In other words, an official statement is expected soon with a limited set of folks getting access to the update.įurthermore, Microsoft hasn’t officially confirmed the update and plans are always subject to change. We have no idea what’s coming with Windows 10’s 2022 feature update, but it’s likely that the update will be focused on productivity and security, meaning much of the changes won’t be significant to consumers.Īs for its release date, we’re expecting the update to launch in the fall, around the same time as Windows 11 22H2. The installation and upgrade process would be very fast because the update is essentially a refresh of the Windows 10 version (v2004) as they’re essentially part of the same core build. For example, this year’s enablement package will advance the version and OS build number to 22H2 and Build 19045 respectively.Īnyone running the latest optional and quality updates will be able to upgrade to Windows 10 22H2 in a snap. The enablement package is essentially a switch that turns on the dormant features in the operating system and advances the OS/build numbers. This is according to both Microsoft and references spotted in the Release Preview Channel. Windows 10 22H1 may release around this date if Microsoft decides to keep its twice-annual release tempo. In other words, Windows 10 version 22H2 is going to be yet another enablement package. As a second half (H2) of the calendar year release, Home and Pro editions of the November 2021 Update will receive 18 months of servicing and support, and Enterprise and Education editions will receive 30 months of servicing and support beginning today.Microsoft has previously said that feature updates for Windows 10 will have a “have a scoped set of features” and will be deployed “using servicing technology”. We will continue to support at least one version of Windows 10 through Oct. The next Windows 10 feature update is slated for the second half of 2022. We are now renaming the servicing option for releases to the General Availability Channel starting with the November 2021 Update (Note: this replaces the previous “Semi-Annual Channel” term for the servicing option).

We will transition to a new Windows 10 release cadence to align with the Windows 11 cadence, targeting annual feature update releases. In addition to what sheldon said, here’s the proof after when Microsoft officially announced about the change in the feature update schedule once the November 2021 update was released:

Win 10 22h1