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Microsoft has just warned Windows 11 users that if they’re not on the latest version of the OS, namely 23H2, then their installation will soon be out of support – meaning vital security updates will no longer be provided. In a 90-day reminder – which as the name suggests, comes three months in advance of support being dropped – Microsoft has let Windows 11 Home and Pro users know that soon enough, they’ll no longer be safe to stay on Windows 11 22H2. The exact date to mark in your calendar as the official end of support is October 8, 2024. Supported versions of Windows client | Microsoft Learn Furthermore, business (or education) users still on 21H2 (the first ever incarnation of Windows 11) will also be out of support (that deadline already passed for consumers; in case you were wondering).

What’s New with Windows 10 19H1 Build 18237 ? Codenamed 19H1, Windows 10 version 1903 is the next major update expected to release in the first half of 2019 The Sign-in screen now includes a new acrylic effect. Sticky Notes updated to version 3 (Notes will now sync across your devices, including Android and iOS devices using your Microsoft account.) Snipping tool has been changed to Snip & Sketch New group policy to prevent the use of security questions for local accounts. (Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Credential User Interface.) No ISO files for Windows 10 build 18237, the update is available immediately through the Skip Ahead option Preview build will download and install automatically on your device, but you can always force the update from Settings > Update & security > Windows Update and click the Check for updates button.  Issues High memory usage and installation issues with this rele...

What is ISATAP ? Intrasite Automatic Tunnel Addressing Protocol (ISATAP). Important Note: There has been much confusion regarding the supportability of DirectAccess in Azure. Historically it has not been supported. DirectAccess manage out using the Intrasite Automatic Tunnel Addressing Protocol (ISATAP), you may find connecting to remote DirectAccess clients by hostname using Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016 fails. Connections to remote DirectAccess clients using Windows 7, Windows 8.x, Windows Server 2008/2008R2, and Windows Server 2012/2012R2 work without issue . On a Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016 host configured to use ISATAP for DirectAccess manage out, the remote DirectAccess client resolves to an IPv6 address correctly. In addition, a route to the DirectAccess client’s IPv6 prefix is also present in the routing table. Nevertheless, attempts to connect to the remote DirectAccess client by name fail . The DirectAccess client is reachable by its IPv6 address, ho...

What is Click-to-Run ? Click-to-Run is the technology used to install Office 365 subscription. What is Windows Installer ? Windows Installer technology (MSI) is used to install the volume license editions of Office, like Microsoft Office Professional Plus and Microsoft Office Standard. Note: Unfortunately, you can't have Office products of the same version (like 2013 or 2016) that use two different installation technologies installed on the same computer.

You can upgrade Windows 10 from 1507 to 1511 or to Anniversary Update using Servicing option in SCCM. Here are some bulletin point on how to setup Windows 10 servicing plan setup in SCCM. Launch the SCCM console navigate to Software Library  and then select  Windows 10 Servicing -> . Windows 10 Servicing  dashboard will be opened.  Under  Servicing Plans c reate a new servicing plan and select the target collection. Specify the deployment ring (CB or CBB) Select the language(s) that are needed Configure a deployment schedule that meets your needs Configure the user experience that meets your needs Create or use an existing Deployment Package Select the distribution points(s) and Choose a download location Review the summary & Close Windows 10 Servicing Plan Ring

Description - Express installation update Windows 10 Cumulative Update includes all updates from previous months are downloaded each month. if  express installation is enabled Configuration Manager client downloads only the delta between the current month's Windows 10 Cumulative Update and the previous month's update. To make use of this functionality you should  Enable Express installation on both client & server. Client should run Windows 10 1607 or any later version. Enable express installation on the server Launch Software Update Point Properties. Select Update Files tab Select "Download full files for all approved updates and express installation file Enable express installation on the client Launch the in use client settings Navigate to Software Updates, configure Yes to enable "Enable installation of Express Updates on clients" Windows 10 - Express Update Install References Link -  https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sccm...

Here is the most simple and feasible way to quickly upgrade Windows 10 from one edition of Windows 10 to another. (Professional to Enterprise) Command line Upgrade If you are using SCCM/MDT just add the command line with your product key in the TS. Its as simple as it is .. changepk.exe /ProductKey  Manual Method  Clicking on the Start menu or the Start screen, type 'Activation' and click on the Activation shortcut. Click Change product key Enter your product key Follow the on-screen instructions  Edition Upgrade (Professional to Enterprise)  Link for References:-   https://technet.microsoft.com/itpro/windows/deploy/windows-10-edition-upgrades

Enterprises need predictability of features  Service Branches for Enterprise provides 3 Service Branches for Windows 10 Current Branch (CB) Current Branch for Business (CBB) Long Term Service Branch (LTSB) Insider enrolment can change branch being used, if allowed Windows 10 Service Branching Current Branch for Business (CBB) New features installed only after a minimum of 4 months of release to CB Can be achieved using organisation level update service such as WSUS/SCCM Configure "Defer Updated" on PC for additional check or when updating from Windows Update Require update within 8 months to latest after release  Long Term Service Branch (LTSB) For critical systems that require extreme predictability  No new feature added  Security and Critical updates supplied  LTSB provided as separate Windows 10 Enterprise image High update apps removed (Edge, Cortana, ect) No new features in mainstream (5 years) + extended supp...

Just to make our SCCM Guys perusal easier, I have grabbed the information and re-framed the sentences with only necessary information. References Link -  https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-info.aspx Windows 10 Versioning Windows 10 is the "last" Version of Windows Builds are released with new features Refer the above Microsoft link for the Final Windows 10 Build  Updates will continue precious cadence - Patch Tuesdays.     Servicing option Version OS build Availability date Current Branch (CB) 1607 14393.576 8/2/2016 Current Branch (CB) 1511 10586.713 11/12/2015 Current Branch (CB) 1507 (RTM) 10240.17202 7/29/2015 Current Branch for Business (CBB) 1607 14393.576 11/29/2016 Current Branch for Business (CBB) 1511 10586.713 4/8/2016 Current Branch fo...