First released: July 29, 2015
Build number: 10240 (RTM)
Codename: Threshold 1
| Category | Issue | | :--- | :--- | | Security | No security updates since May 2017. Vulnerable to over 1,500+ known CVEs (including WannaCry, EternalBlue). | | Hardware Support | No drivers for modern chipsets (Intel 7th gen+ or AMD Ryzen+). Installation will fail or crash on newer hardware. | | Software Support | Modern browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox) no longer support Windows 10 1507. Most Microsoft 365 apps require newer builds (1809+). | | Windows Update | Windows Update service on 1507 will fail to locate updates (redirects to EOL error). |
Performance: Users report it runs significantly smoother on "stinky" or vintage PCs (like old Dell Latitudes) compared to modern builds like 22H2. ISO Acquisition & Installation
Official direct downloads from Microsoft are now restricted to the latest versions of Windows 10. However, archived copies are available through community-maintained libraries:
Alternatively, Microsoft’s old tool (no longer supported) can write the ISO to USB or DVD. It works fine with version 1507.