This article is reproduced from IT House. On March 4, it was reported by foreign media Windows Latest that in the next few weeks or months, Microsoft said that it will start installing Windows 10 20H2 version on devices running outdated versions of the operating system " Update October 2020". Microsoft is obviously using "machine learning" to automatically upgrade compatible hardware without user permission to ensure a "smooth experience."
Windows 10 version 1903 has reached the end of service, and version 1909 will soon stop supporting. Windows 10 2004 version will also stop supporting later this year, whether you like it or not, your device will automatically update to the latest version of the operating system, which is the October 2020 update.
"We are increasing the number of devices that are about to end the service to automatically update to the Windows 10 20H2 version," Microsoft pointed out in the support document last updated in February.
IT Home is informed that predictive models will be used to more accurately update outdated equipment. Microsoft has previously confirmed that it has seen promising results using machine learning.
Of course, Microsoft will avoid restarting your device when it is inconvenient, such as when you are using the device, or something is going on.
If you do not want Microsoft to force a device upgrade, please make sure you are running Windows 10 2004 version or 20H2 version.
Users of Windows 10 2004 version need to switch to Windows 10 20H2 or newer in the second half of 2021 at the latest, which means they still have time.
It is worth noting that affected users will be forced to upgrade through notifications on the Windows Update page. You can also manually trigger the update and restart the device at any time before the deadline.
Windows 10 20H2 is the latest version of the operating system. It was launched in October last year. It includes a new theme-aware "Start" menu, Alt+Tab improvements, and fixes for some annoying bugs.
Microsoft has fixed most of the key bugs in the 20H2 version through cumulative updates in January and February this year.
Currently, Microsoft's focus is Windows 10 21H1, which is expected to be launched in May or June this year, followed by a major update of Sun Valley UI in October/November.