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Overview
The SafeGuard Clients 8.00.6.2, 8.10.2.55, 8.20.0.83 and 8.30.0.76 have been successfully tested on the latest Windows 10 feature release version 2009 a.k.a. 20H2 and are now officially supported.

Applies to the following Sophos product(s) and version(s)
SafeGuard Client 8.00.6.2
SafeGuard Client 8.10.2.55
SafeGuard Client 8.20.0.83
SafeGuard Client 8.30.0.76

What to do
More details about this update on KBA000036282.

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Disclaimer: This information was taken form the KB KBA000036282


SafeGuard Enterprise: Supported clients on Windows 10 versions

Overview

It is possible to update to a new major version of Windows 10 when SafeGuard Enterprise (SGN) is installed, even if the volumes are encrypted using BitLocker. However, changes in the Operating System can have an impact on the reliable operation of the SafeGuard Client.

This article lists the tested and supported combinations of the SafeGuard client on specific Windows 10 versions.

We will test each new Windows 10 version, and list the compatibility here. Newly released Feature Updates of Windows 10 may not be fully supported immediately, however we will undertake reasonable effort to resolve issues.

The following sections are covered:
 
Applies to the following Sophos products and versions
SafeGuard BitLocker Client,
SafeGuard Cloud Storage,
SafeGuard Data Exchange,
SafeGuard File Encryption,
SafeGuard Synchronized Encryption
 

Tested and supported combinations of SafeGuard clients on Windows 10 versions

Windows 10 version Supported by SGN as of version
Version 1507 Initial Windows 10 release - build 10240

Windows 10 Enterprise 2015 LTSB
7.00.2.23
Version 1511 Threshold 2 - build 10586 7.00.2.35
Version 1607 Redstone 1 Anniversary Update - build 14393

Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB
8.00.0.251
Version 1703 Redstone 2 Creators Update - build 15063 8.00.0.251
Version 1709 Redstone 3 Fall Creators Update - build 16299 8.00.0.251
Version 1803 Redstone 4 Windows 10 April 2018 Update - build 17134 8.00.5.18
Details and the download of the required hotfix are available in KBA132095.
 
Version 1809 Redstone 5 Windows 10 October 2018 Update - build 17763

Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019
8.00.5.19
Details and the download of the required hotfix are available in KBA132095.
Important: As of July 2019, due to issues with MS updates, version 8.00.6.2 is required
 
8.10.0.323 (Important: requires at least File Encryption Engine Update build 22 or Hotfix Rollup 1901 which contains further improvements and fixes.)
Version 1903 19H1 Windows 10 May 2019 Update - build 18362 8.00.5.19 - the required hotfix is available in KBA132095 *.
Important: As of July 2019, due to issues with MS updates, version 8.00.6.2is required
 
8.10.2.55
8.20.0.83
Version 1909 19H2 Windows 10 November 2019 Update - build 18363 8.00.6.2 * 
8.10.2.55
8.20.0.83
8.30.0.76
Version 2004 20H1 Windows 10 May 2020 Update - build 19041**                       8.00.6.2 * 
8.10.2.55
8.20.0.83
8.30.0.76
Version 2009 20H2 Windows 10 October 2020 Update - build 19042                       8.00.6.2 * 
8.10.2.55
8.20.0.83
8.30.0.76

Please consult the Windows lifecycle fact sheet in regard to the end of support for specific Windows 10 versions.

* Upgrading from Windows 7, 8 or a previous W10 version to W10 19H1, 19H2 or 20H1 with an installed SafeGuard version 8.00.6, will fail if the Synchronized Encryption module (application-based file encryption) is installed. We recommend upgrading to a SafeGuard version which utilizes a file system minifilter driver (integrated as of version 8.10).

**During testing of the Windows 10 May 2020 Update (also known as version 2004, and codenamed “20H1”) we have observed an issue in combination with SafeGuard Enterprise File Encryption and SafeGuard Enterprise Synchronized Encryption. The issue has in the meantime been addressed by Microsoft with the 2020-05 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 2004 for x64-based Systems (KB4556803). This update should automatically be installed when you upgrade to 20H1, but you can verify it in the "Installed Updates" section of "Programs and Features" in the "Control Panel".
 

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