Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 version 24H2 for Home and Pro users has reached the end of support as of October 13, 2026. These editions will no longer receive monthly security updates or non-security preview updates that protect against current threats. However, Windows 11 24H2 Enterprise and Education versions will continue to receive support until October 12, 2027, according to Microsoft’s lifecycle policy.
Microsoft is urging users to upgrade to Windows 11 26H2, the latest version also known as the 2026 Update, which began rolling out in phases in September 2026. The new version will receive support until October 2029 for consumer editions. Microsoft states the upgrade will download and install automatically on eligible devices, requiring only a single restart to complete.
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