Windows 10: Microsoft begins preparing Windows 10 22H2 feature update for public rollout

Windows 10 version 22H2 has been unofficially confirmed by Microsoft. This could be the next feature update for the operating system and it will begin rolling out to consumers in a couple of months, according to references spotted in the latest optional update (KB5015684) released for the OS.

As we reported earlier this year, the fuss has been around Windows 11 and rumours of Windows 12 have already started making headlines, but the company hasn’t completely forgotten about Windows 10. The old operating system remains supported and it will be getting its own feature update in the fall.

Windows 10 KB5015684, which has popped up in the Windows Insider Program today, quietly switches the OS version to “22H2” from “21H2”. As you can see in the below screenshot, Windows 10 Build 19045 has also been spotted in the ‘About’ screen of the Windows Settings page.



In our tests, we couldn’t spot any noticeable difference between Windows 10 21H2 and Windows 10 22H2. It seems that the new update will be another minor one and it will be rolled out via an enablement package which doesn’t make any major introductions on the consumer front.



Microsoft officials have previously said that enablement package updates will only ship with a “scoped set of features” and such updates are similar to monthly cumulative updates, which essentially means Windows 10 22H2 will be enabled with the flick of a switch later this year.

In other words, if you’re on Windows 10 version 2004 or newer, you’ll be able to upgrade to version 22H2 directly in a snap with a significantly fast installation process. That’s because all features of 22H2 are already hidden in the latest cumulative updates and feature updates released after the version (v2004) essentially share the same core build of the OS.

A changelog for version 22H2 is not available at the moment, but it will be focused on productivity and security, meaning much of the changes will be related to enterprise or business users. Consumers can expect minor bug fixes, better security features and general improvements.

What’s next for Windows


Windows 11 will be getting its first big feature update called ‘Sun Valley 2’ aka version 22H2 later this year. The update is set to bring back support for drag and drop, improve Start menu customization settings, and more.

Microsoft has reportedly cancelled Windows 11 version 23H2 and the next major release could be Windows 12 in 2024. This is because the company is exploring a new strategy where it plans to release new Windows versions every three years, with smaller feature updates for existing versions.

Windows 11 will continue to get new features in the coming years. At some point. Windows 12 will debut with significant changes. If the company follows the same strategy, you can also expect Windows 13 in the next ten years.

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With Windows still managing to find its way to over 95 percent of the desktop computers sold each year, it's not surprising that one can find plenty of people interested in giving their feedback about what future versions of Windows should be able to do.

A few years ago, before Windows Vista had even shipped, Microsoft sent out a wish list form asking people what features they would like to see in the next version of Windows, currently code-named Windows 7. The top wished-for features in this list were recently leaked to the public and have popped up at various sites (e.g., Neowin). While anonymous sources at Microsoft tell us that they bear no relationship to the actual feature set Microsoft is currently writing for Windows 7, the list does provide interesting insight into what the Windows-using public most wants from Windows.

The features are listed in no particular order, but they break down into various categories depending on what part of Windows the feature request falls under. Many requests for improvements in Internet Explorer, such as a session restore function, are fairly obvious wishes for features that already exist in competitive products such as Firefox and Opera. Other suggestions, such as a tabbed Windows Explorer, look for features from web browsers to migrate into the general user interface.





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