Microsoft is ending support and the rollout of security updates for Windows 11 22H2. Updating to a new version is essential.
In the fall, Microsoft will not only stop supporting Windows 10, but an older distribution of Windows 11 will also be affected. Specifically, support for all versions of Windows 11 22H2 will end on October 14 of this year.
This implies that the October security update will be the last one rolled out to systems with Windows 11 22H2 Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise. Support for Home and Pro ended a year earlier.
Microsoft will automatically provide an update to systems unless they are managed by organizations. This will be the case for most computers. In such cases, it is important to plan the transition to a new version of Windows 11 yourself.
Windows 11 24H2
The latest version is Windows 11 24H2. It is available for most systems, although there are still exceptions where compatibility with certain software is an issue. The rollout did not go smoothly.
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.