Microsoft has again reminded customers today that systems running Home and Pro editions of Windows 11 23H2 will stop receiving security updates next month.
This follows two other alerts in which the company asked users to upgrade their systems to the latest available Windows 11 release, the first in August and the second in September.
However, as Redmond Let’s tell On the Windows Release Health dashboard, the Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions of Windows 11 23H2 will remain in mainstream support until November 2026.
“Windows 11, version 23H2 (Home and Pro editions) will end of servicing on November 11, 2025. The November 2025 Monthly Security Update will be the last update available for these editions,” the company said. caution Today.
“After this date, devices running these versions will no longer receive monthly security and preview updates that protect against the latest security threats.”
Users are recommended to upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 (also known as Windows 11 2024 Update), which becomes generally available in October 2024 after an initial rollout to Windows Insider enterprise customers in May 2024.
Devices running Windows 11 22H2/23H2 Home and Pro that are not managed by the IT department will automatically receive the Windows 11 24H2 update, but they will still be able to choose when to defer the update or restart.
However, it’s important to note that some PCs may not be able to upgrade because Microsoft added a Windows 11 24H2 safeguard hold for devices with SenseShield Technology code-obfuscation drivers.
In July, Microsoft reminded users that support for previous Windows 11 22H2 versions would also end the following week, on October 14.
Windows 11 users who want to update their PC to the latest available version can install the Windows 11 2025 update to upgrade to Windows 11 25H2, which was released on September 10 and is now available For all eligible Windows 11 24H2 devices, if they have enabled the “Get the latest updates as they become available” setting.
You can find more details about Windows 11 servicing dates by using Lifecycle Policy Search Tool or on Windows Lifecycle FAQ pageMicrosoft also provides a list of products that will be discontinued or reach end of support in 2025,
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