Our intention is to ship a recent (may not be the latest) version of Windows 10 that has been deemed stable. We feel that for Business users or Compucon clients in general, the preference is to have better stability and consistency than the very latest features added to the latest update of Windows 10.
Microsoft currently calls this the "Semi-Annual Channel" servicing branch, a version of Windows 10 that is deemed stable by Microsoft for broader deployment. See Windows 10 Update History. Previously Microsoft also entertained a Current Branch for Business (CBB) but this has been removed from May 2019.
Compucon Windows 10 installations
As of 20 October 2022 Compucon systems ordered with Windows 10 or Windows 10 Professional are shipped with version 22H2 by default (also known as OS Build 19045.2006). We deem this particular OS build to be stable as it has been 5 months since first release.
Partners and customers are welcome to specify their preferred version of Windows 10 for whatever reason; simply let us know when you place the order.
For reference Compucon systems were shipped with the following versions of Windows 10 depending on their build/invoice date:
From 20 October 2022:
Windows 10 version 22H2 (OS Build 19045.2006)
Between 7 April 2022 and 19 October 2022:
Windows 10 version 21H2 (OS build 19044.1288, November 2021 Update)
Between 16 November 2021 and 6 April 2022:
Windows 10 version 21H1 (OS build 19043.985, May 2021 Update)
Between 31 March 2021 and 15 November 2021:
Windows 10 version 20H2 (OS build 19042.572, October 2020 Update)
Between 12 January 2021 and 30 March 2021:
Windows 10 version 2004 (20H1, OS Build 19041.746, May 2020 Update)
Between 8 June 2020 and 11 January 2021:
Windows 10 version 1909 (19H2, OS Build 18363.418, November 2019 Update)
Between 31 October 2019 and 7 June 2020:
Windows 10 version 1903 (19H1, OS Build 18362.356, May 2019 Update)
Between 4 April 2019 and 30 October 2019:
Windows 10 version 1809 (Redstone 5, OS Build 17763.404, October 2018 Update)
Between 5 September 2018 and 3 April 2019:
Windows 10 version 1803 (Redstone 4, OS Build 17134.254, April 2018 Update)
Between Between 1 February 2018 and 4 September 2018:
Windows 10 version 1709 (Redstone 3, OS Build 16299.125, Fall Creators Update)
1 September 2017 and 31 January 2018:
Windows 10 version 1703 (Redstone 2, OS Build 15063.540, Creators Update)
Between 1 May 2017 and 31 August 2017:
Windows 10 version 1607 (Redstone 1, OS Build 14393.1066, Anniversary Update)
What should Partners or Users do?
Microsoft currently allows Windows users to "defer upgrades" in Windows Updates settings but these setting may not be around forever.
It is important to note that CBB or Semi-Annual Channel is a configuration state that must be configured on your Windows 10 systems if you want to stay on this servicing branch. A computer that has the Defer Updates and Upgrades flag enabled — either through Group Policy or manually on the client under Windows Update settings — is considered to be in the CBB or Semi-Annual Channel servicing branch, so please configure it accordingly. Otherwise Windows will automatically update to the latest version available under the Current Branch (CB) or Semi-Annual Channel (Targeted) servicing model (with feature updates installed as soon as Microsoft releases them) even if the Compucon system was shipped with a stable CBB / Semi-Annual Channel version.
Important:Please see this article as it includes instructions on how to Defer Updates and Upgrades. If you decide to stay on the stable branch (CBB or Semi-Annual Channel branch) you will need to do this as soon as possible before the PC is connected to the Internet as Microsoft will typically force trigger your Windows 10 installation to automatically update to the latest consumer branch immediately. The automated update happens in the background without you knowing, and as it can be a slow and resource intensive upgrade process, the PC will appear to run slow (without any explanation) - it would not be a good impression for the End User!
What are servicing branches?
Microsoft offers three servicing branches for Windows 10:
Semi-Annual Channel (Targeted):
Previously known as Current Branch (CB) prior to July 2017
Systems receive feature updates as soon as possible
Semi-Annual Channel:
Previously known as Current Branch for Business (CBB) prior to July 2017
Systems receive feature updates a few months later (when they are deemed stable)
Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC):
Previously known as Long-Term Servicing Branch (LTSB) prior to July 2017
Systems receive no feature updates
Quality updates will be automatically downloaded irrespective of which servicing branch is configured to ensure system security stays up to date.
#1What are the differences between analogue and IP for video surveillance?
Normally analogue is compared with digital and then digital non-IP is compared with digital IP. So there is a gap of 2 generations. (a) Previously camera signals were generated in a physical quantity that is a measure of voltage. Modern camera signals were generated in a digital form based on computer binary digits. Binary digits are more precise than voltage measurements. (b) IP stands for Internet Protocol which is an open standard for data communication. Obviously complying with an open standard is better than not complying (which could be anything mysterious or even wrong). Effectively, IP video surveillance offers better camera images than analogue systems.
#2What is meant by Megapixel?
A megapixel is a unit element measurement of graphical display resolution equivalent to one million pixels (ref: 1,048,576 or 220 to be exact). A pixel is a minute area of illumination on a display screen which an image is composed of.
#3What are the form factors of camera?
The camera form factor describes the body type enclosing the camera. The different types of camera bodies are suited for different locations and surveillance requirements. The camera bodies can range from bullet, dome, or box types down to fisheye and covert types.
#4Why some cameras are called PTZ?
PTZ cameras have additional mechanical parts that provide the capability to pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) the camera lens allowing the monitoring of different areas that would otherwise require multiple fixed cameras.
#5Why is NVR better than DVR?
A Network Video Recorder (NVR) is a normally a computer-based camera video processing and recording system. It includes a software program to receive pure digital signals from IP cameras and to store the signals as video clips or frames in a storage device. NVR is based on Internet Protocol for data communication. In contrast, DVR receives analogue signals over coaxial connections from analogue cameras. NVR is modern technology and DVR is phased-out technology.
#6Where is camera footage saved in NVR?
The camera footage is saved in a storage medium in the NVR such as a Hard Disk Drive or Solid Disk Drive which can be replayed at any time. The replaying length and amount of video footage stored depends on the storage capacity of the device.
#1What are the differences between analogue and IP for video surveillance?
Normally analogue is compared with digital and then digital non-IP is compared with digital IP. So there is a gap of 2 generations. (a) Previously camera signals were generated in a physical quantity that is a measure of voltage. Modern camera signals were generated in a digital form based on computer binary digits. Binary digits are more precise than voltage measurements. (b) IP stands for Internet Protocol which is an open standard for data communication. Obviously complying with an open standard is better than not complying (which could be anything mysterious or even wrong). Effectively, IP video surveillance offers better camera images than analogue systems.
#2What is meant by Megapixel?
A megapixel is a unit element measurement of graphical display resolution equivalent to one million pixels (ref: 1,048,576 or 220 to be exact). A pixel is a minute area of illumination on a display screen which an image is composed of.
#3What are the form factors of camera?
The camera form factor describes the body type enclosing the camera. The different types of camera bodies are suited for different locations and surveillance requirements. The camera bodies can range from bullet, dome, or box types down to fisheye and covert types.
#4Why some cameras are called PTZ?
PTZ cameras have additional mechanical parts that provide the capability to pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) the camera lens allowing the monitoring of different areas that would otherwise require multiple fixed cameras.
#5Why is NVR better than DVR?
A Network Video Recorder (NVR) is a normally a computer-based camera video processing and recording system. It includes a software program to receive pure digital signals from IP cameras and to store the signals as video clips or frames in a storage device. NVR is based on Internet Protocol for data communication. In contrast, DVR receives analogue signals over coaxial connections from analogue cameras. NVR is modern technology and DVR is phased-out technology.
#6Where is camera footage saved in NVR?
The camera footage is saved in a storage medium in the NVR such as a Hard Disk Drive or Solid Disk Drive which can be replayed at any time. The replaying length and amount of video footage stored depends on the storage capacity of the device.
