#Microsoft Windows Update 1809

Launched in October 2018, the Windows 10 update version 1809 allows users to quickly remove the drives they connect without having to go through the "safely remove driver" process. This allows Windows to cache write operations to the external device but you must use the 'Safely Remove' If you've updated to the version 1809 or higher, then you can change the policy after following these steps: Connect the device to the computer. Despite Microsoft’s aggressive push to transition users onto Windows 11, a massive chunk of the user base is flatly refusing to give up Windows 10. To keep those legacy machines safe from potential threats, the tech giant introduced the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program last year, allowing personal account users to opt into continued patch coverage. However, Microsoft has quietly updated its support documentation, adding a full extra year to the lifeline. Enrolled consumer devices will now officially continue to receive critical security patches until October 12, 2027. While we would've enjoyed if Microsoft called it the "Extended Extended Security Updates program," it seems like they fully intend for this extension to fly under the radar. Microsoft is reducing the number of Copilot AI integrations in Windows 11, signaling a shift toward a more focused approach to AI features. Read more in our articles including "Microsoft confirms you don't need to 'safely remove' drives after Windows 10 (1809) update" and "Microsoft extends Windows 10 lifespan for another year... again".