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AMA: Windows 11 and Windows 10 servicing & lifecycle

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If you want a one-stop expert shop to help answer your questions around Windows updates, patching strategies, and the support lifecycle, this is the event for you. We'll have engineers and product ex...
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Christian Zenzano
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Jul 21, 2021
Microsoft has mentioned that major change will take place in H1 with minor changes in H2. My understanding is that new features are included in monthly quality updates for all new versions in an inactive and dormant state. i also understand how features remain dormant state until they are turned on through the "enablement package". However in the past year i noticed that 20H1 had minor changes with Major changes coming this fall with Windows 11. Will this be true also with Windows 10? Will major changes now be expected in H2 versions moving forward ?
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    Christian Zenzano
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    Jul 21, 2021
    Is it my understanding that enablement packages are not used in Windows 11 and uses a different technology to update LCU.
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    Joe_Lurie
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    Jul 21, 2021
    Windows 11 will have an annual update cadence, expected in the H2 timeframe. Unlike Windows 10, you should not expect an H1 release. Each H2 release of Windows 11 comes with a 36-month lifecycle for Enterprise and EDU editions, and a 24 month lifecycle for Home and Pro editions.
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Jul 21, 202110:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT