Windows 10 Version 21H2 Exits Support Next Month

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Microsoft has updated its Windows Message Center to remind customers that Windows 10 version 21H2 will exit support next month.

“Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro Education, and Windows 10 Pro for Workstations version 21H2 will reach end of servicing on June 13, 2023,” Microsoft explains. “These editions will no longer receive security updates after June 13, 2023. Customers who contact Microsoft Support after this date will be directed to update their device to the latest version of Windows 10 or upgrade to Windows 11 to remain supported.”

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The June 2023 security update will be the last update of any kind available for these versions. So PCs still running these versions after June will no longer receive monthly updates of any kind, including security updates.

But no worries if you’ve held off updating your PC, as Microsoft will do it for you: the software giant notes that “Windows Update will automatically initiate a feature update for Windows 10 consumer devices and non-managed business devices that are at, or within several months of, reaching end of servicing. This keeps your device supported and receiving monthly updates that are critical to security and ecosystem health. For these devices, you will be able to choose a convenient time for your device to restart and complete the update.”

With Windows 10 version 21H2 heading out to the proverbial pasture, individuals will have only two choices: they can use Windows 10 version 22H2, which will be the final release of this platform, with support expiring in October 2025. Or they can simply upgrade to Windows 11 if their PC hardware is supported and they don’t mind being on the “continuous innovation” upgrade bandwagon. Businesses, of course, have more options, including longer support time frames and long-term servicing channel (LTSC) releases via Windows 10 Enterprise and Education editions.

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