Windows 10 Pro 10.0 19045

dlldetective

I’m running Windows 10 Pro, version 10.0.19045, and I’m wondering about long-term stability for this build since newer versions are coming out. Is there any downside to sticking with this version for another year or so? I’m not sure if apps or hardware support might start dropping off, or if there’s any performance drop compared to upgrading.

Also, I see people talking about “21H2” or “22H2” builds-how do those actually differ from the build number (like mine: 19045)? It’s a bit confusing. Should I be aiming to upgrade to something specific, or just wait for prompts from Windows Update?

Any advice from someone who’s been through several Windows 10 upgrades would be appreciated!

Vilma

You’re on one of the latest Windows 10 builds-19045 means you’re running 22H2, which is the final feature update for Windows 10. Support goes until October 2025, so you’ve still got well over a year of security updates. Honestly, unless some must-have app or hardware specifically ditches support for Windows 10 (unlikely in the near term), there’s minimal risk sticking with it for now-especially if stability is your priority. Just keep an eye on end-of-support dates, because that’s when browser and driver support starts falling off quickly. Windows 11’s still a bit of a mixed bag, depending on your hardware and tolerance for UI changes, so waiting isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

MicrosoftMaverick

One quick thing to watch for: some newer hardware (like graphics cards or CPUs) might soon only provide driver updates for Windows 11, so if you plan on upgrading your PC parts, check compatibility first. Otherwise, for everyday use, you should be fine until 2025!

edgeexplorer

It’s also worth mentioning that some newer software-especially stuff geared toward productivity or creative work-may start listing Windows 11 as the minimum requirement sometime in 2025, even if Windows 10 technically works. So if you rely on specific programs for work, keep an eye on their support pages. Otherwise, as long as you’re staying patched, you’re good for now, and there’s no rush to move just because Microsoft says so. Many of us are still holding out until Windows 11 matures further or real compatibility issues arise.

GroupPolicyGuru

One thing I noticed is that feature updates like 21H2 vs. 22H2 are mostly about added features and minor tweaks, but for daily use, you won’t really feel a difference if you’re already on 22H2 (build 19045). If you start seeing certain apps, especially browsers like Chrome or Edge, warning about support ending for Windows 10, that’s a good early warning sign-it happened with Windows 7 and 8.1. Until then, as long as you’re getting monthly patches, I’d just enjoy the stability.