The initial July 2015 release was build 10240. The version 1909 release was deliberately scaled down to include only 'a scoped set of features for select performance improvements, enterprise features, and quality enhancements.' Anyone running version 1903 received the version 1909 update as a lightweight 'enablement package,' which installed in only a few minutes.įor a full listing of release dates for major versions, see the official Windows 10 release information page.Įach major release is associated with a build number. The previous version was version 1903, which was released on May 21, 2019. That version was released to the general public on November 12, 2019. This major update succeeds version 1909 (also known as the Windows 10 November 2019 Update). Microsoft made Windows 10 version 2004 (also known as the Windows Update) available to the Release Preview ring of the Windows Insider Program on April 16, 2020, and plans to begin making it widely available to consumers via Windows Update at the end of May.

What's the most recent Windows 10 version? A free 90-day trial edition is also available from the Microsoft Evaluation Center. Windows 10 Enterprise editions are available through the Volume Licensing Service Center. Depending on how you purchase, you'll receive installation media (DVD or USB key) or a product key and instructions for downloading installation media. Prices from third-party sellers, including Amazon, are typically lower. Windows 10 Home costs $120 from Microsoft, and Windows 10 Pro costs $200. If you've built a new PC or you're installing Windows 10 in a virtual machine on a Mac, you can purchase a license from third-party sellers or from Microsoft itself, via the Microsoft Store. Where can I get installation files for Windows 10? PCs that have a license to run Windows XP or Windows Vista are not eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 10. For details, see 'Here's how you can still get a free Windows 10 upgrade.'Īs of late May 2020, readers have confirmed to me that this procedure still works.

You'll need to download the installation files and run the Setup program from within Windows or use the Upgrade Assistant available from Microsoft's accessibility page. The good news is that you can still upgrade to Windows 10 on a device that has a license for Windows 7 or Windows 8.1.

Windows 10 install disk