Windows 10 21 H2

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:operating_system
gptkbp:accessibility Magnifier enhancements
Narrator improvements
Closed captions improvements
gptkbp:architecture gptkb:x86
x64
ARM64
gptkbp:available_in multiple languages
ISO format
gptkbp:cloud_integration One Drive integration
gptkbp:compatibility Compatible with most software
Compatible with most hardware
compatible with most Windows applications
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Microsoft
gptkbp:developer gptkb:Microsoft
gptkbp:end_date October 14, 2025
gptkbp:features Improved performance
Enhanced security features
New security features
New taskbar features
Taskbar enhancements
Updated Microsoft Edge
Direct Storage support
Windows Hello improvements
Windows Subsystem for Linux improvements
New Group Policy settings
gptkbp:file_system NTFS support
Re FS support
gptkbp:game_features Auto HDR support
Game Mode enhancements
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Windows 10 21 H2
gptkbp:image Windows 10 21 H2 ISO available
Windows 10 21 H2 installation media available
Windows 10 21 H2 recovery image available
Windows 10 21 H2 upgrade path available
gptkbp:includes gptkb:Joint_Task_Force
gptkb:Microsoft_Store
gptkb:Windows_Ink
gptkb:Graph_QL
gptkb:Windows_Sandbox
gptkb:Windows_Update
gptkb:Windows_Recovery_Environment
gptkb:Cortana
gptkb:Windows_Defender
gptkb:Windows_Media_Player
gptkb:video_game
gptkb:Snipping_Tool
gptkb:File_Explorer
Paint
Settings app
Windows Backup
Notepad
Focus Assist
Virtual Desktop feature
gptkbp:installation_base Over 1 billion devices
gptkbp:is_updated_by gptkb:Windows_Update
gptkb:Windows_10_Update_Assistant
Regular updates
Varies by device
feature update
Media Creation Tool
Feature Update
Feature update
ISO file
semi-annual channel
gptkbp:latest_version 21 H2
gptkbp:license Commercial license
Commercial License
Microsoft Software License Terms
gptkbp:market_share gptkb:Significant
Significant market share
over 50% of Windows users
gptkbp:network Wi-Fi 6 E support
VPN improvements
gptkbp:operates_in October 2025
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Windows_10_20_H2
gptkbp:recovery_image_available gptkb:true
gptkbp:release_date November 2021
gptkbp:released gptkb:Windows_Insider_Program
Stable release channel
gptkbp:security_features App permissions management
Enhanced privacy controls
Windows Defender improvements
gptkbp:storage File History improvements
System Restore enhancements
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Windows_11
gptkbp:support Regular updates
Technical support
Security updates
Feature updates
Microsoft support channels
gptkbp:supports gptkb:Direct_Storage
gptkb:Touchscreen
gptkb:Windows_Hello
gptkb:Windows_Subsystem_for_Linux_2
Multiple languages
Accessibility features
Virtual Desktops
Voice input
Pen input
gptkbp:system_requirements UEFI firmware
Internet connection for updates
TPM version 2.0
1 GHz processor
4 GB RAM minimum
1 GHz processor or faster
64 GB storage minimum
1 GB RAM for 32-bit
2 GB RAM for 64-bit
Direct X 9 compatible graphics
20 GB free disk space for 64-bit
Direct X 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver
Microsoft account for some features
16 GB storage for 32-bit
20 GB storage for 64-bit
Display with at least 800x600 resolution
Secure Boot capable firmware
UEFI firmware with Secure Boot capability
Compatible with Windows 10 devices
TPM version 2.0 for some features
gptkbp:user_base Millions of users
millions of users worldwide
gptkbp:user_feedback Generally positive
Improved user experience
Stability improvements
Enhanced productivity features
Fewer bugs than previous versions
gptkbp:user_interface gptkb:Windows_Shell
gptkb:Windows_Aero
gptkbp:virtualization_support Hyper-V support
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:SMB_over_QUIC
gptkb:Windows_10_22_H2
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6