Microsoft will end support for the Home and Pro versions of Windows 11 23H2 in November. Users are requested to switch to 24H2.
The list of Windows versions for which Microsoft will soon end support continues to grow. With a brief announcement, Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 23H2 Home and Pro will no longer receive updates starting in November. On November 11, the last security update for this Windows 11 version will be rolled out.
Microsoft maintains a strict update policy regarding Windows 11. Support for interim versions is limited. Redmond aims to have both consumers and professional users on a limited number of current Windows 11 distributions. This makes it manageable for the software specialist to provide updates for the ecosystem.
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Companies with an Enterprise or Education license can enjoy Windows 11 23H2 for one more year. For them, support for Windows 11 22H2 expires in October. The same advice applies to all users of an unsupported Windows version: update to a newer version.
Updating to Windows 11 24h2
For Home and Pro users, that’s Windows 11 24H2. The update has been available to the public since October last year, although the rollout was often troublesome. If you have automatic updates enabled, chances are you’re in good shape. Since the beginning of this year, Microsoft enforces the installation of the latest version on compatible devices.
In two scenarios, the automatic update may not proceed. Incompatible drivers or software can block the update. For managed devices, it is the IT administrator’s responsibility to update devices in a timely manner.
Microsoft has been testing version 25H2 with Windows Insiders since the end of June. The software company is still sparing in sharing details about the upcoming version. If Microsoft follows its regular release cycle, the update will be available in the fall for Home and Pro licenses. Enterprise customers will be prioritized.