Microsoft[1] is giving Windows 10[2] 1507 - the first version of Windows 10 - its final security and quality update on Tuesday, March 9, 2017. The date had been revealed when it appeared on support pages from the company last month.
With Windows 10 Microsoft releases new features twice a year[3] instead of holding back for a couple of years as it did in the past. In order to stay on the current update cycle, it would be crucial to upgrade.
“After May 9, 2017, Windows 10 devices running version 1507 will no longer receive security and quality updates. Microsoft recommends updating devices to the latest version of Windows 10 by visiting the Software Download site and selecting Update now to manually update your device. For additional info, check out the Windows lifecycle fact sheet,” a support page from Microsoft reads[4].
The company states that while your computer will still work it won’t receive new security or feature updates, making it vulnerable to security risks such as malware and viruses.
Windows 10 version 1507 end of service impacts the following editions of the OS:
• Windows 10 Home
• Windows 10 Pro
• Windows 10 Education
• Windows 10 Enterprise...
How to check the version of Windows 10 you’re running
- In the search box on the taskbar, type winver and then press Enter.
- This opens the About Windows dialog box, where you'll see the version of Windows 10 that's running on your device.
- If your version is listed as 10.0 in the About Windows dialog box, Microsoft recommends updating your device to the latest version by visiting the Software Download site