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Tenth major release of Windows NT
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| 2025 | Consumer enrollment for Windows 10 Extended Security Updates begins, with pricing set at $30 per device for one year of additional support. |
| January 28 2025 |
Windows 10, version 22H2
Outlook progressive web app included as an inbox app.
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| 2024 |
OS-tan
Fan-created Windows 11 OS-tan character Ichika Madobe gains increased visibility after an Instagram reel posted by the official Windows account
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| 2024 | Microsoft released Office 2024, which is compatible with and can be upgraded on Windows 10. |
| December 31 2024 |
Mail
Support for Windows Mail officially ended.
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| December 31 2024 |
Calendar
Support for Windows Mail, Calendar, and People officially ended, preventing users from sending and receiving emails or events using these applications.
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| November 2024 |
Windows Subsystem for Linux
Microsoft announced new features for WSL to improve the experience for new users, including a window with 'getting started' navigation tips.
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| August 2024 |
Xbox system software
Scheduled Windows 11 24H2 core update.
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| July 29 2024 |
Xbox system software
Final dashboard update with the discontinuation of the Microsoft Store for Xbox 360, removing most tabs and redesigning the home page to six uniform rectangles. Microsoft Movies and TV app was discontinued.
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| June 25 2024 |
Windows 10, version 22H2
Introduction of Copilot in Windows as a standalone app
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| June 25 2024 |
Windows 10, version 22H2
Copilot in Windows introduced as a standalone app.
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| June 11 2024 |
Windows 10, version 21H2
End of service for Windows 10, version 21H2 for Enterprise, Enterprise multi-session, IoT Enterprise, and Education editions.
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| March 26 2024 |
Windows 10, version 22H2
New Windows Spotlight desktop theme and ability to show additional quick status (sports, traffic, finance) on lock screen introduced.
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| January 23 2024 |
Windows 10, version 22H2
Richer weather experience added to the lock screen.
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| 2023 |
OS-tan
Windows Navi+ domain replaced by a VPN information site and subsequently went offline
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| 2023 |
Mail
Microsoft announced plans to replace the default Windows Mail and Calendar applications with the new Outlook for Windows on new Windows 11 devices starting in 2024, with complete replacement expected by the end of 2024.
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| December 2023 | Microsoft announced Extended Security Update (ESU) service for Windows 10 devices, extending support until October 2028 with an annual pricing plan that includes individual consumers for the first time. |
| November 30 2023 |
Windows 10, version 22H2
Copilot in Windows introduced in preview for Home and Pro editions.
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| September 2023 |
Xbox system software
Updated to Windows 11 23H2 'Zinc' core update.
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| September 20 2023 | Microsoft officially closed the free upgrade method for Windows 7 and 8/8.1 users to upgrade to Windows 10, though some reports suggest the method might still work under certain conditions. |
| July 2023 |
Xbox system software
Implemented a user interface (UI) change.
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| June 30 2023 | Microsoft ceased providing app updates for Windows Store on Windows 8.1 after this date. |
| June 13 2023 |
Windows 10, version 21H2
End of service for Windows 10, version 21H2 for Home, Pro, Pro Education, and Pro for Workstations editions.
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| April 27 2023 | Microsoft announced that version 22H2 would be the last major version of Windows 10, extending support beyond the typical release cycle. |
| April 27 2023 | Microsoft announces that version 22H2, released in November 2022, would be the last feature update for Windows 10. |
| January 2023 | End of security update support for blocked Intel Clover Trail devices, marking the conclusion of their extended security update period. |
| January 10 2023 | Windows 8.1 Update reached the end of its extended support, marking a significant transition for the Microsoft Store platform. |
| 2022 | Microsoft released Windows Media Player 2022 version as an upgradable component for Windows 10. |
| November 2022 |
Windows Subsystem for Linux
WSL reached version 1.0.0 with added support for Windows 10.
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| November 2022 |
Xbox system software
Introduced Discord support, added 'Send as Gift' feature on Microsoft Store, and enabled streaming with Twitch, Lightstream, and Streamlabs.
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| November 2022 | Microsoft released Windows Subsystem For Linux 2 on the Microsoft Store for both Windows 10 and 11, enabling native use of Linux graphical user interface applications. |
| October 18 2022 |
Windows 10 version history
The fourteenth and final stable build of Windows 10, version 22H2, was officially released to the public. This update included several new features such as the reintroduction of the search box on the taskbar, Copilot in Windows, an enhanced weather experience on the lock screen, additional quick status information, a new Windows Spotlight desktop theme, and a new account manager experience on the Start menu.
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| October 18 2022 |
Windows 10, version 22H2
Windows 10, version 22H2 officially began rolling out to the public.
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| September 2022 |
Xbox system software
Streamlined games and apps library, added ability to change default installation locations, introduced party chat noise suppression, and updated to Windows 11 22H2 core update.
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| July 28 2022 |
Windows 10, version 22H2
First preview of Windows 10, version 22H2 released to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel.
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| June 2022 | Internet Explorer 11 ceased support on editions following Microsoft's Modern Lifecycle Policy. |
| 2021 |
Windows Subsystem for Linux
Jim Salter from Ars Technica praised WSL as 'the best part of Windows 11', highlighting its capabilities of running applications with graphics and sound, and the ability to install multiple Linux distributions side-by-side.
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| 2021 | The Microsoft Store reached 669,000 available apps, with the largest categories being Books and Reference, Education, Entertainment, and Games. |
| 2021 | With the release of Windows 11, Microsoft announced major changes to the Microsoft Store, including allowing third-party payment platforms and third-party storefronts like Amazon Appstore and Epic Games Store to be downloaded through the store. |
| 2021 | Researchers successfully bypassed Windows Hello functionalities by using custom hardware disguised as a camera, which presented an IR photo of the owner's face. |
| 2021 | Microsoft announced Windows 11 as the successor to Windows 10, contradicting earlier statements about Windows 10 being the 'last version of Windows'. Windows 10 support is set to end on October 14, 2025. |
| 2021 | Microsoft introduced a new update support model for Windows 10, offering 10 years of support with an option for additional paid extended security updates (ESU). |
| December 2021 | Windows 10 reached its peak market share of 82.5%, shortly before the introduction of Windows 11. |
| November 2021 |
Windows 10, version 21H2
Microsoft released the Windows 10 November 2021 Update (version 21H2), which is the twelfth major update to Windows 10, succeeding the May 2021 Update. This update carries the build number 10.0.19044.
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| November 2021 |
Xbox system software
Added Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) support and released an accessibility update.
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| November 2021 | Following the launch of version 21H2, Microsoft commits to delivering feature updates every October or November and rebrands the 'Semi-Annual Channel' to the 'General Availability Channel'. |
| November 16 2021 |
Windows 10, version 21H2
Windows 10, version 21H2 officially rolled out to the public, introducing features like GPU compute support in Windows Subsystem for Linux, simplified passwordless Windows Hello for Business deployment, WPA3 Hash-to-Element standards support, DirectStorage support, and a new highlights feature for taskbar Search.
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| October 11 2021 |
Windows Subsystem for Linux
Microsoft introduced a version of WSL in the Microsoft Store for Windows 11.
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| October 5 2021 | Windows 10 was succeeded by Windows 11, marking the beginning of a new era for Microsoft's operating system. |
| September 2021 |
Xbox system software
Added Dolby Vision support on Series X/S, updated Microsoft Edge to Chromium version, and enabled streaming to Windows 11 personal computers.
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