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July 28, 2022
PC

Releasing Windows 10, version 22H2 to the Release Preview Channel

UPDATE 5:00pm PDT: This build is focused on validating the servicing technology. Windows 10, version 22H2 has a scoped set of features and Microsoft will share more details on this update later this year.

Hello Windows Insiders!

Today we are releasing the first preview build of Windows 10, version 22H2. Windows 10 Build 19045.1865 (KB5015878) is now available in the Release Preview Channel for Windows Insider Program for Business participants to validate on devices in their organizations.

Commercial devices* configured for the Release Preview Channel via the Windows Insider Program Settings page or via Windows Update for Business policy, whether through Microsoft Intune or through Group Policy, will automatically be offered Windows 10, version 22H2 as an optional update. Windows 10, version 22H2 is also now available via Windows Server Update Service and Azure Marketplace. Should any issues arise, IT admins in these organizations can request free Microsoft Support. This support offer is intended to help resolve issues with commercial-specific scenarios and is limited to the Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions.

*Note: We consider a device a commercial device if it is not running the Windows 10 Home edition AND is being managed by an IT administrator (whether via Microsoft Endpoint Manager or other management solutions) or has a volume license key or commercial ID or is joined to a domain.

We are also making this build available to any Windows Insider in the Release Preview Channel via our “seeker” experience in Windows Update. This means Insiders currently in the Release Preview Channel can go to Settings and Windows Update and choose to download and install Windows 10, version 22H2 if they want. Once an Insider updates their PC to Windows 10, version 22H2, they will continue to automatically receive new servicing updates through Windows Update (the typical monthly update process). For instructions on how to register for the Windows Insider Program and join your PC to the Release Preview Channel, click here.

UPDATE 7/29: You can download the ISO for Windows 10, version 22H2 here at https://aka.ms/wipISO. The build number is Build 19045..1826. If you install Windows 10, version 22H2 via the ISO, you can pick up Build 19045.1865 from Windows Update in the Release Preview Channel.

Thanks,
Brandon & Aria