Microsoft recently rolled out a new update named KB5001716. It targets the Windows Update service of Windows 10 and Windows 11. More precisely, it is aimed at devices working with versions of Windows reaching the end of support or no longer supported.
It is worth noting that KB5001716 is not new. This patch is known since a similar version was deployed in March 2024. It has two main objectives: to inform users about the status of their version of Windows and, in certain cases, to trigger the download and installation of updates. features. This may include an automatic upgrade to Windows 11 for Windows 10 PCs approaching the end of support date. Unfortunately Microsoft is not explicit on the subject in particular regarding a migration from Windows 10 to Windows 11.
Windows 10 et 11 et KB5001716
In detail KB5001716 targets all PCs running Windows 10 (2004 up to version 22H2) or Windows 11 21H2. Their users will now be the target of notifications informing about issues related to stopping updates and end of support. Microsoft could use this feature to encourage the move to Windows 11 or to sign up for extended support.
The firm tries to reassure by emphasizing that these notifications do not interfere with activities. In short, they only appear in contexts where they are not disturbing.
Compared to the March 2024 version, KB5001716 comes with one change. It concerns the list of targeted Windows versions. Windows 10 versions prior to 2004 have been retired.
