On July 29, 2015, Microsoft launched Windows 10 along with a free upgrade offer available in 190 countries for the life of the system. At this time the free upgrade offer has expired (yes, even the assistive technology loophole) and you will need to purchase it if you wish to upgrade your existing Windows 7 or 8.1 system. With Windows 10 Microsoft now has a kernel that is shared across multiple form factors and shares a common codebase and security updates (Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, Mobile, IoT and now Server 2016). Mainstream lifecycle support lasts until October 2020 with extended support until October 2025.
Feedback If you want a change or different behavior, make sure you use the Feedback Hub to add or up vote an idea. Version/Install/Upgrade/Activation Stuff Windows 10 is designed to be continuously updated through major releases. Released Major Versions (winver to check your build)
The Windows 10 Anniversary Update (version 1607) is being rolled out to Windows 10 PCs across the world in phases starting with newer machines first. It will roll out automatically to you through Windows Update if you’ve chosen to have updates installed automatically on your device. If you’re using a Windows 10 PC at work, you will need to check with your IT administrator for details on your organization’s specific plans to update.
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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ With Windows 10 Microsoft substantially changes the update/support model for patching. Microsoft's motivation for this seems to stem from two sources;
With Windows 10, Microsoft will continuously add features and functionality throughout the life of a service branch. With Windows 10 there will be three 'servicing options'. Current Branch (CB), Current Branch for Business (CBB) and Long-Term Servicing Branch (LTSB). This continuous update model Microsoft describes as Windows as a Service where product cycles are measured in months instead of years and released sooner rather then later. This also adds Windows Insiders to be able to publically test and provide feedback on these builds and features as Microsoft releases them through a Fast or Slow ring. For the general public, there will be two types of updates.
Feature upgrades are announced for a two to three times a year release while Servicing updates are as needed for security or bug fixes. Support scenarios
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