Windows 10 1809 Home Edition support question!?

Hi,

As we are all aware, Win10 Home 1809 support ends within the next few months.

My question is, will they keep getting security updates through the update utility or will they not? I don't care about the feature updates as I was never interested in beta testing the latest that they force feed on the general populace.

1809 builds have the same kernel that the LTSC, and in my eyes I see no reason why this version would suddenly fall out of "support" or whatever.

Can anyone definitively confirm that they will shut off updates through the Update agent for the Home Edition versions of the OS once the support deadline passes?

(Even though they will keep the version in support for LTSC, which is completely backwards[read re#arded] in my eyes)

The reason I want to know, is because I'm sitting on it. I have a few options configured to disable OS upgrades via the update utility, so I can use it like a regular user without ever having to worry about a surprise 10 minute "We are updating" screen after a boot up or restart.

Thanks.

Hi,
10 home I'm surprised you haven't been updated to at least 1903 yet.

Doing this:

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\

Create a DWORD

DisableOSUpgrade and set its value to 1.

So far, on the 2 machines I have in use, mine and a relatives, they have never upgraded to the newer versions. The option is there to click on if you want to do it manually. Right under the "Update now" button.


Another:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU

Create a DWORD

NoAutoUpdate and set its value to 1

Should stop the annoying nuisance of the Update agent deciding whenever at a random point in time to update the machine, interrupting your workflow and annoying you to all hell.


These 2 steps are essentially a minimum requirement to keep the OS from buggering you.

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"However, extremely rarely, Microsoft might still issue updates for highly critical security vulnerabilities that may potentially have a major impact on no longer serviced versions such as Windows 10 1809."

- Well, that sort of answers the question.

I guess I'll keep on living on it then. Because what that hints at, is probably the fact that they'll keep the version support very much alive while attempting to discourage the regular user to roll over to a newer version because:

"After May 12, 2020, devices still running the October 2018 Update will no longer receive any future quality and security updates."

This wording is so clever, but the last sentence. Makes you think.

But it does say, that they will still support it then. Which is probably because of the LTSC presence on the same build.

But bleepingcomputer and then https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/win...indows-10-1909 and then https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/...s/ba-p/1002660 . Where is the wording for the "However, extremely rarely, Microsoft might still issue updates for highly critical security vulnerabilities that may potentially have a major impact on no longer serviced versions such as Windows 10 1809." sentence sourced from?

Is Sergiu Gatlan reputable?

Try3 said:

No, it does not. The "might" refers to exceptions. There have been less then a handful.


No, they won't.


No, they will not provide updates for the Home Edition or any other non-LTSC installations.

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I have been through all this myself after Version 1709 fell out of support. Stop clutching at straws. Support ends on the declared date. When that happens you should stop using the computer for internet-connected work.

Denis

Aight, thanks for clearing that up.

Guess'll have to start hunting for the stable'ish version... /sigh

Suggestions? Tips?

Hi,
Sketchy term stable version