End of servicing for Windows 10, version 1909, and Windows 10, version 20H2

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End of servicing for Windows 10, version 1909, and Windows 10, version 20H2 – May 10, 2022

On May 10, 2022, the Home and Pro editions of Windows 10, version 20H2, and all editions of Windows 10, version 1909 will reach end of servicing. The May 2022 security update, released on May 10, is the last update available for these versions. After that date, devices running these editions will no longer receive monthly security and quality updates containing protections from the latest security threats…

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I stayed on 1909 because on Pro you could defer updates…..easily….for 365 days. Later versions removed that option. I can use [gpedit], but frankly I NEED to have a ‘recipe’ of exactly what to do in front of me. It’s not user friendly.

Somewhere I saw a Registry Edit that allowed the recent 35 day deferral to be increased to much longer. Can’t find that again. Anyone have a link?

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In this era of risks and threats, I can’t see a reason to defer security updates for a year.  Feature updates, absolutely.  Security, no. What issues are you having that makes you need (not want, but need) a year to defer a security update?

Susan Bradley Patch Lady/Prudent patcher

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See: https://www.askwoody.com/forums/topic/2000016-guide-for-windows-update-settings-for-windows-10/

Section 1 is general information
Section 2 for Home Edition, but has explanations for other things.
Sections 3-5 deal with Pro Edition

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Reg files to limit updates to a specific version.
https://www.askwoody.com/forums/topic/6000003-registry-keys-and-group-policy-settings-to-select-specific-feature-rele/

You can cheat on the 35 day pause.
https://www.askwoody.com/2020/is-there-a-way-to-cheat-pause-update/

cheers, Paul

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I believe quality updates (security) can be delayed for 30 days only by group policy.  https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/24157-windows-update-defer-feature-quality-updates-windows-10-a.html#option5

There are third party tools like wumgr and windows update blocker and other methods like the group policy “ask before installing”  or setting your internet to metered connection.

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