Should I install Windows 10 22H2 on my PC? Yes, but proceed with caution.
Is it safe to upgrade to Windows 10 22H2? Best answer: Yes, and here's why and what you should do.
Windows 10 version 22H2 is the thirteenth feature update that has been available since October 18, 2022.
Since Windows 10 is basically in maintenance mode, it only includes a small scope of improvements and new features. However, the features are not groundbreaking.
Windows 10 22H2 new features, changes, and related content can be found here.
Windows 10 22H2 release date
- OS: Windows 10
- Official name: Windows 10 2022 Update
- Version: 22H2
- Build: 19045.xxxx
- Feature update: 13
- Office release date: October 18, 2022
- Start of service: October 18, 2022
- End of service: May 24, 2024
- End of service business: May 13, 2025
- Delayed: No
- Price: Free
Windows 10 22H2 requirements
- Processor: 1GHz or faster CPU or System on a Chip (SoC)
- Memory: 1GB for 32-bit or 2GB for 64-bit
- Hard drive space: 32GB clean install or new PC (16 GB for 32-bit or 20 GB for 64-bit existing installation).
- Graphics: DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver
- Display: 800×600
How to check if Windows 10 22H2, 21H2, or older version is installed on your PC
These are two quick ways to determine whether version 22H2, 21H2, or an older version is installed on your computer.
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