Windows 10 (version 1507) – July, 2015
Windows 10 version 1507, also known as the July 2015 Update and originally codenamed Threshold 1, was the first public release of Windows 10. Microsoft released it on July 29, 2015.
Version 1507 introduced the foundation of Windows 10, including the redesigned Start menu, Microsoft Edge, Cortana, Task View, virtual desktops, the new Settings app, and other changes from Windows 7 and Windows 8.
Windows 10 version 1507 (July 2015 Update) — historical ISO release for testing and archival purposes.
Windows 10 Version 1507 Editions
The regular Windows 10 release was available in several editions:
- Windows 10 Home
- Windows 10 Pro
- Windows 10 Enterprise
- Windows 10 Education
Enterprise 2015 LTSB was a separate long-term servicing release and should not be confused with the regular Windows 10 version 1507 editions.
Key Features
Windows 10 version 1507 introduced several features that became central to the Windows 10 experience:
- Redesigned Start menu combining desktop and modern apps
- Microsoft Edge
- Cortana digital assistant
- Task View and virtual desktops
- Action Center for notifications and quick actions
- New Settings application
- DirectX 12
- Improved support for touch-enabled devices
Limitations and Early Issues
As the initial Windows 10 release, version 1507 had various bugs, compatibility issues, and interface changes that were addressed in later updates.
Some users also criticized changes to the Start menu, privacy settings, and the transition from the traditional Control Panel to the newer Settings interface.
Support Status
Windows 10 version 1507 is obsolete and no longer supported.
Microsoft ended servicing for the regular Home, Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions of version 1507 in May 2017. These editions no longer receive security updates or normal technical support.
The Windows 10 platform itself reached general end of support on October 14, 2025, although certain LTSC and IoT releases have separate lifecycle schedules.
Windows 10 Version 1507 ISO
Today, Windows 10 version 1507 ISO files are mainly useful for:
- Testing legacy software
- Running Windows 10 1507 in a virtual machine
- Researching the original Windows 10 interface
- Historical and archival purposes
Because this release is unsupported, it should not be used as a normal operating system on an internet-connected PC.
Windows 10 Version 1507 Screenshots
Windows 10 Version 1507 ISO Downloads
Important: These files represent the original Windows 10 release and should be considered legacy/testing media, not a current Windows installation. Version 1507 has been out of support for years.
