Windows 10 Patch Tuesday

What is Patch Tuesday?

Patch Tuesday (a.k.a. Update Tuesday) is an unofficial term used to refer to when Microsoft regularly releases security patches for its software products. It is widely referred to in this way by the industry. Microsoft formalized Patch Tuesday in October 2003.

Briefly, these fixes address system vulnerabilities after releasing new software. These patches can apply to various software, such as mobile apps, email, office suites, firewalls and many more.

System patches are used to always keep the operating system up to date. Therefore, it is easy to see that these updates are paramount, especially because online security is an important issue for any internet user.

We cover these updates as they happen: let us do the testing first, read up our reports and get ready to update!

Find the latest updates for your Windows 10 version

1. Windows 10 v1507 (Threshold 1)
2. Windows 10 v1511 (November Update)
3. Windows 10 v1607 (Anniversary Update)
4. Windows 10 v1703 (Creators Update)
5. Windows 10 v1709 (Fall Creators Update)
6. Windows 10 v1803 (April 2018 Update)
7. Windows 10 v1809 (October 2018 Update)
8. Windows 10 v1903 (May 2019 Update)

Windows 10 version 1903

[May 2019 Update]

Windows 10 version 1903 is also named Windows 10 May Update. Code-named “19H1”, it is the seventh and the most recent Windows 10 version released by Microsoft in May 2019.

Windows 10 May Update offers, among others, an improved Start menu and a new tool named Windows Sandbox.

• Heads-up: News on Windows 10 May 2019 Update

Windows 10 version 1809

[October Update]

On November 13, 2018, Microsoft re-released the Windows 10 October Update (version 1809). It is also code-named Redstone 5, the last of the series named in this manner.

Among many other features, it offers dark theme support in File Explorer and a touch keyboard powered by SwiftKey.

• Most important reads on Windows 10 v1809

Windows 10 version 1803

[April 2018 Update]

Windows 10 April 2018 Update, also code-named Redstone 4, was made available on April 30, 2018.

Windows 10 version 1803 is marked by the modernization of many Settings components, making life easier for Windows 10 users.

• News coverage on Windows 10 April 2018 Update

Windows 10 version 1709

[Fall Creators Update]

This was one of the largest Windows 10 updates and among many new features, it brought the fullscreen mode and reading enhancements and many convenience features added to Microsoft Edge.

Microsoft service for Home and Pro editions was stopped on April 9, 2019, but will continue for Enterprise and Education editions until April 14, 2020.

Here is the list of monthly roll-ups released for Windows 10 version 1709 after the major update code-named Redstone 3 but most known as Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.

• Read more on Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

Windows 10 version 1703

[Creators Update]

Probably the most interesting feature is the launch of Paint 3D and 3D Viewer. Also, Cortana was integrated with third-party apps.

Microsoft service for Home and Pro editions was stopped on October 9, 2018, but will continue for Enterprise and Education editions until October 8, 2019.

Here is the list of monthly roll-ups released for after the major update code-named Redstone 2 aka Windows 10 Creators Update.

• Full coverage on Windows 10 Creators Update

Windows 10 version 1607

[Anniversary Update]

On April 10, 2018, Windows 10, version 1607, reached the end of service in their Home and Pro versions, and on April 9, 2019, it ended support for Enterprise and Education editions.

Still, Microsoft will continue to offer support for Enterprise LTSC editions until October 13, 2026. Microsoft recommends updating to the latest version of Windows 10 to continue receiving security and quality updates.

Among many new features, Microsoft brought a redesigned Start screen and the “all apps” menu was removed.

• Find out more on Windows 10 Anniversary Update

Windows 10 version 1511

[November Update]

Windows 10 version 1511 was launched on November 12, 2015. It was code-named “Threshold 2” and it was the first major update to the initial Windows 10 version.

On October 10, 2017, Microsoft ended support for Home and Pro editions of Windows 10 version 1511, and on April 10, 2018, it also ended support for Enterprise and Education editions.

Microsoft brought with Windows 10 November Update a pre-installed Skype video, messaging and phone apps.

Windows 10 version 1507

[Initial Release]

Windows 10 version 1507 was the initial release of this operating system. Microsoft launched it on July 29, 2015, and it was code-named “Threshold 1”.

On May 9, 2017, Microsoft ended the support for all editions of Windows 10 version 1507 excepting Enterprise LTSC. Support for this edition will continue until October 14, 2025.

Among so many features, we can say that Windows 10 Initial Release introduced Cortana, the Microsoft virtual assistant.