If you haven’t hit the update button on your Windows 10 PC in a while then you might find Microsoft will soon be doing it for you. It seems the Redmond firm can’t wait any longer for some users to switch to its very latest operating system and that means some users will soon be upgraded whether they like it or not.
Those affected by this automatic upgrade will be anyone who is still using Windows 10 version 1903 on their PCs with this ageing software no longer being supported by Microsoft from next month.
According to Windows Latest, Microsoft has now started informing users of the change and the news that they will be force upgrading computers without need any permissions.
This news shouldn’t come as a shock with Microsoft announcing earlier this year that it would be ending support for Windows 10 version 1903 on December 8 2020.
In a post on its website, the US tech giant said: “Windows 10, version 1903 will reach the end of service on December 8, 2020.”
This applies to the following editions of Windows 10 released in May of 2019:
• Windows 10 Home, version 1903
• Windows 10 Pro, version 1903
• Windows 10 Pro Education, version 1903
• Windows 10 Pro for Workstations, version 1903
• Windows 10 Enterprise, version 1903
• Windows 10 Education, version 1903
• Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, version 1903
“These editions will no longer receive security updates after December 8, 2020,” the firm added.
Although some Windows 10 updates have famously caused issues for users – with some seeing broken printers and the dreaded Blue Screen of Death – it’s still a good idea to keep you PC up to date with all the latest releases from Microsoft.
By regularly hitting the upgrade button your devices should be kept free of any cyber threats and you’ll get the latest features.
As the firm explains, “In Windows 10, you decide when and how to get the latest updates to keep your device running smoothly and securely. When you update, you’ll get the latest fixes and security improvements, helping your device run efficiently and stay protected.”
To stay up to date, select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Windows Update, and then select Check for updates.
If a feature update is available for your device, it will appear separately on the Windows Update page. To install it, select Download and install now.