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Windows Version vs OS Build

Anonymous
2025-01-29T20:46:23+00:00

hi

what are differences between Windows Version vs OS Build?

what does each represent?

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  1. EmilyS726 227.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-01-29T21:18:38+00:00

    Hello,

    The version is the major update that is released (feature udpate) once or twice a year.

    The OS build documents more of the updates in between each version. The exact version of the Windows operating system, including minor updates, bug fixes, and security patches.

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  2. EmilyS726 227.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-01-30T19:42:27+00:00

    Oh my goodness, I don't know what I was thinking. I was just helping a Chinese user, and by habit, I went through the trouble to translate the content into Chinese, and changed the link to Chinese locale for you. I am so sorry.

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-serve...

    GAC:

    Generally Available Channel, which means the latest version of Windows is being used.

    LTSC:

    Long-Term Servicing Channel, a version of Windows designed for stability that receives fewer feature updates but is generally supported for a longer period of time.

    ESU:

    Extended Security Updates, a paid option that allows users to receive security updates for a version of Windows after it reaches its end-of-life date.

    So these really define the difference of supporting. GAC is the most common ones out there for consumers.

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-01-30T18:39:52+00:00

    Hi

    Your answer is clear. I tried to learn more about windows versions so I visited windows 10 wikipedia page. Here comes some more questions :D

    what are these abbreviations??: GAC / LTSC / ESU

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-01-30T19:40:12+00:00

    would you please write it down in English?

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