When Will The Next Version Of Windows Be Released

Microsoft will reportedly start proper piece of work on Windows 10 version 21H1 in February when testers in the Release Preview Ring will begin evaluating preview builds (19043 or newer) via enablement bundle.

Windows x 21H1, for the uninitiated, is a service pack-style update with the focus entirely on quality improvements and bug fixes. There won't be whatsoever new major feature additions (equally the Oct 2020 Update was the previous year) and Microsoft is now planning to release it in May or June 2021.

In a new code commit, Microsoft confirmed that it's working on a new "Windows release" and it will be released to the public in June 2021. In addition to the release date, Microsoft besides noted that the next feature update will include built-in protections against Kernel Transaction Manager (KTM).

"The Windows Release coming out this June 2021 has a new API that can disable KTM exploits. Verified on an internal Bone build that the KTM exploit is no longer available," the Chromium code commit reads.

Chromium code commit

If you lot take been following the release cycle of Windows updates, you might take noticed that the first major update of the twelvemonth is released in the month of May. For example, Windows 10 version 1903 and version 2004 updates were released to consumers in the terminal week of May.

Therefore, information technology'southward very likely that Windows version 21H1 will exist released in May 2021 and it will exist rolled out to more than users in June 2021.

However, at the aforementioned time, information technology'south as well possible that Microsoft is talking about Windows x 21H2 "Sun Valley" update, which is expected to hit the RTM (release to manufacturer) condition in June.

What to look in Windows 10 version 21H1

We haven't heard much near the Spring 2021 update yet and no details on exactly what nosotros can expect were revealed.

However, one of the changes we could see with the Windows x Spring 2021 update is a new department for the graphics carte du jour in the Settings app. The update is also expected to add native support for DNS over HTTPS (DOH).

With 21H1 seemingly a minor update, the post-obit upgrade for late 2021 makes sense for a large redesign. Windows 10 21H2 (fall 2021 update) is expected to include a new Start Card, Action Center, Taskbar, and inbox applications. There'll be performance and dark theme 'consistency' improvements besides.

Update one: The Chromium post appears to accept been edited and it does not contain the release calendar month anymore.