
Microsoft has announced the availability of Windows 10, version 22H2 (aka the Windows 10 2022 Update), now rolling out to all eligible devices.
The feature update can be installed via Windows Update by going to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and clicking the "Check for updates" button.
This update is only available to customers with devices running Windows 10, version 20H2 or later.
"If the update appears, you can simply select Download and install to get started," said John Cable, VP of Program Management, Windows Servicing and Delivery.
"Once the download is complete and the feature update is ready to install, we'll notify you so that you can pick a convenient time to finish the installation and reboot your device, ensuring that the update does not disrupt your activities."
Customers using devices running Windows 10 20H2 or newer will have a fast installation experience as the Windows 10 2022 will install like a monthly update.
Some devices compatible with Windows 11 may also be offered to upgrade to the latest Windows version.

Windows 10 22H2 is not a massive release and it only comes with a scoped set of features, including:
- The option to receive important notifications when focus assist is on. Focus assist is like a do not disturb mode that hides notifications.
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Restoring functionality for Windows Autopilot deployment scenarios that are affected by the security mitigation for hardware reuse.
Windows 10 22H2 Home and Pro editions will receive 18 months of servicing, while Enterprise and Education editions will be serviced for 30 months.
Microsoft also advised enterprise customers to check if devices and software in their environments are compatible with the feature update before large-scale deployments.
"We recommend that commercial organizations begin targeted deployments to validate that their apps, devices and infrastructure work as expected with the new release," Cable added.
"Version 22H2 is now available through Windows Server Update Services (including Configuration Manager), Windows Update for Business and the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC)."
Microsoft also warned on the Windows Health Dashboard that it would add safeguard holds to stop the update from being offered if it finds any incompatibility issues.
In January, Redmond started a forced deployment of Windows 10 21H2 (the latest Windows 10 release until today) to more devices reaching retirement.
Windows 11 22H2 is now also available to all seekers on eligible devices after the release entered a new deployment phase on October 4.
Comments
JustinFlynn - 7 months ago
Is there a link to all of the "features" that are included? Thanks!
photobug56 - 7 months ago
From everything I've read, there are no consumer features, and just a couple of enterprise changes that could have been part of a monthly update. BUT - every time Microsloth does a 'major' release, wait a few months.
serghei - 7 months ago
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/inside-this-update-93c5c27c-f96e-43c2-a08e-5812d92f220d#windowsupdate=Windows_10_2022_Update
CJatWork - 7 months ago
Doesn't look like it. If there was, my guess would be that they would post it here...
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/windows-10-update-history-857b8ccb-71e4-49e5-b3f6-7073197d98fb
But it seems they're behind schedule so it's a "You need to install it to see what's in it" situation.
johnlsenchak - 7 months ago
"Some devices compatible with Windows 11 may also be offered to upgrade to the latest Windows version."
Is Microsoft deviating from the original plan of only computers with TPM 2 and newer CPU's to get more computers to Windows 11?
h_b_s - 7 months ago
No. They haven't and likely won't remove the TPM requirement. There is at least one new security oriented feature that needs it.
photobug56 - 7 months ago
Anyone know the best hack to block this for a few months? Anything MS calls a 'major' release usually has as it's main feature lots of new bugs!
h_b_s - 7 months ago
Use the pause updates feature.
photobug56 - 7 months ago
I've notice something alarming on some Win 10 Pro pc's - let's say I set the date to block any updates to November 6. On October 22 I discover that the PC did October updates anyway, and that the Pause Until was cleared. I've now seen this happen several times on a few PC's.
CJatWork - 7 months ago
In registry, HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate
"TargetReleaseVersion"=dword:00000001
"ProductVersion"="Windows 10"
"TargetReleaseVersionInfo"="21H2" << example, use YOUR current version!
Should stop 22H2 from installing.
Or, if you have Pro or Enterprise, Group Policy can be used. Computer Configuration>Administrative Templates>Windows Components>Windows Update>Windows Update for Business; change policy "Select the target Feature Update version". Enable and set product version to "Windows 10" and Target Version to "21H2" <-- again, use YOUR current version here if you go this route.
That also should stop 22H2 from installing. As stated, assuming you have Pro or Enterprise and you are admin of your machine.
[edit] Just wanted to add that Group Policy simply adds the registry change above for you.
noelprg4 - 7 months ago
use GRC's InControl app to block the win10 22h2 upgrade - nuf said:
https://www.grc.com/incontrol.htm
photobug56 - 7 months ago
This was what I was looking for. I get that it's not that hard to do manually, but not everyone wants to stick their hands into the Registry directly - too easy to mess up. Thanks!
photobug56 - 7 months ago
I hold monthly updates until the end of the month or when a site I subscribe to says it's safe. But I've walked up to PC's quite a few times where those updates were on hold and found that one of these so called feature or even version updates had installed without my consent. There are some legit tools out there that block feature updates and the like from installing until you reverse the action. I just don't remember the name.
ThomasMann - 7 months ago
What a nice system this Win 7 is... at the 14th of every month one small security update... and you are ready to go.
And next year, when even this supoort ends (MAY end!)... too few people will be using it for any self respecting hacker wasting his time to get into someone's Win 7 computer. After all, there is absolutely nothing win 10/11 can do, that your Win 7 won't.
I always enjoy reading about people who have a very nicely running laptop, that is "We are sorry!" not eligible for Win 11. So go out to buy a new one, where you can "update" to an OS that will include even móre of such coporation control toys....
photobug56 - 7 months ago
Back 20 years ago I bought an HP PC that was supposed to be able to digitize video (like from VHS / SVHS tapes) to put on a DVD. The video card was a joke - no actual hardware support for digitizing, the PSU designed just for HP so when it went, it was very hard to replace (but I did), the Pentium chip junk, the upgraded Pentium I replaced it with not much better, but the hunk of junk still runs, though it BSOD's about once every 6 weeks (HAL) - and for many years has run Win 7. :-)
Mr.Tom - 7 months ago
No one's mentioned if a new install of Windows 10 22H2 requires a Microsoft Account, like they did with Windows 11 22H2. If it does, can the same "unattend.xml" hack to bypass it work with 10?
noelprg4 - 7 months ago
unlike Win11 22H2, Win10 22H2 does NOT require an MS Account (at least for Pro & higher editions) - just tested a "clean" fresh install of Win10 Pro 22H2 build 19045 on an old PC and not connecting to internet during setup