this update. Read more...

Microsoft announces the Windows 10 November 2019 Update, confirms final build [Update]

Rich Woods — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 02:36:01 +0000

Today, Microsoft announced the naming of its next feature update, along with what will likely be the final build for Windows 10 19H2. If you're an Insider, it's time to check your ring. Read more...

Windows 10 version 1909 is coming - here's what you need to know

João Carrasqueira — Sun, 06 Oct 2019 15:00:01 +0000

Microsoft is gearing up to release the next significant update for Windows 10, which will be known as version 1909. It's smaller than other feature updates, but there are still some changes. Read more...