Support for Windows 10 v21H2 is ending, it’s time to update.

What you need to know
Microsoft plans to automatically upgrade all Windows 10 users running an out-of-support version of Windows 10 to the latest version 22H2 release.

Microsoft has announced that it’s planning to automatically upgrade all Windows 10 users to the latest version, 22H2 release starting next month, as all prior versions of Windows 10, including version 21H2, will have officially reached the end of support as of June 13, 2023.

Windows 10 version 22H2 is officially the last version of Windows 10 and will be supported by Microsoft until October 2025. This is why Microsoft is now forcing all Windows 10 users to upgrade to the latest release, as version 22H2 is the one that Microsoft will continue to service for a little over two more years.

“Windows Update will automatically initiate a feature update for Windows 10 consumer devices and non-managed business devices at, or within several months of, reaching the end of servicing. This keeps your device supported and receiving monthly updates critical to security and system health.”

With Windows 10 version 21H2 (and older) no longer supported, users on those versions are at risk of security vulnerabilities as Microsoft is no longer obligated to keep those versions of Windows up to date. The company doesn’t say when the forced upgrades will begin happening, but it’s likely to start before June 13.

Fortunately, Windows 10 version 22H2 isn’t a major update and only takes a couple of minutes to install. There are no new features in Windows 10 version 22H2, so most users likely won’t even notice they’ve been upgraded to the latest release.

Microsoft’s current efforts are primarily focused on Windows 11 and beyond, with ongoing feature updates and platform enhancements in development.

Microsoft is gearing up to ship new features for Windows 11 customers in the coming weeks as part of its new “continuous innovation” initiative that sees the company deliver new features to Windows users on a regular basis.

The bottom line here is that we only have 2 years left to use Windows 10 safely, and if by chance your current computer doesn’t meet the Windows 11 minimum requirements, you’re looking at buying a new computer by October 2025.

Want to check your version of Windows 10 | right click on “This PC” and then left-click on “Properties”. The version is listed under “Windows specifications.”