All information about the Microsoft Patch Day for Windows 10/11 in May 2023

Microsoft has just released the May 2023 patch day updates. Probably the most important message of the day: All editions of Windows 10, version 20H2 are going into maintenance retirement as of today. Otherwise, there are mainly security updates and performance improvements.

As mentioned at the beginning: The patch day in May also serves primarily to report and distribute improvements to security and stability. However, there is a completely different deadline for patch day in May 2023: “As of today, all editions of Windows 10, version 20H2, have reached the end of maintenance,” says Microsoft in its messaging center. You will then receive the patch number, an overview of the fresh features and all other important information.

With the current Windows 11 operating system, the patch day in May brings the two updates KB5026372 (22H2) and KB5026368 (version 21H2) with it. This increases the build numbers to 22621.1702 and 22000.1936 respectively. As of last month, these are distributed more effectively thanks to the new Unified Update Platform (UUP).

Windows 11 versions for Patch Day May 2023

Microsoft is primarily focusing on adjusting the “Windows Update Settings”. “If you enable this feature, your device will be prioritized to receive the latest non-security updates and improvements as they become available for your device,” the developers said.

Things are going differently for Windows 10 this month

A look at the patch day release notes for Windows 10 Versions 20H2, 21H2, 22H2 (KB5026361) shows the adjustments mentioned at the beginning. “All editions of Windows 10, version 20H2 will be retired today, May 9, 2023.

Windows 10 versions for patch day March 2023

After today, these devices will no longer receive monthly security updates,” says Microsoft. Here are some other important dates: Windows 10, version 21H2 will then enter the “End of Service” phase on June 13, 2023. The largest batch of Version 1809 (KB5026362) will receive updates this month.

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